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Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu has shared a heartfelt note from the Independence Day Parade at New York and revealed that she started her career when she shot for her first film at The Big Apple. Taking to Instagram, Samantha shared pictures of herself from the Independence Day Parade happening in New York. The actress was seen wearing this exquisite attire from Ritu Kumar making sure to turn all heads round.

Attaching them with a heartfelt and emotional note, Samantha expresses how the city of New York is extremely special for her. From shooting her first film there to now making headlines with everyone cheering for the actress, she has definitely come a long way and we couldn’t be more proud and happier.

“They say New York is where dreams are made. I started my career when u shot for my first film here…..A scared little girl without a...

Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who is currently enjoying her off from work, has shared a happy selfie dressed in pink. Samantha on Thursday took to Instagram, where she is seen lying down on a recliner, dressed in a pink chikankari kurta paired with purple sunglasses. She is seen sporting short hair and is looking at the camera and smiling.

For the caption, Samantha wrote: “Feels”.

Samantha is currently on an acting break as she wants to focus on her health, and undergo treatment for autoimmune condition myositis.

According to Webmd, Myositis refers to any condition causing inflammation in muscles. Weakness, swelling, and pain are the most common myositis symptoms.

On the work front, her next is ‘Kushi’ with Vijay Deverakonda. The romantic Telugu film will release on September 1. Produced by Mythri Movies, ‘Kushi’ has been directed and is set to debut in cinemas on September 1.

The actress will also be...

Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu is currently holidaying in Scotland with his wife Namrata and children Sitara and Gautam. He is all set to ring in his 48th birthday there with them on August 9. Mahesh took to Instagram, where she shared a picture with his wife Namrata looking at fireworks as they sat together in a restaurant.

Sharing the picture featuring him and Namrata, Mahesh wrote on Instagram: “Gleneagles.”

Earlier on Saturday, Namrata had shared a gamut of pictures from the family’s visit to the Edinburgh Castle in Scotland. She is seen dressed in brown blazer paired with blue jeans, while Mahesh looked dapper in a maroon jacket and ivory pants.

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Sitara is seen in a white top and her brother Gautam is seen in a grey T-shirt and blue pants. The family is seen posing for pictures...

Mumbai, July 20 (Ians) Actor Sonu Sood has announced free law education to aspirants in his law entrance coaching programme.

As the founder of the Sood Charity Foundation (Scf), Sonu is dedicated to making a lasting impact and bringing about positive change in society. Sankalp is a transformative Free Law Entrance Coaching programme that empowers to pursue a professional legal education and secure a coveted spot in National Law Universities (NLUs).

Speaking about ‘Sankalp’, Sonu said: “It gives me immense pleasure to see that God has chosen me to be the catalyst in the path of enlightenment of the people who want to choose law as their career. I’m sure that, our country will be in safe and able hands.”

The programme will give free training for Clat, Ailet, and other law entrance exams exclusively for deserving students. Priority given to those who have faced loss during the challenging Covid...

Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who made her acting debut with the Telugu film ‘Ye Maaya Chesave’ in 2010, and received a lot of appreciation for her performance on the song ‘Oo Antava’ from ‘Pushpa: The Rise’, has completed 13 years in the film industry and she expressed gratitude towards her fans for giving her their love and support.

She posted a picture of colourful flowers and wrote in the caption: “The older I get, the farther I go. I just feel deeply thankful for all the love and affection and for each new day and all the good things it brings. So many things that used to affect me don’t anymore. Just a wave of love and gratitude everyday. Thank you.”

Her friends and fans also congratulated her for successfully completing 13 years in the industry.

One wrote: “I know how and where you started and looking at how you are today makes me swell up with pride!

Mahesh Babu and Samantha Akkineni's Dookudu, directed by Sreenu Vaitla, completes 9 years of release today (September 23). Director Sreenu Vaitla took to Twitter to remember some happy moments from the sets of Dookudu.

He also shared a few pictures of himself conversing with actor Mahesh Babu on the film sets. Dookudu hit the theatres in 2011 and turned out to be a blockbuster venture.

The 2011 blockbuster Dookudu has completed 9 years today. Fans and followers of the cast and film are celebrating the special occasion as they trend hashtag #9YearsForIndustryHitDookudu on Twitter

A large number of pictures from the movie have also surfaced on the internet along with the viral hashtag.

The film revolves around a police officer (essayed by Mahesh Babu) whose father, also a politician meets with an accident and goes into coma. Later, the former learns that the accident was a deliberate one and sets on a mission to seize the wrongdoers.

TollywoodThe yet-untitled Telugu project, which will be also be made in Tamil and Hindi, will be directed by Sanjana Reddy.Digital NativeDigital NativeA biopic on Indian weightlifter Karnam Malleswari was announced on the occasion of her 45th birthday in June. The yet-untitled Telugu project, which will be made as a pan-Indian film, will be directed by Sanjana Reddy. The latest update is that the makers are busy with the casting process and are quite keen on roping in Rakul Preet Singh for the titular role. In a recent interview with India Today, producer Kona Venkat said: “Rakul is a pan-Indian star and a good actor. Since this film will be a multilingual film, she is definitely in our mind. But we haven’t finalised anyone as of now,” he said. While the film will be jointly produced by Kona Venkat and Mvv Satyanarayana, the rest of the cast and crew will be announced soon.

InterviewMahesh Babu speaks about why he signed 'Sarileru Neekevvaru', why it's difficult for big stars to do experimental films and more.Hemanth Kumar C RSometimes you can pinpoint an actor’s ascent to stardom to a precise moment in his or her filmography. In Mahesh Babu’s case, that moment comes 47 minutes into Okkadu (2003). In that film, he played Ajay, a kabbadi player, whose life changes when he goes to Kurnool and sees a dreaded factionist Obul Reddy (Prakash Raj) harassing a hapless young woman, Swapna (Bhumika Chawla). At around the 47th minute in the film, Ajay humiliates Obul Reddy at Kondareddy Buruju centre, a landmark in Kurnool, and saves Swapna. The scene turned into a landmark moment in the actor’s career and in hindsight, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to suggest that it was at that moment that the ‘Prince’ (Mahesh Babu’s moniker when...

TollywoodThe movie has Mahesh Babu and Rashmika Mandanna playing the lead roles.Digital NativeVeteran actor Vijayashanthi stayed away from donning the greasepaint for a few years due to her political assignments. Recently, it was announced that she will be staging a comeback with the Mahesh Babu starrer Sarileru Neekevvaru. In an interview to Toi, the veteran actor shared saying, “Before I began shooting, I did feel quite nervous. I must tell you, it was such an unfamiliar feeling. Well, but everything else about the film industry has changed today. It all seems completely new to me. I felt like a kid on the first day of school,” Directed by Anil Ravipudi, according to the latest reports, Vijayashanthi will be playing a medical college professor in the film. It is a very interesting role and the character is important to the narrative, we hear. In the film, Mahesh Babu will be seen playing an army major.

TollywoodThe film has Mahesh Babu and Rashmika Mandanna playing the lead pair.Digital NativeVeteran actor Vijayshanthi stayed away from donning the greasepaint for a few years owing to her political career. Recently, it was announced that she will be staging a comeback with the Mahesh Babu starrer Sarileru Neekevvaru. According to latest reports, Vijayshanthi will be playing a medical college professor in the film. It is a very interesting role and the character is important to the narrative, we hear. Director Anil Ravipudi impressed the actor with his portrayal of the character so much so that she agreed to come on board, sources add. Vijayshanthi joined the sets recently and has begun shooting for her portions. A schedule of this film was shot in Kashmir and the team returned back to the city last month. The team had been stationed there for about 15 days where some major portions were shot.

TollywoodDirected by Anil Ravipudi, the shooting of the first schedule was recently wrapped up in Kashmir.Digital NativeLast seen as Lilly in the recently released Vijay Deverakonda starrer Dear Comrade, Rashmika Mandanna has wrapped up shooting the first schedule of the Mahesh Babu starrer Sarileru Neekevvaru. The actor took to Twitter and shared her eagerness in joining back the team in the next schedule. She tweeted saying,"It’s a wrap of Sarileru Neekevvaru 1st schedule for me..amazing people..so many laughs-giggles-one mores-hilarious moments..Can’t wait to be back..." It’s a wrap of Sarileru Neekevvaru 1st schedule for me.. amazing people.. so many laughs-giggles-one mores-hilarious moments.. Can’t wait to be back.. — Rashmika Mandanna (@iamRashmika) August 14, 2019 Directed by Anil Ravipudi, the shooting of the first schedule was recently wrapped up in Kashmir. The makers released a special poster and the first look teaser on the occasion of Mahesh Babu's birthday.

TollywoodThe actor is reportedly playing the role of an army officer.Digital NativeThe makers of Mahesh Babu's next Sarileru Neekevvaru released a special poster and the first look teaser on the occasion of the actor's birthday. In the poster, the actor is seen sporting the army uniform which indicates that he is playing an army officer in the film. While the star has played a cop in a couple of films like Pokiri and Dookudu, this is the first time he will be seen as an army officer. Directed by Anil Ravipudi, the shooting of Sarileru Neekevvaru is currently in progress in Kashmir and will be a Sankranthi 2020 release. Director Anil was quoted by Deccan Chronicle saying, “Mahesh’s role in the film —that of an army major — has been penned to be in perfect alignment with the film’s title. The film has Rashmika Mandanna as the lead heroine’s role.

TollywoodSources claim that he has been replaced by Prakash Raj.Digital NativeLooks like Jagapathi Babu, one of the most wanted baddies in the south Indian film circuit, is not a part of Mahesh Babu’s Sarileru Neekevvaru anymore. He has been replaced by Prakash Raj, claim sources. On losing the part, sources close to Jagapathi Babu said that he is thoroughly saddened about it and more so because neither the hero and co-producer, Mahesh Babu, nor the producer Dil Raju have communicated the reason to him directly. We also hear that Jagapathi Babu had foregone a couple of prestigious projects in Kannada and Tamil for Sarileru Neekevvaru but sadly it did not work out. It is still not clear why he was replaced at the last minute. Directed by Anil Ravipudi, Rashmika Mandanna has been roped in to play the female lead in Sarileru Neekevvaru. The film will have two veteran actors,...

TollywoodThe actor was last seen in 'Maharshi' which released in May this year.Digital NativeA leaked still from the Mahesh Babu starrer Sarileru Neekevvaru is doing rounds on the internet and movie buffs are simply loving it. Mahesh Babu is seen wearing an army uniform in the scene which indicates that he is playing an army officer in the film. While the star has played a cop in a couple of films like Pokiri and Dookudu, this is the first time he will be seen as the army officer. Directed by Anil Ravipudi, Rashmika Mandanna has been roped in to play the female lead in the movie. The film will have two veteran actors Ramya Krishnan and Vijayashanthi in pivotal roles with Rajendra Prasad, Rao Ramesh and producer Bandla Ganesh in the star cast as well. While it is speculated that Vijayashanthi will be seen as the main villain in the film,...

TollywoodThe film will be produced jointly by Mahesh himself, along with Dil Raju and Anil Sunkara. Digital NativeDigital NativeBasking in the success of his 25th film Maharishi, the title of Mahesh Babu's next with director Anil Ravipudi has been announced to coincide with his father Superstar Krishna’s 75th birthday. The film has been tilted Sarileru Neekevvaru, and the muhurat happened in a grand style on Saturday at Annapurna Studios, Hyderabad. Darsakendrudu K Raghavendra Rao gave the first clap while Mega Maker Shyamprasad Reddy, switched on the camera. The film will be produced jointly by Mahesh himself, along with Dil Raju and Anil Sunkara. Plans are on to release the film for Sankranthi next year. After 1 Nenokkadine in 2014, this will be one more Sankranthi release for Mahesh. According to sources, it is a revenge drama in which Mahesh Babu plays a cop. This is not the first time Mahesh...

TollywoodRashmika Mandanna is playing the female lead in the film.Digital NativeMahesh Babu is basking in glory over the success of his recent release Maharshi. The film hit the marquee earlier this month and the box office collections are ensuring that its makers are happy. Recently, the film’s producer Dil Raju was spotted in Tirupati offering his prayers for Maharshi’s success. Directed by Vamsi Paidapally, the film’s technical crew included Devi Sri Prasad as its music composer, K. U. Mohanan as the cinematographer and Praveen Kl as the editor. The film is about three friends played by Mahesh Babu, Allari Naresh and Pooja Hegde. With this success, Mahesh Babu is moving over to his next, which will be directed by Anil Ravipudi. While the news is already out that Rashmika Mandanna will be playing the female lead in this untitled film and veteran actor Vijayashanthi is in talks for a pivotal role,...

Tollywood star Mahesh Babu undoubtedly has a huge fan following in the United States and almost all his films have done well at the box office there.

In fact, he is the first Tollywood star to cross the $1 million mark in the Us box office with Dookudu.

With his Spyder all set for release on September 27, there are huge expectations among his fans; particularly from the NRIs in the Us.

According to the estimates by trade sources, Spyder is expected to collect $10 million and the first-day premier should collect about $2million.

The creators of Ajay Devgn’s upcoming blockbuster Action Jackson have launched the trailer of the movie on 22nd Oct. Under the banner of Baba Films & Eros International and music by Himesh Reshammiya, this venture is a remake of Mahesh Babu’s Telugu superhit Dookudu.

The first impression of the trailer promises a complete entertainment package with everything from drama to dialogues to action for the viewer. Apparently, the Singham Returns star has no qualms in shaking a leg or two for Prabhu Deva and will be seen performing some sleek action and dance steps.

The trailer begins with Devgn holding a sword and performing his signature action sequences with the right punches like “It’s my way or the skyway.” Sonakshi Sinha, his leading lady looked ravishing in her dance sequence with Devgn.

“The kind of style Prabhudeva presented in Action Jackson is a new stuff and am happy...

Chennai, April 9: Popular producer Anil Sunkara, known for Telugu films such as "Dookudu" and "Legend", will release forthcoming Telugu anthology film "Chandamama Kathalu" under his home banner April 25 worldwide.

"He recently saw the film and was really impressed with it. He agreed to distribute it under his home banner. This will help us get a good theatrical release," the film's director Praveen Sattaru told Ians.

Sattaru, who has also produced the film, says the film will be "life-affirming".

"It's an emotional story about experiences that make up life. It was a challenge to fit eight stories and to give all.

Chennai, March 25: If all goes well, the first look of Mahesh Babu-starrer Telugu actioner "Aagadu" will be unveiled May 31, on the birthday of Mahesh Babu's father, superstar G. Krishna, says its director Sreenu Vaitla.

"We are planning to release the first look on Mahesh's father's birthday. If everything goes as planned, then we will release it on that day," Vaitla told Ians.

Last year, on the same day, the first teaser of Mahesh's Telugu psychological thriller "1: Nenokkadine" was released.

"Aagadu" will feature Mahesh in the role of a policeman for the third time in his career after "Pokkiri" and "Dookudu".

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Chennai, Dec 11: Southern actress Trisha Krishnan, who has predominantly worked in Telugu and Tamil films, is making her Kannada movie debut. She will be seen in yet-untitled Kannada remake of Telugu blockbuster "Dookudu".

"We have zeroed in on Trisha for the leading lady's role. I have seen her work and since she hasn't worked in Kannada film industry so far, I was even more interested to cast her. She instantly agreed to be a part of the film when I approached her," the film's director Madesh told Ians.

Mahesh Babu-starrer "Dookudu" catapulted the image of Samantha Ruth Prabhu, and Madesh hopes that the same happens for Trisha with the remake.

"I'm hoping that with this role, Trisha will find a strong foothold.

Chennai, Oct 26: Superstar Mahesh Babu, who has spent over a year shooting for upcoming Telugu action-thriller "1: Nenokkadine", will start filming for his next project "Aagadu" from Nov 15 onwards.

"Aagadu", which will be directed by Srinu Vaitla, was launched Friday. This is the second time Vaitla and Mahesh are teaming up after Telugu blockbuster "Dookudu".

"I'm confident that 'Aagadu' will be a bigger hit than 'Dookudu'. We will start regular shooting from Nov 15 and wrap up the film by April 2014. This film will definitely be remembered for a long time in both of our careers," Srinu Vaitla told Ians.

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Chennai, Sep 13: Reacting to rumours that she will sport a bikini in one of her upcoming Telugu films, southern actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu said audiences know that she is not a bikini material.

"If you have watched my films, you wouldn't need me to tell you that me sporting a bikini in my next is just a rumour. Put this to rest," posted Samantha on her Twitter page.

Having starred in big-ticket films such as "Dookudu", "Brindavanam" and "Neethaane En Ponvasantham", Samantha has not donned the two piece swim wear in her films.

Currently busy shooting for Telugu films "Manam" and "Auto Nagar Surya", she.

Hyderabad, April 18: The T. Subbarami Reddy-TV9 film awards for the year 2011-12 were announced here Thursday by MP and Tsr Lalithakala Parishad founder T. Subbarami Reddy.

While artists from Telugu industry were honored in different categories, members from Tamil and Malayalam industries along with Bollywood have been chosen for special jury awards. The awards ceremony will be held on Saturday at Shilpa Kala Vedika here.

For the year 2011 in Telugu, Mahesh Babu-starrer "Dookudu" won five awards, while "Sri Rama Rajyam" and "Mogudu" pocketed two awards. Others Telugu films such as "Badrinath", "100% Love", "Veedinthe", "Anaganaga.

Chennai, April 16: Ace Telugu director Sreenu Vaitla, known for teaming up with Gopi Mohan to write scripts, is likely to go solo for his upcoming action-drama "Aagadu".

"He (Sreenu Vaitla) is likely to write his own script for the film. He will be assisted by Gopi Mohan in the scripting sessions, but it will be Sreenu's own story," a member from the film's unit told Ians.

Of 13 films of Sreenu Vaitla, Gopi Mohan has penned the story for eight, which include "Dhee", "Ready", "Dubai Seenu" and "Dookudu".

In the beginning of his career, Vaitla wrote his own scripts for "Nee Kosam", "Anandam" and "Sontham".

In "Aagadu", the director has teamed up with actor Mahesh Babu and this will will their second project.

Chennai, April 5: On the occasion of the release of his Telugu action-drama "Baadshah", director Sreenu Vaitla joined Twitter Friday. He says he couldn't think of a better occasion to do it.

"What better occasion to join Twitter than the release of 'Baadshah'. Thank you all for the warm welcome," posted Sreenu on his Twitter page.

"Baadshah", directed by Sreenu Vaitla, features Junior Ntr, Kajal Agarwal, Navdeep, Mukesh Rushi, Pradeep Rawat, Ashish Vidyarthi, Brahmanandam, M.S. Narayana and Nassar.

Bandla Ganesh has produced the film, which has music by S.S. Thaman.

Sreenu Vaitla known for blockbuster Telugu hits such as "Dhee", "King" and "Dookudu".

He is one among the many Telugu directors on Twitter..

Chennai, April 5: Producer Bandla Ganesh says he doesn't have to rave about his forthcoming Telugu action-drama "Baadshah" because the film will speak for itself when it hits theatres worldwide Friday.

Srinu Vaitla is known for blockbusters such as "Dubai Seenu", "King" and "Dookudu". His latest film "Baadshah" features Junior Ntr, Kajal Agarwal, Navdeep, Prakash Raj, Ashish Vidyarthi, Mukesh Rushi, Nassar, Kelly Dorji, Brahmanandam and Chandra Mohan.

"We are confident of the output. It will definitely turn out to be one of the best films in Junior Ntr's career. I have full faith in my director and I know for a fact that he wouldn't let me down. I don't have to say how good the film is because it will be proved upon release,".

Chennai, Nov 21: Popular Telugu comedian M.S. Narayana, known for his work in "Dookudu", "King" and "Ready", feels comedy is an art and everybody can't champion it.

"In my career spanning over two decades, I've never felt that comedy is a department everybody can excel in because it's an art and only a few are blessed with the talent to entertain. Several people have come and gone as comedians, while only a few managed to be successful," Narayana told Ians.

The 61?year?old feels comedy can't be forced upon someone.

"Very few have the talent to make others laugh without being laughed at. You can't just expect anyone to turn comedian.

Hyderabad, Oct 5: Power Star enjoys immense stardom in the industry and after 'Gabbar Singh' many hot beauties and heroines are waiting to romance him in future films so that they can become star over night. They are still envious of sensuous beauty Shruti Hasan who became a super star after being branded as iron leg by Tollywood film makers.

However all this is not having any effect on Samantha who lost her 'Dookudu' she used to have at the start of.

Several weeks ago, the Telugu film Dookudu made international news when it had the biggest opening weekend ever for a Telugu film and reportedly the biggest opening weekend in Us history for a foreign language film without subtitles. That film starred Tollywood pretty boy/action star Mahesh Babu, or Prince Mahesh to his legion of fans. The film made roughly $1.4 million dollars in it's opening weekend, which is just a bit less than last year's Enthiran, which was subtitled in English and released in three languages.  The film's success has encouraged the producers behind Puri Jagannadh's The Business Man, starring Mahesh Babu, to do something very unusual.  They are planning to subtitle the film in English. It seems like a small thing, but in the...

Setting a new record in Mahesh Babu's career, the shooting of his new film The Businessman will be complete in less than five months. Director Puri Jagannath wraps off entire shooting of The Businessman on December 10.

Till Dookudu, Mahesh Babu was facing severe criticism for delaying every project, but this time, the actor was determined to finish the film on time. He joined the shoot of The Businessman in September.

The Businessman's music, composed by Thaman, will release on December 22 at a function to be held at Shilpa Kala Vedhika in Hyderabad. The film is being dubbed in Tamil and Malayalam an ...

The youngest designer to debut at Lakhme Fashion Week, Kunal Rawal has definitely redefined men’s fashion. Many Bolly stars swear by his style – actress Sonam Kapoor, who has known him since she was three and calls him her “Chaddi Buddy”, speaks highly of him as also Shahid Kapoor whose outfit at the performance at Global Indian Film & TV Honours 2011 was designed by Kunal’s label DStress. Starting his career in Bollywood with Aisha, Kunal will now be seen designing the look of Desi Boyz. He speaks exclusively to BollySpice about this.

What was the brief that was given to you for Desi Boyz? Did Rohit give you any particular pointers?

I have been doing fashion shows and I have my label DStress and have got into costume designing only about a year and a half back. So there’s that shift from being able to do whatever I want to designing costumes for movies.

Salman Khan has reportedly decided not to remake the Telugu hit Dookudu. The actor did not want to work on another South Indian police drama, having already signed up for the sequel to Dabangg. "In Dabangg 2, which goes on the floors in March, Salman plays a cop yet again. That basically forced him to rethink Dookudu," a source told Mumbai Mirror. Khan's most recent commercial successes - Dabangg, Wanted and Bodyguard - have seen the actor deliver either police or security roles. Telugu star Mahesh Babu,who (more)...

Looks like Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s tryst with remakes continues. And why not? After all Salman has proved himself as the ‘King of Remakes’ be it Wanted or Ready or lately released Bodyguard all of them did wonders at Box-office. Here comes another one…Telugu star Mahesh Babu’s film Dookudu that released two weeks back became a mega hit in south! Considering its huge success, Arpita Khan (Salman’s kid sister) has picked up the rights of the film.According to the Read More...

Looks like Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's tryst with remakes continues. And why not? After all Salman has proved himself as the 'King of Remakes' be it Wanted or Ready or lately released Bodyguard all of them did wonders at Box-office. Here comes another one...Telugu star Mahesh Babu's film Dookudu that released two weeks back became a mega hit in south! Considering its huge success, Arpita Khan (Salman's kid sister) has picked up the rights of the film.According to the...

Film: 'Dookudu'; Cast: Cast: Mahesh Babu, Samantha Prabhu, Parvathy Melton, Sonu Sood, Sonia, Brahmanandam, Vennela Kishore, M.S. Narayana, Kota Sreenivasa Rao, Dharmaavarapu Subramanyam, Shaaji Shinde and Nazar; Director: Sreenu Vaitlaa; Writer: Gop Mohan; Producer: G. Ramesh Babu; Camera: K.V. Guhan; Music: S.S. Thaman; Rating: *** 1/2

'Dookudu' was much awaited because of the two big names of the Telugu film industry associated with it - Mahesh Babu and director Sreenu Vaitla.

Vaitla has been known for making successful comedy-action.