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Record-Breaking Animated Film ‘Ne Zha 2’ Set to Release in India This Week
Warner Bros. Studios made the announcement about the Indian release via Instagram, featuring the film’s poster and stating, “The epic battle of dragons, immortals, and humans. Will Ne Zha prevail? Experience the world’s number one animated movie – Ne Zha 2, in theaters from April 25.” The film is being distributed in India by Encore Films and Warner Bros. Discovery, under Jiaozi’s direction.
Since its debut, ‘Ne Zha 2’ has successfully shattered box office records, earning a staggering $2 billion worldwide, predominantly from domestic sales. This accomplishment marks it as the highest-grossing film ever within a single market and places it as the fifth-biggest film of all time, trailing only behind ‘Titanic’ ($2.2 billion). Other films that outpace it include ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ ($2.3 billion), ‘Avengers: Endgame’ ($2.7 billion), and ‘Avatar’ ($2.9 billion). Additionally, ‘Ne Zha 2’ ranks as the sixth largest IMAX release in history.
Continuing the legacy of the 2019 hit, ‘Ne Zha 2’ follows a young hero endowed with magical powers and embarks on a captivating adventure inspired by Xu Zhonglin’s 16th-century novel ‘Investiture of the Gods.’ Rooted in Chinese mythology, the film invites audiences into a vivid, intricately animated world. Even those unfamiliar with the original film can easily grasp the storyline, as the sequel provides a swift recap of previous events.
Film: Actor Madhuri Dixit and her husband Dr Shriram Madhav Nene live in a beautiful sea-facing home in Mumbai. The luxurious apartment is spread across 5,500 square feet on the 53rd floor and is worth around Rs 48 crore.
Designed by architect Apoorva Shroff, the home features modern interiors, a spacious living room, and stunning views of the Arabian Sea. The house is decorated with several paintings by renowned artist Maqbool Fida Husain, fulfilling his dream of turning Madhuri’s home into an art-filled space.
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The apartment also includes a gourmet kitchen, a stylish bedroom, rooms for their sons, and a music room with guitars, drums, and a home theatre. The elegant home perfectly blends comfort, art, and family living.
Manipal: The makers of the upcoming Tulu film Kajja have released the vibrant video song “Tulunada Mann,” offering a colourful tribute to the culture and heritage of Tulunadu.
The song is sung by music director Likit Prasad Shetty and Divyanidhi Rai, with lead actor Siddharth Shetty delivering energetic dance performances. Beautifully shot by cinematographer Chantu Meppayur, the video showcases iconic locations across Mangaluru, including Kudroli, along with traditional art forms such as Bharatanatyam and Tiger Dance.
Penned by Mohan Raj and composed by Likit Prasad Shetty, the track highlights the rich cultural identity of the coastal region.
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Produced by Vishanth Menezes under the Sumukha Productions banner, Kajja is directed by Jishnu S. Menon and Siddharth Shetty. The film also features multilingual actor Vasishta N. Simha in a key role.
Following special premiere screenings across Coastal Karnataka, Kajja is set for a statewide theatrical release on June 11.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay retained the Perambur constituency after winning from two seats in the Assembly election and resigned from the Tiruchchi East seat.
Reports now suggest that popular actor, director, and choreographer Raghava Lawrence may contest the upcoming by-election from Tiruchchi East on behalf of Vijay’s TVK party. The news has been widely discussed on social media.
Raghava Lawrence is known for his charitable work and support for differently-abled people, orphaned children, and senior citizens. His strong public image is seen as an advantage if he enters the race.
Earlier, rumours claimed that actress Trisha Krishnan would contest from the constituency, but those reports were later dismissed.
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The by-election for Tiruchchi East has not yet been announced, and there has been no official confirmation regarding the party’s candidate. However, reports indicate that Vijay may choose a close associate to contest from the seat.
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