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Samantha Ruth Prabhu Shares the Performances That Made Her Feel ‘Cringe’

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2 years ago

March 6, 2025

Indian cinema star Samantha Ruth Prabhu recently celebrated 15 years in the industry since her debut in ‘Ye Maaya Chesave.’ In a heartfelt discussion with Times of India, she reminisced about her journey and candidly shared which of her performances still make her cringe.

Reflecting on her early career, Samantha expressed that while she feels content now, those initial days were quite ‘stressful’ for her. She explained that it was challenging to focus solely on acting without the myriad of responsibilities she handles today. When asked why she felt so much pressure back then, she admitted that she linked her self-worth to the success of her films.

The ‘Kushi’ star stated, “It was stressful because I associated my self-worth with each film’s success, which was out of my hands. Every Friday filled me with anxiety, as my confidence relied on box office performance. That mindset was damaging. Now, I adopt a clearer perspective and show myself more kindness.”

Samantha also opened up about how she often revisits her earlier work, revealing that some of her performances make her cringe. “I feel embarrassed watching those performances because I was trying too hard to fit in. Many of the glamorous roles in my early career didn’t reflect who I truly am. I mimicked my talented peers, and now those attempts seem quite ridiculous to me.”

Starting her acting journey in 2010 with ‘Ye Maaya Chesave,’ Samantha showcased her versatility in 2023 with roles in ‘Shaakunthalam’ and ‘Kushi.’ Last year, she starred in the Indian adaptation of ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ alongside Varun Dhawan, part of the international series that featured Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden. Looking ahead, she is set to collaborate with directors Raj & DK again for ‘Rakt Bramhand’ opposite Aditya Roy Kapoor, and she is also producing the film ‘Maa Inti Bangaram’ which is in the works.

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Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra Announce Second Pregnancy

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2 days ago

October 7, 2026

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Mumbai: Bollywood couple Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra have announced that they are expecting their second child. The couple shared the happy news through a joint social media post featuring their baby girl’s hands holding a pair of tiny socks.

“Blessed once again with the greatest gift of all. Our hearts are so full of love and gratitude,” they wrote in the caption.

Kiara and Sidharth tied the knot on February 7, 2023, at Suryagarh Palace in Rajasthan. The couple fell in love while working together on the 2021 film Shershaah.

Kiara had earlier revealed on Koffee With Karan Season 8 that Sidharth proposed to her during a family trip to Rome. She recalled that he even used dialogues from Shershaah while proposing.

On the work front, Sidharth was last seen in The Vvaan, while Kiara was last seen in Yash’s Toxic.

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Will ‘Premada Oorali’ Join the List of Kannada Cinema’s Most Profitable Hits?

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2 days ago

October 7, 2026

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Entertainment: Kannada romantic family drama Premada Oorali is continuing its successful run at the box office. Released on September 25, 2026, the film has recorded strong growth during its second week, driven by positive word-of-mouth and steady audience support.

Directed by National Award-winner Manoj Kumar, the film was reportedly made on a modest budget of around Rs.3 crore to Rs.3.5 crore. Despite a slow opening, it has emerged as a major commercial success.

The movie opened with an estimated net collection of Rs.9 lakh to Rs.12 lakh on its first day. Its collections increased steadily after positive audience feedback. The film earned around Rs.7.92 crore net during its first week.

By the end of 11 days, Premada Oorali had collected approximately Rs.15.29 crore to Rs.17.57 crore net in India.

The film witnessed another jump on Day 12. It collected around Rs.3.65 crore net across 834 shows, compared to Rs.3 crore on the previous day. This marks a growth of nearly 21.7 per cent.

With the Day 12 collection, the film’s total India net collection has reached around Rs.21.22 crore, while its India gross collection stands at approximately Rs.24.69 crore.

The film’s overseas collection is currently not available. Its confirmed worldwide gross collection is also yet to be reported.

With its strong performance against a relatively small production budget, Premada Oorali has emerged as one of the notable sleeper hits of Kannada cinema in 2026.

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Senior Kannada Actress Lalithamma Dies at 65

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5 days ago

October 4, 2026

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Bengaluru: Veteran Kannada supporting actress Lalithamma, who had worked in theatre, films and television for over three decades, passed away on Sunday at the age of 65.

Lalithamma had been suffering from a stroke for the past two and a half months. As she had no one to take care of her, she was receiving shelter and care from the Amma’s Madilu Trust.

Lalithamma had dedicated nearly 35 years to the theatre industry. She performed in hundreds of stage plays and also appeared in several Kannada films and television serials.

She gained recognition among Kannada audiences through her role as ‘Saraayi Sharade’ in Darshan-starrer Suntara Gaali.

She later acted in several popular films, including Jackie, Vajrakaya, Jungli Kitturu and Putra, among others.

Lalithamma was also part of several television serials, including Rangoli, Mangalya and Mahamayi.

Known for her supporting roles and long-standing contribution to the entertainment industry, Lalithamma’s death has left her colleagues and well-wishers mourning her loss.