Mumbai, June 14 (Ians) Andre Russell, Chris Gayle, Harbhajan Singh, Shahid Afridi and Shakib Al Hasan are among some of the marquee players, who were drafted on Wednesday for the upcoming Global T20 Canada 2023.
The league, which returns for the first time in four seasons, will be played from July 20 to August 6 in Brampton, Ontario. It will feature six franchises playing 25 matches over the course of 18 days.
Winnipeg Hawks and Edmonton Royals, two franchises who were there in the tournament in 2019, no longer exist and are now replaced by Surrey Jaguars and Mississauga Panthers respectively.
Each squad consists of 16 players from full and Icc associate member nations. These squads include six international players including two marquee stars, four players from Associate Nations and six Canadian cricketers.
Shakib, Russell and Chris Lynn will turn up for Montreal Tigers. Harbhajan will headline for Brampton Wolves this season along with former New Zealand all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme.
The league, which returns for the first time in four seasons, will be played from July 20 to August 6 in Brampton, Ontario. It will feature six franchises playing 25 matches over the course of 18 days.
Winnipeg Hawks and Edmonton Royals, two franchises who were there in the tournament in 2019, no longer exist and are now replaced by Surrey Jaguars and Mississauga Panthers respectively.
Each squad consists of 16 players from full and Icc associate member nations. These squads include six international players including two marquee stars, four players from Associate Nations and six Canadian cricketers.
Shakib, Russell and Chris Lynn will turn up for Montreal Tigers. Harbhajan will headline for Brampton Wolves this season along with former New Zealand all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme.
- 6/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Sharjah, Jan 27 (Ians) Rain forced the Sharjah Warriors-Dubai Capitals match in the ongoing ILT20 to be called off after five overs of play at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, here on Thursday night.
Dubai Capitals were 17 for 4 in five overs when heavy downpour ended the 17th match of the ILT20. As a result, both teams shared one point each.
Sharjah Warriors had won the toss and elected to bowl after a delayed start due to rain. The match started at 7.15pm (UAE time) as a 19 over contest after an hour and 15 minutes of delay from the scheduled start.
Sharjah’s medium pacer Naveen-ul-Haq, fresh from this five-wicket haul in the last match against Gulf Giants, bowled a tight first over giving away just one run.
UAE’s Junaid Siddiqui struck in the second over, bowling out opener Hazratullah Zazai for 1 with the fifth ball and trapping Bhanuka Rajapaksa leg before with the next delivery.
Dubai Capitals were 17 for 4 in five overs when heavy downpour ended the 17th match of the ILT20. As a result, both teams shared one point each.
Sharjah Warriors had won the toss and elected to bowl after a delayed start due to rain. The match started at 7.15pm (UAE time) as a 19 over contest after an hour and 15 minutes of delay from the scheduled start.
Sharjah’s medium pacer Naveen-ul-Haq, fresh from this five-wicket haul in the last match against Gulf Giants, bowled a tight first over giving away just one run.
UAE’s Junaid Siddiqui struck in the second over, bowling out opener Hazratullah Zazai for 1 with the fifth ball and trapping Bhanuka Rajapaksa leg before with the next delivery.
- 1/26/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Dubai Jan 24 (Ians) Medium pacer Naveen-ul-Haq’s deadly spell of 5 for 38 wrecked table-toppers Gulf Giants’ batting to help Sharjah Warriors record a stunning 21 runs victory in Match 14 of the Dp World ILT20 at the Dubai International Stadium on Monday night.
Naveen-ul-Haq was backed by Chris Woakes (2-11) and Junaid Siddiqui (2-18) as they bowled with clinical accuracy and bundle out Gulf Giants for 130 in 19.4 overs
Sharjah had posted only a modest total of 151/7 in 20 overs. They came into this match defeating Dubai Capitals and thus recorded their second win while Gulf Giants’ four-match winning streak came to an end.
It was surprising that despite the heavy rains till one hour before the start, the match could commence on time. It was mainly due to Dubai International Stadium’s superb drainage system. The result of the match was even more surprising. For Sharjah Warriors Joe Denly top scored with 58 runs off...
Naveen-ul-Haq was backed by Chris Woakes (2-11) and Junaid Siddiqui (2-18) as they bowled with clinical accuracy and bundle out Gulf Giants for 130 in 19.4 overs
Sharjah had posted only a modest total of 151/7 in 20 overs. They came into this match defeating Dubai Capitals and thus recorded their second win while Gulf Giants’ four-match winning streak came to an end.
It was surprising that despite the heavy rains till one hour before the start, the match could commence on time. It was mainly due to Dubai International Stadium’s superb drainage system. The result of the match was even more surprising. For Sharjah Warriors Joe Denly top scored with 58 runs off...
- 1/24/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Sharjah, Jan 18 (Ians) Mi Emirates displayed their all-round strength and registered an emphatic six-wicket win over Sharjah Warriors in the sixth match of the Dp World ILT20 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Tuesday night.
Deadly strikes by Mi Emirates’ veteran and experienced bowlers Dwayne Bravo and Imran Tahir, who shared five wickets between them, restricted Sharjah Warriors to 146 for 7 in 20 overs.
Chasing the target, Mi Emirates won in 17.1 overs with 17 balls to spare through another fine knock of 40 runs from UAE’s Muhammad Waseem and Nicholas Pooran’s breezy 39 runs. Sharjah Warriors thus crashed to their third successive defeat while Mi Emirates moved to the top of the points table.
Sharjah Warriors’ opener Tom Kohler Cadmore’s fine knock of 55 off 41 balls with six boundaries and one six went in vain. Dwayne Bravo (3 for 25) and Imran Tahir (2 for 17) reduced Sharjah Warriors from a strong 87 for 1 to 119 for 7 within a span of seven overs.
Deadly strikes by Mi Emirates’ veteran and experienced bowlers Dwayne Bravo and Imran Tahir, who shared five wickets between them, restricted Sharjah Warriors to 146 for 7 in 20 overs.
Chasing the target, Mi Emirates won in 17.1 overs with 17 balls to spare through another fine knock of 40 runs from UAE’s Muhammad Waseem and Nicholas Pooran’s breezy 39 runs. Sharjah Warriors thus crashed to their third successive defeat while Mi Emirates moved to the top of the points table.
Sharjah Warriors’ opener Tom Kohler Cadmore’s fine knock of 55 off 41 balls with six boundaries and one six went in vain. Dwayne Bravo (3 for 25) and Imran Tahir (2 for 17) reduced Sharjah Warriors from a strong 87 for 1 to 119 for 7 within a span of seven overs.
- 1/17/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Abu Dhabi, Jan 15 (Ians) Displaying his wide repertoire of aggressive strokes, UAE’s Muhammad Waseem produced a spectacular knock of 71 runs in 39 balls and steered Mi Emirates to a 49-run win over Sharjah Warriors in the second match of the ILT20 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, here on Saturday night.
Waseem was backed by Nicholas Pooran’s innings of 49 runs to help Mi Emirates post a whopping total of 204 for 5 in 20 overs.
The 28-year old Waseem, who has been a consistent performer in franchise league matches and for the UAE team, made the home fans proud through his knock that came off 39 balls with five boundaries and four sixes. Pooran’s 49 was scored off 30 balls with four sixes and two boundaries.
Sharjah Warriors wilted under the pressure of Mi Emirates’ mammoth score. They had won the toss and elected to bowl. Waseem, opening with England’s Will Smeed, hit back-to-back boundaries off Naveen Ul Haq,...
Waseem was backed by Nicholas Pooran’s innings of 49 runs to help Mi Emirates post a whopping total of 204 for 5 in 20 overs.
The 28-year old Waseem, who has been a consistent performer in franchise league matches and for the UAE team, made the home fans proud through his knock that came off 39 balls with five boundaries and four sixes. Pooran’s 49 was scored off 30 balls with four sixes and two boundaries.
Sharjah Warriors wilted under the pressure of Mi Emirates’ mammoth score. They had won the toss and elected to bowl. Waseem, opening with England’s Will Smeed, hit back-to-back boundaries off Naveen Ul Haq,...
- 1/14/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
TollywoodThe trailer launch event of ‘Liger’ was held in Hyderabad on July 21 amid much fanfare.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeThe trailer of actors Vijay Deverakonda and Ananya Pandey’s upcoming movie Liger was unveiled on July 21. The launch event for the film that is set to hit the big screens on August 25, was held in Hyderabad. Helmed by Puri Jagannadh, Vijay Deverakonda is seen as a Mixed Martial Arts (Mma) fighter. The team has been using the tagline ‘saala crossbreed’ as a part of the promotions. The trailer features visuals of Vijay Deverakonda’s fights inside the boxing ring and clips from his training. Ramya Krishnan, who essays the role of his mother, says in the video, “My son is born to a lion and a tiger — he is a crossbreed.” He also shares several romantic sequences with Ananya Pandey in the film. Towards the end of the trailer, we see American...
- 7/21/2022
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
CinemaBilled as a family entertainer, the film has been tentatively titled VD11, marking actor Vijay Deverakonda’s 11th film. Tnm StaffFacebook/ Samantha, Vijay Deverakonda Majili director Shiva Nirvana has cast Tollywood stars Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead roles in his upcoming film. The film, which is still untitled, went on floors on Thursday, April 21 in Hyderabad. The film has been tentatively titled VD11, marking actor Vijay Deverakonda’s 11th film. The shoot will commence this month. Billed as a family entertainer, Hesham Abdul Wahab is on board as the music composer for the project. Sharing the news with fans, Mythri Movie Makers, the production banner bankrolling the film, wrote: “#VD11 Launched. Our Heartthrob @TheDeverakonda & Queen @Samanthaprabhu2 reunite for a Family Entertainer under the direction of @ShivaNirvana. Music by @HeshamAWMusic.Shoot begins this month! #VD11Launch.” According to Ians, the filmmakers have also planned a lengthy schedule in Kashmir,...
- 4/21/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Tollywood The upcoming sports drama is directed by Puri Jagannath of Pokkiri fame and will be released theatrically in five languages — Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam. Tnm StaffDigital Native Popular Tollywood actor Vijay Deverakonda's pan-India movie Liger will release in theatres on August 25, 2022, filmmaker Karan Johar announced on Thursday, December 16. The upcoming sports drama is directed by Puri Jagannath of Pokkiri fame. He is also producing the movie along with Johar's Dharma Productions. Karan Johar took to Twitter to share the release date of Liger, which will also feature actor Ananya Panday and American boxing legend Mike Tyson. "The Action, the Thrill, & The Madness - it's going to be a total knockout! #Liger arrives in theatres worldwide on 25th August, 2022," the filmmaker wrote. Karan Johar also said the team will present the first glimpse of the movie on December 31. In the film, Vijay Deverakonda stars as a boxer...
- 12/16/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Cinema‘Liger’ stars Vijay Deverakonda and Ananya Panday in the lead, while American boxer Mike Tyson has also been roped in for a pivotal role. Tnm StaffTwitter/ Vijay Deverakonda Former boxer Mike Tyson is gearing up to make his debut in Indian cinema with actor Vijay Deverakonda’s upcoming sports drama Liger. The Liger team recently kickstarted their US schedule. They are currently shooting for the major portions that include Mike Tyson and Vijay. Vijay Deverakonda took to social media on Tuesday, November 16 to share that he is excited to work with the popular American boxer. “This man is love. Every moment I am making memories! And this one will forever be special.. #Liger Vs The Legend.. When I came face to face with Iron @MikeTyson,” he wrote. According to a statement, Mike Tyson will have a significant role in Liger, and the movie is about a mixed martial arts expert.
- 11/16/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
TOLLYWOODThe film is the Telugu remake of Kollywood’s ‘Thadam’.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe trailer of Ram Pothineni 's Red, the remake of the Tamil film Thadam, has been unveiled and has already garnered the attention of the film buffs. The Telugu remake reportedly has Ram Pothineni playing dual roles. Red is directed by Kishore Tirumala and produced by Sravanthi Ravikishore, and has Nivetha Pethuraj and Malavika Sharma as the female leads. The trailer begins with a romantic encounter between Ram’s character Siddharth and Malvika Sharma, and it promises a nail-biting investigative thriller like the Tamil original. The trailer has been edited to encourage the audience to think that the protagonist might be the killer in the murder investigation. The technical crew of Red includes Mani Sharma for music, Sameer Reddy for cinematography and Junaid Siddiqui for editing. Initially scheduled to hit the big screens in April, the action-thriller got...
- 12/25/2020
- by AditiKumar
- The News Minute
Tollywood The film is touted to be a family entertainer. Digital NativeDirector Maruthi Dasari’s last directorial Prati Roju Pandage turned out to be a big hit and he is currently working on his next. Reports are that the director is planning on a family entertainer and may rope in Ram Pothineni to play the lead role. Sources in the know say that Ram is impressed with the family drama that Maruthi has come up and will allot dates soon after completing his current film. The project is still in the initial stages and we can expect an official word soon. Ram’s last film release was iSmart Shankar, which turned out to be one of the biggest blockbusters in Tollywood. The film was directed by Puri Jagannath. Ram Pothineni played the title role in it with Nabha Natesh and Nidhi Agarwal played his heroines. iSmart Shankar had Brahmanandam, Rao Ramesh,...
- 4/1/2020
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film is a remake of the Tamil hit film ‘Thadam’ which had Arun Vijay in the lead.Digital NativeThe upcoming Ram Pothineni starrer Red will have Hebah Patel shaking a leg with the lead actor for a special song. Reports are that the film’s director was looking to sign on a lead actor for this song before narrowing in on Hebah as the right choice. This massy and an energetic song will be filmed at a popular studio in Hyderabad, we hear. Red is the remake of the hit Tamil movie Thadam, which had Arun Vijay in the lead. Ram will be reprising Arun’s role in this flick. Directed by Kishore Tirumala and produced by Sravanthi Ravikishore under the banner Sri Sravanthi Movies, this action thriller will have three heroines in the star cast - Nivetha Pethuraj, Malavika Sharma and Amritha Aiyer. The technical crew of the...
- 3/5/2020
- by Nimeshika
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film is a remake of the Tamil hit film ‘Thadam’ which had Arun Vijay in the lead.Digital NativeThe upcoming Ram Pothineni starrer Red will have Hebah Patel shaking a leg with the lead actor for a special song. Reports are that the film’s director was looking to sign on a lead actor for this song before narrowing in on Hebah as the right choice. This massy and an energetic song will be filmed at a popular studio in Hyderabad, we hear. Red is the remake of the hit Tamil movie Thadam, which had Arun Vijay in the lead. Ram will be reprising Arun’s role in this flick. Directed by Kishore Tirumala and produced by Sravanthi Ravikishore under the banner Sri Sravanthi Movies, this action thriller will have three heroines in the star cast - Nivetha Pethuraj, Malavika Sharma and Amritha Aiyer. The technical crew of the...
- 3/5/2020
- by Nimeshika
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film is a remake of the Tamil movie 'Thadam', which had Arun Vijay in the lead role.Digital NativeMakers of the upcoming Ram Pothineni-starrer Red have announced the film's release date. It will be hitting the screens on April 9. The film is directed by Kishore Tirumala and produced by Sravanthi Ravikishore under the banner Sri Sravanthi Movies, this action thriller will have three heroines in the star cast - Nivetha Pethuraj, Malavika Sharma and Amritha Aiyer. The technical crew of the Telugu version includes Mani Sharma for music, Sameer Reddy for cinematography and Junaid Siddiqui for editing. Red is a remake of the Tamil movie Thadam, which had Arun Vijay in the lead role. It is an action crime thriller film which was written and directed by Magizh Thirumeni and produced by Inder Kumar under the banner Redhan – The Cinema People. The film had Arun Vijay,...
- 2/29/2020
- by Nimeshika
- The News Minute
Bollywood'Thadam' is currently being remade in Telugu under the title Red with Ram playing the lead role.Digital NativeTamil film Thadam, which had Arun Vijay in the lead role, was an action crime thriller film that was written and directed by Magizh Thirumeni and produced by Inder Kumar under the banner Redhan – The Cinema People. The film had Arun Vijay, Tanya Hope, and Vidya Pradeep playing the main leads. The music was composed by Arun Raj, with cinematography by Gopinath and editing by Nb Srikanth. According to reports, Thadam is all set to be remade in Hindi and Siddharth Malhotra has been roped in to reprise the role done by Arun Vijay. He will be playing a double role in this flick and the filmmakers are currently in the process of creating two looks for the lead star. Vardhan Ketkar, who has been the Assistant Director on films like Brothers and Mubarakan,...
- 2/1/2020
- by Haripriya
- The News Minute
Tollywood According to sources, Nivetha Pethuraj, Malavika Sharma and Amritha Aiyer have been roped in to play female leads.Digital NativeThe shooting of actor Ram Pothineni's next film,Red, is currently in progress. The film is directed by Kishore Tirumala and produced by Sravanthi Ravikishore under the banner Sri Sravanthi Movies. Touted to be an action thriller, this film will have three heroines in the star cast. While it was earlier reported that Nivetha Pethuraj and Malavika Sharma had joined the star cast already, the latest to join the team is Amritha Aiyer who seen in films like Pokkiri Raja, Kaali, and Bigil. The technical crew of this flick includes Mani Sharma for music, Sameer Reddy for cinematography and Junaid Siddiqui for editing. Red will be the official remake of the hit Tamil movie Thadam. Thadam was an action crime thriller film that was written and directed by Magizh Thirumeni...
- 1/31/2020
- by Nimeshika
- The News Minute
TollywoodNivetha Pethuraj and Malavika Sharma have been roped in to play the female leads in this crime thriller.Digital NativeDigital Native Actor Ram Pothineni and director Kishore Tirumala are teaming up for a film and it has been titled Red, the remake of the hit Tamil movie Thadam. This information was disclosed by Ram Pothineni on his social media page. He wrote: “!! #Red !! This one is going to be...So-Bloody-Different! #REDTheFilm #RAPO18 #RAPO18FIRSTLOOK.” !! #Red !! This one is going to be...So-Bloody-Different! #REDTheFilm #RAPO18 #RAPO18FIRSTLOOK pic.twitter.com/4jXhicUyrK — RAm POthineni (@ramsayz) October 28, 2019 Nivetha Pethuraj and Malavika Sharma have been roped in to play the female leads in this crime thriller and Mani Sharma will be composing the tunes. The shooting of Red will begin on November 16 and more details about the project should be available by then. Thadam is an action crime thriller film that was written and...
- 10/30/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film is directed and produced by Puri Jagannadh.Digital NativeThe first look of the Telugu film Romantic is out and features the lead pair Akash Puri and Ketika Sharma. From the title and the first look, it is evident that this will be a complete romantic entertainer. Sharing the first look online, the official twitter handle of the film tweeted: “Romance is always intense and here is #Romantic First Look Starring @ActorAkashPuri and #ketikasharma. A @purijagan @Charmmeofficial Production. Directed by @anilpaduri @PuriConnects #PCFilm.” Veteran filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma shared the first-look on social media and wrote, “Block Buster #issmartShanker team @purijagan and @Charmmeofficial unleash a sizzling first look of #Romantic directed by @anilpaduri starring @ActorAkashPuri and #ketikasharma ..I happened to see a song last night and never seen a more romantically sensuous song.” Block Buster #issmartShanker team @purijagan and @Charmmeofficial unleash a sizzling first look of #Romantic directed by...
- 10/1/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodFollowing the positive response to the film, the filmmakers have decided to re-release the film in Andhra and Telangana regions.Digital NativeiSmart Shankar, directed by ace filmmaker Puri Jagannadh, received positive response from audiences when it released in July, making it one of hits in Tollywood this year. Following the good response, the filmmakers have decided to re-release the film in Andhra and Telangana regions. Confirming the news, Charmee Kaur, the producer of the film, put out the list of theatres in which the film will be releasing. Charmee’s tweet reads: “#HBDPuriJagan Re releasing #iSmartShankar @purijagan @ramsayz @PuriConnects #PCrocks Telangana Dilshuknagar– Venkatadri,Warangal- Laxman,Karimnagar-Tirumala,Khammam- Aditya,Kazipet- Bhavani. AP Rajamundry- Urvasi Kakinada- Devi,Tirupathi- Vikyath,Guntur- Swamy,Vizag- Gokul” (sic). #HBDPuriJagan Re releasing #iSmartShankar @purijagan @ramsayz @PuriConnects #PCrocks Telangana Dilshuknagar– Venkatadri Warangal- Laxman Karimnagar-Tirumala Khammam- Aditya Kazipet- Bhavani AP Rajamundry- Urvasi Kakinada- Devi Tirupathi- Vikyath Guntur- Swamy Vizag- Gokul pic.
- 9/27/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe director intends to make the film in Telugu and Kannada and release it in multiple languages.Digital NativeDigital NativeEver since reports emerged that director Puri Jagannadh met Kannada star Yash, it led to reports that the director is in talks with the star to rope him in for Jana Gana Mana after Vijay Deverakonda walked out. According to an Indian Express report, Jana Gana Mana was scripted with Yash in mind and he was the top contender for the role right from the beginning. Reports say that Puri Jagannadh intends to make Jana Gana Mana in Telugu and Kannada and release it in multiple languages; therefore, considering Yash’s pan Indian appeal after the massive success of Kgf, decided to cast him in the film. We also hear that Puri Jagannadh has another script for Vijay Deverakonda and it is titled Fighter. Meanwhile, the star is busy with an...
- 9/18/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
The pre-production of this film is on and the shooting will begin in January next year.Digital NativeAfter the success of iSmart Shankar Director Puri Jagannadh had announced of his next film with Vijay Deverakonda . We have now learnt that the film's name has been titled Fighter. Sources in the know say that Fighter is being planned out as a complete mass entertainer. The pre-production of this film is on and the shooting will begin in January next year. The rest of the star cast and crew of this film will be announced soon officially, said sources. Fighter will be bankrolled jointly by Puri Jagannadh and Charmee. Their previous outing, iSmart Shankar, which was released last month, turned out to be a massive success. Meanwhile, reports have emerged that producer Boney Kapoor and late actor Sri Devi’s daughter Jhanvi Kapoor might be roped in to play the female lead.
- 8/24/2019
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film is produced by Charmee Kaur and Puri Jagannadh.Digital NativeDirector Puri Jagannadh is basking in glory over his latest release iSmart Shankar doing well at the theatres. The film starred Ram Pothineni, Nabha Natesh and Nidhhi Agarwal in the lead roles. The director was desperately in need of a big hit and he has scored well with iSmart Shankar. With the film turning out to be a blockbuster, the director is gearing up to begin his next. Reports have emerged that Puri Jagannadh has narrated a one-liner to Vijay Deverakonda and the actor is impressed. And recently it was announced that Puri Jagannath and Vijay Devarakonda are said to be collaborating for a patriotic film. Announcing the news, Charmee Kaur, who is producing the film, tweeted, “Its Official!!! PC proudly announces our next project with one n only Vijay Deverkonda directed by our Puri Jagannadh ..Lavanya presentation under...
- 8/21/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodThere were reports that Puri Jagannadh would be teaming up with 'Kgf' star Yash for his next.Digital NativeBasking in the success of his recent release iSmart Shankar, director Puri Jagannadh is now teaming up with Vijay Deverakonda. Actor Charmme took it to Twitter and announced thE project along with a picture of the three. She tweeted saying, “It’s official. Today is really happpyyyyy happyyyyy #Eid @TheDeverakonda @purijagan @PuriConnects #PCfilm #EidMubarak. It’s official Today is really happpyyyyy happyyyyy #Eid @TheDeverakonda @purijagan @PuriConnects #PCfilm #EidMubarak pic.twitter.com/NfX34DBnrl — Charmme Kaur (@Charmmeofficial) August 12, 2019 The project will be bankrolled by Puri and Charmme Kaur under Puri Jagannadh Touring Talkies and Puri Connects banner. While there were several reports also doing the rounds that Puri Jagannadh would be teaming up with Kgf star Yash for his next. Looks like the director decided to go with the Dear Comrade star instead.
- 8/13/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe actor is currently busy with the shooting of 'Kgf 2'.Digital NativePuri Jagannadh is basking in glory over his recent directorial iSmart Shankar turning out to be a huge hit and Yash is busy with Kgf 2 after the grand success of its prequel. Reports are that the duo may soon team up for a project and have discussed it a couple of times already. Reportedly, Puri Jagannadh is planning to rope in Yash for Jana Gana Mana, a project that he had readied for Mahesh Babu. But the film failed to take off with the star backing off for certain reasons. It is said that the director intends to make Jana Gana Mana in Telugu and Kannada and release it in multiple languages; therefore, considering the pan Indian appeal of Yash after the massive success of Kgf, he has decided to cast him in the film. Meanwhile, reports have...
- 8/5/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film has been titled 'Double iSmart'.Digital NativeThe success of his recent release iSmart Shankar has put director Puri Jagannadh on cloud nine. The director was looking to score big at the box office but failed for the past few years. Finally, he has delivered a big hit. In an interview with the Deccan Chronicle, the director revealed that he was craving for success and eventually got it. Puri Jagannadh also revealed that several celebs have been calling him ever since the release of the film to shower their praises on him. He has been quoted as saying, “Prabhas called and said that although he didn’t watch the film, he was very happy that it has turned into a hit. Naga Chaitanya, Akhil, Sumanth and Ram Charan also called and spoke to me, while both Chiranjeevi garu and Balakrishna garu saw the film. Rana, in fact, called me from abroad.
- 7/31/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
TollywoodRight from the film’s release, several celebrities have been lauding the efforts of the team including director Puri Jagannadh and Ram Pothineni. Digital NativeDigital NativePuri Jagannadh’s film with Ram Pothineni, Nabha Natesh and Nidhhi Agerwal titled iSmart Shankar hit the marquee on July 18 and is doing well at the theatres. The director was desperately in need of a big hit and he has scored with iSmart Shankar. Right from the film’s release, several celebrities have been lauding the efforts of the team including director Puri Jagannadh and Ram Pothineni. The latest to join the list is Ram Charan Teja, who wrote, “Energetic performances by Ram and all the other actors of iSmart Shankar. . Congratulations to Puri Garu - the man who put it all together..” Director Ram Gopal Varma also put out a series of tweets on the film and one of it read: “Jealous opinions might lie,...
- 7/27/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
Tollywood Kishore Tirumala has been roped in direct this remake, with Sravanthi Ravi Kishore producing it.Digital NativeArun Vijay starrer hit film Thandam is all set to be remade in Telugu. Reports are that Ram Pothineni and Nivetha Pethuraj will be playing the lead roles in it. Kishore Tirumala has been roped in direct this remake, with Sravanthi Ravi Kishore producing it. Thadam is an action crime thriller film that was written and directed by Magizh Thirumeni and produced by Inder Kumar under the banner Redhan – The Cinema People. The film had Arun Vijay, Tanya Hope, and Vidya Pradeep playing the main leads. The music was composed by Arun Raj, with cinematography by Gopinath and editing by Nb Srikanth. While the groundwork for the remake of Thadam is in progress, Ram Pothineni is busy with iSmart Shankar. In the film directed by Puri Jagannath, Ram plays the title role. The heroine,...
- 7/6/2019
- by Geetika
- The News Minute
TollywoodRam Pothineni plays the title role in this film while the heroine Nabha Natesh will be seen as a civil engineer and Nidhi Agarwal as a doctor.Digital NativeYouTube/Puri JagannadhThe trailer of the upcoming film iSmart Shankar, directed by Puri Jagannath has been released and looks impressive. Ram Pothineni plays the title role in this film while the heroine Nabha Natesh will be seen as a civil engineer and Nidhi Agarwal as a doctor. Actor Charmee, who is producing the film, shared the trailer online and wrote: “Ustad Ismart Shankar.” Ram Pothineni wrote, “He’s Bad..He’s Wild...He’s Entertaining!!! Meet Ustaad #iSmartShankar.” Nabha Natesh tweeted: “Mass can’t get better than thisssssssssss. hereeeeeee boys n girls!!” He’s Bad.. He’s Wild... He’s Entertaining!!! Meet Ustaad #iSmartShankar https://t.co/3lHlVLO7qj#love -R.A.P.O pic.twitter.com/kQVp0rRxXv — RAm POthineni (@ramsayz) July 3, 2019 iSmart Shankar has Brahmanandam,...
- 7/4/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film has Ram Pothineni and Nidhi Agerwal playing lead roles.Digital NativePuri Jagannadh’s film with Ram Pothineni, Nabha Natesh and Nidhhi Agerwal titled iSmart Shankar has been progressing well with the team reaching the third schedule of shoot. Recently, the team completed the second schedule in Goa and returned to Hyderabad where the third schedule went on to the floors. Confirming this, a member of Ram Pothineni’s team revealed on Twitter: “And the 3rd schedule of #iSmartShankar begins from today in hyderabad! Major part of the shoot and all the kickass stuff gonna complete in this schedule…Get ready for the Most Awaited Combo ever @ramsayz @purijagan @Charmmeofficial @AgerwalNidhhi @NabhaNatesh @PuriConnects.” Actor Charmee, who is bankrolling the film along with Puri Jagannadh, revealed, “We start shooting for #ismartshankarsongs from 3 rd April…huge set getting ready by @JonnyShaik ..” (sic) iSmart Shankar has Brahmanandam, Rao Ramesh, Tanikella Bharani,...
- 4/3/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
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