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‘The Great Pre-Wedding Show’ movie review: This Thiruveer-starrer is a a cheeky countryside tale bolstered by fine performances

A look at some of the better Telugu films this year (not strictly going by their box-office fate) — from Courtand Iravai Mooduto Subham, Paradha, Kanya Kumari and Little Hearts— reveals a united effort to mirror the travails of the average mortal. These films explore the daily grind of regular people, their dreams (or the…

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100 elephants and their designer blankets on The Great Elephant Migration

Last Sunday, 100 elephants entered Beverly Hills’ palm-lined streets, home to many Hollywood stars. No one backed away in fear, though — because the large beasts were handcrafted from the invasive Lantana camara plant, and travelled on trucks decorated with vibrant Indian lorry art. It was the last leg of The Great Elephant Migration, a 5,000-mile installation art…

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Nagarjuna Akkineni interview: Sekhar Kammula is a great storyteller and stars like us can add value

Amid the promotional whirlwind, when Nagarjuna Akkineni finally sits down for this interview, he jokes about being the only one giving interviews while director Sekhar Kammula is tied up with last-minute post-production. Kuberaa, his first collaboration with the filmmaker, and with co-stars Dhanush, Rashmika Mandanna and Jim Sarbh, releases in cinemas in multiple languages on…

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Cate Blanchett wants award shows off TV: ‘Have a great party where people can just let go’

Cate Blanchett attends the “Black Bag” UK Special Screening at the Curzon Mayfair on March 11, 2025 in London, England. | Photo Credit: GARETH CATTERMOLE Two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett says she prefers Hollywood awards shows to remain off television. During her appearance on the podcast Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, Blanchett…

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Novel Kathakali, in memory of a great poet

Kalamandalam Rajasekharan performing Chintha Vishtayaya Sita. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement As the drums beat and the cymbals clashed, coloured curtains trembled in the lamplight. It was a different kind of Kathakali like no other. ‘Chintha Vishtayaya Sita’, one of the famous poems of poet Kumaranasan, choreographed by Kalamandalam Rajasekharan, appeared as the second solo…

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