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Noted actor-director Prathap Pothen passes away at 69

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Noted Actor-Director Prathap Pothen Passes Away At 69 ( Photo Credit – Twitter )

Noted actor-director Prathap Pothen (69), who was often known as one of many first proponents of hippie tradition within the Malayalam film trade, handed away in his sleep at his flat in Chennai on Friday morning.(*69*)

In a profession spanning 4 a long time, Pothen acted in over 100 movies in Malayalam, Tamil, Telegu and Hindi. He additionally directed a dozen movies apart from writing script and producing movies.(*69*)

Born to a number one business household in Thiruvananthapuram, Pothen studied in Lawrence School in Ooty. A started his skilled profession within the discipline of promoting as a duplicate author.(*69*)

In 1978, fashionable director Bharatan noticed him and forged within the �Aaravam’. In the eighties, Pothen grabbed the highlight along with his work in some hit movies like �Chamaram’ and �Thakara’, amongst many others.(*69*)

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The one distinctive attribute of Pothen was that he by no means fitted into the mainstream of the film trade. He all the time stayed aloof from the routine Malayalam film trade tradition.(*69*)

He married actress Radhika in 1985, which lasted a yr, and later he married a company skilled. The couple has a daughter who was current with him when he handed away at his flat in Chennai.(*69*)

Condoling the demise of Pothen, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan mentioned, “He will all the time be remembered for his type and the best way he carried his method ahead within the trade. Even when within the years he remained aloof from the trade, he was all the time remembered for his efficiency and now that he has handed away, his identify will all the time be etched within the reminiscence of all.”(*69*)

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Pothen’s brother Hari Pothen was a well-liked producer who handed away within the mid-nineties.(*69*)

According to trade sources, the final rites could be carried out in Chennai on Saturday.(*69*)

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Chapter 2 Fame Yash Continues To Rule At No. 1, Kantara’s Rishab Shetty Enters The List Of Most Popular Kannada Stars

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KGF 2 Actor Yash Rules At No 1 Among Most Popular Kannada Stars, Rishab Shetty On 5th Spot: Check Full List
KGF Actor Yash Becomes Most Popular Kannada Star, Rishab Shetty In 5th Position ( Photo Credit – Movie Still )

The Kannada film industry has been evolving in recent years with many of its movies and celebrities garnering positive responses across the nation. From KGF star Yash to Kantara’s Rishab Shetty, there have been numerous actors and actresses who are receiving love from their fans, not only in the country but globally as well.

Meanwhile, Ormax Media took to its official Twitter handle to announce the names of the 5 most popular Kannada stars in October 2022. The tweet revealed that KGF actor Yash reigned in the first position while next in line was Kiccha Sudeep. Darshan Thoogudeepa bagged the third position while Rakshit Shetty and Rishabh Shetty were in the fourth and fifth positions respectively. Read on to know more about the top 5 popular Kannada actors.

1. Yash

Kannada superstar Yash is among the most beloved superstars of the Regional entertainment industry and now enjoys a massive fan following in Hindi audiences as well. Apart from KGF Chapter 1 and KGF Chapter 2, the actor also has many more hit movies on his list including Drama, Googly, Masterpiece, Santhu Straight Forward, Moggina Manasu, Mr and Mrs Ramachari and many more.

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2. Sudeep

Sudeepa or Kiccha Sudeep is not only a phenomenal actor but also a noted director, screenwriter, producer, tv presenter and singer who enjoys a massive fan following across the nation. Apart from Kannada films, he has also appeared in Hindi, Telugu as well as Tamil movies. His critically acclaimed performances were in movies including Sparsha, Huchcha, Nandhi, Kiccha, Swathi Muthu, My Autograph, No 73, Shanthi Nivasa, Mussanjemaatu, Veera Madakari and Eega among others.

3. Darshan

Darshan Thoogudeep, popularly known as Darshan Thoogudeepa is currently one of the lead actors in the Kannada film industry. Some of his hit films to add to your watchlist includes Saarathi, Chingari, Tarak, Yajamana, Krantiveera Sangolli Rayanna, Bulbul, Ambareesha, Mr Airavata, and Kurukshetra to name a few.

4. Rakshit Shetty

777 Charlie fame Rakshit Shetty bagged the fourth position in popularity. The actor is also a prominent writer and filmmaker in the Kannada movie industry. His best works include movies namely Nam Areal Ond Dina, Simple Agi Ondh Love Story, Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu, Jigarthanda, etc. Apart from his popular movie performances, he also made headlines earlier for reportedly dating Rashmika Mandanna. There were reports that they got engaged in 2017 but broke up in 2018.

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5. Rishab Shetty

In the current scenario in the entertainment industry, it is the Kannada action-thriller Kantara which has been making rounds among the audience. The movie is now a massive hit and has been receiving an amazing response from all over the nation. It featured Rishab Shetty in the lead who bagged the fifth spot in the list of most popular male Kannada movie stars. The actor is also known for his memorable performances in other films such as Ricky, Kirik Party, Katha Sangama, Pedro, Hero, Shivamma, etc.

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Dhanush’s SIR Is All Set To Hit Theatres On 17th February 2023!

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Dhanush's SIR Is All Set To Hit Theatres On 17th February 2023!
Dhanush’s SIR Is All Set To Hit Theatres On 17th February 2023! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

National Award-winning actor Dhanush’s Telugu-Tamil bilingual movie ‘SIR’ is being mounted on a high budget with lavish production values and is all set for theatrical release on February 17, 2023.

The film’s first single ‘Mastaaru Mastaaru’ in Telugu, and ‘Vaa Vaathi’ in Tamil (both composed by G.V. Prakash Kumar and sung by Shweta Menon), was released by the makers a few days ago and they received a good response.

Directed by Venky Alluri, SIR also features Samyuktha Menon. Sai Kumar, Tanikella Bharani and Narra Srinivas essay supporting roles. It is being made by leading production house Sithara Entertainments in association with Fortune Four Cinemas.

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Some time back, the makers released the teaser of the movie that shows Dhanush as a junior lecturer and it also got a humongous response.

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Vikram Vedha Makers Pushkar & Gayatri Come Up Tamil Crime Thriller Series ‘Vadhandhi’

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Vikram Vedha Makers Pushkar & Gayatri Come Up Tamil Crime Thriller Series 'Vadhandhi'
‘Suzhal’ creators Pushkar and Gayatri to roll out Tamil crime thriller OTT series(Photo Credit –Twitter)

Following up on success of their critically acclaimed ‘Suzhal – The Vortex’, Pushkar and Gayatri have come up with an edge-of-the-seat Tamil crime thriller, ‘Vadhandhi – The Fable of Velonie’. The eight-episode thriller produced by Pushkar and Gayatri under their banner Wallwatcher Films, has been created by Andrew Louis.

“Crime as a genre is something that brings out the art of storytelling in its most raw and natural form. With Vadhandhi – The Fable of Velonie, our intent is to completely capture the audiences’ imagination, and question societal biases. This story will not only entertain audiences, but will also make them ponder, long after the credits roll,” said Pushkar and Gayatri, creative producers of the series.

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“It was wonderful collaborating with writer-director-creator Andrew Louis, with whom we shared a common vision, to create this enthralling crime thriller,” they said.

Prime Video, Thursday announced the global premiere of the Amazon Original series on December 2.

Aparna Purohit, Head of India Originals, Prime Video, said: “Following the overwhelming response to Suzhal – The Vortex, we believe that Vadhandhi – our second collaboration with Pushkar and Gayatri, further strengthens our regional content slate. This raw, atmospheric and heartbreakingly gorgeous thriller has been skilfully written and directed by Andrew Louis.”

Much like its title ‘Vadhandhi’ which means rumours, the show delves into the world of young and beautiful Velonie, played by debutante, Sanjana, whose story is riddled with rumours. A troubled but determined cop, played by S.J. Suryah, finds himself caught in the web of lies but is hell bent on finding the truth. The rich and layered tapestry of the small town makes the fable of Velonie even more complex but enigmatic. The show also features an ensemble cast including celebrated actors like Laila, M. Nasser, Vivek Prasanna, Kumaran, and Smruthi Venkat in pivotal roles.

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The eight-episode thriller will also be available in Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada for Prime members.

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