ENTERTAINMENT

Ajay Devgn and Tabu starrer 'Drishyam' is a film that needs no introduction. Full of twists and turns, the film is every film-goer's delight. As the film nears its release, here are five reasons why you must-watch this film. 

The trailer of 'Drishyam 2' is quite gripping as it shows Vijay Salgaonkar confessing to the crimes he has committed. However, the confession cannot be this simple as we all know that Vijay is a very clever man. Hence, it only increases our curiosity towards the film. 

Jr NTR, Ram Charan-starrer and SS Rajamouli directorial RRR was a blockbuster! Not just in India, the film received phenomenal response at the Japan box office too. After RRR’s mammoth success, SS Rajamouli has finally confirmed the film’s sequel. The filmmaker spoke about the same at an international event.

Looks like there is no end to SS Rajamouli’s RRR’s success! After the film turned around South film’s fate and gave a strict competition to Bollywood when it released in March, RRR recently released in Japan. And needless to say, the film was the talk of the town there too. And ever since, viewers have been wondering if the filmmaker is planning an RRR 2. And guess what? It is indeed happening. At an event in Chicago, SS Rajamouli confirmed RRR 2. He said, “My father is story writer for all my films. We discussed a bit about ‘RRR 2’ and he's working on the story.”

Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Irani, Danny Denzongpa, Anupam Kher, Sarika, Neena Gupta and Parineeti Chopra

Filmmaker Sooraj R Barjatya, who has been carrying forward the legacy of his home banner with every film he directs, was questioned when he made 'Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon' (2003), which was the modern-day adaptation of their own production 'Chitchor' (1976). Several said that he is over in the pretence of being uber cool but with the Shahid Kapoor, Amrita Rao-starrer 'Vivah' (2006), he got family audiences back to the theatres in huge numbers.

In 2015, touted as one of the biggest films back then, 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo', which starred Salman Khan and Sonam Kapoor, took Sooraj on a back seat since the film didn’t do well as expected. Now, he is back with 'Uunchai' a heartwarming tale of friendship, values and everything possible you expect from a bonafide Rajshri film.

An established author Amit (Amitabh Bachchan), a book shop owner Om (Anupam Kher), a garment store owner Javed (Boman Irani) and a Nepali aristocrat Bhupen (Danny Denzongpa) are friends for nearly 50 years. Bhupen, who claims his heart lies in Mt. Everest plans a trek to Everest Base Camp (EBC) with his three friends but soon after dies due to cardiac arrest. To fulfil his last wish, Amit, Om and Javed plan to trek for his last rites.

Despite several health conditions, the three with the help of trek tour lead Shraddha Gupta (Parineeti Chopra) experience a journey like never before. On their way, fellow trek traveller Mala Trivedi (Sarika) joins them. Javed’s adorable wife Shabina (Neena Gupta) tags along too and then begins a rollercoaster ride.

Be it any film, Sooraj never fails to tell a story keeping family values in mind. Interpersonal relationships are the favourite subtext of his narratives. Family disputes, bonding over food, differences between generations and one primary Muslim family and so on. 'Uunchai' surpasses everything that Rajshri is known for. The beauty of Sooraj is that even the smallest of characters in his films have closure to them.

In 'Uunchai', from Amitabh’s failed marriage with Nafisa Ali, Anupam’s sour relationship with his son due to his orthodox beliefs, Boman and Neena’s overdosing love for their daughter and son-in-law to Parineeti’s issues with her parents — everything ends so aptly. Hence the film tests one’s patience slightly with a runtime of 169 minutes.

Amitabh, Boman, Anupam, Neena, Sarika and Danny are acclaimed performers and 'Uunchai' is yet another testimony to their acting ability. Parineeti is just fortunate enough to have a Rajshri film in her filmography else with her extended cameo, she is just average.

'Uunchai' not only breaks every stereotype of their own films — no longish songs, no wedding sequences etc. but doesn’t let the old-fashioned charm go away.

(With inputs from agencies)

Bollywood actors Ajay Devgn and Farhan Akhtar, on Thursday, reacted to team India`s defeat against England in the semi-final match of the ICC T20I World Cup 2022. Taking to Instagram, Ajay shared a long note in which he wrote, "Dear Team India, Cheering for you as you put your heart and soul into converting the dreams of an entire nation into reality has always been an amazing experience. Though your journey to the finals was cut short, we enjoyed every bit of it. I cannot imagine the pressure each of you guys experienced with the eyes of the nation watching you. Winning or losing is a part of the sport. Both results are inevitable. But we stand with you. Through thick and thin, ups and downs we are here to stand with the best Team in the world. Chin up guys! We will come back stronger and better than ever. An avid fan - Ajay Devgn." 

Police in Kerala are investigating a controversial Bollywood film that portrays the southern Indian state as a hub of Islamic terrorism and forced conversion.

The KeralaStory, directed by Sudipto Sen, has come under criticism for its fictional depiction of tens of thousands of women from Kerala who it claims were converted to Islam and became terrorists for Islamic State in Afghanistan, Yemen and Syria.

A teaser trailer features an actor playing a Hindu woman who becomes a victim of an apparent “dangerous game” of conversion happening in Kerala. “I wanted to become a nurse and serve humanity,” she says directly to the camera while dressed in a niqab. “Now I am Fatima Ba, an Isis terrorist in a jail in Afghanistan. I am not alone.”