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The rumour mill has been abuzz about Nayanthara's engagement to boyfriend Vignesh Shivan since Tuesday after fans came across the promo of her interview on Vijay Television where she can be seen referring to her engagement ring. On Wednesday, August 11, the makers of her next film unveiled a BTS video where the actress can be seen bonding with her reel pet Scooby on Netrikann sets. Nayathara plays a visually impaired person in the film who is assisted by her guide dog Scooby to carry out her daily chores.

Nayanthara is eagerly waiting for the release of Netrikann on Disney+Hotstar VIP on August 13. On Wednesday, August 11, the makers released a BTS video from the film where the Bigil actress can be seen bonding with her reel pet dog Scooby on sets. Directed by Milind Rau, the story revolves around a visually impaired person who is a witness in a police case. Netrikann stars Nayanthara and Ajmal in the lead roles. The edgy thriller has already intrigued fans.

Directed by Milind Rau, Netrikann will release in four languages - Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam on Disney+Hotstar VIP. Apart from Nayanthara, Netrikann also stars Ajmal Ameer, Manikandan Pattambi and Saran in crucial roles. The film was set to release in theatres. However, due to the second wave of the novel coronavirus, makers decided to skip the theatrical release. Nayanthara's Netrikann marks Vignesh Shivan's debut as a producer under his banner Rowdy Pictures. He has also penned the lyrics for the title track of the film.

(With inputs from agencies)

It was only a month ago that Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan announced the name of their second baby Jeh but it looks like the name of their child has become the subject of another controversy, much like it happened in the case of their older son Taimur Ali Khan. After a report in Bollywood Hungama claimed that Kareena’s new book has her son’s name mentioned as Jehangir Ali Khan, social media has been busy discussing the baby’s name.

The report mentioned that in Kareena’s book, the child’s name is mentioned as Jehangir Ali Khan along with his photo. Earlier the actor’s father Randhir Kapoor had confirmed that the baby has been named Jeh.

Maverick genius director Sanjay Leela Bhansali has completed 25 glorious years in Bollywood and is now heading towards his 10th directorial venture. He started his career with Khamoshi starring Salman Khan in the lead & in his 10th film, Alia is playing the lead. Director mentioned he did not have an easy time shooting the film amongst two lockdowns.

Sanjay Bhansali has also produced several successful ventures including Rowdy Rathore, Gabbar is Back, Malaal, and many others. Director recently spoke to Hindustan Times on completing 25 years in the Hindi film industry and focusing his utmost attention towards Gangubai Kathiawadi. Sanjay’s last released film ‘Padmaavat’ was a massive success at the box office. 

Actor Lara Dutta, who got a significant makeover for the spying thriller ‘BellBottom,’ says her husband Mahesh Bhupathi was ‘shocked’ when he saw her new look.

In the film, she plays former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, with Akshay Kumar, Vaani Kapoor, and Huma Qureshi. Lara had to go through a lengthy make-up and prosthetics process. In the trailer for 'BellBottom,' she appeared to be unrecognisable.

In an interview to an entertainment channel, Lara opened up about Mahesh’s reaction. She said, “My husband was shocked. He probably felt very unsettled with the look. He was like I don’t want to hug you. You don’t really look like yourself.”

Written and directed by Rensil D'Silva, Dial 100 is an intense slow-burner that revolves around a police officer who must pull out the stops to save his family. This is conventional territory for suspense writers who seek to explore the lengths to which a man will go to protect those he loves the most.

The only departure from norm here is that the film involves two sets of parents who go head-to-head in a cat-and-mouse game. One of the couples has a score to settle. They are in it with intent. The other is dragged into the dangerously messy confrontation. The latter has no option but to play along.