Sreenath Bhasi stars alongside Vani Viswanath in Jo George’s Malayalam drama, Azadi. The film, also featuring Lal, Siju Kurup, and Raveena Ravi, premiered in theaters on May 23rd, 2025, generating considerable buzz and positive reviews from audiences. Its gripping narrative and strong performances contributed to its success, leading to an OTT release. Azadi is now available on SunNXT, with the Tamil dubbed version launching recently. The original Malayalam version is also available on ManoramaMax.
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Enthusiasm filled the air as Rath Yatra was celebrated in various parts of Odisha, with special focus on KISS Shrivani Kshetra and Devbhoomi in Jindal Nagar. At Shrivani Kshetra, the annual festival commenced with religious fervor. The Chhera Pahanra ritual, performed by KIIT and KISS founder Achyuta Samanta, marked a significant event. Thousands of devotees participated in pulling the chariots of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra. Women devotees exclusively pulled Devi Subhadra’s chariot. The celebration included chants of ‘Jay Jagannath.’ The event will be followed by Bhajan Samaroh every evening near the Gundicha temple. Simultaneously, Jindal Nagar’s Devboomi saw…
Vishnu Manchu’s highly anticipated film, Kannappa, has premiered in theaters. Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, this mythological drama boasts an estimated budget of Rs 150-200 crores. The film features a star-studded cast, including Prabhas, Preity Mukhundhan, and Akshay Kumar. Released on June 27th, 2025, the movie has garnered positive reviews and is drawing audiences to cinemas. Many viewers are also eagerly awaiting the film’s digital release for home viewing. Fans anticipating the OTT premiere of Kannappa should read on to find out when the movie will be available online. Typically, Telugu films become available for streaming 4-6 weeks after their…
In Muzaffarpur, Bihar, a teacher’s transfer was marked with an extraordinary farewell ceremony. The vehicle was decorated like a bride’s carriage, and a band played as she was bid adieu. The teacher was overcome with emotion during the farewell. She was garlanded with flowers. School staff, along with villagers and students, contributed to making the farewell memorable. The teacher, Rekha Kumari Chaudhary, was serving at the Madhya Vidyalaya Aropur. The farewell took place after the transfer of Rekha Kumari Chaudhary, who was stationed at the Adarsh Madhya Vidyalaya Aropur Saraiya block. While transfers are common for government employees, it’s rare…
Diljit Dosanjh is facing a backlash for his involvement in ‘Sardaar Ji 3’ due to his collaboration with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, amidst the tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack. While the film was shot before the incident, both Dosanjh and the filmmakers have received criticism. The film’s Indian release is reportedly on hold, although it is scheduled to release overseas on June 27. Now, this controversy has spilled over to his other projects, specifically, ‘Border 2’. According to reports, multiple film bodies are urging producers to replace Dosanjh in Hindi films. A source suggests that the…
Bhadrak: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) in Bhadrak, Odisha, has apprehended an individual following a stone-pelting incident on the Howrah-bound 12074 Jan Shatabdi Express. The incident resulted in a cracked window glass on Coach No. D/13 between Randia Boudpur and Bhadrak stations, as reported through Rail Madad. Fortunately, no injuries were sustained. The RPF initiated a track-side search, leading to the arrest. The accused now faces charges under the Railway Act and will be presented before the SDJM Court in Bhadrak. The RPF emphasizes its dedication to passenger safety and encourages reporting of suspicious activities via Rail Madad or the…
The iconic Indian film ‘Sholay’ continues to captivate audiences, decades after its release. A restored, uncut version of Ramesh Sippy’s directorial is set to premiere at the Il Cinema Ritrovato Festival in Bologna, Italy, offering a glimpse into the original vision for the film’s ending. The original plan involved Thakur taking Gabbar Singh’s life, a stark contrast to the version that ultimately reached the screen. Instead, the final cut saw Jai meeting his demise, while Thakur only managed to attack Gabbar. This alteration, as revealed, was a result of censorship concerns. The Censor Board found Thakur killing Gabbar to be…
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has consistently emphasized empowering women and making them agents of social change in the state. The Panchayati Raj Department plays a crucial role in realizing this vision. The state government is working to empower the last woman in the last section of society. Out of 38 gram panchayats selected to be developed as model women-friendly gram panchayats, 29 are headed by female representatives. At a workshop held on June 16, 2025, Panchayati Raj Minister Kedar Prasad Gupta stated that the overall development of the state and the country is possible only through the development of gram…
Kajol’s new horror film, ‘Maa,’ has been released in theaters on June 27, 2025. Directed by Vishal Furia, the movie also stars Ronit Roy and Indraneil Sengupta. The film has garnered positive reviews from audiences, who are praising its storyline and performances. Anticipation is building for the OTT release, with Netflix confirmed as the streaming partner. The film is expected to be available online approximately 1.5 to 2 months after its theatrical debut. The cast includes Kajol, Ronit Roy, Indraneil Sengupta, Kherin Sharma, and Jitin Gulati. The film is produced by Ajay Devgn in association with Jyoti Deshpande and Kumar…
The Rath Yatra at Devboomi, Jindal Nagar, witnessed a magnificent celebration, meticulously following the traditional rituals of the Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra. Thousands of devotees participated in the event. The chariots of Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, and Lord Jagannath embarked on their annual journey from the Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple. Mr. Naveen Jindal, along with his family, played a key role in the ceremonies, including the ‘Pahandi Vidhi’ and ‘Chherapanhara’. Mr. Jindal expressed his devotion and emphasized the equality of all during the festival. The Jindal Foundation provided services to devotees. All rituals were performed according to Vedic…