With Baahubali (2015), the trend of releasing South films in Hindi dubbed versions has become commonplace. Several films like Pushpa, RRR, KGF – Chapter 2, Kantara, Rocketry, Karthikeya 2 etc emerged as huge hits in Hindi due to which the trend is here to stay. Interestingly, hardly any Malayalam film has taken the Pan-India route. But things seem to be slowly changing. 2018, which was released on May 5 and is doing roaring business at the box office, will now be released in Hindi on May 12. The film’s actors Tovino Thomas, Asif Ali, Tanvi Ram, director Jude Anthany Joseph and producer Venu Kunnapally made this announcement on May 9 in Mumbai during a post-screening conversation.

Tovino Thomas, while speaking about this aspect, made an emotional appeal. He said, “Have you ever thought how hard it is for us to bring a film to national attention? We work on constrained budgets. We don’t work in extravagant setups. When we are working on a movie, our salary is a very small percentage of the movie’s budget. We don’t work for money. We work with passion.”

Tovino Thomas continued, “We are a small state in the southernmost corner of India. Our pioneers have been making very good movies. Our films, however, release in a very less number of theatres. I wish more distributors came to release Malayalam films. We don’t want them to distribute it for free or out of love for our cinema. Let them watch the film. If they like it and if they give it a proper release, it’ll be great. After releasing it on OTT or after people watch it on Telegram, we often get appreciation but it’s not worth it. It doesn’t do good to any of us. Hence, please understand how hard it is to bring a film to cinemas.”

Tovino then said, “We are trying our best but not many producers will spend a lot of money on promotions. Our film’s budget is less than the promotional budget of the biggest movie in Bollywood. These constraints make us work harder, and smarter. We work overtime and that’s how we are able to create these movies.”

2018, as the name suggests, the thriller is set in the backdrop of the 2018 Kerala Floods. As per reports, it has earned around Rs. 17 crores nett in Kerala with weekday collections being as strong as weekend ones. In U.A.E/G.C.C., 2018 has reportedly earned Rs. 17 crores gross.

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Junglee Pictures, known for Raazi and Badhaai Do, has announced the casting of their upcoming film titled Ulajh which expected to be a stylized international thriller, set in the prestigious and intriguing world of Indian Foreign Services (IFS). The makers have unveiled an ensemble cast headlined by Janhvi Kapoor, Gulshan Devaiah, and Roshan Mathew. Besides them, the film also stars Rajesh Tailang, Meiyang Chang, Sachin Khedekar, Rajendra Gupta and Jitendra Joshi. The patriotic thriller is to go on floors by end of this month.

To be by directed by National award-winner Sudhanshu Saria, the makers have released a poster which is a sneak peek into the high-stakes world of International Diplomacy and the pivotal characters in the film. Ulajh is said to follow the journey of a young IFS officer, belonging to a prominent family of patriots, who gets embroiled in a dangerous personal conspiracy while far from her home turf, at a career-defining post. Written by Parveez Shaikh and Sudhanshu Saria, with dialogues by Atika Chohan, this new-age thriller promises to be unlike anything else audiences have seen in this genre.

Expressing her excitement about being a part of Ulajh, Janhvi Kapoor said, “When I was approached with the script of Ulajh, it instantly attracted me because as an actor, I am constantly looking for scripts that make me break out of my comfort zone and portraying a character based in the celebrated world of the Indian Foreign Services was just that. Just as the name of the film suggests, my character and the story, has so many layers, emotions, and parameters, which is challenging and exciting at the same time. I am thrilled for the audience to see me in this new role envisioned by Sudhanshu, who has such a fresh approach towards dealing with this genre. I am also looking forward to work with such talented co-actors and a development studio like Junglee Pictures for the first time.”

Director Sudhanshu Saria added, “In their typical fashion, Junglee Pictures has picked yet another original, bold and daring film to bring to audiences and I’m so thrilled they’ve entrusted me with the task of helming it. In Janhvi Kapoor, the film has found its beating heart and it’s going to be a treat for audiences to watch her spar with thespians like Rajesh Tailang and Sachin Khedekar, maverick actors like Gulshan Devaiah, Roshan Matthews and Meiyang Chang. We have a rollercoaster of a ride planned for our audience and I can’t wait to start rolling cameras on Ulajh.”

 

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Amrita Pandey, CEO Junglee Pictures shared – “At Junglee Pictures, we strive to develop and create films in collaboration with creative minds who bring a fresh and distinct voice to provide an experience that will captivate and thrill our audience. Having Sudhanshu on board for a film like Ulajh is a perfect fit. His creative sensibilities are unmatched, he has added nuances and layers to each character which has made the story so gripping.  Getting together such a talented ensemble cast, in the unexplored world of IFS has been an invigorating experience. We also have a dynamic team of celebrated and experienced writers and technicians who are contributing their personal touch to the film, making it an incredible team effort”.

Ulajh is expected to go on floors by the end of May.

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Readers would recall the high-profile case of Aryan Khan when he was arrested for the possession of drugs by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in 2021. Now, an officer named Vishwa Vijay Singh, who is the superintendent of NCB, is terminated. If reports are to be believed, Singh was a pivotal member of the team which conducted a raid in the Cordelia cruise in Mumbai wherein they allegedly busted a drug racket.

Recent reports have suggested that the NCB authorities ordered an inquiry against Vishwa Vijay Singh pertaining to a different case in April 2022 and he was suspended. As per an NCB officer, the inquiry findings led to the dismissal of the officer. Coming to the Aryan Khan case, Singh played an important role in the arrest of the star kid. Singh had not only accompanied Sameer Wankhede during the raid operation in Cordelia cruise but he also led a team of officers when they visited the palatial residence of Shah Rukh Khan in Mumbai, Mannat, in connection with the drug raid investigation.

As for the case, readers would recall that Sameer Wankhede and his team had arrested seventeen high-profile names in connection to the case and had alleged seized 13 gms of cocaine, 22 pills of Ecstasy (MDMA), 21 gms of marijuana, and 5 gms of mephedrone along with Rs. 1.33 lakhs during their raid. Among them was also Aryan Khan who eventually received bail on October 28. The star kid was later given clean chit because of insufficient evidence. Followed by certain discrepancies during the raid as well as for providing witnesses with prior crime records, the NCB Mumbai team was placed under vigilance inquiry in November 2022. Post the inquiry, department ordered action against seven officers, retaining their anonymity.

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The trailer of Vinod Bhanushali’s Bhanushali Studios Limited, Zee Studios, and Suparn S Varma, Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai featuring Manoj Bajpayee released yesterday and is receiving great response across platforms. Having grabbed the attention of the masses, the film has started to spread way beyond the boundaries with its screening at the New York International Film Festival.

Having made its distinct place in the mind of the audience with its impactful, intriguing, and hard-hitting trailer. Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai is one of the biggest legal courtroom dramas directed by Apoorv Singh Karki will be screened at the New York International Film Festival 2023. Padma Shri and National Award recipient, Manoj Bajpayee who is playing the lead in the film will be leaving tonight to attend the screening in New York.

Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai is the story of an ordinary man – a high court lawyer who single-handedly fought an extraordinary case for the rape of a minor under the POCSO act.

During the trailer launch of the upcoming film, Manoj had said, “Portraying the role of P.C Solanki in Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai has been an incredible experience as it is the inspiring story of an ordinary man who fought an extraordinary case against all odds for truth and justice. With the trailer out today, I hope that it appeals to the viewers and compels them to witness this story of victory and what all it took for P.C Solanki to achieve what he did.”

A Zee Studios and Bhanushali Studios Limited presentation, Suparn S Varma’s courtroom drama directed by Apoorv Singh Karki, Bandaa is produced by Vinod Bhanushali, Kamlesh Bhanushali, Asif Sheikh & Vishal Gurnani and co-produced by Juhi Parekh Mehta. Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai is all set to premiere exclusively on ZEE5 on 23rd May 2023.

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Tips Music (Tips Industries Limited) has signed a global publishing agreement with Sony Music Publishing (SMP). The deal will enable Sony Music Publishing to administer and promote the songs globally, expanding the reach and audience of Tips Music’s extensive catalogue. The entertainment industry is witnessing a paradigm shift with Bollywood music gaining popularity globally.

The deal between Tips Music and SMP is anticipated to boost the publishing and royalty earnings of the Bollywood music label while enabling its artists to attain a more extensive global audience. The agreement covers administration, synchronization, and catalogue promotion of the Indian music label’s repertoire. SMP will also be promoting Tips Music’s wide array of songs in international markets.

Speaking about the collaboration, Kumar Taurani, Managing Director of Tips Industries Limited (Tips Music), said, “We are thrilled to partner with Sony Music Publishing, one of the most prestigious music publishing companies in the world. This agreement is an excellent opportunity for us to expand our reach and showcase our music to a global audience. This partnership will not only increase our publishing and royalty collection, but undoubtedly take Indian music to international shores, entertaining audiences around the globe. At Tips Music, we take pride in our extensive collection of hit Bollywood songs, making our music library one of the most comprehensive Indian music catalogues. We are committed to further fuelling the growth of the Indian music industry by catering to audiences beyond borders.”

President, International of Sony Music Publishing Guy Henderson said, “It gives me great pleasure to welcome Kumar and his team at Tips to the Sony Music Publishing family. Tips have established an amazing collection of songs over their more than thirty years in this business and continue to add to this legacy globally as Indian repertoire takes its rightful place on the world stage. With our global reach we look forward to working with Tips to grow both its business and that of its songwriters.”

Sony Music Publishing Director of India Dinraj Shetty said, “We at SMP are delighted to enter into partnership with Tips Music, one of the richest music catalogues of India, and to represent them across global markets.”

The strategic deal gives SMP access to Tips Music’s vast catalogue that comprises of over 30,000+ tracks and 5,500+ albums spanning across 24 languages.

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