Sunit Jangir

Sunit Jangir

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As a Senior Editor at Sacnilk, Sunit Jangir leads our coverage on Indian cinema, box office analytics, and global entertainment trends. Passionate about Cricket, Sunit Jangir is an avid sports lover. He finds inspiration in other people's life stories and try to absorb them. Though introvert by nature, he doesn't feel shy when the topic is cinema and sports, particularly cricket.

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Kapil Sharma Refused Vivek Agnihotri's Claim Of 'The Kashmir Files' Cast Not Invited On The Kapil Sharma Show
1566 days ago
Bollywood

Kapil Sharma Refused Vivek Agnihotri's Claim Of 'The Kashmir Files' Cast Not Invited On The Kapil Sharma Show

Mumbai, March 10 - Comedian and actor, Kapil Sharma has refused filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri's claim that the cast of his upcoming movie "The Kashmir Files" was denied to promote the film on The Kapil Sharma Show. Agnihotri's remark on Kapil left social media users in anger as they demand the boycott of his show. ## Kapil Sharma, however, said that there is no truth about Agnihotri's remark. In a response to a Twitter user who asked why he didn't invite "The Kashmir Files" team on his show, Kapil said, "never believe in one sided story in today's social media world". ## यह सच नहीं है rathore साहब 😊 आपने पूछा इसलिए बता दिया, बाक़ी जिन्होंने सच मान ही लिया उनको explanation देने का क्या फ़ायदा. Just a suggestion as a experienced social media user:- never believe in one sided story in today’s social media world 😊 dhanyawaad 🙏 https://t.co/pJxmf0JlN5— Kapil Sharma (@KapilSharmaK9) March 10, 2022 ## "The Kashmir Files", which is written and directed by Vivek Agnihotri, tells the story of the exodus of Kashmiri Hindus in the early 1990s due to the Kashmir Insurgency. It stars Mithun Chakraborty as Brahma Dutt IAS, Anupam Kher as Pushkar Nath Pandit, Darshan Kumar as Krishna Pandit, Pallavi Joshi as Nivedita Menon, Chinmay Mandlekar as Farooq Ahmed Dar (Bitta Karate), Prakash Belawadi as Dr. Mahesh Kumar, Puneet Issar as DGP Hari Narain, Mrinal Kulkarni, among other in key roles. ## Produced by Zee Studios in association with Abhishek Agarwal Arts, Pallavi Joshi, and Vivek Agnihotri, the movie is slated to release on March 11, in theaters worldwide. It has received highly positive responses from special screenings. ## Stay tuned...

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Warner Bros. Reshuffles The Release Dates Of 'Black Adam', 'The Flash' 'Aquaman 2' 'Shazam 2', & More
1566 days ago
Hollywood

Warner Bros. Reshuffles The Release Dates Of 'Black Adam', 'The Flash' 'Aquaman 2' 'Shazam 2', & More

Mumbai, March 10 - Warner Bros. is moving the release dates of its upcoming DC Comics movies again due to the covid-related delays. Most of these movies are said to be heavy on VFX which is taking longer than expected times in post-production during Covid. ## According to Deadline, Dwayne Johnson-led "Black Adam", which was supposed to release on July 29, will now hit theaters after nearly 4 months on October 21, 2022. The animated superhero movie, "DC League of Super-Pets", in which Johnson has voiced Krypto the Superdog, moves from May 20 to July 29. ## Ezra Miller-fronted "The Flash", which alone has 2,500 VFX shots, is moving to June 23, 2023, from November 4, this year. It is one of DCs most-anticipated films that also marks Michael Keaton's return as Batman after nearly 30 years. He will also be seen as Batman in "Batgirl", due to the premiere on HBO Max in 2022. ## Among some other high-profile postponements, Jason Momoa-led highly awaited "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom" also moves to 2023. It was slated for December 16, 2022, release but now will debut in theaters on March 17. Meanwhile, "Shazam! Fury of the Gods" moves up and will take "Aquaman 2's" slot. It will up against James Cameron's potential all-time blockbuster "Avatar 2", which is also ready for December 16, 2022, release. ## The upcoming science fiction action film, "Meg 2: The Trench" has been set for August 4, 2023, while "Wonka" moves from March 17, 2023, to December 15, 2023. These all aforementioned films will have theatrical releases for 45-days before moving to HBO Max. ## Warner Bros. returned to a 45-day theatrical window this past weekend with Robert Pattinson's "The Batman", which has grossed over $300M worldwide in just 5 days; this after 2021 in which the Burbank lot executed a theatrical/HBO Max day-and-date strategy. ## Stay tuned...

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Black Widow Star Florence Pugh Set To Join Denis Villeneuve's Sci-Fi 'Dune Part 2'
1567 days ago
Hollywood

Black Widow Star Florence Pugh Set To Join Denis Villeneuve's Sci-Fi 'Dune Part 2'

Mumbai, March 9 - The sequel to director Denis Villeneuve's Oscars 2022 nominated sci-fi film, "Dune", is getting bigger with new faces are set to join the returning cast that includes Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, and Javier Bardem, among others. ## According to The Hollywood Reporter, Marvel Studios' "Black Widow" star, Florence Pugh, is in talks with makers to join "Dune Part 2", which is slated to commence the filming this summer. Pugh is in consideration to play Princess Irulan, and if the deal is made, she would be the first of franchise 3 newcomers to join the cast of the film. ## Apart from Pugh's casting, the project is casting two more parts, including Emperor Shaddam IV, the ruler who sends the Atreides family to Arrakis, and Feyd-Rautha, the cunning nephew of the baron who heads House Harkonnen. Pugh's Princess Irulan is the daughter of the Emperor. ## "Dune Part 2" will be the continuation of the first part, which was released in October 2021. Based on a 1965 novel of the same name by Frank Herbert, the sequel will tell the rest of the book with Paul Atreides (Chalamet) fighting alongside the Fremen to free the desert planet of Arrakis from the grips of House Harkonnen.## The script of "Dune Part 2" is still being written with Legendary Pictures hoping to begin filming this summer. There could also be a scheduling problem with Pugh as she is also in contention for the Madonna biopic. "Dune 2" is currently slated for October 20, 2023, by Warner Bros. ## Meanwhile, the Academy nominated actress for 2019's Little Women, Pugh also has Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer", which is currently being filmed. She also has "Don't Worry Darling" and "The Wonder" in the post-production, and "A Good Person" under production. ## Stay tuned...

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Madhuri Dixit's Digital Debut 'The Fame Game' Breaks Into Netflix's Global Top 10 Show
1567 days ago
Digital Media

Madhuri Dixit's Digital Debut 'The Fame Game' Breaks Into Netflix's Global Top 10 Show

Mumbai, March 9 - Bollywood actress, Madhuri Dixit is winning appreciation for her digital debut series, "The Fame Game". The show, which revolves around a Bollywood actress named Anamika Anand who suddenly goes missing one day, was premiered on Netflix on February 25. ## The mystery thriller show opened to a good start and was the 5th most show in India during its opening weekend with 3.3 million views in the first 3 days as per Ormax Media report. As announced by Netflix, the show has stormed into Netflix's Top 10 global show during the last Monday-Sunday week. ## As per the Netflix chart, "The Fame Game" Season 1, attracted 11.6 million viewing hours during the last week (Feb. 28 - March 6) and was at number 6 among the top 10 non-English shows worldwide. It is currently trending in the top 10 in 16 countries. ## "The Fame Game" is the number 1 show in the Asian countries - India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Africa's Mauritius.## Created by Sri Rao and directed by Bejoy Nambiar and Karishma Kohli, "The Fame Game" is produced by Karan Johar and Somen Mishra under the banner Dharmatic Entertainment. Apart from Madhuri Dixit, the series also stars Sanjay Kapoor, and Manav Kaul in the lead roles with Suhasini Mulay, Lakshvir Saran, and Muskkaan Jaferi playing supporting roles. ## The premise of the series follows Anamika Anand, a Bollywood star who has a glamorous career, but dull personal life. She is physically and verbally abused by her husband, Nikhil More. She only finds solace in Manish Khanna, her frequent co-star, and past lover.## While her daughter Amara, aspires to be a great star like her mother, her son Avi has his own issues to face including his sexuality. Additionally, Anamika's mother consistently berates her and other members of the family and uses manipulative techniques to achieve her goals. Anamika's sudden disappearance puts her personal life in the limelight and thus begins the quest to find her and the person behind her disappearance, which leads to the unveiling of many dark secrets.## Stay tuned...

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Academy Reveals The Names Of Oscars Presenters For The 94th Oscars
1567 days ago
Hollywood

Academy Reveals The Names Of Oscars Presenters For The 94th Oscars

Los Angeles, March 9 - The Academy continues to announce Oscars presenters to take the stage for the 94th Academy Awards. On Tuesday (March 8), Marvel's new sensational addition, Simu Liu along with Uma Thurman, Lily James, and Rami Malek are announced as presenters for the 2022 Oscars.## Ruth E. Carter, John Leguizamo, and last year's best actor winner, Anthony Hopkins, who notably wasn't present when he won the award at the end of last year's show, will also take the stage during the Academy Awards as announced by the show producers Will Packer and Shayla Cowan. ## The newly announced stars will join the previously announced Oscars presenters including Kevin Costner, Zoë Kravitz, Lady Gaga, Rosie Perez, Chris Rock, and last year's best-supporting actress winner, Yuh-Jung Youn. The producers will continue to announce other talent joining the show in the coming weeks. ## In a major relief for the Oscars performers and presenters, it was recently announced that they will not be required proof of COVID-19 vaccination, unlike nominees and guests who will have to show proof of vaccination as well as two negative PCR tests. The performers and presenters, however, will be tested for covid-19 for safety protocols. ## The 94th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland in Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC at 8 p.m. EDT/5 p.m. PDT and in more than 200 territories worldwide. The ceremony will be hosted by Regina Hall, Amy Schumer, and Wanda Sykes. ## Stay tuned...

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Leonardo DiCaprio Donates $10 Million To Support Ukraine Amid War With Russia
1567 days ago
International

Leonardo DiCaprio Donates $10 Million To Support Ukraine Amid War With Russia

Mumbai, March 9 - Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio has come forward and donated $10 million to support Ukraine amid the war with Russia. Thousands of people have fled from Ukraine to the neighboring countries while many people have joined the Ukrainian army to fight against Russian forces. ## There have been many Hollywood stars have donated to aid Ukraine. Leonardo has a personal connection with the country as his maternal grandmother, Helene Indenbirken, was born in Odessa as Jelena Stepanovna Smirnova. She and her parents emigrated to Germany in 1917, where DiCaprio's mother was born, as per Outlook India. ## DiCaprio set aside up to USD 10 million to support Ukraine and did not intend to make the news public. The International Visegrad Fund, a Visegrad Group project aimed at providing financial support for international initiatives, made the announcement.## The "Titanic" star has long been involved in initiatives aimed at averting global warming. He and his family founded the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation in 1998, when he was 25 years old, to support sustainable development around the world. ## Stay tuned...

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5 Women Centric Bollywood Films To Watch On International Women's Day
1568 days ago
Bollywood

5 Women Centric Bollywood Films To Watch On International Women's Day

Mumbai, March 8 - The recently released "Gangubai Khathiawadi" is making a big impact, not only at the box office but also getting critical acclaim for the story and performance of Alia Bhatt, who has essayed the title role in the film. Centered around a woman character, the success of "Gangubai Kathiawadi" has stunned one and all. ## Of late, the Bollywood film industry has produced critically hailed women-centric films. While it is the fact that there is a huge priority gap between men and women-oriented films, it has significantly changed in the last few years, thanks to the powerful stories and performances by actors. ## As the world is celebrating International Women's Day today to acknowledge and appreciate women's efforts in society and other available platforms, there is no better time to watch some of the finest women-centric movies of the last decade. Here we have listed the five women-led movies to watch on the occasion. ## Raazi - Arguably the best spy thriller movie of all time, "Raazi" is a milestone film in Alia Bhatt's career. The film is an adaptation of Harinder Sikka's 2008 novel Calling Sehmat, a true account of an Indian Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) agent who, upon her father's request, is married into a family of military officials in Pakistan to relay information to India, prior to the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. ## Directed by Meghna Gulzar, "Raazi" is a rare spy thriller film that revolves around a woman spy. Alia Bhatt delivered the act to remember for a long long time. It is currently available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and can be bought on Apple TV. ## Mimi - One of the finest and brilliantly executed films to come during the covid-19 pandemic, "Mimi", starring Kriti Sanon in the title role, is centered around a young woman who opts to be a surrogate mother for a foreign couple. The movie is filled with emotions and laughter, which makes it a must-watch. It was released in July 2021 and is available to watch on Netflix and Jio Cinema. ## Queen - A dramedy, starring Kangana Ranaut, is touted to be one of the finest movies of all time which revolves around a female character. The film follows the story of Rani Mehra, a diffident Punjabi girl from New Delhi who embarks on her honeymoon to Paris and Amsterdam by herself after her fiancé calls off their wedding. At the 62nd National Film Awards ceremony, the film won the Best Hindi Film and Best Actress awards. The movie is available to stream on Netflix, Voot, and Jio Cinema while you can also buy it on Google Play Store, YouTube, and Apple TV. ## Kahaani - A pregnant woman's search for her missing husband takes her from London to Kolkata, but everyone she questions denies having ever met him. This Vidya Balan-fronted is considered as one of the best thrillers ever made that makes everyone on the edge of their seats. This movie further established Vidya Balan as an actress who can run an entire movie on her soldiers. The movie had won three National Awards and is currently available to watch on Disney+Hotstar and Jio Cinema. ## English Vinglish - The movie shows the struggle of a housewife, who tries to learn English in order to gain self-respect. The film marked the comeback of late Sridevi and it is one of the most relatable movies in today's time. It is directed by Gauri Shinde can be watched on multiple OTT platforms including Jio Cinema and ZEE5. ## Stay tuned...

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Dulquer Salmaan Joins Malayalam Stars Mohanlal, Fahadh Faasil, And Prithviraj To Take Non-Theatrical Route For 'Salute'
1568 days ago
Mollywood

Dulquer Salmaan Joins Malayalam Stars Mohanlal, Fahadh Faasil, And Prithviraj To Take Non-Theatrical Route For 'Salute'

Kochi, March 8 - Mollywood star, Dulquer Salmaan has joined the long list of Malayalam stars to take the non-theatrical route for his upcoming cop crime thriller film, "Salute", which is slated to premiere directly on SonyLiv.## Dulquer Salmaan was one of the few top Malayalam stars left with no direct OTT release yet, and now, he is also joining the likes of superstar Mohanlal, Fahadh Faasil, and Prithviraj Sukumaran in taking the digital route. ## Interestingly, "Salute" was slated for theatrical release in January this year. But due to the 3rd covid-19 wave, the makers postponed it with a promise to release it in theaters only. The Rosshan Andrrews-directed, however, will now be released on SonyLiv on March 18. The trailer for the same was released on March 7. ## Mysteries to unfold and a trail of clues that leads you nowhere! SonyLIV and Wayfarer films present Dulquer Salmaan’s Salute directed by Roshan Andrews and written by Bobby-Sanjay.#SaluteOnSonyLIV #Salute #Dulquer #DQ #SonyLIV pic.twitter.com/l66gTKN7BU— SonyLIV (@SonyLIV) March 7, 2022 ## Since the start of the covid-19 pandemic, Dulquer Salmaan has had two releases, both in theaters. While his Malayalam film "Kurup" became a big box office hit, his follow-up, a romantic-comedy titled "Hey Sinamika", couldn't find the audiences at the box office. It was, however, released in Tamil, and Telugu. ## Talking about "Salute", it is written by Bobby-Sanjay and produced by Dulquer Salmaan under his banner Wayfarer Films. The film marks Diana Penty's Malayalam debut as the female lead opposite Salmaan. It also stars Manoj K. Jayan, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy, Saikumar, Vijayakumar, among others in key roles.## In the film, Aravind Karunakaran (Dulquer Salmaan), a voluntarily retired S.I. in the Kerala Police, is haunted by an old unsolved murder case he investigated while in service. He now gathers new clues and evidence, destined to crack the long standing cold case.## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Drops From Top 3 Domestic Positions For The First Time Since Debut In December 2021
1568 days ago
Hollywood

Box Office: 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Drops From Top 3 Domestic Positions For The First Time Since Debut In December 2021

Los Angeles, March 9 - Tom Holland-fronted "Spider-Man: No Way Home" has completed 12 weekends at the domestic box office. And for the first time since its debut in December 2021, the superhero movie has dropped from the top 3 positions, thanks to the new DC superhero release, "The Batman". ## While Robert Pattinson-headed "The Batman" comfortably took the first position by a long way for $134 million opening weekend launch, "Spider-Man: No Way Home" slipped to number 4, grossing $4.4 million in its 12th domestic weekend. ## Despite losing the top 3 positions, the Marvel/Sony film is very much is in the race to cross $800 million domestically, which could be a miraculous achievement during the covid-19 pandemic. It has so far grossed $786.5 million, already the 3rd biggest movie of all time in North America, after "Star Wars-The Force Awakens" ($936M), and "Avengers: Endgame" ($858M). ## Internationally, the Jon Watts-directed is still catching the interests of the movie-goers and has grossed $1.08 billion without a single penny from China. The global total of the film stands at $1.866 billion, the 6 biggest of all time. ## "Spider-Man: No Way Home", which is the end of the Homecoming trilogy, came at a time when the box office was in dire need of some miracle to happen. The film has not only been that for the theater owners but also proved that big-screen experience is irreplaceable. It was the biggest hope and it turned out to be a box office savor, thanks to the twists and turns it brought on the screens. ## In the film, Peter Parker (Holland) asks Dr. Stephen Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) to use magic to make his identity as Spider-Man a secret again following its public revelation at the end of Far From Home. When the spell goes wrong, the multiverse is broken open which allows visitors from alternate realities to enter Parker's universe.## It stars Tom Holland as Peter Parker/Spider-Man alongside Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jacob Batalon, Jon Favreau, Jamie Foxx, Willem Dafoe, Alfred Molina, Benedict Wong, Tony Revolori, Marisa Tomei, Andrew Garfield, and Tobey Maguire in prominent roles.## Stay tuned...

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Prabhas Explained Why He Has Signed So Many Films
1568 days ago
Tollywood

Prabhas Explained Why He Has Signed So Many Films

Hyderabad, March 8 - The long wait for Prabhas' fans is coming to an end as his "Radhe Shyam" is finally releasing this Friday (March 11) in theaters. The period romantic film, directed by Radha Krishna Kumar, was originally slated for 2021 release, but the covid-19 pandemic forced makers to change their plans like most other movies. ## Meanwhile, Prabhas made full use of the free time he got in the last two years, thanks to the pandemic. During the said period, the "Saaho" signed films after films that appeal to global audiences. He is one of the actors who like to finish one film before moving on to the next. But the pandemic made him work on multiple projects simultaneously to keep the fans entertaining once things turn normal. ## During a recent interview while promoting "Radhe Shyam", Prabhas explained the reason behind taking multiple films simultaneously. Being one of the fan favorites and called 'darling' by his well-wishers, the "Baahubali" star said that he loves to entertain his fans continously which is the main reason behind signing so many films. ## "I have signed many films for a reason. In the last 3 years, I have not had a release. My fans have been waiting to see me in multiple films. It's a payback time. I will treat them to big entertainers continuously. I owe to them. So, I have decided to have multiple releases", said the actor. ## ICYDK, Prabhas currently has five films under development at various stages of production, apart from "Radhe Shyam". He has already done shooting for Om Raut's magnum opus, "Adipurush", which is slated for January 12, 2023, release. He is also on the verge of completing Prashanth Neel's "Salaar", which will reportedly be released in two parts in 2023. ## Apart from the aforementioned films, the "Mirchi" actor is also shooting for Nag Ashwin's mega budgeted sci-fi film, tentatively titled "Project K". It also stars Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone in prominent roles. Then he has Sandeep Reddy Vanga's "Spirit", in which he will play a cop for the first time in his career. The shooting for the same is expected to begin towards the end of this year. ## Prabhas also has director Maruthi's upcoming movie, for which the announcement is expected to be made soon. The unconfirmed reports have also stated that he is in talks with director Siddharth Anand for an action thriller film. Overall, the most-in-demand actor is super busy for the next two to three years. ## Stay tuned...

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Alia Bhatt Joins Gal Gadot In Netflix's Spy Thriller 'Heart of Stone'
1568 days ago
Hollywood

Alia Bhatt Joins Gal Gadot In Netflix's Spy Thriller 'Heart of Stone'

Mumbai, March 8 - Riding high on the success of "Gangubai Kathiawadi", Bollywood star Alia Bhatt is now going to make her Hollywood debut with Netflix's international spy thriller, "Heart of Stone". ## The 28-year old has joined Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan in the film, to be directed by Tom Harper from a script by Greg Rucka and Allison Schroeder. It is being produced by Skydance's David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Don Granger along with Mockingbird's Bonnie Curtis and Julie Lynn and Pilot Wave's Gadot and Jaron Varsano. ## While the plot details are being kept under wraps, "Heart of Stone" is said to be a top priority for Netflix following its competitive auction victory for the project in January 2021. The casting of Alia Bhatt is repped by WME, Echo Lake Entertainment, Matrix, and attorney Steve Warren, as per Deadline.## The inclusion of Alia Bhatt, who has become one of the top female artists in India, will surely make "Heart of Stone" appealing to Indian audiences. Knowing the fact that Alia is the only star along with Akshay Kumar whose movies have worked at the box office during the pandemic, Netflix and Skydance couldn't have picked a better actor than her to find its lost ground in India. ## Alia Bhatt has been a dominating force ever since she has made her debut in 2012 with coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama "Student of The Year". With her "Gangubai Kathiawadi" soon entring Rs. 100 crores net club, Alia will become the only Indian actress whose two movies, solely driven by her, to cross the box office milestone. ## Stay tuned...

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Official 'Kutty Story' Video Song From Thalapathy Vijay's 'Master' Crosses 100 Million Views On YouTube
1569 days ago
Youtube

Official 'Kutty Story' Video Song From Thalapathy Vijay's 'Master' Crosses 100 Million Views On YouTube

Chennai, March 7 - It has been more than a year since the release of Thalapathy Vijay's "Master", but the film still remains in the media headlines for some reasons. One of them is the music album of the film, which created a sensation among the audience across the nation. ## After the "Vaathi Coming" song, which has widely been loved by the fans, yet another music video from "Master" has crossed a YouTube milestone. The song "Kutty Story", sung by Thalapathy Vijay himself, was appreciated for its lyrics penned by Arunraja Kamaraj. ## Composed by Anirudh Ravichander, the "Kutty Story" official video song was released on 20 January 2021, and now, on March 7, 2022, it has crossed 100 million views on Sony Music India's YouTube channel. The song was earlier titled "Oru Kutti Kathai" in Tamil, owing to Vijay narrating short stories to fans during his speech at his audio launches. ## The song was picturized at a juvenile school where Vijay was assigned, and seen dancing with the juvenile school children. The choreography for this song was handled by Dinesh. It is Thalapathy Vijay's second song he has sung for Anirudh after "Selfie Pulla" for Kaththi (2014). ## ## Stay tuned...

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