A few days ago, it was announced that Vijay Sethupathi and Taapsee Pannu starrer Annabelle Sethupathi will be getting a direct-to-digital release on Disney+ Hotstar, and on Monday (30), the makers have released the trailer of the film.
While Annabelle Sethupathi is a Tamil film, it will be dubbed and streamed in various languages like Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.
The Tamil trailer of the film was released by Suriya. He tweeted, “Hearty welcome to Dir R.Sundarrajan sir’s son @SDeepakDir Warm wishes @vijaysethuoffl @taapsee and team!! #AnnabelleSethupathi streaming from Sep 17 on @DisneyPlusHS #AnnabelleSethupathiTrailer https://youtu.be/5ZjZbKI1m2s @IamJagguBhai @realradikaa @iYogiBabu @Sudhans2017.”
Telugu trailer was launched Venkatesh and Mohanlal shared the Malayalam trailer. Check out their posts here…
While in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam the film has been titled Annabelle Sethupathi, the Hindi version has been titled Annabelle Rathore.
The trailer of the film is strictly average, and we expected more from it as it features two stars like Vijay Sethupathi and Taapsee Pannu. Both the actors are decent in the trailer, but it’s Yogi Babu who steals the show with his comic timing.
Well, the trailer isn’t great, but let’s hope that the movie turns out to be better.
Directed by Deepak Sundarrajan, Annabelle Sethupathi will premiere on Disney+ Hotstar on 17th September 2021.
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Rahul’s casual dismissal of that controversy has added fuel to the fire
Rahul Bhatt sparks controversy over 'insensitive' remarks about sisters Alia and Pooja Bhatt
Rahul Bhatt, fitness trainer and son of veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, has found himself at the centre of a social media storm following controversial remarks about his half-sister, Alia Bhatt. In a recent interview, Rahul drew comparisons between Alia and their older sister Pooja Bhatt, calling the latter more talented, attractive, and principled.
The comments, which many have labelled inappropriate and insensitive, have sparked widespread criticism online. During the interview, Rahul stated, “In my opinion, she (Alia) is not even half of what my real sister Pooja is. Not in talent, not in looks, not in terms of being sexy. In front of my sister, she is ‘paani kam chai’ (watery tea). Amongst the siblings, the most talented and the most moralistic is Pooja.”
Social media users reacted strongly, questioning why Rahul would compare his sisters in such personal terms. Several users were particularly disturbed by his reference to their appearance and sex appeal, pointing out that such comparisons within a family cross boundaries of propriety. One comment read, “This is disturbing. Why talk about your sisters like that? It’s not just weird, it’s wrong.” Another post said, “There’s nothing respectful about comparing your siblings’ attractiveness in public.”
The backlash also reignited conversation around a decades-old controversy involving Mahesh Bhatt and Pooja Bhatt. Rahul was asked about the infamous 1990s magazine cover where the father-daughter duo shared a kiss, which had stirred public outrage at the time. Dismissing the criticism, Rahul said, “It doesn’t make any difference. It’s like water off a duck’s back. We know the truth, and we’ve seen everything since childhood.”
Rahul’s casual dismissal of that controversy has added fuel to the fire, with critics saying it reflects a broader issue of the Bhatt family being insensitive to public perception and boundaries. Many users questioned the need for bringing up old incidents in a bid to defend new and equally questionable statements.
As of now, neither Alia Bhatt nor Pooja Bhatt has issued any public response to Rahul’s remarks. Both actors, known for their significant contributions to Indian cinema, have typically kept family matters private despite living in the public eye.
This episode has also sparked debate over the role of public figures in maintaining respect when discussing family matters in the media. Observers say such comments, especially when involving women’s appearance and personal qualities, reinforce problematic attitudes and fuel unnecessary controversies.
While Rahul Bhatt is not as prominent in the entertainment industry as his father or sisters, his comments have made headlines and placed the Bhatt family in the spotlight for reasons beyond their creative work. For many, this serves as a reminder that public platforms come with responsibility, and that family ties should not be trivialised or dissected for attention or comparison.
The backlash is unlikely to subside soon, especially as fans and followers of Alia and Pooja continue to express disappointment over the way the situation has unfolded. Whether or not Rahul chooses to clarify or apologise remains to be seen.