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Kiara Advani in consideration to play Sita in Adipurush?

Kiara Advani, who was last seen in Netflix’s Guilty (2020), is in consideration for the lead role of Sita in filmmaker Om Raut’s next directorial offering, Adipurush. The much-anticipated mythological drama, which is an adaptation of the Indian epic Ramayana, stars Prabhas and Saif Ali Khan as Ram and Ravana respectively.

Adipurush was announced on 18th August, 2020. Ever since its official announcement, the film has created a lot of curiosity amongst audiences. It has been trending on social media, all thanks to the diehard fans of Prabhas, an actor who became a household name after the humongous success of Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and Baahubali: The Conclusion (2017).


After roping in Prabhas to play the titular role in the magnum opus, the makers on Thursday announced the name of actor Saif Ali Khan in the role of the prime protagonist, Lankesh, also known as Ravana.

And now, the news is coming in that Kiara Advani has been approached to play the female lead opposite Prabhas. Earlier, several media outlets reported that National Film Award-winning south Indian actress Keerthy Suresh was in talks for the lead role. However, fresh reports suggest that Kiara Advani is most likely to bag the plum part. An official announcement regarding the rest of the cast and crew is expected to be made soon.

Adipurush is currently in the pre-production stage. The high-profile film will go before cameras in 2021 and arrive in cinemas in 2022. The big-ticket film will be bankrolled by Bhushan Kumar of T-Series Films and Retrophiles, founded by director Om Raut.

Adipurush, which will be shot simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu, marks superstar Prabhas’ third collaboration with Bhushan Kumar. The duo has previously worked together on Saaho (2019) and the upcoming romantic action entertainer Radhe Shyam. This will be his first film with Om Raut.

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John Travolta says ‘this is the last thing I expected’ after surprise honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes

Highlights

  • John Travolta received a surprise honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival
  • The actor became emotional and described the moment as “beyond the Oscar”
  • He attended the festival for the premiere of Propeller One-Way Night Coach
  • The family adventure film is based on his own children’s book and features daughter Ella Bleu Travolta

A Cannes premiere takes an unexpected turn

John Travolta arrived at the Cannes Film Festival expecting to present Propeller One-Way Night Coach, his latest project and directorial effort. Instead, the evening turned into a celebration of his own career after organisers surprised him with an honorary Palme d'Or, Cannes’ equivalent of a lifetime achievement honour. What was planned as a premiere became a deeply personal moment for one of Hollywood’s most recognisable stars.

The 72-year-old actor appeared visibly emotional as he accepted the award. Holding back tears while receiving a standing ovation, Travolta admitted he had not anticipated the honour. Speaking partly in French, he called it “a complete surprise” and said it was the last thing he expected that evening.

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