Actor Neil Nitin Mukesh, who impressed us with his negative performance in the Rohit Shetty directorial, Golmaal Again, is playing an antagonist in Sujeeth's forthcoming film Saaho. Headlined by Baahubali star Prabhash and Shraddha Kapoor, the multilingual film is being shot in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. The latest we hear that the handsome actor has given his nod to star in another Telugu film which will also feature him in a villainous role.
Toplined by young actor Bellamkonda Sai Srinivas, the untitled project is being helmed by a debutant director Srinivas. The first shooting schedule of the film is currently progressing in Hyderabad.
“It's a slick thriller, presenting Bellamkonda youngster in a new light. Our director Srinivas who is vastly experienced as co-director for many hits films is handling the subject beautifully. Backed by strong technical skill from senior craftsmen Abburi Ravi, Chota K Naidu, SS Thaman, Chota K Prasad and Stunt Shiva, we now have Bollywood’s most wanted artist Neil Nitin Mukesh to join the shoot in next schedules," confirms producer Naveen Sontineni.
"Unlike the villain role Neil is reportedly playing in Saaho, he is roped in for an important and key character in our thriller script. His styling, appearance and depth of characterization will surely appeal the Telugu audience. Currently, shooting is under progress within Hyderabad and Neil will join us in forthcoming schedules. We are also to announce the two heroines besides Sai Srinivas very soon,” adds the producer.
A 19th-century painting in Wiesbaden sees a massive visitor surge.
Fans spotted a direct link to the opening shot of The Fate of Ophelia.
Museum staff were completely caught off guard by the 'Swiftie' invasion.
They are now planning special tours to capitalise on the unexpected fame.
The question on everyone's mind: did Taylor Swift visit this place herself?
It is not every day a quiet German museum gets caught in a pop culture hurricane. But that is exactly what has happened at Museum Wiesbaden, where a painting of Shakespeare’s Ophelia has become a pilgrimage site. The reason? Taylor Swift’s latest music video for The Fate of Ophelia kicks off with a scene that looks ripped straight from their gallery wall. Suddenly, they have queues of fans where usually there is just quiet contemplation.
The Ophelia painting that Swifties say inspired The Fate of Ophelia becomes an overnight sensation Instagram/taylorswift
How did this Ophelia painting become so popular?
To be honest, it was simply hanging there. Friedrich Heyser’s work from about 1900. It is lovely, sure, but it was not a headline act. Then the video drops. And you see it immediately in the pose, the white dress, and the water lilies. It is practically a direct copy or, let us say, an homage. Fans on social media connected the dots in hours. Now the museum cannot believe its luck. Visitor numbers went from a few dozen admirers to hundreds, just over one weekend, like a whole new crowd for a century-old painting.
What has the museum said about the surprise attention?
They are thrilled, but a bit stunned. A spokesperson said it was a "shock" and they are having an "absolute Ophelia run." Can you blame them? One minute you are managing a classical collection, the next you are at the centre of a global fan phenomenon. They tried to reach Swift’s team, but they had no luck there. But they have leaned into it completely. Now they are organising a special "Ophelia reception" with guided tours. Smart move, right? It is a perfect storm of high art and pop star power, and they are riding the wave.
The big question: did Taylor Swift actually visit?
This is the real mystery, is not it? How did this specific painting, in this specific German museum, end up as the template for a mega-budget video? The staff are wondering the same thing. She was in Germany for the Eras tour last July. Did she slip in, incognito? Did a location scout send a photo? The museum thinks they would have noticed if Taylor Swift was wandering their halls. Who knows? It is the sort of stuff that feeds fan speculation for years. Whatever the facts, the painting's life has been irreversibly altered.
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