Girish Kumar, The Ramaiya Vastavaiya Star, Makes Rare Appearance
Last Updated:
Girish Kumar sported a casual avatar, exuding charm in a white printed T-shirt and blue jeans, elevated with sneakers.
In what left fans nostalgic, Girish Kumar was spotted out and about in the city. Paparazzi captured the actor when he was headed to a venue. While en route, Girish stopped for a moment to acknowledge the photographers stationed outside the venue and even interacted with them. Posing patiently for the paparazzi, Girish, with his infectious smile, reminded fans of the magic he created in Ramaiya Vastavaiya. The film marked Girish's Bollywood debut opposite Shruti Haasan.
Girish Kumar sported a casual avatar, exuding charm in a white printed T-shirt and blue jeans, elevated with sneakers. Take a look at the post here:
The video featuring the actor transported fans back to the times when Girish marked his debut with Ramaiya Vastavaiya. A fan wrote, 'Bro gave one hit and disappeared (sic)," whereas another commented, 'He made our childhood so beautiful and memorable (sic)."
Girish Kumar is the producer of Kumar S Taurani's son. In the Prabhu Deva directorial Ramaiya Vastavaiya, he starred opposite Shruti Haasan. Sonu Sood, Randhir Kapoor, Poonam Dhillon, the late Vinod Khanna and others also played a key role in the film. A remake of the director's Telugu film Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana, the romantic drama's music was a hit while the film performed just average at the box office.
As for Girish, he garnered critical acclaim for his performance, earning nominations for Best Debut or Newcomer at three awards shows. After Ramaiya Vastavaiya, Girish was seen in only one film – Loveshhuda. The romantic comedy, released in 2016, featured him alongside Navneet Kaur Dhillon. After the film failed at the box office, Girish decided to quit acting, bidding adieu to the entertainment world.
After leaving his acting career, Girish decided to join his family business. He began assisting his father and uncle in running the Tips empire. Now, Girish serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at their company, a major film production, distribution, and music company. It is valued at Rs 4,700 crore. Following his transition from a leading actor to a behind-the-scenes role, he now focuses on the distribution of numerous high-profile films. These films include the Ponniyin Selvan series, Sriram Raghavan's Merry Christmas and other upcoming projects.
First Published:
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
India Today
42 minutes ago
- India Today
Sitaare Zameen Par box office Day 2: Aamir's film outshines itself, earns Rs 30 crore
The stars seem to be aligning for Aamir Khan, quite literally. His latest release, 'Sitaare Zameen Par' - a spiritual successor to the beloved 'Taare Zameen Par' - has opened on a strong note at the domestic box office, showing a solid hold through its first just two days of its release, the film has raked in Rs 32.20 crore nett in India. As per industry tracker the heartwarming sports drama witnessed a massive jump on Day 2, earning an estimated Rs 21.50 crore - nearly double its opening day collection of Rs 10.70 by positive word of mouth, the film's sharp upward trajectory at the box office is being seen as a major win for Khan, especially in comparison to his last outing, 'Laal Singh Chaddha', which earned Rs 18.96 crore over its first two days. Watch the trailer of the film here: 'Sitaare Zameen Par' features Aamir Khan alongside Genelia Deshmukh and introduces a team of young debutants including Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, and others. The film is directed by RS Prasanna and produced under the Aamir Khan Productions on June 20, the film is not only drawing in audiences with its emotional depth and uplifting themes but also emerging as a promising theatrical Watch
New Indian Express
an hour ago
- New Indian Express
The techie making Telugu lit trendy for Gen Insta
HYDERABAD: In a world where fleeting trends dominate conversations, 29-year-old software engineer and avid reader Aditya Annavajjhala has cracked the code to make Telugu literature cool for millennials, Gen Z, and even Gen Alpha. When the pandemic locked down Hyderabad in 2020, Aditya noticed that most of his peers knew only the Telugu literature from their school textbooks. That's when he launched Telugu Collective on Instagram. With digestible summaries of modern literary greats, irreverent memes and laid-back 'meet-the-author' sessions in trendy cafes, his platform struck a chord. What began with just 100–250 followers has grown into a 35,000-strong community buzzing about new finds like Vidhi and Titbits. For the supporters, it's more than a page; it's a living, breathing community where Telugu literature finds its voice again. In a conversation with TNIE, the 29-year-old says: 'My aim is to make Telugu literature part of pop culture and give it the recognition it truly deserves. Most young people only remember the authors from their school Telugu textbooks. After that, they stop reading in Telugu. I felt that was unfortunate. As an avid reader, especially while travelling, I wanted to change that.' Aditya's first post, back in the lockdown days, was on Vimukta by Volga. With just 100–250 followers then, the page slowly gained traction, especially after he began posting on works by Chalam, Nalgonda Kathalu by V Mallikarjun and other noted authors. Aditya's idea for the platform came while volunteering at an NGO. He began by posting story summaries by contemporary Telugu writers, gradually introducing memes and creative content to make it more engaging. 'I wanted Telugu literature to feel fun, relatable and accessible,' he says. Noting the lack of Telugu-focused book clubs in the city, Aditya started organising fortnightly meet-and-greet events with contemporary authors at local cafes. 'I promote the sessions on Instagram and other platforms. So far, we've hosted 25–30 authors, and the response has been amazing,' he says. Kavanamaali, one of the featured authors and the content manager of Telugu Collective, says the platform bridges a vital gap. 'Readers rarely meet authors, and vice versa. These sessions offer a rare space for open, engaging conversations in a relaxed setting. It's been wonderful to connect with readers from different genres.' His recent works include Vaitarani Vodduna and Nrukesari.
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Nani's 'HIT 3' faces plagiarism controversy; a writer moves court against Sailesh Kolanu's directorial
Actor Nani 's film 'HIT 3,' which was released on May 1st, garnered a lot of attention in the Telugu film industry. Srinidhi Shetty of 'KGF' fame played the female lead in the film. Additionally, actor Karthi also appeared in a cameo role. The film, directed by Sailesh Kolanu , was produced by Nani himself. The film released in various languages, including Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi, was well received by the audience. 'HIT 3' established itself as a unique thriller film. 'HIT: The Third Case' faces plagiarism complaint. In this situation, the film 'HIT 3' is embroiled in a story plagiarism case. According to Nakkheeran, writer Sonia Vimal has filed a case in the Madras High Court . She has alleged that the story of the film 'HIT: The Third Case' is very similar to the story of 'Agent 11 and Agent 5' that she wrote. Although Sonia Vimal has not yet published her story, she registered it with the South Indian Writers' Association on August 4, 2021. Sonia Vimal's narration to Nani Then, on August 8, 2022, Sonia Vimal said that she told Nani the summary of the story and was hoping for a good response. But she said she was shocked when she didn't get any response. Later, when she watched the film 'HIT 3,' she said she was shocked to see that some changes were made to the story without her permission and the film was filmed as is. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Florida New Policy for Senior Drivers The Quote General Learn More Undo She stated in her petition that she had also complained about this to the Writers' Association, but no action was taken. Hearing scheduled on July 7 Furthermore, Sonia Vimal has listed the similarities between her story and the film 'HIT 3' and submitted it before the judge. She has also demanded that 20 percent of the film's revenue be paid as compensation. The Madras High Court, which heard the case, ordered a notice to be sent to the film's production team. The court adjourned the case for hearing on July 7. The matter has become a major topic of discussion in the film world.
