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Time of India
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Soon-to-be parents Lavanya Tripathi and Varun Tej Konidela enjoy their babymoon on a cosy island
Tollywood's beloved couple, Varun Tej Konidela and Lavanya Tripathi , delighted fans with the joyous news of expecting their first child through a social media post in May this year. The couple have now shared an unmissable video from their babymoon getaway. Varun Tej Konidela and Lavanya Tripathi's babymoon getaway 03:06 Varun Tej and Lavanaya Tripathi are officially married! Check out this group photo featuring Chiranjeevi, Allu Arjun and others Varun posted a video from their recent vacation on a serene island with the caption, 'Living the island edit.' Lavanya's baby bump caught attention, and she looked visibly happy in the video. The soon-to-be mother was seen having fun while soaking in the sea and enjoying delicious food with great joy. The 'Mister' actress was also seen taking a nap while hugging a cute pillow, embracing the relaxing vibe of the trip. At the same time, the soon-to-be father, Varun Tej, was seen enjoying games and indulging in food on the island. The couple were recently spotted at Hyderabad airport en route to their vacation. Lavanya was dressed in a casual hoodie that gently concealed her baby bump. Varun and Lavanya 's pregnancy The duo first announced their pregnancy by sharing a picture of them holding hands, with a tiny pair of baby shoes nestled between their palms. Varun was later seen cooking and making pizza for Lavanya to satisfy her pregnancy cravings. Work front of Varun and Lavanya On the work front, Varun Tej was last seen in 'Matka', a historical crime drama helmed by Karuna Kumar. The film featured a strong ensemble cast, including Meenakshi Chaudhary, Nora Fatehi, Naveen Chandra, and Saloni Aswani. Matka received lukewarm responses and didn't fare well at the box office. Meanwhile, Lavanya was last seen in the OTT series 'Miss Perfect'.
Pink Villa
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Candlelight dinner to sea gazing, parents-to-be Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi enjoy babymoon in the most romantic way-- WATCH
Varun Tej Konidela and Lavanya Tripathi are soon going to be parents after announcing their pregnancy in May. Now, the duo was seen on their babymoon on an island. Sharing some splendid moments, the Telugu cinema's popular celebrity couple were seen making some happy memories together. From dinner dates to basking in the sun and sea gazing, the vacation truly appears to be a serene and blissful relaxing time for parents-to-be. Unveiling the babymoon moments, Varun Tej shared a video of their time on the island and wrote in the caption, 'Living the island edit.' Varun Tej Konidela and Lavanya Tripathi spend babymoon together Earlier, Varun Tej and Lavanya Tripathi were seen flying out of Hyderabad airport together. The actors were seen walking side by side as the mom-to-be covered her baby bump with an oversized hoodie. Talking about the happy couple, the duo announced their pregnancy a few weeks ago with a post on social media. Varun and Lavanya posted a picture holding hands together with a pair of baby shoes in their hand. Varun Tej and Lavanya announce their pregnancy Over the days after announcing their pregnancy, Varun was seen making homemade pizza for his wife, pampering her with care and affection. For those unaware, Varun and Lavanya tied the wedding knot in November 2023, after years of dating. Following a year of marriage, the celebrities are now expecting a baby, with several stars congratulating them on the new beginnings. Coming to Varun Tej Konidela's work front, the actor was last seen in the period action thriller Matka. The movie, written and directed by Karuna Kumar, featured a tale that took place between 1634 and 1888 in Visakhapatnam, based on real-life incidents. The film follows the life of Vasu, a man who is lured into the Matka gambling business and gets into the complex world of crime. Despite his rise, he is later crossed by his close personnel, with the rest of the movie focusing on how he manages to overcome them. Apart from Varun, the movie has an ensemble cast of actors like Meenakshi Chaudhary, Nora Fatehi, Naveen Chandra, Saloni Aswani, and many more in key roles. The movie met with negative reviews upon release and underperformed at the box office.
Hindustan Times
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Varun Dhawan dances to Govinda's Meri Pant Bhi Sexy with Shraddha Kapoor in unseen video, deletes it later; watch
When filmmaker David Dhawan's actor son Varun Dhawan began working in comedy films, he was often compared to Govinda. VD's mannerisms, his dance moves and his expressions often reminded fans of the 90s superstar, especially in films such as Main Tera Hero (2014) and Coolie No. 1 (2020). Even in real life, off-camera, Varun is a self-professed fan of Govinda. Well, in an unseen behind the scenes video, we got a chance to witness Varun channel his inner Govinda on latter's iconic track Meri Pant Bhi Sexy today. This video was shot at the wrap party of VD and Shraddha Kapoor's 2015 dance film ABCD 2, 10 years ago. A post shared by Remo Dsouza (@remodsouza) Yesterday on June 19, Remo D'Souza's film ABCD 2 completed 10 years. Starring Prabhu Deva, Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor in the lead along with dancers turned actors Lauren Gottlieb, Raghav Juyal, Punit Pathak and Dharmesh Yelande, the movie was a stand-alone sequel to ABCD: Any Body Can Dance (2013). To celebrate the special milestone, Varun took to his official social media handle to share an unseen video. In this clip, shot at the wrap party of their film, Varun danced to Govinda's Meri Pant Bhi Sexy from the film Dulaara (1994) with Shraddha and his co-stars. He grooved like no one was watching, leaving his audience in awe. A post shared by Nikhil Gandhi (@iamgandhin509) Along with this video, Varun shared, '10 years of #abcd2. #bts of the wrap party of #abcd2. So many memories so much energy and Just the most awsome people to work with. I remember this wrap party so well with all of us Just dancing on Hindi masala songs (sic).' Sadly, Varun later deleted this video from his official social media handle. However, by then it had already gone viral on the internet. After ABCD 2, Shraddha and Varun reunited for Remo's 2020 film Street Dancer 3D. They won hearts, leaving fans gushing over their adorable onscreen chemistry. Well, as ABCD 2 completes a decade, we wonder if Shraddha and Varun will come together for another dance film soon. Fans would absolutely love that!
The Hindu
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘8 Vasantalu' movie review: Phanindra Narsetti's romance drama is ambitious but lacks soul
Director Phanindra Narsetti's 8 Vasantalu possesses attributes rare for most Telugu films lately — ambition, conviction, and a distinct sense of originality. It seeks to be a meditative tale that charts the evolution of a girl through love. Mounted on a dreamy canvas, set in a mist-laden Ooty, narrated across seasons, Nature remains witness to her story, and the film aspires to be poetry in motion. The protagonist, Shuddhi Ayodhya (Ananthika Sanilkumar), is also a 17-year-old poet who learns martial arts from an ailing guru. The director flips the gender dynamic in an opening sequence reminiscent of a quintessential mass film. Shuddhi puts a brash US-returnee, Varun (Hanu Reddy), in his place after he claims that embroidery is a woman's domain and martial arts are best left to men. His sexist remark is met with a sharp thud, the message is clear. Yet, she also reminds him that real strength lies in self-restraint. And, the boy is smitten. But Shuddhi isn't your average teenager. She's already the author of a bestselling poetry collection and is on a two-year journey across India to write a book, a plea to the world to appreciate a woman for her virtues rather than her appearance. 8 Vasantalu (Telugu) Director: Phanindra Narsetti Cast: Ananthika Sanilkumar, Hanu Reddy, Ravi Duggirala Run time: 140 minutes Story: An idealistic teenager comes of age, falling in and out of love Other characters also make their presence felt. Shuddhi's friend Karthik (Kanna) has a passion for shoe design, much to the disapproval of his orthodox father. Varun, while leading the life his father had only dreamt of, is crumbling under the pressure of fulfilling that wish, securing admission to Berklee. His father takes a loan from a friend to fund his son's luxurious lifestyle. Barring an underdeveloped female character named Anita, the director makes a sincere attempt to flesh out his characters' ideals and inner worlds. While the stories of the men (Karthik, Varun and Sanjay who appears later) are endearing and display some vulnerability, Shuddhi is too idealistic, sorted, and overachieving for a teenager. Almost no setback dents her spirit. While the plot has all the ingredients of a sweeping romance told through the lens of a woman who is worthy of admiration, the storytelling lacks grounding, and the impact is diluted by self-indulgent dialogue. Every event becomes an excuse to reinforce Shuddhi's unwavering spirit, a pursuit that grows tiring after a point. It's hard not to appreciate the pre-interval sequence where Shuddhi speaks of how her mother raised her like a queen, and why she deserves to be treated with dignity (in a breakup). Moments later, at a funeral, she questions the patriarchy, pointing out the irony of a woman, capable of giving birth, being barred from performing final rites. Pertinent points are raised throughout the film, but they often land flat cinematically. The film finds its footing in a striking action sequence in Varanasi, where Shuddhi unshackles the beast within. All hell breaks loose as the motifs of a tigress and Durga roar to life. Her profound reflections at the Taj Mahal are potent in thought, but their impact is dulled by excess dialogue. Shuddhi's love stories with Varun and the Telugu author Sanjay (Ravi Duggirala) have interesting parallels. However, with Sanjay, the director goes overboard in validating his ideas and belief systems. The metafictional subplot around Sanjay's novel Rani Malini (about a prostitute who reclaims her agency) is ideologically compelling but disrupts the film's momentum. The narrative eventually regains some lost ground with Sanjay's poignant backstory, with a surprise twist, offering a nostalgic nod to the era of love letters and providing insight into the title. Amid all the tall standards the protagonist sets for herself, it's difficult to imagine why she would entertain her mother's idea to marry into a wealthy family, albeit reluctantly. Despite its shortcomings, 8 Vasantalu isn't a lazy effort. It has a surreal visual texture (cinematography by Vishwanath Reddy) and a story that has a lot to unpack; just that the balance doesn't come through effectively. For instance, the parallel shots of Varun and Shuddhi spending sleepless nights as they come to terms with their feelings for each other are a sight to behold. The imagery of a fallen rose petal, symbolising how love breaks and heals Shuddhi, is quietly poignant. Even the title credits, where her journey is shown in reverse, linger long after the film ends. Much like the director's earlier film Manu, it doesn't know where to stop. While his debut effort was way more cinematically rich, the bloated writing in 8 Vasantalu, where the conversations sound like discourses, dents the overall impact. Conceptually, the film's characters, at times, feel like figments of the writer's imagination rather than beings of flesh and blood, ones we struggle to identify with. Though the little details that complete their world are impressive, more effort could have gone into integrating them with the narrative seamlessly. Even the visuals of Ooty, Kashmir, get a tad too touristy. Ananthika Sanilkumar gracefully embodies the fiery spirit that Shuddhi is, making every attempt to internalise her resilience and trauma. Hanu Reddy, as the hopelessly lovestruck teenager, has a raw, captivating screen presence. Ravi Duggirala's character graph is impressive, though his performance has scope for improvement. Kanna Pasunoori is a fine find, and Sanjana Hardageri shows promise in an underwrought part. It's surprising that a love story with a plethora of emotions has only two songs, composed by Hesham Abdul Wahab, as part of its album. 'Parichayamila', sung by K. S. Chitra, is a melody for the ages. The vibrant, varied costumes, in sync with the film's mood, are another high point. Despite its merits, 8 Vasantalu is like a poem that's too conscious of its style, overstuffed at times, right in its intent but lacking in warmth.
News18
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Varun Dhawan Dances With Shraddha Kapoor On 'Meri Pant Bhi Sexy'
ABCD 2 was directed and choreographed by Remo D'Souza. It was a stand-alone sequel to the 2013 film ABCD: Any Body Can Dance. As his film 'ABCD 2" completed a decade since its release, actor Varun Dhawan talked about 'so many memories, so much energy and awesome people to work with." Varun took to Instagram, where he shared a video of the 'wrap party" of the film. In the behind-the-scenes video Varun is seen dancing with Remo D'Souza, Shraddha Kapoor and Raghav Juyal on the song 'Meri Pant Bhi Sexy" from the 1994 Vimal Kumar's film 'Dulaara" starring Govinda and Karisma Kapoor. For the caption, Varun wrote: '10 years of #abcd2. # bts of the wrap party of #abcd2. So many memories so much energy and Just the most awsome people to work with. I remember this wrap party so well with all of us Just dancing on Hindi masala songs (sic)." View this post on Instagram A post shared by VarunDhawan (@varundvn) 'ABCD 2", also known as Any Body Can Dance 2, was released in 2015. Directed and choreographed by Remo D'Souza, it was a stand-alone sequel to the 2013 film ABCD: Any Body Can Dance. The film stars Prabhu Deva, Varun Dhawan, Shraddha Kapoor and Sushant Pujari, and is partially inspired by the life accounts of Suresh Mukund and Vernon Monteiro, founders of the 'fictitious dance crew" The Kings, who went on to win the World Hip Hop Dance Championship in San Diego. The film tells the story of Suresh and Vinnie, who are childhood friends who are passionate about dancing. They make a dance group but face many hiccups to participate in the prestigious Las Vegas dancing competition. In other news, Varun is currently busy shooting for 'Border 2" with Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty and Sunny Deol for the third schedule at Pune's National Defence Academy. Backed by a powerful production team including Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J.P. Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta, and directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 is presented by Gulshan Kumar & T-Series, in association with J.P. Dutta's J.P. Films. A sequel to the 1997 war drama 'Border", the movie is believed to be based on India and Pakistan's Kargil War of 1999. Presented by Gulshan Kumar's T-Series, along with JP Dutta's J.P. Films, 'Border 2" is likely to be released in the theatres on January 23, 2026. First Published:
