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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Pushpa actor Dhananjaya on his production ventures: ‘Working with newcomers is risky, but…'
Kannada actor-producer Daali Dhananjaya's last production venture, Vidyapati, starring Nagabhushana in the lead, released in theatres on April 10 and opened to fairly decent reviews. But thereafter, there was absolutely no push from the film team and it seemed almost as if they'd lost interest in it. 'People didn't turn up in theatres and I was, honestly, a tad disappointed and felt that there was no point doing anything. Once audiences decide not to come to theatres, you cannot change their minds, so I did not try anything thereafter,' he said. Stream Dhananjaya hits like Head Bush, Tagaru, Monsoon Raga and more with OTTplay Premium The next best move, he figured was to get the film on to OTT as soon as possible, in the hope that audiences would watch it at least then. Dhananjaya released Vidyapati on Amazon Prime Video first, and then took it to Sun NXT as well, within weeks. 'The response on OTT was, obviously, better,' says the actor, adding that like others in the industry, he too is baffled by the current slump in theatrical footfalls and unsure of a possible solution. Vidyapati is the first time that Dhananjaya has been unable to draw crowds to theatres. 'Whether it was Badava Rascal, Head Bush or Tagaru Palya, they worked well on all platforms. With Vidyapati, I am not sure if the IPL season was the issue, or if we failed to create enough buzz around the film. I don't know what went wrong, but my biggest learning is that IPL was a major factor; people were not even discussing movies,' says the actor, hopeful that the second half of the year will be better for the Kannada film industry. In the meantime, Dhananjaya is trying not to mull over this current situation and remains steadfast in his commitment to promoting new talent with his production house, Daali Productions. He's got not one, but two films currently in post-production, one of which, JC University, was announced, and the other, is yet to be made public knowledge. 'I am working with newcomers on both these films. If you don't have new talent emerging in the industry every now and then, eventually, the industry will die. I am trying to do my bit for the betterment of the Kannada film industry; I know it is a risk, but I am doing my best,' says Dhananjaya, adding that he will have to make calculated changes to this strategy if audiences continue to shun theatres and fail to encourage new talent. The actor, who had his fair share of struggles in his initial years and, started to give back to the industry once he found a firm footing, adds, 'I can sit back and enjoy my life as an actor. Why do I have to go back to a phase of struggle just because I am trying to do something for the benefit of the industry? I am not looking at making profits, but if I at least recover my investment, it will give me the confidence to put that into another film.'
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tower, statue and park named after Vidyapati opened in Madhubani's Benipatti
Madhubani: Benipatti BJP MLA Vinod Narayan Jha inaugurated a tower, a statue, and a park dedicated to Vidyapati near Samsari Pokhar at Benipatti in Madhubani district on Wednesday. Constructed at a cost of Rs20 lakh, of which Rs14.5 lakhs was allocated from the local area discretionary fund, the initiative aims to honour the legacy of Vidyapati, a revered Maithili poet and scholar. Addressing the inaugural function held at Benipatti on Wednesday, Jha said Vidyapati (1352–1448), known as Maithil Kavi Kokil, was a Sanskrit polymath, poet, and playwright. Born to a Maithil Brahmin family, his name, meaning "master of knowledge,". It reflects his scholarly prowess in Sanskrit, Prakrit, Apabhramsha, and Maithili, Jha said. Vinod Narain Jha further said that Vidyapati served as a court poet and priest under the Oiniwar dynasty, notably for kings Kīrttisiṃha, Devasimha, and Sivasimha, with whom he shared a close friendship. His works include the praise-poem Kīrtilatā, the prose Bhūparikramaṇa, and over 500 love songs about Radha and Krishna (1380–1406), which shaped Maithili literature and influenced Bengali, Assamese, and Oriya traditions, Jha added. Prominent among others who addressed the gathering included former president of Chetna Samiti Vijay Kumar Thakur; its present secretary and treasurer, Umesh Mishra and Jaydeva Mishra, respectively. A prominent Maithili litterateur Rangnath Diwakar, senior BJP leader Hitendra Thakur and others were also present. Madhubani: Benipatti BJP MLA Vinod Narayan Jha inaugurated a tower, a statue, and a park dedicated to Vidyapati near Samsari Pokhar at Benipatti in Madhubani district on Wednesday. Constructed at a cost of Rs20 lakh, of which Rs14.5 lakhs was allocated from the local area discretionary fund, the initiative aims to honour the legacy of Vidyapati, a revered Maithili poet and scholar. Addressing the inaugural function held at Benipatti on Wednesday, Jha said Vidyapati (1352–1448), known as Maithil Kavi Kokil, was a Sanskrit polymath, poet, and playwright. Born to a Maithil Brahmin family, his name, meaning "master of knowledge,". It reflects his scholarly prowess in Sanskrit, Prakrit, Apabhramsha, and Maithili, Jha said. Vinod Narain Jha further said that Vidyapati served as a court poet and priest under the Oiniwar dynasty, notably for kings Kīrttisiṃha, Devasimha, and Sivasimha, with whom he shared a close friendship. His works include the praise-poem Kīrtilatā, the prose Bhūparikramaṇa, and over 500 love songs about Radha and Krishna (1380–1406), which shaped Maithili literature and influenced Bengali, Assamese, and Oriya traditions, Jha added. Prominent among others who addressed the gathering included former president of Chetna Samiti Vijay Kumar Thakur; its present secretary and treasurer, Umesh Mishra and Jaydeva Mishra, respectively. A prominent Maithili litterateur Rangnath Diwakar, senior BJP leader Hitendra Thakur and others were also present.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Vidyapati' OTT release: When and where to watch the Kannada comedy drama
Picture Credit: Facebook The Kannada action comedy-drama 'Vidyapati', directed by the duo Esham-Haseen, made its theatrical debut on April 10, 2025. While the film received mixed reviews from audiences, many feeling that the comedy elements didn't quite hit the mark, the film is now gearing up for its digital release. OTT release details 'Vidyapati' is set to premiere on the streaming platform Sun NXT starting May 28, 2025. The OTT announcement was made by the OTT platform through their social media handle. On X (formerly Twitter) sharing a 26 second clip from the film, they wrote, "Ee Sukravaara, SunNXT-ige barthide Superhit Chalanachitra - 'Vidhyapathi'. Only 3 more days to go !!" — sunnxt (@sunnxt) Plot overview The story follows Siddhu, an ordinary man with big dreams of fame. His life takes an unexpected turn when he marries Vidya, a successful film star. Their sudden marriage thrusts Siddhu into the limelight, but he soon finds himself struggling to cope with the pressures of being in Vidya's shadow. The film opens with Vidya sneaking out for street food while wearing sunglasses to avoid attention. She crosses paths with Siddhu after he steps in to stop a harassment incident on the street. A chain of surprising events leads to their marriage. As Vidya's career continues to flourish, Siddhu takes on the role of managing her schedule but grows increasingly frustrated with his secondary position in her life. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo The tension escalates when a local goon named Jaggu demands a selfie with Vidya. After Vidya slaps him for his rude behavior, Jaggu vows revenge. Cast and crew The film stars Nagabhushana as Siddhu and Malaika T Vasupal as Vidya, supported by Raghavendra Raghu and Karthik Rao in important roles. 'Vidyapati' features cinematography by Lavith and a musical score by DOSSMODE. The creative direction is handled by N Tejesh Ganesh. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Pink Villa
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Vidyapati OTT release: Here's when and where you can watch Daali Dhananjaya's Kannada comedy drama film online
Vidyapati is a Kannada action comedy drama that hit the big screens on April 10, 2025. Directed by Esham-Haseen, the movie received mixed responses at the box office, with many viewers feeling that the comedy portions fell flat. However, the film is now gaining momentum again following the announcement of its OTT release. Check out the details here. When and where to watch Vidyapati Vidyapati will start streaming on Sun NXT from May 28, 2025. The official announcement on the OTT giant's social media read, 'Ee Sukravaara, SunNXT-ige barthide Superhit Chalanachitra - Vidyapati." Check out the official announcement of Vidyapati OTT release below: Official trailer and plot of Vidyapati The story of Vidyapati revolves around the life of Siddhu, a regular man with a desire for fame. He unexpectedly marries a film star named Vidya and their marriage propels him into the spotlight. The story begins with Vidya, disguised in sunglasses, sneaking out for street food. She meets Siddhu after he intervenes in a street harassment incident. A series of coincidences leads to their sudden marriage. While Vidya continues her successful career, Siddhu handles her schedule and grows frustrated with his secondary role. Trouble begins when a local thug named Jaggu asks for a selfie with Vidya. After he misbehaves, she slaps him. Humiliated, Jaggu vows revenge and Siddhu fails to defend her. What happens next in the movie is now up to you to watch. Cast and crew of Vidyapati Vidyapati is written, directed, and edited by Esham and Haseen. The film stars Nagabhushana, Malaika T Vasupal, Raghavendra Raghu, and Karthik Rao in key roles. It is produced by Daali Dhananjaya, with cinematography by Lavith and music composed by DOSSMODE. N TejeshGanesh is the creative director, while A Sathish has handled the art direction. The executive producer is Yadunandan. Lyrics are penned by Sujith Venkataramaiah. Action sequences are choreographed by Arjun Master, Shivu Master, and Irfan Ameer, with dance choreography by Murali Master.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
I've only now realised how tough it is to act: Karthik
A consummate professional in filmmaking and distribution, Karthik Gowda admits that off late, he's also been slowly inching towards a desire to act too. 'In fact, I was asked to play Gundu Rao's role in the Kannada film Head Bush , but I wasn't ready then. But after I starred in the promo for the film Vidyapati, I got a lot of appreciation. In fact, music composer and singer Vasuki Vaibhav remarked in a recent conversation that I have it in me to act and should consider it. Perhaps that got me thinking, and when I was asked to play a part in Rohit Padaki's Ekka, I was comfortable with the idea,' says Karthik, who essays the part of a lawyer in the film. Crediting the film's team for their immense patience as he faced the camera for his first full-fledged role, Karthik says, 'Even though movies are an everyday affair for me, to keep in mind all those angles, lights and dialogues when you look at the camera is a different ball game. My respect for actors who this on a daily basis has gone up manifold.'
