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Dhanush reveals he begged on the streets of Tirupati for his role in 'Kuberaa'
Picture Credit: X National Award-winning actor Dhanush is known for performing some of the most delicate and impactful roles. In his latest film 'Kuberaa', directed by acclaimed filmmaker Sekhar Kammula , Dhanush plays a man who rises from begging on the streets to a powerful position in society. As per a Hindustan Times report, during the film's pre-release event in Hyderabad, the 'Raayan' actor shared how far he went to do justice to his character. Speaking to the audience and press, the actor revealed that he actually begged on the streets of Tirupati. "I agreed to the film immediately, trusting the director's name and reputation. But in the end, he made me beg on the streets of Tirupati," Dhanush said. Director Sekhar Kammula was seen with a hearty laugh and applause. About 'Kuberaa' In the trailer for 'Kuberaa', Dhanush is almost unrecognisable as he sports a thick beard and worn-out clothes, taking in the raw essence of the character. The film also marks Dhanush's 51st Tamil film and his second Telugu film after 'Sir'. The movie also features Nagarjuna Akkineni , Rashmika Mandanna , and Jim Sarbh in pivotal roles. It was cleared by the CBFC with a UA certificate after 19 scenes were cut, trimming the runtime by over 13 minutes. The movie is released in theatres on June 20, in multiple languages including Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 유일한 공식 무료 SOC 게임! 설치도 없습니다! 경복의 바다 다운로드 Undo Early Twitter reviews Early reviews have looked promising as fans and reviewers on X praise Dhanush's performance to be a career-best and a major highlight of the film. They have also enjoyed his portrayal as impactful and emotionally rich. Despite minor flaws in the film, Dhanush's acting is widely regarded as the main reason to watch the movie.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Family Man 3' actor Rohit Basfore found dead; Manoj Bajpayee offers condolences
Picture Credit: X National Award-winning star Manoj Bajpayee offered his condolences after learning about the death of his " Family Man 3 " co-star Rohit Basfore , who was found dead near the Garbhanga Waterfalls in Guwahati on Sunday. Manoj took to X, formerly called Twitter, where he wrote: "May God bless your soul with peace Rohit Basfore!! Gone too soon! Our condolences to the family!! Om shanti." According to media reports, Basfore reportedly died by Police are awaiting the post-mortem report. However, the family of the actor suspected a foul play. The media reports also quoted police sources, who claimed that Rohit went for a picnic with nine of his colleagues when he reportedly fell into the waterfall. Rani Police Outpost officials said the incident took place around 2 pm. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here - This Might Save You From Losing Money Expertinspector Click Here Undo As per initial investigation, Basfore "accidentally fell into the waterfall". Police said no foul play was suspected so far. The body was sent for post-mortem examination, stated media reports. "The Family Man" is a spy action thriller streaming television series created by Raj & DK. It features Manoj Bajpayee as Srikant Tiwari, a middle-class man secretly working as an intelligence officer for the Threat Analysis and Surveillance Cell (TASC), a fictitious branch of the National Investigation Agency. It also stars Priyamani, Sharad Kelkar , Neeraj Madhav, Sharib Hashmi, Dalip Tahil, Sunny Hinduja and Shreya Dhanwanthary. The second installment started airing from June 2021. The finale of Season 2, a third season, was teased on the topic of the COVID-19 pandemic in India, set in Northeast India alongside Kolkata, Mumbai, and Delhi, with a Chinese antagonist. Shooting began in May 2024. Talking about Manoj, he was last seen in the crime drama Despatch directed by Kanu Behl. The film stars Manoj Bajpayee and Shahana Goswami in lead roles. "Despatch" tells the story of veteran crime journalist Joy who fights irrelevance. Seeking major scoop and personal redemption, he pursues a perilous investigation into Mumbai's underbelly, unearthing dark secrets.
