Rajinikanth reveals 'Dharman' behind-the-scenes changes

Rajinikanth's 173rd film, 'Dharman,' faced several directorial changes before Ashwath Marimuthu took the helm. The Superstar revealed that K.S. Ravikumar, Sundar C, and Cibi Chakravarthi were initially considered. Rajinikanth expressed strong confidence in Marimuthu's vision, especially after producer Kamal Haasan also approved the script, making 'Dharman' a highly anticipated project.

Tamannaah on the patriarchal 'gaze' in the south amid Janhvi's Peddi row

Pan-India star Tamannaah Bhatia champions her dance numbers, preferring 'party songs' over 'item songs' and highlighting their celebratory nature. She views glamour as innate and approaches dance tracks as character performances. Bhatia also contrasts the creative freedom in Bollywood with the specific gaze and expectations in South Indian commercial cinema, drawing parallels to recent discussions on female objectification.

Karisma Kapoor celebrates 35 years of her debut film 'Prem Qaidi'

Karisma Kapoor's 35-year cinematic journey started with her debut in 'Prem Qaidi' at age 16. She reminisces about the tough shooting conditions in her early career and the remarkable changes in filmmaking technology. A significant highlight was her role in Shyam Benegal's 'Zubeidaa,' which emphasized the importance of sync-sound. As her career evolves, she adeptly balances commercial endeavors with exploration in streaming, driven by her instinctive passion for acting.

Olivia Wilde reveals Pamela Anderson's support

Amidst the whirlwind of the 'Don't Worry Darling' press tour, filmmaker Olivia Wilde found an unexpected ally in Pamela Anderson. After viewing Anderson's documentary, Wilde sought her counsel and was reminded to 'stay soft' despite the storm of public criticism. She shared that her silence was a deliberate choice to shield the film crew from the harshness of personal attacks, which she felt overshadowed their collective hard work.