
Kannada beauty, Ashika Ranganath, participated in an ad photo shoot during Diwali, appearing exceptionally hot even in traditional wear, showcasing her youthful charms.







She dazzled in a maroon dress with golden embroidery, capturing the attention of many with her figure.



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Fans are mesmerized by Ashika’s radiant appearance in traditional wear, particularly praising her cleavage display.







Her beauty seemed even more enhanced in the maroon and gold embroidered lehenga, receiving numerous compliments in the comment sections as the "Goddess of Beauty."







Recently, this beauty stole the show at her sister’s wedding function in a black sari with a matching sleeveless blouse, posing stunningly for photos.







In the black sari, she exuded charm like moonlight, causing a stir among onlookers who commented on her glamour inducing awe.







During Sankranti, she starred opposite Nagarjuna in the film 'Naa Saami Ranga,' which succeeded, although it did not lead to more opportunities for this young actress.







Before 'Naa Saami Ranga,' Ashika made her Telugu cinema debut in 'Amigos' alongside Kalyan Ram.







She delivered a sensational performance in the song 'Enno Ratrulostayi Gani' from the film, which became a hit showcasing her allure.







With fewer opportunities in Telugu, she set her sights on Tamil cinema, securing a chance alongside actor Siddharth in the romantic film 'MISS YOU.'







Speaking of her personal life, Ashika was born in Karnataka and completed her degree in Bengaluru. She mentioned in an interview that acting was not her initial aspiration.







Ashika participated in beauty contests during her college days, which led to her recognition as the 'Clean &amp; Clear Fresh Face,' eventually bringing her an opportunity to act in the Kannada film 'Crazy Boy.'







She is also trained in dance, performing in cultural events during college. Ashika is proficient in freestyle, belly, and Western dance styles.







Her favorite actor is Puneeth Rajkumar, and she was ecstatic to act in his movie right after entering the industry. She expressed profound sadness over his demise.







Ashika once shared that she has a good grasp of Telugu, having watched Telugu movies and listened to songs with her father from a young age. She has watched films like 'Bommarillu' and 'Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana' several times.







She enjoys reading books, especially life-inspiring stories and motivational speeches, and is constantly striving for change.



Ashika places a strong emphasis on fitness, taking numerous precautions with her diet and spending several hours in the gym four times a week.







She adores the direction of Rajamouli and dreams of acting in his films one day. She has had a crush on Ranbir Kapoor since her childhood.






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The upcoming major pan-Indian film from the Tamil film industry, "Kanguva," has garnered immense interest among viewers. Suriya stars in a leading role in this film, which is currently being promoted in all languages, with a special focus on Telugu and Tamil through various events to attract more attention.



Amid these promotional activities, the film crew received distressing news. The editor of the film, Nishad Yusuf, died under suspicious circumstances, which has deeply disturbed the team. He was found dead in his apartment in Kochi, causing a stir in the cinema community. Nishad, who was actively involved in the editing of the film, died suddenly at 2 AM, confirmed by the police. His body was found lifeless in his apartment in Panampilly Nagar, Kochi. With various suspicions arising, the police have registered a case and are conducting an investigation. They are interrogating residents of the apartment as well as Nishad's close friends and are looking into disputes among family members. However, his relatives insist that he had no troubles that would lead him to take his own life. The police are urged to conduct a thorough investigation. Nishad's death has plunged the Tamil and Malayalam film industries into mourning, with many industry leaders coming to pay their last respects.







Nishad Yusuf had worked on several intriguing films in Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam languages, including "Audios Amigos," "Unda," "One," "Petarap," and "Saudi Vellakka," contributing significantly through his editing work. His sudden demise is a significant loss to the film industry. His last project, the massive pan-Indian film "Kanguva," is set to release on November 14. This tragic event has hit the film unit hard, just 15 days before the movie's release.



The team of "Kanguva" has expressed their shock over Nishad Yusuf's death. The hero, Suriya, stated that the news deeply upset him and he prayed for peace for Nishad's soul.







Meanwhile, promotions for the "Kanguva" movie are progressing rapidly in both Tamil and Telugu. Suriya himself is busy with press meets in Telugu. On Sunday, he visited the Bigg Boss house and interacted with the contestants along with Nagarjuna. Suriya has also started promotions in the Hindi belt. Alongside heroine Disha Patani and Bobby Deol, who plays the villain in the film, he is actively participating in the promotional activities. The film is scheduled for a global theatrical release on November 14.



The makers of "Kanguva" aim to release the film simultaneously in eight languages. Producer KA Gnanavel shared that while Suriya has dubbed for the Tamil version, AI-assisted dubbing is being used for other languages. This marks the first time AI is being utilized in Kollywood for dubbing purposes. The recent release "Vettaiyan" employed AI to alter Amitabh Bachchan’s voice, and now the complete dubbing for "Kanguva" is being done using AI, indicating a successful experiment, as believed by the producer. The film will be released in all major Indian languages as well as in English, French, and Spanish, with release dates for Chinese and Japanese to be announced soon.







With a target of Rs. 1000 crore in collections, "Kanguva" is set for a grand release, as recently stated by producer Gnanavel. The stories for parts 2 and 3 are also ready, and if the first part is successful, plans to produce these sequels will proceed. The producer has expressed confidence that this film will elevate Suriya to a new level, with a strong emphasis on action and emotions in the movie, which is currently being shot at a brisk pace. Disha Patani stars opposite Suriya, and Bobby Deol, famous for "Animal," plays the villain. Suriya will appear as a warrior named Kanga in the film.






Tragedy Strikes 'Kanguva': Editor Nishad Yusuf's Mysterious Death Shocks Team as Suriya's Epic Nears Release


This weekend, coinciding with Vinayaka Chavithi on September 7, several new movies have made their way to OTT platforms. Some more are gearing up to entertain you via streaming. But what are these films? Where are they streaming? What are their plots? Let's find out about this special feature.



Double Ismart



Directed by Puri Jagannadh and featuring Ram, the film 'Double Ismart' has quietly arrived on OTT. Streaming on Amazon Prime from September 5, this movie is available in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. Kavya Thapar stars alongside Ram. The plot involves a mafia boss called Big Bull (Sanjay Dutt) who wishes to live forever. Doctors suggest a solution involving memory transfer. Big Bull attempts to transfer his memory to various individuals, but the attempts fail. During this process, he learns about Ismart Shankar and decides to transfer his memory to him. Was the memory transfer to Shankar's brain successful? What did Ismart Shankar do?







Simbaa



Directed by Muralee Manohar Reddy and featuring Jagapathi Babu and Anasuya in lead roles, 'Simbaa' is written and dialogued by Sampath Nandi. This film, which recently released in theaters and received average reviews, is set to stream on Aha from September 6. The plot follows two individuals associated with the Partha group who are murdered. The police arrest a teacher named Akshika (Anasuya) and a journalist named Fazil (Maganti Srinath) in connection with the murders. Yet another member of the Partha gang is murdered. What's the real motive behind these killings? Why is the Partha group targeting their own people? What is the connection to Man Purushottam Reddy (Jagapathi Babu)?







Nindha



Starring young hero Varun Sandesh, 'Nindha', a crime investigation thriller directed by Rajesh Jagannatham, was released in theaters on June 21 this year. Coming to ETV Win for OTT streaming from September 6, this is noteworthy as it arrives on OTT nearly two and a half months after its theatrical release. The plot centers on an innocent person who is wrongfully convicted in a rape and murder case. The sentencing judge dies of grief. The judge’s son sets out to capture the real perpetrator, kidnapping six suspects to uncover the truth, leading to shocking revelations. What happened next?







Adios Amigo



Starring Suraj Venjaramoodu and Asif Ali, the Malayalam comedy entertainer 'Adios Amigo' released in Malayalam on August 9 and has received positive reviews. It will be available on Netflix from September 6 and can be watched in Telugu as well. The plot revolves around Priyan (Suraj), who is in financial trouble, struggling even to fund his mother’s heart surgery. He meets a wealthy prince (Asif), who speaks freely with everyone. What troubles does Priyan encounter because of the prince? Was Priyan able to borrow money from the prince? Did he manage to get treatment for his mother?







Irul



Starring Fahadh Faasil, Manjummel Boys fame Soubin Shahir, 'Irul', a film with just three characters, is directed by Naseef Yusuf Izuddin in an experimental style. The story, which revolves around Fahadh Faasil, Darshana Rajendran, and Soubin Shahir, takes place entirely within a single house. Starting September 6, this film can be watched on Aha. Currently available in Tamil, preparations are underway to release the Telugu version soon. The plot unfolds as Alex (Soubin Shahir), a writer, and his girlfriend Archana (Darshana Rajendran) set out on a car trip. Stranded in a forest area, they seek shelter in a nearby house. The homeowner Unni (Fahadh Faasil), who turns out to be a serial killer, provides them refuge. How did they escape from Unni?







IC814: The Kandahar Hijack



Among the interesting films and series released on OTT last week, the series 'IC814: The Kandahar Hijack' stands out. Based on a real event, this series is a must-watch this weekend for a thrilling experience. Featuring Vijay Varma, Arvind Swami, Dia Mirza, Naseeruddin Shah, and others in key roles, this series has been streaming on Netflix since August 29. The plot centers on the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines flight IC-814 from Kathmandu to Delhi. The hijackers forced the pilot to land the plane in Kandahar, Afghanistan. What happened to the 188 passengers and 15 crew members onboard? What did the central government do to safely bring them back?







Buddy



Starring Allu Sirish in a recent fantasy action movie, 'Buddy' also arrived on streaming platforms last week. Available on Netflix since August 30, the plot revolves around Aditya Ram (Allu Sirish), a pilot who falls in love with air traffic controller Pallavi without ever seeing her. One day, Pallavi gets kidnapped by a medical mafia and falls into a coma, her soul entering a teddy bear. How did she recover her body from the villains with Aditya's help?







Purushothamudu



Starring young hero Raj Tarun, the latest film 'Purushothamudu', directed by Ram Bhimana, is an action comedy drama featuring Hasini Sudhir as the heroine. With Prakash Raj, Ramya Krishnan, and Murali Sharma in key roles, the film was released in theaters on July 26 and has been available on Aha since August 29. The plot follows Ram (Raj Tarun), born a millionaire who faces unexpected events as he takes on the responsibilities of a CEO. Circumstances force him to live as a common man for 100 days. During this time, he moves to Rayapulanka village. What twists did Ram’s life take after moving there? What daring acts did Ram perform for the villagers?






Weekend OTT Telugu Movies: Enjoy This Vinayaka Chavithi with These Weekend OTT Releases


August entertained movie lovers with a slew of film releases. Continuing the momentum into September, new movies are set to delight audiences in the first week of the month. This week will see the release of a pan-India film along with several smaller movies in theaters. Meanwhile, interesting films and series are ready for release on OTT platforms. Let's look into the details in this feature.



Theatrical Releases



The Greatest of All Time



Starring Tamil superstar Vijay, 'The Greatest of All Time' is the latest action thriller directed by Venkat Prabhu. Meenakshi Chaudhary stars as the female lead, with Sneha, Laila, Prashanth, and Prabhu Deva playing key roles. This film features "de-aging technology" to make Vijay appear as a 25-year-old. Notably, technicians who have worked on Hollywood films have contributed to 'The Goat.' This movie is set for a global release on September 5th.







35 Chinna Katha Kaadu



Featuring Nivetha Thomas, Vishwadev R, and Priyadarshi in lead roles, '35 Chinna Katha Kaadu' is directed by Nandakishore Imani and produced by the famous actor Rana. The film, releasing in Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam, is scheduled for September 6th. Nivetha Thomas plays a mother for the first time in this movie. The already released trailer has heightened expectations.







Janaka Aithe Ganaka



Young hero Suhas, riding high on successive hits, stars in 'Janaka Aithe Ganaka,' directed by Sandeep Reddy Bandla. Alongside him, Vennela Kishore and Rajendra Prasad play significant roles. This movie is coming to audiences on September 7th. The trailer has already captured the audience's interest.







Uruku Patela



Directed by Vivek Reddy and starring Tejas Kancherla, 'Uruku Patela' features Khushbo Chaudhary in a crucial role. The film is set to release on September 7th. Based on the recently released trailer, the film is set against a rural backdrop.







OTT Releases



TitleCategoryLanguagePlatformRelease DateThe Perfect CoupleSeriesEnglishNetflixSep 05Apollo 13: SurvicalDocumentaryEnglishNetflixSep 05Bad Boys: Ride or DieMovieEnglishNetflixSep 06Adios AmigoMovieMalayalamNetflixSep 06Sector 36MovieHindiNetflixSep 13Tanav Season 2SeriesHindiSonyLIVSep 06ThalaivanMovieMalayalamSonyLIVSep 10English TeacherMovieEnglishHotstar&nbsp;Sep 03KillMovieHindiHotstar&nbsp;Sep 06Brick ToonsMovieEnglishHotstar&nbsp;Sep 04The Fall GuyMovieEnglishJio CinemaSep 03Fight Night: The Million Dollar HeistSeriesEnglishJio CinemaSep 06


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