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Set in the era of the Chola kingdom, this story is based on the popular Tamil novel "Ponniyin Selvan." The characters are well-known to Tamil audiences. Aditya Karikalan, a Chola prince, entrusts Vallavaraiyan with implementing a plan he has devised. In the process, Vallavaraiyan, influenced by Ponniyin Selvan's advice, initiates a conspiracy involving various people. Meanwhile, Nandini awaits the right moment to avenge Aditya. The story delves into their enmity, the challenges faced by Sundar, the main prince of Chola, and how Kundavai assists Aditya.
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Ponniyin Selvan review : Is Mani Ratnam’s PS-1 another Baahubali?
Director Mani Ratnam’s dream project ‘Ponniyian Selvan’ or ‘PS-1’ has finally been released in theaters today. The periodic film is hailed as the ‘Pri...read more
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Cast
Vikram
as Aditha Karikalan
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
as Nandini 
Jayam Ravi
as Arulmozhi Varman ("Ponniyin Selvan")
Karthi
as Vallavaraiyan Vandiyadevan.jpeg)
Trisha Krishnan
as Kundavai
Jayaram
as Alwarkadiyan Nambi
Prabhu
as Periya Vellar Boothi Vikramakesari
R. Sarathkumar
as Periya Pazhuvettarayar
Vikram Prabhu
as Parthibendran Pallavan
Aishwarya Lekshmi
as Poonguzhali 
Sobhita Dhulipala
as Vanathi 
Prakash Raj
as Sundara ChozharJayachitra
as Sembiyan Mahadevi
Rahman
as Madhurantakan 
Ashwin Kakumanu
as Sendhan Amudhan
Lal
as Malaiyaman
Babu Antony
as Khottiga Amogavarshan
Radhakrishnan Parthiban
as Chinna Pazhuvettaraiyar
Nassar
as Veera Pandiyan
Nizhalgal Ravi
as Sambuvaraiyar
Mohan Raman
as Aniruddha Brahmarayar
Vinodhini Vaidyanathan
as VasukiYog Japee
as Karuthiruman
Riyaz Khan
as Soman SambavanArjun Chidambaram
as VaragunanRaaghavan Murugan
as Amarabujanga PandiyanSara Arjun
as Young NandiniCrew
Mani Ratnam
DirectorMani Ratnam
Producer
A. R. Rahman
Musician
Ravi Varman ISC
CinematographerA. Sreekar Prasad
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New Beginnings: Akkineni Naga Chaitanya's Journey from Divorce to Engagement with Sobhita Dhulipala
Wedding bells are set to ring once more in the Akkineni’s house. Tollywood's young hero, Akkineni Naga Chaitanya, is getting ready to marry again following his divorce from star heroine Samantha. He is poised to tie the knot with renowned actress Sobhita Dhulipala. Their engagement recently took place, and photos from the event have gone viral online. While Akkineni fans are ecstatic, some netizens have criticized their union. Let's delve into the details now.
Nagarjuna’s Special Post
Akkineni Nagarjuna announced his son Naga Chaitanya’s engagement himself. He shared the photos on platform X, stating, “My son Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala's engagement took place today at 9:42 AM. I am happy to share this news with all of you. We warmly welcome her into our family. My best wishes to the new couple for a life filled with happiness and love. Here’s to endless love, 8.8.8.” Many netizens responded to this post, extending their best wishes to the new couple.
https://twitter.com/iamnagarjuna/status/1821450886238851531
A Two-Year Romance
The engagement between Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita didn't surprise anyone as there have been rumors of their relationship for some time. Chay and Sobhita have reportedly been dating for the past two years, and their holiday trip photos have widely circulated online, winning the hearts of Akkineni fans. Thus, everyone expected them to eventually marry, and as anticipated, their engagement was celebrated grandly in the presence of friends and relatives.
Divorce with Samantha
It’s well known that Naga Chaitanya was previously married to star heroine Samantha, whom he met during the film 'Ye Maaya Chesave', which blossomed into love. They got married in 2017 and were celebrated as the best couple. However, after four years, conflicts arose, shocking their fans, and in 2021, Naga Chaitanya and Samantha parted ways. Now, each living their separate lives, Chaitanya’s readiness to remarry has delighted Akkineni fans.
Did You Know These About Sobhita?
Sobhita Dhulipala was born in Tenali, Andhra Pradesh, and emerged as the winner of the Femina Miss India title in 2013. She entered the film industry with the Bollywood movie 'Raman Raghav 2.0' in 2016. Following that, she gained recognition with films like 'Chef' and 'KaalaKaandi'. In 2018, Sobhita was introduced to Tollywood through the film 'Goodachari', captivating the Telugu youth audience with her charm. She later played significant roles in 'Major' and 'Ponniyin Selvan 1 & 2', receiving accolades for her performances. Recently, she also starred in the American film 'Monkey Man'. Currently, she is working on a Hindi movie titled 'Sitara', while Naga Chaitanya is busy with 'Thandel', directed by Chandoo Mondeti.
Sobhita is Bolder than Samantha!
There was intense speculation that Samantha’s bold role in 'The Family Man' web series led to their divorce, among other reasons like her item song in the movie 'Pushpa'. However, now Sobhita Dhulipala, who is set to marry Naga Chaitanya, has sparked interest for her on-screen presence, having performed more boldly than Samantha in several scenes. Netizens recall her daring performance in the web series 'Made in Heaven' and her intimate scenes there. She also made a splash in 'The Night Manager' and 'Monkey Man' with bold and intimate scenes. Now, netizens are questioning how Naga Chaitanya, who divorced Samantha for her bold scenes, is set to marry Sobhita, who is known for even bolder roles.
August 08 , 2024
Samantha: Similarities to the Life of Legendary Actress Savitri?
It is well known that Tollywood actor Akkineni Naga Chaitanya and star heroine Samantha got married in 2017 and separated in 2021 due to disagreements. Three years later, Naga Chaitanya is ready to remarry, this time to actress Sobhita Dhulipala. In this context, netizens are sympathizing with Samantha, intertwining her current situation and past incidents with the life of the legendary actress Savitri. They are drawing parallels between Sam's life and that of Savitri, posting about it extensively. Let’s explore what these posts are suggesting.
What’s the Connection Between Samantha and Savitri’s Life?
In 2021, during her divorce from Naga Chaitanya, Samantha was heavily targeted by the public. However, now that Chaitanya is preparing for his second marriage, netizens are expressing their sympathy towards Samantha on a large scale, comparing her situation with that of Savitri, who was a celebrated actress. At the peak of her cinema career, Savitri’s life was influenced by the already married actor Gemini Ganesan. By that time, Ganesan’s career was moderate compared to Savitri’s. Savitri, deeply in love, married Ganesan but later found him intimately involved with another woman. Unable to bear the betrayal, she fell into depression and became dependent on alcohol, which led to numerous health issues and prematurely ended her career. Netizens speculate that Samantha might have undergone a similar ordeal? They suggest that these struggles drove Samantha to divorce Chaitanya.
https://twitter.com/vamccrishnaa/status/1822085950098505895/
‘What’s So Special About Sobhita?’
If Samantha Does It, It’s Wrong… If Sobhita Does It, It’s Right?
Samantha was heavily criticized for her bold roles in films, which some claimed were the reason for her divorce. Now, there’s a keen interest in Sobhita's screen presence as Naga Chaitanya prepares to marry her. Netizens are pointing out that Sobhita has acted in more bold scenes than Samantha, citing her roles in the bold web series 'Made in Heaven' and her intense performances in 'The Night Manager', where she appeared in bikini and intimate scenes. Recently, in 'The Monkey Man', Sobhita was again seen in bold portrayals. This has led to questions about why Naga Chaitanya would divorce Samantha for being bold in her roles, only to marry Sobhita, who has portrayed even bolder scenes.
Did You Know This About Sobhita?
Sobhita Dhulipala was born in Tenali, Andhra Pradesh. She became the Femina Miss India in 2013. She entered the Bollywood scene with the 2016 movie 'Raman Raghav 2.0'. Following that, she gained recognition with movies like 'Chef' and 'Kaalakaandi'. In 2018, Sobhita made her Tollywood debut with 'Goodachari', charming the Telugu youth audience. She then played key roles in 'Major' and 'Ponniyin Selvan 1 & 2', earning praise for her performances. Recently, she acted in the American film 'Monkey Man'. She is currently involved in a Hindi film titled 'Sitara', while Naga Chaitanya is busy with 'Tandel', directed by Chandoo Mondeti.
Naga Chaitanya’s Reaction Is This!
Amidst the heavy trolling over his engagement with Sobhita, Naga Chaitanya responded. On Instagram, he reposted the engagement photos and an interesting caption shared by Sobhita. He added, "What does my mother become to you? What relation is my father to you? No matter how we come together, our hearts are raining like the red earth. They have merged inseparably," quoting from a poem by the Tamil poet Kurunthogai. This post, supported by Akkineni, has left Sam's fans quite upset.
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August 10 , 2024
Sobhita Dhulipala: The Craze for Sobhita Dhulipala is Unmatched in India, Surpassing Even Janhvi, Deepika, and Mrunal!
The name Sobhita Dhulipala has been resonating lately, especially since her engagement with star hero Akkineni Naga Chaitanya, sending social media into a frenzy. This attention surged particularly after Chaitanya, who was previously married to star actress Samantha, got engaged to Sobhita. While Akkineni fans support Sobhita's entry into their favorite star’s life, Samantha's fans have unleashed a storm of criticism online. Meanwhile, Sobhita has claimed the second spot in the list of India’s most popular celebrities, surpassing other star heroes and heroines, showing her significant influence and popularity.
Sobhita's Charm!
A prominent entertainment portal, IMDb, has recently updated its list of the most popular actors based on the number of searches on their website this week. In this list, actress Sobhita Dhulipala stands as the second most popular celebrity in India, right after Bollywood actress Sharvari who is in the first position. Notably, Bollywood's king, Shah Rukh Khan, follows her in the rankings. Deepika Padukone, Janhvi Kapoor, and Kajol occupy the fourth, fifth, and sixth places, respectively. Bollywood actor Lakshya, Tamil star hero Vijay Sethupathi, actress Mrunal Thakur, and Aishwarya Rai also rank in subsequent positions. Other noted rankings include Shweta Basu Prasad at 14th, Divya Khosla Kumar at 18th, Fahadh Faasil at 25th, Vijay at 27th, Vikrant Massey at 35th, Trisha at 37th, John Abraham at 39th, and Kamal Haasan at 50th, as revealed by IMDb on their Instagram account.
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This is Why She's Popular!
As known, Sobhita's engagement with actor Naga Chaitanya was made public by none other than Nagarjuna Akkineni himself, which quickly went viral. This sparked immense curiosity among netizens who eagerly searched for more information about her. Now set to become a part of the Akkineni family, Sobhita has captured both personal and cinematic interest. This surge in interest has made her this week’s most popular Indian celebrity, securing a never-before-seen second place in IMDb’s list of popular celebrities. The engagement with Chaitanya has indeed worked out very well for Sobhita, according to the netizens.
Sobhita’s Response to the Engagement!
Sharing photos of her engagement with Tollywood hero Naga Chaitanya, Sobhita expressed her joy, writing, "How did our introduction happen? Our hearts united in love." Naga Chaitanya re-posted this, acknowledging their relationship. Rumors of their dating had been circulating on social media for the past two years, with their holiday trip photos also going viral. Akkineni fans posted that the couple looked great together, leading to widespread speculation that they would soon tie the knot. As expected, their engagement was celebrated grandly in the presence of close friends and family.
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Did You Know About Sobhita?
Sobhita Dhulipala was born in Tenali, Andhra Pradesh. She became the Femina Miss India title winner in 2013. She made her Bollywood debut in 2016 with the film "Raman Raghav 2.0." Following that, she gained recognition with Bollywood films like "Chef" and "Kaalakaandi." Sobhita was introduced to the Telugu film industry with the 2018 movie "Goodachari," captivating the Telugu youth with her beauty. She later played significant roles in movies like "Major" and "Ponniyin Selvan 1 & 2," earning acclaim for her performances. Recently, she acted in the American film "Monkey Man" and is currently working in a Hindi movie titled "Sitara." Meanwhile, Naga Chaitanya is busy with "Thandel," directed by Chandoo Mondeti.
August 14 , 2024