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Blab with Sandy: Richa Rudola

Hello Folks! Hope goodness and bliss is prevailing at your end during these testing times. I got to watch this film called “The Seal” starring Shahana Goswami and it intrigued me. I did have Shahana as my celebrity guest, but I never knew our interview would still be fresh in one person’s mind, and it’s […]

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REVIEW: Raid 2 – A decent thrilling experience

RAID 2 MOVIE REVIEW RATING – ⭐️⭐️.5 Raid 2 is an average sequel to Raid. The film’s first half is slow paced and lackluster in its screenplay. It is not engaging enough to keep you hooked thoroughly. The second half is much better, as it contains impactful dialogues. However, it wouldn’t be wrong to say […]

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Blab with Sandy: Sneha Ullal

Hello Folks! In this week’s #BlabWithSandy, we have actress Sneha Ullal with us. After making her Bollywood debut opposite Salman Khan in Lucky: No Time for Love, Sneha expanded her horizon by entering Tollywood with the film Ullasamga Utsahamga. Let’s wait no further and dive into the Blab I had with her: Sandy: You made […]

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Madam Sengupta is coming soon

RITUPARNA SENGUPTA – RAHUL BOSE: BENGALI FILM ‘MADAM SENGUPTA’ FIRST LOOK UNVEILS – 4 JULY 2025 RELEASE… Unveiling the mystery… #MadamSengupta – a #Bengali thriller directed by #SayantanGhosal, produced by #NandyMovies, and presented by #PradipKumarNandy. Featuring the powerhouse talents – #RituparnaSengupta, #RahulBose, #KaushikSen, and #AnanyaChatterjee, Madam Sengupta has raised quite a few eyeballs.

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Blab With Sandy: Abhishek Sharma

Hello folks! In this episode of #BlabwithSandy, we have Sunrisers Hyderabad’s dashing opener and Indian cricket’s bright future, Abhishek Sharma with Sandy. Abhishek has been storming the cricket scenes with his sensational knocks. Sandy has already represented Vizag district and Andhra in cricket. This Collab is something that the cricket folks have been waiting for […]

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‘MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING’ TO RELEASE 6 DAYS EARLY

TOM CRUISE’S ‘MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING’ TO RELEASE  6 DAYS EARLY IN INDIA. Due to unprecedented demand and immense fan anticipation, the much-awaited action thriller #MissionImpossible: #TheFinalReckoning will now release across #Indian theatres *6 days ahead* of its global release – on [Saturday] 17 May 2025. Yes, you read that right – #Indian […]

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LEGENDARY DIRECTOR STEPHEN FREARS TO DIRECT SERIES ADAPTATION OF WILLIAM DALRYMPLE’S THE ANARCHY, BACKED BY WIIP AND ROY KAPUR FILMS

Siddharth Roy Kapur leads one of India’s most significant global storytelling efforts yet April 23, 2025 – Renowned British filmmaker Stephen Frears, known for the stellar range of his filmography which includes titles like The Queen, Dangerous Liasons, Philomena, Victoria and Abdul, My Beautiful Laundrette, The Grifters, High Fidelity, The Regime and A Very English […]

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XG Closes Out Coachella with a Stunning, Jaw-Dropping Performance

XG Closes Out Coachella with a Stunning, Jaw-Dropping Performance Explosive Coachella Set Trends Worldwide at #2! On Sunday, April 20 girl group XG took the stage for Week 2 of Coachella 2025, one of the largest music festivals in the United States. In Week 1, held on April 13, XG closed out Coachella’s largest indoor […]

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Blab With Sandy: Kelvin Cheung

  Hello Folks! Hope you all are doing safe and healthy wherever you are! This week, we thought of bringing you something yummy in the form of a celebrity chef on my chat show #blabwithsandy. Put your hands together and welcome Chef Kelvin Cheung. A third generation widely popular chef, Kelvin Cheung of Chinese Canadian […]

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Blab With Sandy: Kainaz Motivala

Hello, folks! In this week’s #BlabWithSandy, we have the beautiful and charming actress Kainaz Motivala with us! Kainaz mesmerized us with her performances in films like Ragini MMS, Wake Up Sid, and Paathshala. With couple of hit films to her name, she rose to instant fame. It’s been a few years since we all saw […]

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Thug Life First Single Unveiled

Thug Life First Single Unveiled by Kamal Haasan, Mani Ratnam, A.R. Rahman, Silambarasan TR, and Trisha ‘Jinguchaa’ — A Wedding Anthem with Lyrics by Kamal Haasan, Music by A.R. Rahman Chennai | April 18, 2025 Chennai lit up with music and celebration as ‘Jinguchaa’, the first single from Kamal Haasan starring Thug Life—the upcoming film […]

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Blab with Sandy: Girija Shettar

Hello Folks! This particular interview is a special one for me and specifically for all lovers of feel good films from the past. Mani Ratnam’s ‘Geethanjali’ became a cult hit when it released in 1989. I wasn’t even born at the time of its release but the film carried its essence for many years, and […]

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‘Retro’ Trailer is here

Karthik Subbaraj and Suriya’s RETRO is creating waves ever since it’s inception. Pooja Hegde plays the female lead in this film and she is banking heavily on Retro to give her a much needed hit. Here is the trailer of #Retro Tamil – youtu.be/ZnH_2I0WoFQ Telugu – youtu.be/zhCWKi3FJD8 Hindi – youtu.be/-FrvnEFISWY #TheOne From May One ! […]

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Jaat 2 Announced!

Director Gopichand Malineni opens up on Jaat2, and he asks us to expect more action, deeper emotions, and a strong focus on the family of Sunny Deol’s character. The first installment focused on how a small incident turns things wild. The whole film ran on the ‘sorry bol’ episode, especially the first half. Gopichand conveys […]

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Blab with Sandy: Aahuti Mistry

Hello Folks! Aahuti Mistry is here! Aahuti Mistry is here! Why did I mention it twice? Well, that’s because I had double the fun blabbing with her. It’s my pleasure having Aahuti with me on my talk show #BlabwithSandy. Aahuti Mistry is a trained dancer and a media professional. She owns the much famous ‘Media […]

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XG Deliver Spectacular Performance at Coachella 2025

On April 13, Hiphop/R&B-inspired girl group XG made their much-anticipated debut at one of the largest music festivals in the US, Coachella 2025 (Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival). The girl group were the only Japanese artist to perform at the festival. Coachella is one of the biggest outdoor music festivals in America, held in […]

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Sivakarthikeyan-Murugadoss’ MADHARASI gets a release date

MADHARASI has been blocked for September 5 release as per the latest statement from the makers of Siva Kartikeyan’s film. AR Murugadoss has directed this film and the final portions are being shot currently. Sri Lakshmi Movies is producing the film, which is projected to be a big-screen entertainer. The film’s release date was announced […]

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Blab With Sandy: Shweta Rohira

Hey, folks! In this week’s #BlabWithSandy, we have actress, host, and painter Shweta Rohira with us. Shweta is a multi-talent artist who has featured in music videos, acted in films, hosted shows, and so much more! Let’s wait no further and dive into the exciting blab I had with her:   Sandy: Hello, Shweta! Hope you’re […]

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Rocking Star Yash’s ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ takes over Gudi Padwa, Ugadi & Eid celebrations, setting March 19, 2026 as its grand release date

Rocking Star Yash is set to unleash a cinematic tornado with his much-anticipated action entertainer, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, locking March 19, 2026, as its grand release date. With Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, and Chaitra Navratri ushering in the new year on March 19, followed by Eid-al-Fitr celebrations on March 20/21, Toxic is perfectly […]

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From Cinema to Silicon: Kamal Haasan Visits Perplexity HQ, Meets CEO Aravind Srinivas

Renowned actor, filmmaker, and innovator Mr. Kamal Haasan visited the headquarters of Perplexity, an AI-powered search platform at the forefront of global innovation. During his visit, Mr. Haasan met with Mr. Aravind Srinivas, co-founder and CEO of Perplexity. The meeting reflected a shared passion for pushing boundaries—Mr. Haasan, known for decades of groundbreaking work in […]

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UP CM Yogi Adityanath reveals June 27 as the release date Vishnu Manchu’s Kannappa in Lucknow

Creating a moment charged with cinematic pride and spiritual symbolism, the powerhouse team behind Kannappa descended upon Lucknow to meet Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Leading the delegation were legendary actor and producer Mohan Babu, Vishnu Manchu, dance icon Prabhu Deva, and executive producer Vinay Maheshwari—each carrying the fire and fervour of a film […]

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Ahead of Thug Life Release, Kamal Haasan Leads India’s Creative Charge at NAB 2025

As the global media and entertainment industry converges at #NABShow2025 in Las Vegas, Kamal Haasan takes center stage — representing India on one of the most significant platforms for storytelling and technology. Known for challenging conventions and pushing cinematic boundaries, Haasan’s presence at NAB is both timely and telling. As the industry navigates the future […]

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