Renowned film-maker and screenwriter V Vijayendra Prasad, who is known for his projects like Baahubali, RRR, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, and Magadheera, was among the personalities from Indian film which received honours during the 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI).

Several members of the film industry including veteran writer Vijayendra Prasad, veteran actor Paresh Rawal, actors Ajay Devgn, Suneil Shetty and Manoj Bajpayee were felicitated with special honours at the opening ceremony of IFFI 2022.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 10 (ANI): As October 10th marked the 49th birthday of SS Rajamouli, celebrities extended warm birthday wishes to the ace director on social media.

New Delhi [India], September 25 (ANI): Actor Prabhas, who recently lost his uncle UV Krishnam Raju, shared a video on social media on Saturday that features both of them.

Mumbai [Maharashtra], August 11 (ANI): Kajal Aggarwal recreated the Baahubali's iconic scene with her son Neil and dedicated it to the filmmaker SS Rajamouli on social media.

New Delhi [India], July 10 (ANI): Seven years ago, the world witnessed the biggest blockbuster film in the history of Indian cinema, director S.S. Rajamouli's 'Baahubali: The Beginning'.

Mumbai Apr 18 PTI Actor Anil Kapoor says he is not surprised by the wave films from the south are creating across India as he believes the makers there always championed good movies and storytellingEver since filmmaker SS Rajamoulis blockbuster two-part series Baahubali 2015-2017 several south Indian films like Master Pushpa RRR and the recent KGF Chapter 2 have worked wonders at the box office particularly in the Hindi beltAnil who made his debut as a leading man in 1980 with the Telugu film Vamsa Vruksham and went on to star in 1983 Kannada drama Pallavi Anu Pallavwhich marked the debut of filmmaker Mani Ratnamsaid the south industry has always been an inspirationThe south industry has always made good films which people have loved From Ram aur Shyam to Ek Duje Ke Liye Theyve always made fantastic films and will continue to do so They have always been an inspirationI began my career with south films My first film as a leading man was a Telugu film from where I learnt professionalism dedication and discipline he told reportersThe 65-year-old actor said he not only featured in south Indian films but also headlined their Hindi adaptations including Hum Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hai and Humara Dil Aapke Paas HaiSouth industry has always given good stories films This phase was is and will go on They do good work and I always look forward to their directors with great vision Ive always admired them I dont get surprised This success had to happen and may it continue forever he said at the trailer launch of his latest Netflix film TharDirected by Raj Singh Chaudhary the Rajasthan-set revenge noir thriller features him as a local copInspired by Western Noir genre Thar also stars his son actor Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor along with Fatima Sana Shaikh Satish Kaushik Jitendra Joshi and Mukti MohanAnil said to understand the world of Thar better he watched all Western classics including films of Italian filmmaker Sergio Leone and Coen brothers No Country for Old MenYou cant call this a pure Western This has got love passion violence suspense This is a film of today Our director and writers have tried to make it relatable to the younger generation In some old Western films people felt they didnt have that spark But this has got todays feel The young viewers will relate to it he addedSet in the eighties Thar features Harsh Varrdhan as Siddharth an antique dealer who travels to a remote village in Rajasthan that has recently been rocked by a series of violent killingsThe film has been written by Chaudhary with dialogues penned by filmmaker Anurag Kashyap Thar is set to release on May 6 PTI JUR BK BK

New Delhi [India], March 29 (ANI): Jr NTR is overjoyed with the massive success of 'RRR', being showered with appreciation from audiences and proving to be a blockbuster at the box office.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 1 (ANI): Religion acts as an important element of Indian cinema. From 'Mughal-e-Azam' (1960), 'Amar Akbar Anthony' (1977), to 'Oh My God' (2012), and 'PK' (2014), several movies have been made with a dash of religion-based themes.

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 27 (ANI): Much like romance and action, religion has also been the subject and backdrop of countless films in Indian cinema. From 'Mughal-e-Azam' (1960), 'Amar Akbar Anthony' (1977), to 'Oh My God' (2012), and 'PK' (2014), several movies have been made with a dash of religion-based themes. And while helming a film with a religious plot, a slew of makers have paid an ode to Lord Shiva in one way or the other over the years.