Yuva Rajkumar Opnes Up About His Debut Movie ‘Yuva’ With Hombale Films ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Kannada actor Yuva Rajkumar, hailing from the Dr Rajkumar family, is all set to make his feature film debut with the notable Hombale Films. The young actor is honored to be a part of the project, ‘Yuva.’ The Kannada film industry has been providing us with enriching and cultural content over the years. Yuva is already burdened with the illustrious family legacy. Scroll below to know what he has to say about his debut.
Yuva’s father, Raghavendra Rajkumar, is a well-known actor, singer, and producer in the Kannada film industry. He is known for movies like Nanjuni Kalyana and Gajapati Garvabhanga. He is also the nephew of famous actors Puneeth Rajkumar and Shiva Rajkumar. Before making his debut, Yuva underwent strict training in not just acting but also in dancing and other aspects of...
Kannada actor Yuva Rajkumar, hailing from the Dr Rajkumar family, is all set to make his feature film debut with the notable Hombale Films. The young actor is honored to be a part of the project, ‘Yuva.’ The Kannada film industry has been providing us with enriching and cultural content over the years. Yuva is already burdened with the illustrious family legacy. Scroll below to know what he has to say about his debut.
Yuva’s father, Raghavendra Rajkumar, is a well-known actor, singer, and producer in the Kannada film industry. He is known for movies like Nanjuni Kalyana and Gajapati Garvabhanga. He is also the nephew of famous actors Puneeth Rajkumar and Shiva Rajkumar. Before making his debut, Yuva underwent strict training in not just acting but also in dancing and other aspects of...
- 3/13/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
MemoriamThe event, titled ‘Puneetha Parva’, is part of a series of events being organised in memory of the late Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar, ahead of his first death anniversary on October 29.Tnm Staff Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai. Credit: FacebookThe grand pre-release event of the late Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar’s last film, Gandhada Gudi, is set to take place on Friday, October 21, at Bengaluru’s Sri Krishna Vihar Palace Grounds at 6 pm. The star passed away due to a cardiac arrest on October 29 last year. Bankrolled by Prk Productions, the home banner of the actor and his wife, producer Ashwini Rajkumar, ‘Puneetha Parva’ is part of a series of events being organised in the late actor’s memory, ahead of his first death anniversary on October 29. Sources from Prk Productions confirmed to Tnm that Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai will be attending the event. As per media reports, several actors including Yash,...
- 10/21/2022
- by LakshmiP
- The News Minute
SandalwoodPopular production house Hombale Films announced on April 27 that Dr Rajkumar’s grandson Yuva Rajkumar will be making his acting debut with director Santhosh Anandram’s film.Tnm StaffInstagram/ Yuva RajkumarContinuing the tradition of acting in the family, Yuva Rajkumar — the grandson of Kannada icon Dr Rajkumar — is gearing up to star in his first film. He has teamed up with Hombale Films, the production banner that bankrolled the Kgf franchise. The yet-to-be titled film will be helmed by director Santhosh Anandram who is known for films like Rajakumara, and Mr and Mrs Ramachari. Yuva Rajkumar is the son of producer Raghavendra Rajkumar. Sharing the announcement with fans, Hombale Films wrote, ”Legacy continues.. There has always been a special bond between Hombale Films and legendary matinee idol Dr Rajkumar's family. Taking the legacy forward, we are proud to introduce Yuva Rajkumar, the third generation of doddamane as debutant hero in our next movie.
- 4/27/2022
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
ENTERTAINMENTThe ‘Top Tucker’ teaser also features Amit Uchana and Yuvan Shankar Raja, and has lyrics co-written by Vignesh Shivan.Digital NativeDigital NativeActor Rashmika Mandanna and rapper Badshah are teaming up for a new music video for a song titled Top Tucker, for which the teaser was recently released. Sharing the teaser on her social media page, Rashmika Mandanna wrote, “Top top top tucker.. this is so exciting. 1st time I’ve done something like this and I’ve got to do it with the best in their respective industries. yaaaaay!! So exciting.. releasing soon you guys (sic)!!” She then added, “I know I’ll be listening to this at weddings, school functions, parties, in videos.. everywhere!! trust me you are in for a good dance number here (sic)!” Top top top tucker.. this is so exciting.. 1st time I’ve done something like this.. and I’ve got to do...
- 2/9/2021
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
Bollywood‘Mission Majnu’ marks Rashmika Mandanna’s Bollywood debut. Digital NativeActor Rashmika Mandanna has commenced shooting in Mumbai for her Bollywood debut film titled Mission Majnu starring Sidharth Malhotra. Talking about her first Hindi film, Rashmika told Dt Next, “It is always the story of the film that I connect with, and the language of the film is never a barrier for me. I am super excited to be part of a team that has so much passion. We are all working together to make it even more amazing. I am super excited to start my journey in Hindi cinema and to reach out to newer audiences.” Bankrolled by RSVP and Guilty By Association, Mission Majnu is reportedly inspired by real events that took place in the 1970s, and is the story of an Indian intelligence mission in Pakistan. The thriller stars Sidharth Malhotra as a Raw (Research and Analysis...
- 1/23/2021
- by AditiKumar
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe actor will make her Kollywood debut with Karthi in the lead. Digital NativeRashmika Mandanna who acted in the hit film Bheeshma, will soon be floating her own production house. The actor has shown interest in producing films, and her team is busy listening to scripts. It is still not clear if the actor would star in her own production ventures. Details about her production house is expected to be revealed soon, we hear. Sources told Cinema Express that "Rashmika has been showing interest to venture into film production soon while simultaneously balancing her acting career. She has been listening to scripts and started to understand the nitty-gritty of the filmmaking process with her close associates. She has already coined a name for her banner and will be announcing the details soon". On her current acting assignments, we known that Rashmika has signed up for the Allu Arjun starrer with Sukumar as the director.
- 3/24/2020
- by vignesh@thenewsminute.com
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe actor will make her Kollywood debut with Karthi in the lead. Digital NativeRashmika Mandanna who acted in the hit film Bheeshma, will soon be floating her own production house. The actor has shown interest in producing films, and her team is busy listening to scripts. It is still not clear if the actor would star in her own production ventures. Details about her production house is expected to be revealed soon, we hear. Sources told Cinema Express that "Rashmika has been showing interest to venture into film production soon while simultaneously balancing her acting career. She has been listening to scripts and started to understand the nitty-gritty of the filmmaking process with her close associates. She has already coined a name for her banner and will be announcing the details soon". On her current acting assignments, we known that Rashmika has signed up for the Allu Arjun starrer with Sukumar as the director.
- 3/24/2020
- by vignesh@thenewsminute.com
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe latest update is that the film is officially to be launched on May 5.Digital NativeThere was a recent buzz about Dhruva Sarja, who awaits the release of Pogaru, that the star is all set to team up with director Nanda Kishore once again for a project. The latest update is that the film is officially to be launched on May 5. To be produced by Uday Mehta, Dhruva Sarja was quoted by Cinemaexpress as saying "I will be juggling between shooting for Uday Mehta’s project and Pogaru’s promotions. Depending on all of this, we will fix the release date." Meanwhile, after wrapping up this untitled project, Dhruva will be teaming up with the production house People Media Factory. Speculations were rife the star will be remaking Nani's Ninnu Kori. Refuting the rumors, Dhruva said, "No, not at all. At present, I have no plan to do a remake.
- 3/19/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
After grabbing attention for its interesting award nominations and winners’ list last year, Critics’Choice Film Awards are back again with even more intriguing nominations spread across eight Indian languages.
While the first edition of Critics’ Choice Film Awards witnessed Best Film category for varied languages, for the second season the makers have upped the ante by introducing Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Film as well as Best Writing across Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Bengali, Marathi, Malayalam, Gujarati and Kannada.
Offering a surprising twist to the usual nomination lists as usual, this year there are surprises with Best Actor nominations including names like Manoj Bajpayee for SonChiriya and Gulshan Devaiah for Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota, Geetika Vidya Ohlyan for Soni, and Hamid bagging a nomination for Best Writing. Critics’ Choice Film Awards holds its ground to honour cinematic brilliance irrespective of the mass appeal of the films.
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While the first edition of Critics’ Choice Film Awards witnessed Best Film category for varied languages, for the second season the makers have upped the ante by introducing Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Director, Best Film as well as Best Writing across Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Bengali, Marathi, Malayalam, Gujarati and Kannada.
Offering a surprising twist to the usual nomination lists as usual, this year there are surprises with Best Actor nominations including names like Manoj Bajpayee for SonChiriya and Gulshan Devaiah for Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota, Geetika Vidya Ohlyan for Soni, and Hamid bagging a nomination for Best Writing. Critics’ Choice Film Awards holds its ground to honour cinematic brilliance irrespective of the mass appeal of the films.
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- 3/2/2020
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
SandalwoodThe prep work for the new film has already begun with the shooting due to begin after ‘Pogaru’ hits the marquee.Digital NativeDigital NativeDhruva Sarja’s upcoming film Pogaru has been in the making for a long time now making fans wonder when it would be out in theatres. It is worth mentioning here that the first schedule of the movie was successfully completed in 2018 after which the team went on a long break. While rumours did the rounds that the producers were not happy with the script and it needed some fine-tuning, it was clarified later that the delay in the commencement of the second schedule was due to the fact that Dhruva had to gain weight. He had shed close of 30 kg to play a schoolboy in the first schedule and needed time to regain the lost weight. The shooting has been wrapped up except for the songs...
- 1/6/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe trailer has been well-received by fans because of the punch dialogue portions, which are a forte of the lead star Dhruva Sarja.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe makers of Dhruva Sarja’s Pogaru, directed by Nanda Kishore, released a special dialogue trailer of the film on Thursday. The trailer is action-packed and opens with an action sequence, with Dhruva Sarja’s physical transformation being the highlight. The trailer has been well-received by movie buffs and fans because of the punch dialogue portions, which are a forte of Dhruva Sarja. It establishes the lead character without killing the suspense factor associated with it. On the progress of this film, we hear that the shooting of the talkie portions have been wrapped up and the songs will have to be canned. Pogaru features Rashmika Mandanna as the lead opposite Dhruva. Dhananjay has been roped in to play the baddie in this flick. Raghavendra Rajkumar...
- 10/25/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe trailer of the Kannada version will be unveiled on October 24 and the Telugu trailer will be out two weeks later.Digital NativeDhruva Sarja’s Pogaru is in progress with the filmmakers eyeing a December release. Reports are that the film will be out at the theatres on December 27. Another interesting detail that has emerged about Pogaru is that the film will be released in Kannada and Telugu. We hear that it will appeal to the Telugu audiences as well, following which the decision was made. The trailer of the Kannada version will be unveiled on October 24 and the Telugu trailer will be out two weeks later. Directed by Nanda Kishore, Pogaru features Rashmika Mandanna as the female lead. Dhananjay has been roped in to play the baddie in this flick. Raghavendra Rajkumar and Mayuri are playing pivotal roles as well. The technical crew of this film includes V Hari...
- 10/16/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
SandalwoodAn important action sequence featuring the bodybuilders and Dhruva Sarja is being canned at the Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad, we hear.Digital NativeDigital NativeIt was reported some time ago that international bodybuilders will be roped in for Dhruva Sarja’s upcoming film Pogaru. Now, we hear that the French bodybuilder Morgan Aste, popularly known as ‘The Big Rock’, American professional bodybuilder Kai Green, International Athlete — Evolution Sports Nutrition, John Lucas, and German fitness sensation Jo Linder have been signed up for the film. An important action sequence featuring the bodybuilders and Dhruva Sarja is being canned at the Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad, we hear. Directed by Nanda Kishore, the film features Shanvi Srivastava and Rashmika Mandanna as the female leads. There are reports that Rashmika Mandanna has been paid a huge amount to star in Pogaru. Reportedly, the filmmakers have shelled out about Rs 64 lakh to cast her in the role.
- 8/31/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
SandalwoodDirected by Nanda Kishore, the film also features Shanvi Srivastava and Rashmika Mandanna.Digital NativeDigital NativeThe Dhruva Sarja starrer Pogaru will most likely be an Independence Day release this year. The team is targeting this date and is working towards the deadline, say sources. Recently, the Pogaru team had wrapped up the 35-day second schedule, which had begun on February 4, at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad and are planning to begin the next schedule by this month end. Directed by Nanda Kishore, the film features Shanvi Srivastava and Rashmika Mandanna as the female leads. Dhananjay and veteran Telugu actor Jagapathy Babu have been roped in to play the baddies in this flick. Raghavendra Rajkumar and Mayuri are playing pivotal roles as well. It was earlier reported that Arjun Sarja, Dhurva’s uncle, had hopped onboard to finetune the screenplay. Apparently, Dhruva was not happy with the scripting of Pogaru, so...
- 3/18/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodVeteran star Raghavendra Rajkumar’s comeback film touches upon several issues faced by lower middleclass families.Aravind ShwethaAmmana Mane could not have gotten a better release date than Women’s Day, for the movie revolves around the three most important women in the hero’s life – mother, wife and daughter. This comeback film of veteran star Raghavendra Rajkumar had upped the ante with its intriguing trailer. However, the makers had sent a clear message that this would be an engaging, meaningful film and not a commercial potboiler for entertainment lovers. The film stands by it. Born with a deformity, Rajeeva (Raghavendra Rajkumar) is thin and frail. This upsets his father who gives his wife (Rohini Nagesh) an ultimatum to choose between the ailing baby and him. Rohini chooses the former, determined to make her son an independent man. He cannot walk or talk fast, so she stands by him throughout.
- 3/8/2019
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe star cast of Ammana Mane also has Rohini Nagesh playing a pivotal role.Digital NativeKannada star Raghavendra Rajkumar is all set to stage a comeback with Ammana Mane in which he plays the lead role. The film went on to the floors recently and is scheduled for release early next year. While more details about the project is being awaited, the latest we hear is that B Jayashree, a popular dubbing artiste and actor has been roped in to play his mother. Incidentally, the film is a family entertainer that will have Raghavendra Rajkumar heading a family. Nikhil Manju is wielding the megaphone for this venture. Ammana Mane will be a multi-starrer and the director is in talks with a few other heroes to play important roles in it. On the film, the director had in an interview to the Indian Express earlier: “It is a family drama, which looks at work,...
- 8/18/2018
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe star will be staging a comeback with this film.Digital NativeDigital NativeRaghavendra Rajkumar will be staging a comeback with the Kannada movie Ammana Mane, in which he will be playing a character who is a lot like himself in real life. The much-awaited first look poster of the film was out recently and the star looked stunning with a brand new hairdo. This has upped the expectation levels for Ammana Mane. In the film, he will be seen playing a family man. The film’s official puja was held on August 15 and is expected to hit the silver screens early next year. Nikhil Manju is wielding the megaphone for this venture. Ammana Mane will be a multi starrer and the director is in talks with a few other heroes to play important roles in it. Recently B Jayashree and theatre artiste Manasi Sudhir have joined the cast, with Jayashree...
- 8/16/2018
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe actor has now bagged the lead role in ‘Ammana Mane’, a family drama.Digital NativeDigital NativeWhen it was revealed that Raghavendra Rajkumar would be staging a comeback with Chillum this year, his fans were elated and were waiting in anticipation for the movie to release. The star was supposed to play the villain in the film. However, we now hear that Raghavendra Rajkumar is no more a part of this project. Enquiries as to why he walked out of Chillum revealed that his fans weren’t too happy with him staging a comeback as a villain. Further, his character in the movie required him to act in smoking and drinking scenes, which his fans did not want him to do. Paying heed to their request, Raghavendra decided to let go of his role in Chillum. Interestingly, he has bagged the lead role in Ammana Mane, in which he plays the head of a family. The film’s official pooja is slated to be held on August 15 and the film is expected to hit the silver screens early next year. Nikhil Manju is wielding the megaphone for this venture. Ammana Mane will be a multi-starrer and the director is in talks with a few other heroes to play important roles in it. On the film, the director told the Indian Express in a recent interview: “It is a family drama, which looks at work, life and family balance. In his role, Raghavendra Rajkumar has to play the role of a man who has to finely balance his work pressure and keep his family happy.” Raghavendra Rajkumar, the son of legendary thespian Rajkumar and brother of superstars Shiva Rajkumar and Puneeth Rajkumar, made his acting debut as a child artiste. After donning the greasepaint in a few films as hero, he decided to take a break from acting in 2004. His last film as hero was Pakkadmane Hudugi. He later turned producer by bankrolling films such as Jackie, Anna Bond and Yaare Koogadali. Also read: After mob lynchings over child lifting rumours, B’luru police to create awareness (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 7/17/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
SandalwoodThe actor, who has been on a long break, will be seen in 'Ammana Mane' as a family head, trying to balance work and family.Digital NativeIt has been a while since Raghavendra Rajkumar had acted in films. But now, he is all set to make a comeback with Chillum, in which he will be playing a baddie. While this film is progressing at a good pace, we hear that the actor has inked a new deal to play the male lead in the upcoming film Ammana Mane, which will be directed by Nikhil Manju. The official pooja of the film is slated to happen on August 15th to coincide with Raghavendra Rajkumar’s birthday. Reports are that it is a family drama loaded with sentiments. In the film, the protagnist plays a family head who has to balance his work pressure and family life. Touted to be a multi starrer, the director is in talks with actors for other important roles in it. Ammana Mane is scheduled for release next year. The release date is expected to be announced soon. Nikhil Manju is an accomplished director with several awards to his credit including the National Award for his film Reservation. His film Hajj won three Karnataka State Awards under the categories Best Film, Best Actor (Nikhil Manjoo) and Best Story (Srilalithe). Raghavendra Rajkumar, son of legendary thespian Rajkumar and brother of superstars Shiva Rajkumar and Puneeth Rajkumar, made his acting debut as a child artiste. After acting in a few films, he decided to take a break from acting in 2004. His last film as hero was Pakkadmane Hudugi. He later turned for films such as Jackie, Anna Bond and Yaare Koogadali. (Content provided by Digital Native) Also read: 'Aa Karaala Ratri’ review: Dayal Padmanabhan delivers an interesting suspense flick...
- 7/13/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
SandalwoodWhile Raghavendra will be seen playing a negative character in the film, Saritha reportedly has a crucial role.Digital NativeDigital NativeKannada movie Chillum will be the comeback venture for two stars in Sandalwood – Saritha and Raghavendra Rajkumar. While Raghavendra will be seen playing a negative role in the movie, Saritha has a crucial role to play. Directed by J Chandrakala, the film has Manoranjan as the main lead. Reports say that Saritha agreed to be a part of Chillum after the film’s director impressed her with the script. Currently in Dubai, Saritha is expected to join the sets in June this year. Saritha, one of the finest actors the film industry has seen till date, began her acting career with the Kannada movie Beretha Jeeva way back in 1975. Since then, she has acted in numerous films in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam, and won several prestigious awards. Besides acting, Saritha is also an accomplished dubbing artiste, having done voiceovers for several leading heroines. Her work in the Kannada film industry include Thappida Thala (1978), Keralida Simha (1981), Jeevakke Jeeva (1981), Kaamana Billu (1983), Eradu Rekhegalu (1984), Mugila Mallige (1985) and Dashamukha (2012), to name a few. It may be mentioned here that Saritha was to stage a comeback with the Mahesh Kumar debut directorial Ayogya, but she had to opt out due to call sheet issues. Interestingly, Raghavendra Rajkumar will also be staging a comeback with Chillum. His last film was Pakkadmane Hudugi which was out in theatres in 2004. He made his debut as hero with Chiranjeevi Sudhakara in 1988 and his Nanjundi Kalyana, which hit the marquee a year later, was one of the biggest hits in his career till date. The star opted out of acting in 2004 and went on to produce films under the banner Vajreshwari Combines. With the two stars teaming up for Chillum and staging a comeback, fans are waiting eagerly for the film’s release. (Content provided by Digital Native)...
- 3/27/2018
- by Editor
- The News Minute
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