Have you heard? ‘Two’ much coincidence

Aditya Roy Kapur with Ananya Panday

Aditya Roy Kapur and Ananya Panday, who spent most of the evening together at Kriti Sanon's Diwali party on Wednesday, were spotted hanging out together at Manish Malhotra's bash on Thursday night. Interestingly, it was also the first time that the two actors posed together for the paparazzi. When told that their "jodi is looking good", the duo just laughed it off. Interestingly, both Adi and Ananya had chosen black ensembles. Guess, it is time they make it official now.

Go-ahead for the second part

Even as a section of the trade is skeptical about Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's Brahmāstra: Part One - Shiva's performance at the box office, talk in tinsel town is that Disney has greenlit the second part of the trilogy. Director Ayan Mukerji will reported delve deeper into the Indian mythology with the sequel, which will introduce Dev into the lives of RK's Shiva and Alia's Isha. Apparently, Deepika Padukone, who previously worked with the director on Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), will be joining the cast. Moreover, an A-list actor will be roped in to essay the role of Dev, the new force that will be introduced in the narrative. Sources claim that the studio will finalise the budget soon. It is also being said that the extensive VFX created for the first part will be smartly re-used in the sequel, thus keeping the cost in check. Apparently, the team is planning to take the film on floors by 2023-end or early 2024.

Back to his roots

Pratik Gandhi, who is currently busy with several films and web series in Hindi, will soon be seen in a Gujarati film. Hardik Gajjar's directorial venture, Vaahlam Jaao Na, co-starring Deeksha Joshi, sees him return to regional cinema after three years. Pratik plays a musician who falls in love with a rich NRI businessman's fashion-designer daughter who wants to be a stylist to Ranveer Singh. Calling his upcoming Gujarati film a perfect romantic drama that is also a comedy of errors, Pratik says, "It's a wholesome family entertainer and the ensemble cast, with their brilliant comic timing, has made sure that everybody enjoys the rollercoaster ride, and there will be unlimited laughter in the theatre."

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Ajay, Sharad to reunite

Ajay Devgn and Sharad Kelkar, who shared screen space in Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (2020) and Bhuj: The Pride of India (2021), will collaborate yet again. During a promotional interaction for his Marathi film, Har Har Mahadev, Sharad shared that they were planning something but the dates didn't work out. Asserting that they are working on an association in the future, the actor reportedly said, "I'm hopeful things will materialise next year. I can tell you that it's going to be crazy." Incidentally, Ajay's Thank God and Sharad's Har Har Mahadev are releasing around the same time this Diwali.

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House planning

Allu Arjun, who has an expansive villa in the posh Jubilee Hills in Hyderabad, has reportedly bought a new property. He recently visited his architect to discuss plans for the interiors. Predictably, the street was full of people who thronged to have a dekko of the Pushpa: The Rise actor. Sharing pictures of Arjun meeting his fans, on social media, the architect wrote, "There is palpable excitement in the studio when Allu Arjun pops by to brainstorm on the house we are designing for him. Great interaction today with an exciting new dimension to be explored!" The actor is slated to start shooting the sequel, Pushpa: The Rule, with director Sukumar soon.

Sanju bats for south cinema

After KGF: Chapter 2, Sanjay Dutt will be seen in director Prem Jogi's Kannada film, KD - The Devil, starring Dhruv Sarja. "I feel I'm going to work more in south Indian films," he said at the teaser launch recently. Though he doesn't feature in the teaser, sources say he plays a pivotal part in the narrative. "Sanju's character is integral to the plot. While it can't be revealed yet, an idea of his role in the film will be given in the trailer, which will be unveiled soon," says a source.

Celebrating with a cause

This Diwali, Saumya Tandon is championing a special cause. She will sponsor the school feels of her hairdresser's child, while urging everyone around her to do their bit for the society at large. The actor, whose aim is to spread the joy of education, says, "I feel nothing brings more happiness than giving. I'd like to tell everyone to choose a deserving child who needs education and sponsor their school fees for a year and more, whatever best they can do. The gift of education is a lot more meaningful and will go a long way in changing lives."

Can't stream this!

After a hat-trick of flops at the box-office this year, Akshay Kumar is banking on Ram Setu to turn the tide for him. More so after his Sooryavanshi (2021) with director Rohit Shetty gave a boost to the film industry's morale last Diwali. On the plus side, the Delhi High Court has forbidden about two dozen rogue websites from illegally distributing, streaming, hosting retransmitting, exhibiting and downloading Akki's adventure saga that arrives in cinemas next week.