Anushka Talks About Her Body Ahead Of Her Release - Inji Iduppazhagi

Actress Anushka Shetty, who plays an obese character in her forthcoming Tamil-Telugu bilingual Inji Iduppazhagi (Size Zero), believes that when you love and respect your body, you will be able to crack the secret of staying fit.

"Fitness, in my opinion, is a mental exercise more than just physical," Anushka told IANS, adding that a lot of people don't appreciate how they look and hate themselves.

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"This kind of mentality pushes them to go on a crash diet or extreme workout, which is not advisable. It's important that you love and respect your body, understand what it needs and accordingly give everything in appropriate proportion," she said.

The film, which releases worldwide in cinemas on Friday, is directed by Prakash Kovelamudi and also features Arya, Sonal Chauhan and Adivi Sesh in important roles.

Emphasizing on the subtle, but important message the film delivers, Anushka said: "It's a story that will instantly connect with a majority of Indian women who are always insecure about how they look. It will guide them in the right direction".

Anushka also reiterates that the film is not just for women and has nothing against men.

"This story, the way it's written and presented, has something for everybody. Arya's interesting role will make men understand how important their contribution is in the lives of their partners. Men also deal with weight issues and this film can equally inspire them," she said.

For her role, Anushka gained nearly 20 kg, and she's still in the process of shedding it. She also clarified that she's not undergoing medical surgery to lose weight.

"I'm still required to lose about seven to eight kg before I join the sets of 'Baahubali 2'. We could've prosthetically added all the required weight, but since we wanted it look very natural, I decided to gain weight without the aid of technology and make-up," she said, adding that the process was really tough and had its set of challenges.

"At one point, my legs hurt a lot as they couldn't bear the extra weight. But as actors we can't complain and take everything in our stride," said the 34-year old, who has had a great run at the box office this year.

Her two releases Baahubali  and Rudhramadevi - in 2015 have turned out to be hits.

"I just hope the success continues with 'Size Zero' as well. It's a wonderful film and for all the hard work we've put in, we really want it to do well. Most importantly, we hope it changes the lives of people with weight issues," she said.

"I hope it becomes three hits in a row," she added.

Anushka is gung-ho about S.S.Rajamouli's Baahubali 2, which is expected to hit the screen next year.

"People kept asking why I ended up doing such a small and insignificant role in the first part. Well, I have got to tell them wait till you watch the second part. Rajamouli sir has reserved the best part for me and I'm honoured to be part of this franchise," she signed off.

Vedalam Worldwide Box Office: Second Week Collections

We had earlier reported that Thala Ajith's Vedalam, after the first week of its release, had grossed 100.12 Crore rupees from the world wide box office. Now, reliable sources have confirmed that the movie enjoyed steady collections throughout its second week (18th November to 22nd November).

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In Tamil Nadu, the film has collected 10.2 Crore rupees, taking its overall tally to 70.2 Crores. In Karnataka, the collections were steady with a total gross of 1.3 Crores, from the second week.

Another neighbouring state, Kerala, has contributed with 1.1 Crores. From other parts of India, Vedalam has managed to collect only 15 Lakh rupees (excluding Andhra Pradesh and Telangana).

When it comes to foreign nations, the Ajith starrer has fared well in Malaysia, for it has gathered an impressive 2.3 Crores so far there in its second week.

In UAE too the collections have remained steady. By collecting 1.45 Crores in the second week, the overall gross so far stands at 4.7 Crores in the United Arab Emirates.

From rest of the world, Vedalam has collected 1.46 Crores. The overall overseas gross of the movie now stands at 4.2 Crore rupees.

So with the help of basic mathematics, it can be safely said that the total box office collections of Vedalam, from 10th November to 22nd November, stands at 118.57 Crore rupees (approx).

Rajinikanth's Make-up Test For Enthiran 2, Sean Foot Of 'I' & 'Avatar' Fame Will Work On His Looks!

Superstar Rajinikanth, who is currently shooting in Bangkok for his upcoming Tamil film Kabali, will undergo special make-up test for the sequel to his blockbuster movieEnthiran, next month.

"In the first week of December, Rajinikanth will be in the city for special make-up test for 'Enthiran 2'. International make-up artist Sean Foot, who had worked in films such as 'I' and 'Avatar', will take care of the look of the superstar," a source from the film's unit told IANS.

To be directed by S Shankar, the film will also feature Amy Jackson, while discussions are still being held with international star Arnold Schwarzenegger to play the antagonist's role.

The film, which is expected go on floors next year, will have music by AR Rahman and visual effects by Srinivas Mohan, who had worked in Baahubali.

Official announcement, regarding the project and the entire cast and crew, is expected on December 12th, which also marks Rajinikanth's 65th birthday.

Stay tuned for more updates on Enthiran 2.

Tamizhan Endru Sol-A Fantasy Film: Hindi Actress Opposite Shanmugapandian, Vijayakanth Plays A King

Actress Zoya Afroz, who has so far worked in Hindi flicks, may team up with actor Shanmugapandian, son of veteran actor-politician Vijayakanth, in his upcoming revolutionary film Tamizhan Endru Sol.

"Zoya is almost finalized for the project, which will mark her Tamil debut. The makers are expected to officially announce the news in a week's time," a source from the film's unit told IANS, adding that actress Disha Patani is also under consideration for the role.

The film, which will mark Vijayakanth's comeback after five years, will feature him alongside his son in a full-length role.

Interestingly, it's Vijayakanth, known for blockbusters such as Captain Prabhakar,Chinna Gounder and Ramanaa, who will be playing the lead in the movie.

"It will be a period fantasy film that will emphasize on Tamil language. Vijayakanth will be playing a king from a long forgotten era," the source said.

Shanmugapandian's debut flick, Sagaptham, released under Vijayakanth's home banner, Captain Cine Creations tanked at the box office and received overwhelmingly negative reviews from almost all critics.

Official First Look Posters From Suriya's Upcoming Movie '24'!

So the much anticipated first look posters of Suriya's upcoming Tamil movie, 24 is here. Two official posters have been released and both look equally intriguing.

The first poster showcases the Singam star with a futuristic head gear which actually makes him look like a mad scientist. This particular poster is very much relevant to the story line of the film as we are aware that 24 will be a science-fiction thriller.

But it's the second poster that's caught the attention of many, for Suriya looks like a gangster. He is seen wearing a cool outfit and is apparently holding a gun in his hand.

Now, not long ago, it was speculated that Suriya might be playing triple roles in the movie. With two interesting posters already revealed, the third one portraying Suriya in a yet another interesting avatar might be released soon.

Stay tuned for further updates on this exciting project.

BIG NEWS: Rajinikanth's Kabali Release Date & The Latest Alleged Storyline!

According to a report, superstar Rajinikanth's upcoming film Kabali  will swoop into theatres all over the world on April 14th 2016. The official word from the team ofKabali  pertaining to the movie's release date is expected soon.

Since April 14th marks the Tamil new year, which is celebrated annually, the makers of Kabali  are keen to release their flick on the said date, it is said.

Also, since the auspicious day falls on a Thursday, the superstar starrer will no doubt relish its long opening weekend, should the producers zero in on April 14th.

Recently, it was reported that the team is currently shooting in Bangkok at a good pace. Post this current schedule, Kabali might quickly move into the post production mode, giving it the opportunity to showcase itself come April 14th.

It is also said that, makers are planning to release the Telugu version of the film along with its Tamil counterpart. If hearsay turns out to be true, 'Mahadev' might be the title of Kabali's Telugu version.

Interestingly, another speculation that's been doing the rounds has it that, Kabali's storyline revolves around an emeritus don, who is forced to revisit his past in order to save his kidnapped daughter.

However, it is to be noted that many such stories have surfaced in the past as well. Let's wait for the movie's release, which might not be far away, to know about the actual story of Kabali.

Prakash Raj's "Ramayanam"

Prakash Raj, the talented actor, has now announced a new Telugu,Kannada bilingual project "Mana Oori Ramayanam". The actor who has performed versatile roles in southern cinema will be directing it himself.

Ilayaraja will be composing the music for this quirky village drama and rest of the cast is yet to be announced. Prakash Raj will start shooting in december this year, and the film may hit the screens in summer next year.