Sonakshi Sinha, known for her role in Heeramandi, has recently completed filming for her upcoming supernatural thriller, Jatadhara, which marks an exciting milestone as her debut in Telugu cinema. The film, headlined by the talented Sudheer Babu, is directed by Venkat Kalyan, who gained recognition for his work on Cheddi Gang Tamasha (2023).

As a way to commemorate the conclusion of filming, Sonakshi took to Instagram on Tuesday night, sharing a collection of photos that showcased her celebration of this significant moment.

In her post, she expressed her excitement, saying, “Aaaaand one more down!! A film wrap for me on Jatadhara… my first Telugu film… and my team has crushed it on this one!!! So much fun, had an absolute blast… can’t wait for you all to see it!!! (sic) Thank you for the incredible shooting experience.” Her enthusiasm reflects her dedication to the project and the positive experience she had while working on it.

Jatadhara also features the talented Shilpa Shirodkar alongside Sonakshi and has been produced by Zee Studios, a well-known production banner in the industry. The announcement of Sonakshi’s casting was made on the occasion of International Women’s Day last month, adding an inspiring element to the film’s promotional activities. Alongside this announcement, the first look of the film was also unveiled, generating excitement among prospective viewers.

Sonakshi Sinha has made a name for herself in the film industry, and her transition into Telugu cinema brings a fresh perspective to her already diverse portfolio. Interestingly, this is not her first foray into regional cinema; she made her Tamil debut back in 2014 with the blockbuster Lingaa, which starred esteemed actor Rajinikanth and was directed by KS Ravikumar.

Overall, Jatadhara promises to add another feather in Sonakshi’s cap, and with her considerable talent and charisma, audiences can look forward to an engaging cinematic experience. As she takes on this new challenge, her fans eagerly anticipate what she will bring to this supernatural thriller in the Telugu film industry.

The recently unveiled poster for the upcoming film featuring Allu Arjun and director Atlee has ignited controversy just hours after its release, with social media users alleging that the visuals bear a resemblance to those from Dune. Released by Sun Pictures in celebration of surpassing six million views on the announcement video, the poster was quickly compared to the acclaimed 2021 sci-fi film.

An individual on X (formerly Twitter) highlighted the similarities by sharing the Dune poster, accusing Atlee of directly copying it. The user commented, “My brother, it hasn’t even started and you’ve already lifted the Dune poster?”

Another user tweeted a side-by-side comparison, stating, “We have such great talent in the country, why resort to copying? If you do, why not be more subtle? The poster indeed looks impressive, but perhaps they thought it was worth the gamble. Did Allu Arjun and Atlee really copy Dune?”

In addition to the Dune controversy, one user pointed out another poster from the same team that appeared to mimic visuals from Interstellar, joking, “The posters are a mix of Interstellar, Dune, Star Wars, etc. Regardless, if Atlee can deliver a good presentation, I’m on board.”

Another critic called out Atlee, saying, “First it’s Interstellar, and now Dune. @Atlee_dir, have some dignity, da.” Following this, another comment read, “Why not create your own poster instead of copying?” A further user noted, “Is this stealing already? I see.”

Fans quickly highlighted visual similarities, including the layout, color scheme, and desert-like aesthetic that closely resembled promotional materials from Dune. One user quipped, “Atlee just rebranded Dune and called it a day,” while others pointed out the striking parallels.

Atlee, known for his work on Jawan, has faced similar scrutiny in the past for allegedly borrowing elements from previous hits. In a 2023 interview, he defended his artistic style, stating, “In the creative field, you end up making similar stories. That doesn’t mean I copy them. It can be inspired.”

The forthcoming project, currently titled AA 22, is being characterized as a sci-fi action adventure. The teaser suggests a high-budget production with collaboration from Hollywood VFX teams. Atlee has referred to the film as his “dream project,” commending Allu Arjun and producer Kalanithi Maran for their support.

Anticipation is building for AA 22, particularly with music composed by rising talent Sai Abhyankkar. While the full cast has yet to be announced, filming is expected to commence soon.

Naomika Saran, granddaughter of veteran actress Dimple Kapadia, made a rare public appearance at a star-studded celebration in Mumbai hosted by producer Dinesh Vijan, marking 20 years of Maddock Films and its recent box-office success. She was seen arriving at the event with her grandmother, turning heads with her poised presence.

Naomika, daughter of Rinke Khanna and London-based businessman Sameer Saran, opted for a stylish black mini dress, complemented with loose hair and golden accessories, exuding elegance and confidence. On the red carpet, Dimple Kapadia, dressed in a white ensemble with a maroon top and shawl, graciously let her granddaughter take center stage, encouraging photographers to focus on Naomika.

Rumours of Bollywood debut with Agastya Nanda

Adding to the excitement, Naomika is reportedly set to make her acting debut this year in a film opposite Agastya Nanda, grandson of Amitabh Bachchan. The film is said to be directed by Jagdeep Sidhu and produced by Dinesh Vijan, strengthening the speculation about her launch into Bollywood.

Later in the evening, Naomika Saran, Agastya Nanda, and Suhana Khan were spotted exiting a Mumbai restaurant together, further fueling buzz about the upcoming project.

The Maddock Films event witnessed a grand turnout from Bollywood’s A-listers. Celebrities like Vicky Kaushal, Varun Dhawan, Sidharth Malhotra, Rajkummar Rao, Rashmika Mandanna, Shraddha Kapoor, Mrunal Thakur, Abhishek Bachchan, and Nimrat Kaur made fashionable appearances, adding glitz to the evening.

Meanwhile, Agastya Nanda posed for the cameras alongside Simar Bhatia, Akshay Kumar’s niece, before heading to the post-party outing.

As Naomika Saran makes headlines for both her appearance and rumored debut, all eyes are on the next star kid set to step into the Bollywood spotlight.