Tudum: A Global Fan Event is back and bigger than ever! After two years as a virtual event, the 2023 Tudum livestream will be broadcast live in front of thousands of fans in São Paulo, Brazil to audiences worldwide on June 17th. This year, it will feature Alia Bhatt, who makes her Hollywood debut with Heart Of Stone. It will also see the cast of Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies who are seen in the announcement video.
Sharing the announcement video, which features Gal Gadot, Stranger Things cast, Alia Bhatt and Chris Hemsworth, Netflix India tweeted, “#Tudum! It’s that time of the year again. Tune in on June 18th on Netflix’s YouTube to watch your favourite stars reveal exclusive news, never-before-seen footage, trailers, and first looks of your favourite shows and movies!”
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Netflix fans everywhere are invited to tune in to watch an exciting two-hour event featuring Netflix stars and creators from across the globe. From exclusive news and never-before-seen footage to trailers, and first looks at your favourite series, films and games, Tudum event is more significant.
This year’s global livestream event, broadcast from Ibirapuera Park (Parque do Ibirapuera) in São Paulo, builds upon Netflix’s three-day convention event taking place June 16th to 18th at the Bienal inside the park. Featuring over 2,000 square meters of activities, games, live music, and more, the convention will also give attendees the chance to see their favourite stars up close. This year’s global livestream signifies the event’s return to Brazil – the location of the first Tudum in-person event in 2020.
It’s a wrap for Rajinikanth starrer Jailer. The actor, who has been shooting for the project for more than a year, has completed the shoot along with Tamannaah Bhatia. Written and directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, the upcoming Tamil film will release on the screens on August 10.
In a slew of pictures shared on social media, the actor was pictured with Tamannaah and Nelson Dilipkumar and Jaffer Sadiq, among others. They cut a cake which had ‘Jailer shooting wrapped’ written on it. Production house Sun Pictures shared the photos and wrote, ”It’s a wrap for #Jailer! Theatre la sandhippom #JailerFromAug10.”
The film will also see Ramya Krishnan, Vasanth Ravi, Jackie Shroff, Yogi Babu, and Vinayakan in pivotal roles. Mohanlal has a cameo appearance. Produced by Sun Pictures, music composer Anirudh Ravichander is on board, the film is expected to release in theatres on August 11.
Actress Urvashi Rautela has once again taken the spotlight with her latest achievement. The news of her lavish new house has sent shockwaves through the industry. The actress has recently made headlines for acquiring an opulent bungalow situated in close proximity to the iconic residence of the late filmmaker Yash Chopra. The sheer grandeur and extravagance of the property are truly remarkable, with an estimated value of a staggering Rs 190 crore.
Nestled in the heart of Mumbai, this magnificent mansion spans across four sprawling levels, providing Urvashi with an abundance of space and luxurious living. According to reports, Urvashi Rautela’s newly acquired house is truly a haven of luxury and extravagance. One of the standout features of the bungalow is its lavish garden. In addition to this, Urvashi’s house boasts a personal gym. Moving inside, the interiors of the bungalow are nothing short of stunning, impeccable design, luxurious furnishings, and tasteful decor combine to create an ambiance of sophistication and opulence. One of the unique aspects of the property is its spacious backyard, which is connected to the garden area of the late filmmaker Yash Chopra’s residence.
Urvashi Rautela had been engaged in a prolonged quest to find a new bungalow, actively exploring various properties for a period of approximately eight to nine months. As per ETimes, she had finalised a bungalow named Celest in Lokhandwala Complex. Despite initially considering the bungalow located in the Lokhandwala area, Urvashi Rautela made the decision not to proceed with it. Instead, she discovered her new abode in Juhu Scheme, a sought-after neighborhood in Mumbai.
On the work front, Urvashi is eagerly anticipating the release of her two upcoming Telugu films, namely Zebra and Black Rose. At present, the specific release dates and details about the films’ plots are yet to be disclosed. Additionally, she is set to star alongside Akshay Oberoi in Dil Hai Gray, a crime thriller that encompasses elements of cop drama.
The spring-summer season has brought in a slew of Korean dramas that cater to fans of every genre. The month of June marks 6 months into 2023, a year which has given us gems like The Glory, Crash Course In Romance, Divorce Attorney Shin, Black Knight, to name a few. With June 2023 there seems to be a promising delivery of K-dramas with fan favourite actors like Ok Taecyeon, Woo Do Hwan, Shin Hye Sun, SNSD Yoona, 2PM Lee Jun Ho, Kim Tae Hee, making a comeback with interesting characters and stories. Let’s take a look at the upcoming June 2023 K-drama releases!
1. BLOODHOUNDS
Think fight, action and thrill; think Bloodhounds. Woo Do Hwan and Lee Sang Yi lead this drama as a pair of talented boxers who get entangled in the shady world of private loan sharks, debts and moneylenders. The two, who are struggling financially themselves, are dragged into the sand pit of more money troubles before they even realize. How they face their circumstances and manage the situations forms the crux of the story. This action thriller releases exclusively on Netflix on June 9, 2023.
2. KIND THE LAND
Girls’ Generation’s YoonA has shown great promise with her acting chops. Having led a successful career with hit movies like Exit and Confidential Assignment in her filmography, the singer-actor is returning to the small screen with a new romcom opposite 2PM’s Lee Jun Ho, who is no stranger to a great acting career himself. If you’re looking for an ‘enemies to lovers’ trope but in a K-drama version, then King the Land would make a good choice. YoonA plays the role of an upbeat hotelier and Junho plays the role of a chaebol heir. Their characters clash initially but soon are smitten by each other. King the Land is slated to release on June 17 on Netflix and JTBC.
3. SEE YOYU IN MY 19TH LIFE
Shin Hye Sun in fantasy dramas is indeed a delight. We loved her in Still 17 and Angel’s Last Mission Love and now she returns with another fantasy drama to win our hearts again with See You in my 19th Life. She plays the role of Ban Ji Eun who can remember all her past lives. Her 18th life is abruptly cut short, and she sets her mind to meet the people from her 18th life. She crosses paths with Moon Seo Ha (played Ahn Bo Hyun) the executive director of MI Hotels where she works. He shares a connection with her past, especially the car accident that cut her 18th life short. The drama is set to premiere on June 17 airing on TvN and Netflix simultaneously.
4. LIES HIDDEN IN MY GARDEN
It has been a while since Kim Tae Hee appeared on the silver screen. She returns with a thrilling drama Lies Hidden in my Garden where she plays the role of Joo Ran, the wife of a wealthy doctor. When she starts getting weird smells from her garden, she begins her investigation which leads her to Sang Eun, a woman who has lived a hard life and is married to an abusive husband. Sang Eun one day receives a phone call telling her that her husband has died. How this murder connects the two women and what lies are actually hidden in Joo Ran’s garden forms the crux of the story. The drama is slated to air from June 19 onwards on ENA.
5. REVENANT
Kim Tae Ri has proven her acting chops with dramas like Twenty-Five Twenty-One, The Handmaiden, Mr. Sunshine, to name a few across various genres. This time, she turns to the horror thriller genre with Revenant. (Not to be confused with DiCaprio’s movie of the same name!) Kim Tae Ri plays the role of a young woman named San Young who is possessed by a demon. Mysterious deaths begin happening around her which leave her confused and shocked. When she tries to find answers, she crosses paths with Yeom Hae Sang (played by Oh Jung Se) a Korean folklore professor who can see demons and spirits. The two work together to get rid of the demon possessing San Young. Revenant is set to air from June 23 on SBS and Disney+.
6. NUMBERS
Trust Kim Myung Soo when you want eccentric dramas with a splash of slice-of-life stories. Be it Miss Hammurabi or Secret Royal Agent, Kim Myung Soo has delivered stellar performances with each role. This time he returns to the small screen with the drama Numbers where he appears as Jang Ho Woo, an intelligent accountant who works at Taeil Accounting firm and is the only person in the firm who has only a high school diploma. Despite not having a degree, Ho Woo strives hard to earn his keep and prove that he deserves a place in the firm. Numbers will be released on MBC from June 23 onwards.
7. HEARTBEAT
Ok Taecyeon recently made a blink-and-you-miss appearance in the teenage romcom XO Kitty. But that won’t be the case with his next new drama Heartbeat, where he appears as a vampire. Well, a half-vampire and a half-human named Sun Woo Hyeol, who desperately wants to become fully human. His paths cross with Joo In Hae, who runs a guesthouse and also does several other side jobs. The cold-hearted guesthouse owner soon begins to soften for this half-vampire half-human and the two fall in love. Heartbeat will premiere almost as the month of June comes to a close on June 26 on KBS2.
Which of these upcoming K-dramas from June 2023 are you the most excited for?
Shah Rukh Khan starrer Jawan has garnered immense anticipation and is considered one of the highly anticipated movies of the year. Fans and audiences are eagerly looking forward to witnessing Shah Rukh Khan’s performance in this film, which has generated significant buzz and excitement. Joining him on screen will be Dangal fame Sanya Malhotra. The actress shared that it was her long-awaited desire to collaborate with Shah Rukh Khan. While she had been aware of it previously, what matters most to her now is that she can openly discuss her involvement in Shah Rukh Khan’s film, Jawan. During a recent interview the actress candidly expressed her joy about her dream coming true and how she used to skilfully avoid inquiries regarding Jawan until an official confirmation was made. She also recalled the time when she got call to make the news official on social media.
When asked about the wrap of the film, Sanya told film critic Sucharita Tyagi, “Ho gaya hai (it is done). And I am a part of it. And the fact that I can talk about it, mai toh uski baat karne mein hi itni khush hun (I am just happy that I am finally being able to talk about it)” and started laughing. She further added, “Now, finally I am able to tell people, kyunki uss se pehle toh log puchte, ‘Are you a part of Jawan?’ and main itni kharab answer deti thi, like ‘I hope I get to work with Shah Rukh Khan,’ I was dodging these questions horribly.”
Sanya Malhotra reminisced about the moment her manager gave her the green light to share the news about Jawan on social media. “I got to post about it. It was a Sunday when I posted that and I got a call from my manager saying, ‘Sanya, there is a creative coming in and we need to post about Jawan.’ I said ‘We need to post about Jawan? Are you sure this information is right?’ I was so happy because this was right before Kathal was released and I was giving interviews and I was asked this question frequently. And I just didn’t know how to not look stupid while answering those questions. But luckily, they announced it right before Kathal.”
Directed by Atlee Kumar and also starring Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi, Jawan was earlier supposed to release in June this year. But, earlier this month, the makers of the Red Chillies production postponed the film to September 7 as they needed more time to work on the VFX of the film.
Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan is currently keeping busy with the promotions of her upcoming film Zara Hatke Zara Bachke alongside Vicky Kaushal. Recently, the duo made a visit to the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain. However, Sara did not receive much positive response from her social media followers upon her visit.
On Wednesday, Sara took to Instagram and shared pictures from her trip to Mahakaleshwar Temple. The actress chose to wear a beautiful pink-hued saree, which gracefully draped around her, exuding elegance and grace. Completing her traditional attire, she adorned her forehead with a teeka, a symbolic mark, showcasing her devotion. Sharing the picture she captioned, “Jai Mahakal.”
In a recent media interaction, Sara was asked about how she dealt with the negative comments on post. To which Sara said, “Honestly main ye keh chuki hoon aur phir se kahungi… ki main apne kaam ko bohot seriously leti hoon. Mein kaam karti hu janta ke liye, aap logon ke liye. Agar aap logon ko mera kaam achcha na lage… toh mujhe bura lagega. Lekin yeh jo meri niji maanyata he, ye meri niji maanyata hain. Main Ajmer Sharif utni shiddat se jaungi jitni ki Bangla Sahib, jitna Mahakal, aur main jaati rahungi. Toh jisko bhi jo bhi bol sakte hain, woh bol sakte hai. Mujhe koi problem nahi hai. Lekin kahi bhi jaakar sabse jaruri baat ye hoti hai ki aapko waha ki uorja achchi lagni chahiye…main uorja mein maanyata rakhti hoon. (I take my work very seriously. I work for people, for you. I would feel bad if you don’t like my work but my personal beliefs are my own. I will go to Ajmer Sharif with the same devotion with which I will go to Bangla Sahib or Mahakal. I will continue visiting. People can say whatever they want, I have no problem. You should like the energy of a place…I believe in energy.)”
Supporting Sara, Vicky Kaushal added, “Internet is an open medium aap kuch bhi bol sakte ho. Apki marzi aap kaha dhyaan doge. (Anyone can say anything on the internet. It’s your choice where you look.)”
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Talking about the film, Jio Studios & Dinesh Vijan present Zara Hatke Zara Bachke. The film is a Maddock Films production, produced by Dinesh Vijan and Jyoti Desphande, directed by Laxman Utekar, and written by Laxman Utekar, Maitrey Bajpai and Ramiz Khan. The family entertainer led by Vicky Kaushal and Sara Ali Khan is slated to release in cinemas on June 2, 2023.
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