Riding on the box office returns of Border 2, producer Nidhi Dutta has unveiled an ambitious five-title slate at JP Films, the banner founded by her father, filmmaker JP Dutta. The projects span military dramas, a war hero biopic, a digital series on her grandfather, and a treasure-hunt franchise rooted in Indian history and mythology. She revealed her plans during an interview with Variety India. Border 3 and the military slate The most prominent title on the slate is Border 3, currently in early development in partnership with Bhushan Kumar. Dutta said the third instalment “represents our continued commitment to telling stories of bravery and national pride on the biggest possible canvas.” Alongside the franchise, JP Films is also developing a biopic on war hero General Harbaksh Singh, who commanded the Indian Army during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 and was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 1966. “The film aims to bring an important chapter of Indian military history to a new gener...
Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu is preparing for a new chapter in her personal life. Months after marrying filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, the actress is expecting her first child, a development that has now been confirmed by her Maa Inti Bangaaram director BV Nandini Reddy. The confirmation comes after days of speculation on social media, where videos from the success celebrations of Maa Inti Bangaaram led many fans to believe that Samantha was pregnant. While the actress and her husband have not yet made an official announcement, Reddy's recent comments appear to have put an end to the rumours. Maa Inti Bangaaram director confirms Samantha’s pregnancy Speaking to Cinema Express, BV Nandini Reddy confirmed the news and expressed happiness over the timing of the development. “Her pregnancy comes at a beautiful time, as our film Maa Inti Bangaaram has become a success,” the filmmaker said. The statement marks the first public confirmation of Samantha's pregnancy from someone closely assoc...