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Nivin Pauly Begins Filming for Benz, The Next Chapter in The Lokesh Cinematic Universe

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Nivin Pauly has officially started shooting for Benz, joining Raghava Lawrence in the much-anticipated fourth film in the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU). The Malayalam star shared the news on his social media handles, confirming his role as “Twin Fish Walter,” a character first teased in a brief promo earlier this year.

Nivin Pauly Steps Into Lokesh’s Expanding World

Benz is directed by Bakkiyaraj Kannan, known for Remo (2014) and Sulthan (2021). This project is particularly significant because it is the first film in the LCU not directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj himself. Lokesh, however, remains closely involved as producer and creative supervisor, ensuring that the storyline fits seamlessly within the shared world established by Kaithi, Vikram, and Leo.

Raghava Lawrence headlines the film as the titular Benz, while Samyuktha has been cast in a key role. Fans have been speculating about the dynamic between Lawrence and Nivin Pauly’s characters, especially after early reports suggested that Walter may serve as the film’s antagonist.

Director Bakkiyaraj Kannan has spoken about the decision to bring in Nivin Pauly from the Malayalam industry, noting that actors from different regions bring “a unique energy and identity” to a story like Benz. This creative choice also reflects the LCU’s ongoing expansion beyond Tamil cinema, inviting a larger South Indian audience into its orbit.

Power Team Behind the Camera

Benz features a strong technical lineup. Music is by Sai Abhyankkar, marking his first major Tamil film score. Goutham George is in charge of cinematography, while Philomin Raj handles the editing. The art direction is led by Jacki, known for his detailed, realistic set designs.

The film is jointly produced by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Sudhan Sundaram, and Jagadish Palanisamy under the Passion Studios, G Squad, and The Route banners. Pradeep Boopathi serves as creative producer. Production began in Chennai in May 2025, with the initial schedule wrapping up in early June.

What makes Benz particularly exciting is its placement within the larger LCU timeline. While official plot details are being kept secret, industry buzz suggests that the story may connect to events that unfolded in Vikram and Leo, continuing Lokesh’s tradition of linking characters and storylines across multiple films.

Reports have also hinted at a special appearance by actor Ravi Mohan, who is expected to play an important supporting role. With its powerhouse cast and cross-industry collaborations, Benz appears ready to push the boundaries of the LCU further than ever before.

For fans, this film marks the beginning of a new phase for the cinematic universe, one where Lokesh Kanagaraj steps back from directing to guide the storytelling vision from behind the scenes.

Also Read: Dear Students Teaser: Nivin Pauly and Nayanthara Head Back to School

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Salman Khan to Record New Song After Battle of Galwan’s Filming?

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Salman Khan is reportedly preparing to record a song after wrapping the shoot of Battle of Galwan. While the initial reports state that he is ready to return to the recording studios, the actor hasn’t confirmed the same. If the plans are on, it will be his first single since Jee Rahe The Hum of Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. He has also sung tracks like Chandi Ki Daal Par, Hangover and Main Hoon Hero Tera. He was also active as a singer during the lockdown period, owing to COVID-19.

As per the Mid Day report, Producer Anshul Garg confirmed it. He said, “We have been in talks to record a single for some time, but right now Salman bhai is busy with many projects. He has loved a couple of songs, which I have composed. When he chooses the song and is ready to record it, he will call me.”

Salman was recently seen celebrating fashion designer Vikram Phadnis’ 35 years in the industry. Salman walked the ramp for the designer in a black sherwani.

On the professional front, the actor has begun his second schedule for the Battle of Galwan recently. The shoot will be over by November, but the makers haven’t confirmed the same yet. During an interview with India Today, Salman had previously shared about his experience of working on Battle of Galwan. He said, “It’s slow I’m not feeling it yet. But I will especially I feel the cold water, that’s for sure – I am definitely feeling it since shooting in Ladakh.”

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It will be interesting to note if Salman also sings a song or two for the movie. The plans of the movie have been kept under the wraps, including the major plot points.

Also Read: Salman Khan, Sidharth Malhotra and more from the film fraternity at Pankaj Dheer’s funeral

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Dakota and Elle Fanning could move in together during The Nightingale filming
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Dakota and Elle Fanning could move in together during The Nightingale filming

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Dakota and Elle Fanning might “live together” during filming for The Nightingale.

Dakota and Elle Fanning might move into together

The 31-year-old actress and her 27-year-old younger sister are working together for the first time on the upcoming film adaptation of the World War II novel, and they have been discussing living arrangements for the shoot.

She told Extra: “I am just looking forward to the experience as a whole, on-set and off-set. “Like, we’ve been talking lately about, ‘Are we going to live together when we make the movie? Like, is that healthy?’

“It wouldn’t be, but then we’re also like, ‘It’d be so weird not to.’ ”

The Once Upon A Time In Hollywood star thinks collaborating with her siblings on a film role will make their bond “totally unbreakable”.

She said: “It’s almost like we’re sharing that last little piece of ourselves with each other of how we are on a set and how we are as actors and getting to share that with each other…

“So, I think we’ll be totally unbreakable after.”

However, Dakota admitted she will have to make sure she doesn’t slip into the “bossy older sister” role on set.

She laughed: “I have to already work on not being a bossy older sister on set. I’ve already been thinking about that. I have to treat her like I would treat anyone else.”

Elle previously described Dakota as her “best friend” whom she goes to for advice on everything, especially as they go into business together.

She told Extra in 2024: “I lean on her the most. She is my best friend, she is my number-one person I go to her for all the advice, for everything, and so I’m very lucky that I have a sister like that.

“We both understand what each other does and we understand the business, and to have that person, it’s very special.

“We created a production company together called Lewellen Pictures where we produce projects together, and we’re going to get to be on a panel to answer questions and to talk about our production company and to talk about the power of sisterhood.”




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'Monster' Season 4 Starts Filming With Charlie Hunnam, Ella Beatty
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‘Monster’ Season 4 Starts Filming With Charlie Hunnam, Ella Beatty

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No rest for the wicked, or Charlie Hunnam when it comes to Monster.

With the third season of Monster: The Ed Gein Story currently streaming atop the Netflix charts, season four of the true-crime anthology from Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan has gone into production in Los Angeles.

The fourth season of the Emmy-winning Netflix hit stars season three star Hunnam along with Ella Beatty (Feud: Capote vs. The Swans, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You) and will tell the story of the series’ first female “monster” Lizzie Borden, who will be played by Beatty.

Borden was famously tried and acquitted of the 1892 ax murders of her father and stepmother in Fall River, Massachusetts. Her murder trial has been the subject of many retellings on film and TV, including the 1975 TV movie The Legend of Lizzie Borden, Lifetime’s 2014 Lizzie Borden Took an Ax and 2018’s Lizzie starring Chloë Sevigny and Kristen Stewart.

Hunnam will play Andrew Borden, with Vicky Krieps (Phantom Thread, Corsage) as Bridget Sullivan, Rebecca Hall (Christine, Passing) as Abby Borden, Billie Lourd (American Horror Story, The Last Showgirl) as Emma Borden and Jessica Barden (The End of the F***ing World, Dune: Prophecy) as Nance O’Neill. 

Max Winkler (Monster: The Ed Gein Story, Flower) will direct the first episode. Additional casting and production details will be revealed at a later date. 

Monster: The Ed Gein Story released all episodes on Oct. 3 and quickly broke into Netflix’s Top 10 with 12.2 million views globally in its first three days.

The third season centers on Ed Gein, a murderer known to kill women, wear their skin and faces, and dig up graves. The Ed Gein season follows previous seasons, Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story and Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. Each of those seasons sparked conversations around sensational portrayals of murder victims, and Ed Gein has also been stirring up some debate.

Before the show released, Hunnam told The Hollywood Reporter, “I never felt like we were sensationalizing it. I never felt on set that we did anything gratuitous or for shock impact. It was all in order to try to tell this story as honestly as we could. … What I would hope and feel really confident in is that it was a very sincere exploration of the human condition and why this boy did what he did.”

The fourth installment of Monster is the latest addition to a growing list of Netflix shows and movies being filmed in Los Angeles, including Monster: The Ed Gein Story, as well as upcoming Nobody Wants This season two, Beef season two, Lincoln Lawyer season four, Nemesis, Worst Ex Ever season two, and films The Rip and Animals. 

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Jared Leto on Filming Tron: Ares With Jeff Bridges
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Jared Leto on Filming Tron: Ares With Jeff Bridges

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Jared Leto felt compelled to temporarily pause filming Tron: Ares because of one dude.

Indeed, the Thirty Seconds to Mars singer was just bowled over by the fact that his costar was Jeff Bridges.

“I remember the first day I worked with Jeff, I had to yell, ‘Cut!'” Jared recalled to E! News’ Will Marfuggi in a joint interview with Jeff at the Los Angeles premiere of Tron: Ares Oct. 6, “and they came over, they were like, ‘What’s wrong?’ and I was like, ‘I couldn’t stop smiling.’ Because I’m working with him for the first time, and I’m in the costume, the sets look incredible.'”

And that enthusiasm went both ways. Jeff—who reprised his role of Kevin Flynn in Tron: Ares—admitted that he and Jared the two “hit it off right from the top.”

In fact, when the Big Lebowski star, 75, first met Jared, he immediately made a point to emphasize acknowledge that 53-year-old—who played the titular advanced artificial intelligence program sent into the physical world—utilizes method acting on set.

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Tom Holland Suffers Head Injury While Filming Spider-Man
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Tom Holland Suffers Head Injury While Filming Spider-Man

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Emilia Clarke’s Brain Aneurysm

Emilia Clarke filmed battle scenes for Game of Thrones, but in 2019, she published an essay in The New Yorker titled “A Battle for My Life.”

Having a bad headache at the gym, “I reached the toilet, sank to my knees, and proceeded to be violently, voluminously ill,” the actress wrote. “Meanwhile, the pain—shooting, stabbing, constricting pain—was getting worse. At some level, I knew what was happening: my brain was damaged.”

She was taken to the hospital for a brain scan.

“The diagnosis was quick and ominous: a subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), a life-threatening type of stroke, caused by bleeding into the space surrounding the brain,” the Emmy nominee added. “I’d had an aneurysm, an arterial rupture.”

Emilia had immediate surgery to seal the aneurysm, calling the pain “unbearable.” While she was recovering, she continued, she experienced aphasia and was “muttering nonsense.”

A week later, “the aphasia passed,” Emilia added, and she left the hospital a month after being admitted.

At a 2013 brain scan, she learned a growth “doubled in size” and that she needed surgery again.

“When they woke me, I was screaming in pain,” she wrote. “The procedure had failed. I had a massive bleed and the doctors made it plain that my chances of surviving were precarious if they didn’t operate again. This time they needed to access my brain in the old-fashioned way—through my skull.”

Thankfully, Emilia shared, she’s now “at a hundred per cent.”

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Great Yorkshire Event Centre – filming location for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

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IMAGES credit: Rory Mulvey / © 2025 FOCUS FEATURES LLC

Organisers of the Great Yorkshire Show can reveal that the Showground in Harrogate features in the highly anticipated third Downton Abbey movie.

Hundreds of cast, crew and extras were based on the Showground where filming took place for some scenes in Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.

The film was released globally with a cast that includes Hugh Bonneville (Robert Crawley) and Elizabeth McGovern (Cora Crawley).

Actor Jim Carter who plays Mr Carson told ITV This Morning that he was born in Harrogate and even learned to ride his bike at the Showground.

Scenes shot at the Showground were based on the Yorkshire County Show, set in 1930, using both permanent and temporary structures on site.

The collecting ring used by riders warming up to compete at the Great Yorkshire Show, was also used as part of the film.

The Showground’s events team who manage the venues and outdoor space throughout the year as The Great Yorkshire Events Centre, worked with the production crew to ensure it was seamless.

Allister Nixon CEO of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, a registered charity which owns the Showground said: “Our events team from the Great Yorkshire Events Centre had multiple meetings with producers to ensure we found the right location for them including access to power and co-ordinating hire of structures and signage as well as areas to store props and equipment, catering and dressing room trailers.

“Our events team here are used to dealing with film and TV crews who hire our indoor and outdoor spaces and it was a real privilege for us to host such a prestigious production.

“We are proud to be flexible and diverse to meet the requirements of film crews whether it’s within our buildings and event spaces or at any part of our 250 acre grounds. We very much look forward to seeing the film!”

All profits raised from space hired or events held on the Showground which operates the Great Yorkshire Events Centre throughout the year, goes back to the registered charity YAS to support the farming industry.

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Synopsis: DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE, the cinematic return of the global phenomenon, follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. When Mary finds herself at the centre of a public scandal and the family faces financial trouble, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawley’s must embrace change as the staff prepares for a new chapter with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future.

Starring: Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern, Paul Giamatti, Penelope Wilton, Jim Carter, Phyllis Logan, Laura Carmichael, Harry Hadden-Pato, Joanne Froggatt, Allen Leech, Robert James-Collier, Lesley Nicol, Sophie McShera, Raquel Cassidy, Kevin Doyle, Michael Fox, Dominic West, Arty Froushan, Joely Richardson, Douglas Reith

Directed by: Simon Curtis

Screenplay by: Downton creator and Academy-Award® winner Julian Fellowes

Producers: Gareth Neame, Julian Fellowes, Liz Trubridge

Executive Producers: Nigel Marchant

Credit: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale in cinemas 12 September

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Is ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 3 Happening? Updates on Filming – Hollywood Life

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HBO fans rejoiced after Reese Witherspoon unveiled more details about her return to Monterey. Nearly a year after co-star Nicole Kidman revealed that season 3 of Big Little Lies was in the works, the Legally Blonde alum provided a brief update on the show’s progress, including new material from the novel’s author, Liane Moriarty.

“Nicole and I have been waiting,” Witherspoon, 48, told E! News at the Hello Sunshine red carpet in October 2024.  “We’re in waiting for Liane Moriarty. She’s going to be turning in something very soon. We’re back to the original author and we’re going to go back to the original characters.”

“It’s exciting, too, because I think the kids are probably a little older now,” she continued. “So that might add another element. I don’t know yet; I haven’t read it.”

Nearly one year later, Variety reported that the season was officially in development.

Here’s a look at everything we know so far.

When Will ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 3 Premiere?

No premiere date for season 3 has been confirmed yet. In November 2023, during a Q&A at a Ladies Professional Golf Association event, Kidman noted that she “loved” working on the acclaimed HBO series and confirmed that she was actively working on season 3.

“I loved Big Little Lies because it sort of came along at a time in my life when I had my children, and I was thinking I was going to retire,” the Undoing alum said. “And then, this situation came along, where Reese Witherspoon and I were able to produce that show and create that show. And then all of you watched it and made it a massive success. And we will be bringing you a third one, just FYI.”

The only issue was that fans weren’t sure if Kidman was implying that the entire cast had already begun filming. Other cast members—Shailene Woodley, Laura Dern, and Zoë Kravitz—did not confirm whether they are on board for the third season. A potential release date was set for sometime in 2024, but production faced delays due to the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.

Kidman admitted she may have shared the news a bit prematurely when she announced the next season last November. “I got excited,” the Perfect Couple star told Vanity Fair in a joint interview with Witherspoon in June. “But we are now! We’re moving fast and furious, and Liane is delivering the book. Yeah, and we’re in good shape.”

“We talked about doing a season 3 a lot and, unfortunately, Jean-Marc Vallée, our incredible director, passed away this last year, and I just can’t imagine going on without him,” the Batman actress explained in a 2022 TikTok video.

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Who Is in the ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 3 Cast?

As of now, only Kidman and Witherspoon have confirmed their participation in the Season 3 cast. Previously, other actors expressed uncertainty about returning for a third season. In fact, Kravitz once stated she “doubted” they would ever return to the Big Little Lies set.

“We talked about doing a Season 3 a lot, and unfortunately, Jean-Marc Vallée, our incredible director, passed away this last year. I just can’t imagine going on without him,” the Batman actress explained in a 2022 TikTok video.

Meryl Streep also made a significant impact in Season 2, so fans are hoping she will return, especially considering the way her character and Nicole’s character concluded in the Season 2 finale.

What Happened at the End of Season 2? 

At the end of season 2, Meryl’s character, Mary Louise, and Nicole’s Celeste faced off, and more details about Perry’s death were revealed (Perry is played by Alexander Skarsgard). It was revealed that Mary Louise lost control while driving her sons, resulting in the accidental death of Perry’s brother. Celeste also hinted that Mary Louise had abused Perry emotionally and possibly physically, which could have caused him to become a domestic abuser.

The Monterey Five are also implied to have turned themselves in toward the end of the episode, as they approached the police station. This ending divided many viewers. 

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Filming Begins Of Abhishek’s Dhabkaaro Starring Deven Bhojani & Aarjav Trivedi

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Following the massive critical and vast commercial successes in Hellaro & Umbarro – director Abhishek is all set to take the audiences on cinematic journey which is bound to entertain while providing life’s lessons like never before.

Filming Begins Of Abhishek’s Dhabkaaro Starring Deven Bhojani & Aarjav Trivedi

Dhabkaaro is an experience that will reach deep into the audience’s hearts. In the film, all human emotions are so well wrapped around laughter, that it’s a sure shot mass entertainer, and at the same time, it is also going to make you pause and reflect on life itself. A moving, compelling story of redemption and forgiveness, Dhabkaaro speaks a language of emotions that transcends boundaries, resonating with audiences everywhere, across age, culture, and time. The film to be shot across various locations in Gujarat – captures the cultural & spiritual diversity of the state and its people like never before.

Director Abhishek says, “As a filmmaker, I’ve always believed that human emotions are the heartbeat of every story. From Hellaro to Umbarro, and now Dhabkaaro, my only wish has been to create films that don’t just entertain, but linger in the audience’s memory long after they leave the theatres.”

Producer Aayush Patel says, “At Harfanmaula Films, our deepest wish has always been to tell stories that feel timeless and universal. Hellaro was born out of that same dream, and today, with Dhabkaaro, we are once again hoping to touch hearts across the globe.”

“Contributing to the cinematic landscape has always been a dream for me, but to step into it alongside Abhishek Shah and the Hellaro team, feels like destiny,” says producer Yatin Panchasara.

About The Film

Dhabkaaro is produced by Amar Desai, Yatin Panchasara, Kandisa Panchasara, Jaymin B Patel, Aayush Patel, Abhishek, Mit Jani, Prateek Gupta under the banners of The Moving Manch & Harfanmaula Films. The film is written and director by by Abhishek with Tribhuvan Babu Sadineni serving as the DOP and Chirayu Bodas as the production designer. The film’s costumes have been designed by Niki Joshi. Mehul Surti serves as the film’s music director, with Yash Darji as the sound designer and Vaishnavi Krishnan as its editor.

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Jr NTR To Begin Filming Prashanth Neel’s Film Devara 2 As Planned?

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After much anticipation, Jr NTR debuted in Bollywood with the spy thriller War 2. The movie, helmed by Ayan Mukerji, boasted a stellar star cast including Hrithik Roshan and Kiara Advani in key roles. The film was released on August 14, just ahead of Independence Day, under the banner of YRF.

Jr NTR To Begin Shooting With Prashanth Neel, Devara 2

There were reports of NTR signing a multiple-film deal with the franchise that also included his solo hero film. However, as per reports, the actor was always supposed to begin his film with Prashanth Neel and Devara 2 after War 2, so this is not new. Therefore, we can confirm that there is no delay in YRF’s project with NTR because of these two films.

An independent industry source revealed, “Post War 2, Jr NTR was always supposed to start work on his next film with Prashanth Neel, followed by Devara 2, and the development remains the same. The team is gearing up, and the preparations are already underway.”

For the unversed, the title of Prashanth Neel’s film with NTR is tentatively Dragon. Talking about Devara, in the film, the actor starred alongside Janhvi Kapoor. And it hit the screens last year, in 2024.

For more news and updates from the entertainment world, stay tuned to Bollywood Bubble.

Also Read: Prashanth Neel Shares Major Update On NTRNEEL; Jr NTR To Kickstart Shooting From THIS Date

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