Meri kahaani, meri zubaani

Do you want to know about a story that goes rags to riches, from bus conductor to being worshipped as a god-like stardom? Well, that’s a story bound to inspire, especially when it comes from the horse’s mouth — yes, Rajinikanth is writing his autobiography. Director Lokesh Kanagaraj, currently working with the superstar on the upcoming action entertainer Coolie, revealed the exciting news. “In the last two schedules [of Coolie], sir was busy with writing the autobiography. Every day, I would ask him, ‘What episode/phase are you in?’ He would then let me know that this is what happened in his 42nd year [of his career].” Lokesh added that the superstar shared details he hadn’t revealed to anyone else. “What you take away is that experience the man has seen. One common factor that connects not just me but everybody else in our state to him is all the hurdles that he has overcome.” We’re already picturing the queue outside the bookstores with huge banners. 

Show me the money!

Janhvi Kapoor

Janhvi Kapoor seems to be playing her cards rather smartly — upping both her visibility and paycheque! Not content with just the Bollywood buzz, Janhvi is stepping firmly into South cinema territory. After her Telugu debut in the Jr NTR-starrer Devara: Part 1 (2024), she has reportedly upped her remuneration from Rs 5 crore to Rs 6 crore for the Ram Charan-led Peddi. In fact, word on the grapevine is that she is asking a cool R7 crore for Atlee’s AA22. The makers are still in negotiation mode, while Janhvi appears quite adamant about proving her worth — especially with Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone headlining the film. Will they cave in or call her bluff? Time will tell.