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Rumors of Jr. NTR's film with Prashanth Neel facing a look change and schedule cancellation have been officially debunked. The makers confirmed the project is progressing as planned, with only a routine preparation gap. The highly anticipated big-budget action film, featuring Anil Kapoor and Rukmini Vasanth, is set for a massive scale production with intense action sequences.

Action star Vidyut Jammwal donated a magnificent sum of Rs 5 lakhs to the Ekaveera kalaripayattu Academy with a promise of supporting and promoting the students for the rest of his life.

Tovino Thomas reveals the rigorous preparation behind his roles in Ajayante Randam Moshanam, where he plays three characters proficient in kalaripayattu. He invested six months mastering the basics of this ancient martial art and maintained daily practice during filming. His guru accompanied him on set to ensure authenticity. The film has been well-received, showcasing Tovino's dedication and hard work.

Bollywood action star Vidyut Jammwal said his vision is to popularise the indigenous martial art kalaripayattu through Indian cinema.

In order to keep the students physically fit and make them aware that ‘health is wealth’, a 67-year-old retired postal department officer in Ernakulam, who is an expert in kalaripayattu, is on a mission to train school students in the traditional martial art of Kerala.

The move to make kalaripayattu a certified sport and it being featured in movies have apparently contributed to its rising popularity among youngsters from all over the country

Actor Mohit Malik, playing Kunal in 'Baatein Kuch Ankahee Si,' is learning kalaripayattu for an episode. Sharing his training photos online, he said, "It's a sequence where Kunal is performing kalaripayattu and conveying emotions." Despite learning in hours, Malik's dedication shines. He hopes the unique, well-crafted sequence will draw viewers and highlight this ancient art on television.

For the first time ever in Chhattisgarh, a state-level workshop on kalaripayattu, a form of martial arts from Kerala, will be organised by Art Hulchal.

With the pandemic pushing pedagogy and pastimes online, a 28-year-old kalaripayattu instructor in Alappuzha is proving his chops on the medium. A resident of Punnamada, Vishnu Lal has been an exponent of the martial art form for eight years and his YouTube channel Kerala kalaripayattu now has around 67,000 subscribers.

The just-released Junglee pitchforks Kerala’s ancient martial art form into the limelight

Rishab Shetty undertook a year-long training in kalaripayattu for his role in the prequel Kantara: Chapter 1. Known for performing his own stunts, Rishab Shetty aims to deliver a unique cinematic experience. His previous work, Kantara, showcased Indian traditional culture, and he continues this trend with the new film, exploring the ancient martial art.

Mahesh Babu underwent rigorous training for SS Rajamouli's epic 'Varanasi,' dedicating months to kalaripayattu and track-and-field for his dual roles. He mastered traditional postures for Lord Ram and honed agility for other sequences. Rajamouli opted for IMAX to capture the grandeur of the film's diverse realms, including the Ramayana and Antarctica scenes, believing it essential for the narrative's scale.

The excitement around SS Rajamouli's upcoming film, working title Varanasi, featuring the dynamic Mahesh Babu, is palpable. A kalaripayattu instructor has shared insights on training the leading man in this traditional art form, suggesting electrifying fight scenes ahead. With the musical genius of M.M. Keeravani orchestrating the score, film enthusiasts can barely contain their anticipation for this monumental cinematic venture.

The actor features among the top kalaripayattu artists in the world.

He can deliver lethal karate kicks and kung fu punches, but Sanat Kumar Sinha wants to add another bow to his martial art skills.

Saif Ali Khan will star in the Hindi remake of 'Oppam'. Priyadarshan will direct the film. Filming will begin by the end of 2025. Saif will play a blind character. He will train in kalaripayattu for the role. He will take a break to prepare for the role. The original 'Oppam' was a Malayalam thriller.

Whether it’s gyms or graphic lit, screen or stage, kalaripayattu, the ancient art of combat, has reinvented itself for modern-day appeal.

Karnataka State kalaripayattu Championship, 2014 was held at Rangamandira Hall, National Games Village, Koramangala on June 14.

Tollywood superstar Mahesh Babu is undergoing rigorous training for SS Rajamouli's ambitious film 'Varanasi'. He recently learned the ancient martial art kalaripayattu, with his trainer praising his dedication. This mythological adventure thriller, reportedly budgeted at over Rs 1300 crore, also features Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran.

Actor Subhan Khan underwent three months of intense kalaripayattu training to portray Lord Kartikey in 'Gatha Shiv Parivaar Ki – Ganesh Kartikey'. He emphasized discipline over physical exertion, learning punctuality and mindfulness from his guru, Deepak Das. This rigorous preparation transformed his body and mind, making kalaripayattu an integral part of his identity.

A beautiful display of martial art kalaripayattu and various traditional games like fencing, sticks and urmi left the people spellbound on Saturday.