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Crooner No.1?

Actor-politician Govinda adds a new dimension to his profile with his forthcoming film “Loot”, in which he turns a singer. The hero of scores of inane comedies has recorded a song that combines good melody and fine verse for music directo r Shamir Tandon (of “Page 3”, “Corporate” and “Traffic Signal” fame). Incidentally, it was the same musician who made Urmila Matondkar and Sanjay Dutt croon to his melodies earlier. Says Shamir, “It’s a though-provoking song. Govinda liked it so much, that when I suggested he sing it himself, he was willing. The audio launch will happen in October.” So finally, there’s no need for Govinda to do what actors do best — simply lip sync!

Panda funda

Po is all set to stalk the big screen as “Kung Fu Panda” opens this Friday here. The animated comedy that’s sure to enthral the family is about a lazy, yet adorable panda, who works in an Asian restaurant. Po secretly aspires to become a kung fu expert and his dream is realised when he is forced to fulfil a prophesy and save the world from a villainous snow leopard Tai Lung. The film, directed by John Stevenson and Mark Osborne, has top actors Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman and Angelina Jolie lending their voices. In essence, it is about the unlikely hero in all of us. Ready for some martial arts?

Simply South

She’s done half-a-dozen films in Hindi. But Sameera Reddy says she’s absolutely comfortable in Kollywood. In Chennai recently, the sizzling star said she hoped to make it big in Tamil films with director Gautam Menon’s forthcoming release “Vaaranam Aayiram”. “I play a college girl in the film. It’s a character that’s crucial to the hero’s life. It’s my best performance ever, thanks to Gautam. In fact, the director has also signed me for his next film which has Ajit playing the lead. I’m so thrilled that things are working out well for me here. I’m also thinking of buying an apartment in Chennai. Much depends on the success of ‘Vaaranam Aayiram’. I’m keeping my fingers crossed.”

Wanted some action?

Action buffs can finally sit up for some spine-chilling sequences in “Wanted”, releasing tomorrow. Based on Mark Millar’s famed graphic novel series, the film that boasts amazing visual effects traces the journey of Wesley Gibson (J ames McAvoy), a bored-but-not-complaining worker who has to unveil his other side to avenge the murder of his father. The man in total control of his destiny is supported ably by Fox (Angelina Jolie) who trains him for his lethal encounters. Directed by Timur Bekmambetov, the film features a stunning chase sequence in which Fox scoops up Wesley in a red Viper and hurtles across the city to escape the enemies. Want more action? Check out the film.

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