Female actors have also taken to performing their own stunts for their films.
Pranitha Subash is the latest to join the bandwagon.
When stunt director Vijayan came up with an action sequence for the lead actress, Pranitha refused a body double and rehearsed the stunts herself in Dynamite.
She says: "There were times when I arrived on the set and my costar Vishnu would be rehearsing for his stunts.
"Watching him do those intense scenes gave me such an adrenaline rush that it inspired me to match his standards.
"At times, I was just amazed looking at the way Vishnu was doing stunts. He was amazing. I enjoyed doing stunts with him. He was very patient and supportive."
Dynamite (the official Telugu remake of the Tamil film Arima Nambi), which is produced by Vishnu Manchu (under the banner of 24 Frames Factory) and directed by Devakatta, is slated to release on September 4.
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Prakash Raj, the good samaritan
Veteran actor Prakash Raj has founded the Prakash Raj Foundation that goes by the objective of, 'Let us give back to Life.'
The talented actor who dabbles in various film industries, said: “Prakash Raj Foundation is another meaningful journey I have embarked on. It’s your support and love which has made me what I am today. It’s time for me to give back to life.
"My travel and perception has made me understand the need to work for conservation of nature, art and enable people who are less fortunate. From extending forest corridors, adopting villages to community farming we have a vast range of issues to address. I have pledged a part of my earning to this cause. I have done this with joy.”
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The curious case of Size Zero
Size Zero is a film directed by Prakash Kovelamudi, produced by PVP Cinemas and starring Arya, Anushka Shetty and Sonal Chauhan.
This film is in the news for Anushka’s curious pictures which have been released.
Size zero is a romantic comedy in which Anushka dons literally a larger-than life avatar.
Now the actors have released placards and taken over social media with various ideas.
Anushka has shared that “beauty doesn’t come in a size... it’s about accepting yourself the way you are. #ChewOnThis.”
Whereas Sonal says, “Thin or not I can still exercise to feel good, look great and feel healthy.” Director Prakash says “you decide who you are and not society!”
The shooting of Size Zero, scripted by Kanika Dhillon Kovelamudi, is complete and the film is currently in post-production.
The film has music by MM Keeravani and is edited by Pravin Pudi.
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