'Ludo',  to 'Unpaused': 5 thought-provoking films that delivered entertainment in 2020

<p>The Foreign film list for 78th Golden Globes awards is out and it has five films from India. In a proud feat, three out of five films hail from southern India.&nbsp;Dhanush's Asuran&nbsp;will be screened at the International awards event. Directed by Vetrimaaran and produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu, the film is based on Poomani’s novel Vekkai.<br />
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One of the biggest Tamil hits of 2019, Asuran was lauded by the critics and&nbsp;won four National Film Awards among many others. Suriya starrer 'Soorarai Pottu', which released during the lockdown on Amazon Prime has also made it to Golden Globe Awards 2021. Directed by Sudha Kongara, the film based on the life of Captain Gopinath and was lauded for its heart-wrenching narration and Suriya's performance.<br />
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Ajay Devgn's Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior and the migrant story of 'Eeb Allay Ooo!' will also be screened from India.<br />
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Here's the complete list of films that were submitted for Golden Globe Awards 2021:<br />
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The following movies from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#India</a> will be screened for the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoldenGlobes2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoldenGlobes2021</a> Best Foreign Film Award..<br />
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- <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SooraraiPottru?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SooraraiPottru</a><br />
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- <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Asuran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Asuran</a><br />
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- <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Jallikattu?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Jallikattu</a><br />
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- <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tanhaji?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tanhaji</a><br />
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- <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TheDisciple?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TheDisciple</a><br />
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- <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ludo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ludo</a><br />
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- <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EebAllayOoo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EebAllayOoo</a>!<br />
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- <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Harami?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Harami</a><br />
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- <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JustLikeThat?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JustLikeThat</a><br />
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- <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TreesUndertheSun?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TreesUndertheSun</a></p>
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Normally, in order to qualify, a foreign language films must have been released in their country of origin during the prior 15-month period, from October 1 to December 31 before the awards. This year, in light of the disruption caused by the pandemic, several changes were made to the qualification rules.</p>

<p>To be eligible this year a foreign language film had to be commercially released in any country (not limited to the country of origin) and on any format, including theatrical, TV, VOD, streaming platforms and DVD. Qualifying release dates this year must fall within October 1, 2019 and February 28, 2021.</p>

<p>This year an unprecedented 139 Foreign Language Films were eligible for Golden Globe consideration from 77 countries (of which 37 directed or co-directed by women). Different from the Academy Awards rules, the HFPA does not limit submissions to one per country – multiple submissions from any country are allowed as long as the films follow the qualification requirements.</p>

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The Foreign film list for 78th Golden Globes awards is out and it has five films from India. In a proud feat, three out of five films hail from southern India. Dhanush's Asuran will be screened at the International awards event.

The Foreign film list for 78th Golden Globes awards is out and it has five films from India. In a proud feat, three out of five films hail from southern India. Dhanush's Asuran will be screened at the International awards event. Directed by Vetrimaaran and produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu, the film is based on Poomani’s novel Vekkai. One of the biggest Tamil hits of 2019, Asuran was lauded by the critics and won four National Film Awards among many others. Suriya starrer 'Soorarai Pottu', which released during the lockdown on Amazon Prime has also made it to Golden Globe Awards 2021. Directed by Sudha Kongara, the film based on the life of Captain Gopinath and was lauded for its heart-wrenching narration and Suriya's performance. Ajay Devgn's Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior and the migrant story of 'Eeb Allay Ooo!' will also be screened from India. Here's the complete list of films that were submitted for Golden Globe Awards 2021: The following movies from #India will be screened for the #GoldenGlobes2021 Best Foreign Film Award.. - #SooraraiPottru - #Asuran - #Jallikattu - #Tanhaji - #TheDisciple - #Ludo - #EebAllayOoo! - #Harami - #JustLikeThat - #TreesUndertheSun — Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) December 20, 2020 × Normally, in order to qualify, a foreign language films must have been released in their country of origin during the prior 15-month period, from October 1 to December 31 before the awards. This year, in light of the disruption caused by the pandemic, several changes were made to the qualification rules. To be eligible this year a foreign language film had to be commercially released in any country (not limited to the country of origin) and on any format, including theatrical, TV, VOD, streaming platforms and DVD. Qualifying release dates this year must fall within October 1, 2019 and February 28, 2021. This year an unprecedented 139 Foreign Language Films were eligible for Golden Globe consideration from 77 countries (of which 37 directed or co-directed by women). Different from the Academy Awards rules, the HFPA does not limit submissions to one per country – multiple submissions from any country are allowed as long as the films follow the qualification requirements.

Dhanush's 'Asuran', Suriya's 'Soorarai Pottu' to be screened at Golden Globe Awards 2021

<p>Anurag Basu's recent release 'Ludo' is<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-ludo-review-in-pursuit-of-love-and-happiness-anurag-basus-film-leaves-you-with-a-smile-342600"> getting a lot of praise from the viewers and the critics alike</a>. Priyanka Chopra is no different. The actor recently took to her social media to praise Basu's directorial, calling it 'slick' and 'fun'.&nbsp;<br />
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Applauding the entire team of 'Ludo', Chopra wrote, "#Ludo is slick, fun, crazy... has @anuragbasuofficial written all over it. Lots of love and luck to the team.. what an amazing bunch of talent in one film. Totally enjoyed it (sic),"<br />
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Basu returned to the director's chair after a span of three years post 'Jagga Jasoos'&nbsp;in 2017. Ludo is a dark-comedy anthology which stars Abhishek Bachchan, Pankaj Tripathi, Sanya Malhotra, Aditya Roy Kapur, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Rajkummar Rao, Pearle Maaney and Rohit Saraf in pivotal roles.<br />
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Chopra has worked with the director in 2012 film 'Barfi'. More recently, the actor&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/priyanka-chopra-shares-the-first-look-from-netflix-superhero-drama-we-can-be-heroes-342801#google_vignette">revealed her first look from the upcoming superhero film 'We Can Be Heroes'</a>.&nbsp;The upcoming movie has&nbsp;been directed and produced by Robert Rodriguez, and is a stand-alone sequel of the&nbsp;2005 movie, 'The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D'.<br />
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Apart from this film,&nbsp;Priyanka has another Netflix movie on the pipeline--'<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-watch-the-white-tiger-trailer-priyanka-chopra-rajkummar-rao-shine-in-the-netflix-film-338625">The White Tiger'</a>, and her other&nbsp;upcoming projects also includes Keanu Reeves starrer&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-in-between-shooting-for-matrix-4-priyanka-chopra-shares-pics-of-her-fun-golf-session-338255">The Matrix 4.</a></p>


Anurag Basu's recent release 'Ludo' is getting a lot of praise from the viewers and the critics alike. Priyanka Chopra is no different. The actor recently took to her social media to praise Basu's directorial, calling it 'slick' and 'fun'.

Anurag Basu's recent release 'Ludo' is getting a lot of praise from the viewers and the critics alike. Priyanka Chopra is no different. The actor recently took to her social media to praise Basu's directorial, calling it 'slick' and 'fun'. Applauding the entire team of 'Ludo', Chopra wrote, "#Ludo is slick, fun, crazy... has @anuragbasuofficial written all over it. Lots of love and luck to the team.. what an amazing bunch of talent in one film. Totally enjoyed it (sic)," Basu returned to the director's chair after a span of three years post 'Jagga Jasoos' in 2017. Ludo is a dark-comedy anthology which stars Abhishek Bachchan, Pankaj Tripathi, Sanya Malhotra, Aditya Roy Kapur, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Rajkummar Rao, Pearle Maaney and Rohit Saraf in pivotal roles. Chopra has worked with the director in 2012 film 'Barfi'. More recently, the actor revealed her first look from the upcoming superhero film 'We Can Be Heroes'. The upcoming movie has been directed and produced by Robert Rodriguez, and is a stand-alone sequel of the 2005 movie, 'The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D'. Apart from this film, Priyanka has another Netflix movie on the pipeline--'The White Tiger', and her other upcoming projects also includes Keanu Reeves starrer The Matrix 4.

Priyanka Chopra is all praise for Anurag Basu's 'Ludo'

<p>Makers of Anurag Basu`s upcoming film starring Abhishek Bachchan, Rajkummar Rao, and Sanya Malhotra, on Friday announced the title of the film - `Ludo`.<br />
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The first poster of the film was also released on Friday featuring the ensemble cast of Bachchan, Rao, Aditya Ray Kapoor, Sanya Malhotra and Rohit Saraf.</p>

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<p>Helmed by Anurag Basu, the film also has Pankaj Tripathi and `Dangal` fame Fatima Sana Shaikh in pivotal roles.<br />
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Produced by Bhushan Kumar and Anurag Basu, the film is slated to hit the silver screen on April 24, 2020.&nbsp;</p>


Makers of Anurag Basu`s upcoming film starring Abhishek Bachchan, Rajkummar Rao, and Sanya Malhotra, on Friday announced the title of the film - `Ludo`. The first poster of the film was also released on Friday featuring the ensemble cast of Bachchan, Rao, Aditya Ray Kapoor, Sanya Malhotra and Rohit Saraf.

Makers of Anurag Basu`s upcoming film starring Abhishek Bachchan, Rajkummar Rao, and Sanya Malhotra, on Friday announced the title of the film - `Ludo`. The first poster of the film was also released on Friday featuring the ensemble cast of Bachchan, Rao, Aditya Ray Kapoor, Sanya Malhotra and Rohit Saraf. View this post on Instagram #Ludo Releasing 24th April 2020 @rajkummar_rao @adityaroykapur @pankajtripathi @sanyamalhotra_ @fatimasanashaikh @rohitsaraf10 @ashanegi @anuragbasuofficial @bhushankumar @divyakhoslakumar @tanibasu #KrishanKumar #AnuragBasuProductions @tseries.official @tseriesfilms A post shared by Abhishek Bachchan (@bachchan) on Dec 26, 2019 at 11:36pm PST × Helmed by Anurag Basu, the film also has Pankaj Tripathi and `Dangal` fame Fatima Sana Shaikh in pivotal roles. Produced by Bhushan Kumar and Anurag Basu, the film is slated to hit the silver screen on April 24, 2020.

Anurag Basu's 'Ludo' featuring Abhishek Bachchan, Sanya Malhotra and Rajkummar Rao to release in April, 2020

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