Kichcha Sudeep-starrer 'Vikrant Rona' to theatrically release in July
Mumbai (PTI): South star Kichcha Sudeep's upcoming 3D action movie "Vikrant Rona" will hit the theatres countrywide on July 28, the actor announced on Saturday.
Sudeep, known for starring in blockbusters like "Eega", "Veera Madakari", "Kempe Gowda", "Maanikya", "Ranna", "Pailwan" and "Dabangg 3", shared the news in a post on Twitter.
"After a long and a beautiful journey,,,Happy to announce that #VikrantRona will hit the theaters on July 28th 2022 #VikrantRonaJuly28 in cinemas worldwide in 3D," the 48-year-old star tweeted.
Directed by Anup Bhandari, the movie will be released in six languages including Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi and English.
The film's teaser was unveiled on social media by actors Salman Khan, Chiranjeevi, Mohanlal, Simbu and former cricketer Virender Sehwag in Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil and English, respectively.
The teaser introduces viewers to Sudeepa's titular character Vikrant Rona aka the Lord of the Dark who strikes fear into the hearts of his enemies.
"Vikrant Rona" also stars actors Jacqueline Fernandez, Nirup Bhandari and Neetha Ashok.
Presented by Zee Studios, the film is produced by Jack Manjunath via his banner Shalini Artss and co-produced by Alankar Pandian of Invenio Origins.
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Former India hockey coach Michael Nobbs dies
Melbourne (PTI): Former Australian hockey player Michael Nobbs, who coached the Indian men's team at the 2012 London Olympics, has died after a prolonged illness.
He was 72 years old and is survived by his wife Lee Capes, a former Australian women's international and daughter Kaitlin, who is a current Hockeyroos star.
"Hockey Australia extends its deepest condolences to Michael’s family, friends, former teammates, players and all those whose lives and careers were shaped by his contribution to hockey. He will be remembered as a proud Kookaburra, a respected professional, and a servant of the sport," Hockey Australia said in a statement.
Nobbs represented Australia as a defender, playing across the half-back line and at fullback, and was renowned for his reliability, fitness and professionalism. He earned 76 international caps for Australia between 1979 and 1985, scoring one goal, and was a member of one of the strongest eras in Australian men’s hockey, said Hockey Australia on its website in its tribute.
Nobbs was an integral part of the Australian teams that competed at the 1981 Hockey World Cup in Bombay and the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
While part of a generation widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest, he consistently held his place through hard work, discipline and trust earned from teammates and coaches, Hockey Australia wrote.
Nobbs took over the coaching of the Indian men's team in 2011 after it had failed to qualify for the Beijing Games in 2008. While India were brilliant in the qualifiers, the team finished last at the London extravaganza which also expedited the Australian coach's sacking.
Apart from India, Nobbs also coached Japan.
