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www.newsindiatimes.com – that’s all you need to know . i i i . – t ’ a l y n t k News India Times (July 18, 2026 - July 24, 2026) July 24, 2026 26 Entertainment Arulnithi’s ‘Arulvaan’ Gets Special Screening For Tribal Communities In Pollachi Ahead Of Release Harrdy Sandhu, Simrat Kaur, Angad Bedi To Lead Punjabi Film ‘Ranjheya’ A head of its theatrical release on July 17, actor Arulnithi’s upcoming film ‘Arulvaan’ was screened at a special preview for tribal communities from the Anamalai Tiger Reserve near Pollachi in Tamil Nadu on Thursday, offering more than 100 indigenous residents an opportunity to watch a film that closely reflects their lives and struggles. The special screening was orga- nized by the film’s production team at Shakthi Cinemas in Pollachi. Transportation was arranged for participants from the Anamalai Tiger Reserve, and tribal schoolchildren attending the event were presented with free school bags. ‘Arulaan’ portrays the traditional lifestyle of indigenous tribal com- munities that have lived in the hill regions for generations. The film focuses on the hardships faced by tribal families, the challenges of their daily lives, and highlights the importance of women’s education with the aim of creating greater social awareness. Members of the tribal community who attended the preview said the film closely reflected their own experiences. Several viewers said emotional scenes brought them to tears and praised the film for highlighting the significance of women’s education. Speaking to the media after the screening, Padmini, a tribal resident of Erumaipaarai in Topslip under the Anamalai Tiger Reserve, said the film accurately portrayed the realities of hill communities. “The lives portrayed in actor Arul- nithi’s upcoming film Arulaan accu- rately reflect the hardships faced by the hill communities,” she said. Padmini also raised concerns about the lack of electricity in her settlement despite power lines running along the nearby Parambikulam Road. “Although electricity is supplied through power lines along the Param- bikulam Road, our tribal settlement continues to remain without electric- ity,” she said, adding, “Whenever we request a power connection, officials allegedly refer us to the Forest Min- ister, saying only the minister can resolve the issue.” Describing the film’s portrayal as “100 percent true,” she added, “I have lived without electricity since childhood. Our generation was denied access to electricity. I hope future generations at least receive the facility so children can study un- der proper lighting and have better educational opportunities.” Padmini further alleged that visits by the District Collector had not resulted in meaningful action and claimed it took officials nearly four years to construct nine houses for the tribal community. Other tribal residents said their livelihood depends entirely on the forest and that they have long played an important role in protect- ing it. They also said many children continue to grow up without access to proper education, while educated youth face difficulties finding employ- ment. Expressing gratitude to filmmaker Dhanaraj for bringing their concerns to a wider audience through Arulaan, the residents made an emotional appeal, saying they hoped a District Collector like the one portrayed in the film would come forward in real life to address their long-pending grievances - ANI A he makers of the upcoming Punjabi feature film ‘Ranjheya’ have officially announced the project, unveiling the first look title poster and confirming Harrdy Sandhu, Simrat Kaur Randhawa and Angad Bis- han Singh Bedi as the lead cast. Directed and written by Gurjindh Mann, the film is positioned as a timeless love story explor- ing passion, loss, longing and destiny. ‘Ranjheya’ marks Harrdy Sandhu’s return to Punjabi cinema after his successful regional film ‘Mahi NRI’ in 2017. The singer-actor later expanded his presence in Bollywood with notable performances, including his portrayal of legendary cricketer Madan Lal in the sports drama ’83’ in 2021 and his role in ‘Code Name: Tiranga’ in 2022. Sharing his excitement about returning to Punjabi cinema, Harrdy Sandhu said, “Returning to the Punjabi screen feels like a true GharWapsi for me. The love I have received from this indus- try is where it all began, and I was waiting for the right script to take up the next Punjabi project and I couldn’t have asked for a better script then this to do so. Ranjheya is that project that I was waiting for, it has an incredible emotional core, unmatched scale, and a brilliant team behind it. I can’t wait for the audiences to see what we are building,” in a press release. The film brings together Harrdy Sandhu with Simrat Kaur Randhawa and Angad Bishan Singh Bedi. Simrat Kaur Randhawa gained nationwide recognition after her appearance in the block- buster ‘Gadar 2’, while Angad Bedi is known for his performances across film projects. - ANI Khushalii Kumar, Mahesh Manjrekar-Starrer ‘Dulhaniya Le Aaeegi’ Trailer Promises Laughter, Family Drama T he makers of ‘Dulhaniya Le Aaeegi’ on Thursday unveiled the trailer of the upcoming family entertainer, offering a glimpse into a comedy packed with weddings, romance, family drama and unexpected twists. Directed by Akashaditya Lama, the film revolves around an unconventional bride racing against a deadline, trigger- ing a hilarious game of “musical chairs” among multiple prospective grooms. Set against a colourful wedding backdrop, the trailer promises a blend of humour, emotions and family entertainment. The film stars Khushalii Kumar, Mahesh Manjrekar and Piyush Mishra in pivotal roles. The cast also includes Omkar Kapoor and content creators Agu Stanley Chiedozie and B.C. Aunty. Speaking about the trailer, director Akashaditya Lama said, “Every wedding has drama, but in Dulhaniya Le Aaeegi, the drama begins long before the pheras. We wanted the trailer to leave audiences smiling while making them wonder what happens next. It’s fast-paced, quirky, emotional and filled with characters you’ll enjoy rooting for. This is a complete family entertainer, and I hope audiences have as much fun watching it as we had making it.” Sharing her excitement, actor Khush- alii Kumar said, “This is one of the most entertaining characters I have had the opportunity to play. She’s confident, un- predictable and keeps everyone on their toes. The trailer captures the energy and fun of the film beautifully, and I can’t wait for audiences to experience the complete journey on the big screen.” Actor Mahesh Manjrekar said he was drawn to the film because of its simplic- ity and emotional core. “What drew me to Dulhaniya Le Aaeegi was its simplicity and honesty. It’s a film that doesn’t try too hard to enter- tain, you naturally find yourself smiling through the madness. My character is someone who genuinely wants the best for his family, and that emotional core makes the humour even more enjoyable. The trailer is just a glimpse of the fun we’ve created, and I believe audiences of every generation will connect with this story, ” he said. Produced by Siddharth Banerjee, Akashaditya Lama and Vikas Aggarwal, Dulhaniya Le Aaeegi is slated to release in theatres on July 24. - ANI PHOTO:COURTESY ANI PHOTO:COURTESY ANI Publicity poster for ‘Dulhaniye Le Aaeegi’ Publicity poster.