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In a notable move, the Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has welcomed the expertise of retired IAS officer Subrata Gupta as an adviser, shortly after Gupta wrapped up his role as a special observer for the recent assembly elections. Additionally, Shantanu Bala has been entrusted with the position of CM's private secretary.

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Forty-eight hours after he was relieved by the election commission as the special observer on May 7, Gupta was already appointed adviser to chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday. The appointment order came within hours after Adhikari took oath as CM at a ceremony at Brigade Parade Grounds. Gupta, a PhD from IIT-Kharagpur, served as DM of Jalpaiguri and Burdwan.

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Sivakarthikeyan's next, 'Seyon,' a village-based emotional drama directed by Sivakumar Murugesan, is set to begin shooting on May 27 in rural locations. The film, which will feature Bhagyashri Borse as the female lead and music by Santhosh Narayanan, is generating significant anticipation among fans for its realistic portrayal of village life and religious themes.

Somidharan's critically acclaimed film 'Neelira,' a powerful depiction of the Sri Lankan civil war, has now premiered on ZEE5 Tamil. Praised by industry stalwarts like Suriya and Atlee for its emotional depth and anti-war message, the movie chronicles a family's struggle for survival during a perilous night in 1988. Naveen Chandra leads the cast in this gripping narrative.

Annapurna Studios, backed by Nagarjuna Akkineni, has officially declared its allegiance to the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce's decisions amidst industry disputes. The prominent production house, a member of key film bodies, aims for a Balanced approach while actively expanding its distribution of diverse content, including upcoming Tamil and Kannada releases.

The Telangana High Court has directed the state government to refrain from any coercive action regarding the acquisition of 891.3 acres of land belonging to Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited (IDPL). This order came after IDPL challenged a single judge's interim direction allowing the state to take over the valuable land.

The Tamil crime thriller 'Kaalidas 2', a sequel to the 2019 film, is now available for streaming on multiple OTT platforms including Amazon Prime Video and Sun NXT. Directed by Sri Senthil, the movie follows Inspector Kaalidas as he investigates the disappearance of a young girl, uncovering secrets and facing conflict with DSP Vaishnavi.

Nandamuri Balakrishna and director Koratala Siva are reportedly naming their upcoming mass action drama 'Carpenter'. The film, expected to have pan-India appeal, is slated for a pooja ceremony on May 21. Star composer Anirudh Ravichander will score the music, and Vidya Balan is rumored to be the leading lady.

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The psychological drama 'Rao Bahadur', starring Satya Dev and directed by Venkatesh Maha, has been postponed from June 5 to July 3. Produced by Mahesh Babu's production house, the film features Satya Dev as a man who believes he's demonically possessed. The teaser, launched by SS Rajamouli, showcased the lead's evolving performance.