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Comparisons between Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra started as soon as the actresses signed their Hollywood projects, but the Piku star says it is “unfair” as they both are following a different path. Priyanka, 34, made her international debut with Quantico in 2015, while the 31-year-old actress debuted in Hollywood with her recently released xXx: Return of Xander Cage. During an interview with USA Today, Deepika finally broke silence over being compared with her Bajirao Mastani co-star. “It’s not fair to make comparisons. Let me just say everyone has a different path and journey,” she said. Even Priyanka, who was recently on filmmaker Karan Johar’s chat show, said, “It’s so nice for me to see that Deepika is doing xXx...and whatever else she does in the future or Sonam (Kapoor) or so many other actors, who want to come to America I hope they are starting out.” Sonam has also signed up with United Talent Agency (UTA), one of the Hollywood’s premier talent agen...

EXCLUSIVE xXx: Return of Xander Cage director DJ Caruso talks about India, Steven Spielberg and Hollywood action genre. DJ Caruso, director of Deepika Padukone maiden Hollywood film xXx Return of Xander Cage, spoke about working with Vin Diesel and how big an influence Spielberg has been in his life. To understand the genius of Daniel John Caruso better known as D.J. Caruso, one has to either watch Disturbia, Eagle Eye or the television series High Incident which made Steven Spielberg take note of this immensely talented filmmaker. On his maiden trip to India, Caruso spoke to indianexpress.com about directing the xXx franchise for the first time, working with Vin Diesel and how big an influence Spielberg has been in his life. Excerpts from the interview. What were the challenges involved in directing xXx: Return of Xander Cage considering that you have not directed the earlier two films of the franchise? The challenge was to look at the first movie and say people l...

"I don't think Oscars have gotten around to processing the fact that performers in action films can give performances" Vin said. He is the top-notch action star of Hollywood. His films’ box-office returns easily hits the rooftop making them one of the highest earning blockbusters. And needless to say, he is one of the highest paid superstars in the west. Yet Vin Diesel doesn’t have an Oscar to his credit. And that is a bias many action films and action superstars have faced not just in the West but even closer home in India. Vin had openly stated how irrelevant Oscars would be if Fast and Furious 7 doesn’t win the best picture. And he definitely has a point in calling Oscar elitist for ignoring actors who entertain the masses. Talking to indianexpress.com, Vin said, “I don’t think Oscars have gotten around to processing the fact that performers in action films can give performances. There is a prejudice there. I remember working with a director called Sidney Lu...

xXx Return of Xander Cage box office collection day 1: Deepika Padukone makes her big Hollywood debut opposite Vin Diesel. It was one of the most talked about releases in several months, and a much awaited Hollywood debut too. Deepika Padukone finally makes a grand entry in international cinema with her big release xXx: Return of Xander Cage. And she is punching hard while playing the love interest of none other than Hollywood hunk Vin Diesel. Vin’s two-day Mumbai trip had surely diverted all the attention towards this film. And with Deepika flaunting that dimpled-smile at every premiere of the movie, it is only adding to the spell xXx has cast on its fans. xXx: Return of Xander Cage opened in India on Saturday, January 14, a week before its international release. Deepika had confirmed the same in a happy tweet, that her Indian fans will get to see her Hollywood debut first, before the rest of the world. The hype and buzz around the film is very strong and it won’t be wrong to ...

Hollywood star Vin Diesel and Deepika Padukone shook a leg on the actress’ hit track Lungi Dance at the premiere of their film xXx: Return of Xander Cage here last night. The duo interacted with fans at a special musical event, which saw performance from DJ Nucleya. Deepika, who wrapped a lungi over her golden Naeem Khan gown, taught the Hollywood star a few steps of her hit track.  Follow Priya●◉   @Flowersmell_ Great   Lungi Dance  @ deepikapadukone 8:52 AM - 13 Jan 2017     6 6 Retweets     9 9 likes After the packed-musical evening, the duo headed straight to the red carpet of their film xXx: Return of Xander Cage.

Movie review of xXx Return of Xander Cage xXx: Return of Xander Cage Director - DJ Caruso Cast - Vin Diesel, Deepika Padukone, Donnie Yen, Tony Jaa, Ruby Rose, Nina Dobrev, Kris Wu, Toni Collette, Samuel L Jackson Rating - 3/5 xXx: Return of Xander Cage is a different kind of beast. It’s one of those rare films – or rather, movies – that could very well draw whoops and cheers from certain audiences, and at the same time, it’s equally possible that it puts the rest to sleep. Now, depending on the sort of moviegoer you are, you could either expect to leave the theatre deeply satisfied, a dumb smile plastered on your face, or you could leave waving your fist angrily in the air, rueing the day the thought of watching xXx: Return of Xander Cage ever crossed your mind, and cursing the person who convinced you into watching it. Blame it on the hype, or blame it on Deepika Padukone; there’s no two ways about this, but we must all accept the fact that this film is not very intelligent. It’...

Googling ‘Deepika Padukone xXx’ is very risky. P* rn sites might pop up Like every one of us, xXx: Return of Xander Cage director DJ Caruso also realises that searching for the movie or its clips online might be a bit risky, as Googling ‘xxx’ may lead to some erotic websites. Hence, during the European premiere of the movie, Caruso warned, “You have to be very careful when you Google xXx!,” reports Express.co.uk. “Even if you Google ‘xXx movie’, it’s very dangerous,” he laughed. Deepika Padukone’s Hollywood debut, starring Vin Diesel in the titular character, is a long overdue threequel. The director explained why this is the right time bring it back, “Now is the right time because of the zeitgeist of being a rebel and being who you are; sometimes you’re judged. Right now the world is very accepting of being an individual and Xander is sort of great for the individuality.” “I feel like we need an action movie we can just sit back and have a good time with. W...

Deepika Padukone has started 2017 with a bang. The actor is now in Mexico to promote her movie xXx: The Return of Xander Cage which also marks her Hollywood debut. She attended the premiere of the movie where DP looked red hot in a black gown and we can't help but fall in love with her entire look. Apart from talking to the media present at the event, she also had a candid moment with her co-star Vin Diesel. They posed for a super cozy selfie. Watch the video below: From #hungvanngo story on instagram ❤ Deepu 😍😍 من الستوري تبعت #hungvanngo على انستغرام ❤❤ ديبووو 😍😍 عملوبها كمان عيد ميلاد تجنن 😍😍 #deepikapadukone #queenofbollywood #Bollywood A video posted by E L A I N E 💠 (@deepika_padukone_fanz_) on Jan 5, 2017 at 10:59pm PST

Deepika Padukone recently put across a message for her xXx: The Return of Xander Cage co-star Vin Diesel as she tweeted, “Vin, India is impatiently waiting for you. We’ll be meeting soon, on January 12 and 13. A lot of love from all of us.” View image on Twitter  Follow Deepika Padukone   ✔ @deepikapadukone विन,  इंडिया बेसब्री से तुम्हारा इंतज़ार कर रहा है! जल्द ही मुलाकात होगी, १२ और १३ जनवरी को!  हम सबका ढेर सारा प्यार!  7:00 AM - 3 Jan 2017     337 337 Retweets     2,202 2,202 likes Deepika is ‘thrilled’ as her first international project, starring Samuel L Jackson, Tony Jaa, Nina Dobrev, Ruby Rose and more, will release first in India on January 14, 2017 before anywhere else in the world. On a related note, the 30-year-old is currently busy with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum-opus Padmavati opposite Shahid Kapoor and Ranveer Singh.

Deepika Padukone tweeted on Wednesday that her upcoming Hollywood debut, xXx: The Return of Xander Cage will release in India on January 14 - a full week before anywhere else in the world. The film was initially scheduled for a January 20 release, but with the added interest of having an Indian face in among the international cast, the release date has been switched. thrilled to announce that #XxX :TheReturnofXanderCage will release in India first!before anywhere else in the world! #14thJanuary #VinDiesel pic.twitter.com/8y36pMYQBF — Deepika Padukone (@deepikapadukone) December 28, 2016 xXx has been steadily building steam for the past few months, and by intelligently targeting the Indian audiences, first with images from the sets, and then with special Deepika-centric trailers, they’ve established a solid awareness for the film. Releasing films in India earlier than anywhere else isn’t a new concept. Inferno was released in India before the US, thanks to Irrfan being a pa...

You have NEVER seen Deepika Padukone like this before as she shoots with Majid Majidi, see pics below Deepika Padukone is shooting for Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi's next. The first look of Deepika's character from the film is out and she is just unrecognisable. The xXx: The Return of Xander Cage actor was seen shooting in a de-glam avatar in Mumbai’s Dhobi Ghat and it took us a minute to recognise that it Deepika herself indeed. Dressed in washed-out oversized Indian attire, Deepika was snapped shooting for a secret project in Dhobi Ghat last week. Going by reports, Deepika is shooting for the Iranian auteur’s ambitious project based in India. Majidi is known for his award-winning films such as Children of Heaven, The Color of Paradise and Muhammad. Check out Deepika Padukone’s first look pics from Majid Majidi’s film: Deepika was to start shooting for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmavati but this new project of hers, or the secret project, has come as a surpris...