Aasha - Official Trailer | Urvashi | Joju George | Aishwarya Lekshmi | REACTION!!
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The video begins with a lively discussion surrounding the upcoming third installment of the anthology series *Lust Stories*, scheduled for release around September 18th. The hosts express excitement over the confirmed cast, which includes notable actors such as Vijay Varma, Abhishek Banerjee, Ali Fazal, Konkona Sen Sharma, and Radhika Apte. They note that while a trailer has not yet been released, initial looks have been shared, and they highlight the involvement of several acclaimed directors including Vishal Bhardwaj, Arindam Karan Rao, Sujoy Ghosh, and Amit Masurkar. The conversation also touches on the fact that Konkona Sen Sharma will be acting in this project rather than directing it, marking a shift from previous entries where she helmed segments.
The dialogue then shifts to the Malayalam film *Aasha*, featuring Urvashi, Joju George, and Aishwarya Lekshmi. The hosts describe the movie as an intriguing thriller that draws comparisons to the flood drama *Oru Vaathil* and the English classic *Undercurrent*. They praise Aishwarya Lekshmi's performance, recalling her previous work in the *PS1* and *PS2* series, and express strong interest in seeing the film once it becomes available on streaming platforms. However, they acknowledge a potential disappointment that the movie might not receive a theatrical release in their region, sparking a broader conversation about the need for multiplexes dedicated to Indian cinema from various languages like Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Hindi, Bengali, and Telugu.
Towards the end of the transcript, the hosts engage in some humorous banter regarding current box office trends and specific film opinions. They jokingly lament that audiences are currently obsessed with *Gladiator 2*, claiming it is inferior to the original and criticizing Ridley Scott for blaming Paul Mescal for any perceived shortcomings. This leads to a playful dig at The Beatles, specifically referencing the song "I Buried Paul" on the album *Abbey Road* as an example of how band members sometimes blame each other for failures. Despite these lighthearted complaints about modern movie culture, they conclude by reaffirming their enthusiasm for upcoming releases and encourage viewers to share their thoughts in the comments section before signing off with their show's signature catchphrase.
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I don't know when this is going to post,
but did you hear about
Lust Stories 3?
>> I did.
>> You know who's in it?
>> I know who the directors are.
>> Ready for the cast?
>> The trailer didn't drop, did it? Did I
miss it?
>> Vijay Varma
>> Yes, I remember that.
>> Abhishek Banerjee
>> Yeah.
>> Ali Fazal
>> Love it.
>> Konkona Sen Sharma
Radhika Apte
>> Well, it's cuz Vishal is part of it.
It's Do you know the
uh
the um
the directors?
>> No.
I could look it up, but all I was
looking up there was the uh was the
cast.
>> And
>> And it's right around the corner, like
September 18th. I don't think there's a
trailer, has there?
>> No, let's uh
>> No, just first looks.
>> But it's uh Arindam
>> Karan Rao
>> Uh
say Vikram
>> Uh Vikramaditya Motwane
>> We interviewed him at um uh IFFLA.
>> Karan Rao, the director of
Amir's ex-wife
>> If you haven't seen our interview, that
was a really interesting interview we
did with him.
>> Yeah.
>> Just look it up.
>> Karan Rao is the ex-wife
>> director, Vishal Bhardwaj
>> Uh Karan Rao is the director of um
um
>> Lap At The Ladies
>> Uh and then I don't know who the that
is.
>> Shakun Batra
>> Who's that?
>> I do not know.
If I do and I have forgotten
forgive me.
Deep, sincere apologies from the bottom
of my butt.
Kapoor and Sons
>> AH
>> Fawad Khan
>> We really enjoyed, you guys hated for
some reason, you weirdos.
>> I don't know why you guys didn't like
that.
>> [laughter]
>> Uh let's hope it's better than uh
Lust Stories 2.
Right?
>> Yeah, wasn't There was one we liked a
little bit.
>> in Lust Stories 2 that we liked.
But is it the It's not the same
cuz Lust Stories 2, didn't they do the
same directors as the first one or did
they not?
>> I don't recall that.
I don't think it was the same directors.
Cuz Karan Johar didn't direct in both of
them.
>> He didn't?
>> I don't think so.
>> Uh oh yeah, so it's Sujoy Ghosh,
Konkona Sen Sharma, Amit, and uh Balki.
Yeah, okay. So yeah, completely new
directors. So that'll be exciting. And
also
three uh four I guess really good
directors. Um Karan Johar is in
>> cast.
>> That one also has directors that we've
loved uh everything they've done in the
past.
>> Unless is Konkona's is is Konkona going
to be directing or or or
>> Not in the fourth third one, though.
>> So she'll be acting.
>> Yeah.
>> Probably in Vishal's, I'd imagine.
>> I don't know.
>> This is Vishal's
No, he did Romeo Oh Romeo. So he did uh
the the one
>> You mean what he's done recently?
>> Yeah, his past two were the the Netflix
one.
>> Was the Kufiya.
>> Kufiya. And then he did a Romeo.
>> And those are the only two features he's
done, right?
>> What's going on with Shakespeare,
Vishal?
>> May not be able to get funding in terms
of like
um distribution kind of all that stuff.
>> know. He's done Shakespeare and got
distribution before. More than once,
more than twice.
More than three times? He did for three
times. But that was back in the day.
>> Yeah.
>> Audiences weren't toxic.
>> No, they don't.
>> [laughter]
>> Uh have I done the intro?
>> Nope, I This was the intro. That was a
long intro.
>> were talking about Lust Stories 3 as the
intro. So for those of you who took a
nap, wake up. Here comes the reaction.
>> The biggest, the baddest, [music]
wackiest, funniest, film-iest show on
Earth.
>> Never before
>> [music]
>> Today we got a new Malayalam trailer for
a new George.
>> film, a Malayalam film. It's called
>> Asha.
>> Excuse me. God bless you.
>> That's all I know. Here we go.
>> Yeah, it's a new film, a new movie,
right?
Yeah, I think so.
I don't know.
But I always refer to this actress as
reminding me so much of Priyanka.
>> CRV 20 answering.
>> [music]
>> I'm going to
>> [music]
>> I'm interested.
>> A nice September 11th film.
>> Yeah.
Uh looked awesome.
>> Yeah, I'm very interested.
>> Yeah, it is. It's Oru Vaathil.
You know the movie I'm talking about?
>> I absolutely do.
>> Yeah, it's the
>> Yeah, the flood movie.
>> It's like Undercurrent or something like
that.
>> Yeah, that that was the English
translation of it and it was it was
Undercurrent. Yeah.
>> Um
>> Yeah, she's wonderful and I I remember
from when we talked with her, she was
saying how she's just an absolute
legend.
>> Uh
>> So, I'm I'm very those three in the cast
and what looks to be a very intriguing
thriller,
you bet.
>> That's what I'm talking about. So, yeah.
>> Yeah.
>> So, they know.
>> It's uh If you haven't seen this film,
it's I'll butcher the name,
Oru Naal Varum.
Incredible film.
>> Yeah.
>> Incredible performances.
>> films of the year.
>> Last year.
>> Uh 2024.
>> No, sorry, 2 years ago.
>> Yeah.
>> Yeah, 2 years ago.
>> Uh
>> Uh we saw it at IFFLA.
>> Yeah, we did.
>> Just a really very It's just a great
story with great acting.
>> you were talking about Aishwarya
Lakshmi, correct?
>> Yes.
>> We've seen her in PS1 and 2.
>> Yep.
>> And uh I think a few other things as
well.
>> Yep.
>> Um I mean
>> I'm looking forward.
>> Um looks good.
Looking like it could be a
>> We will obviously be have to wait till
we can get it streaming.
>> You think so?
>> Yeah, theatrical release here.
>> Don't think it'll come here?
>> No, I don't think it'll come here.
>> Wow.
>> That's unfortunate.
>> It really is. That's why we need the
stupid the stupid
>> the stupid multiplex
where we have just Indian cinema in the
multiplex and the new movies that come
out, they could be distributed out over
here and we could have Indian audiences
come and see the new films that are
released in Malayalam and Marathi and
Tamil and Hindi and Bengali and Telugu
and
>> It's a great time to be in movie
theaters for sure.
>> It is.
>> I don't think so.
>> Why?
Everybody's going to the movies right
now. It's one of the best years in the
history of the
box office.
>> the Odyssey is the greatest film of all
time.
>> Yeah, that's bite your tongue.
>> [laughter]
>> I saw a guy in a podcast. There were two
dudes who do movie reviews on this
podcast and the one guy said to him
he he was wait, wait, what what did you
just say? He says, "Gladiator 2 is
better than Gladiator."
>> Oh, wow. I didn't see Gladiator 2, but
>> He said, "Are you out of your mind?" He
said, "No, I absolutely believe." He
says, "Are you going to say that again?"
He said, "Yeah." And he just threw his
mic down, his headphones and he walked
out.
No, that's that is the had that had to
have been a take just to upset him
because not only is
>> two young guys?
>> Yeah. Two young white guys.
>> One's really weird looking with a hat.
>> I don't know that I would describe him
as weird looking.
>> I think I know which podcast you're
talking about. Two really like they're
younger than us, much younger.
>> Not only is Gladiator 2 not better than
Gladiator, Gladiator 2 isn't a good
film.
>> I've not and I've never watched that
one.
>> Don't waste your life.
>> [laughter]
>> I did not watch that one at all.
>> And of course Ridley blamed it on Paul
Mescal and it's not Ridley's
it's not PAUL'S FAULT THAT
>> JUST LIKE IN THE BEATLES.
IF YOUR NAME IS PAUL, IT'S YOUR FAULT.
Same thing happened to the Beatles.
I buried Paul.
>> They say it on the album.
>> And they're just admitting to the crime.
>> the end of Strawberry Fields. Listen
closely, you'll hear it. Put your
headphones on, you'll hear it one of
this week.
>> I buried Paul.
>> [snorts]
>> And they just wanted to put that on on
album.
>> Yep.
>> Yep, for sure.
>> [laughter]
>> Looking forward.
>> Yeah.
>> Looks great.
>> Uh let us know you thought about it down
below.
>> The biggest, the baddest, wackiest,
funniest, filmiest show on Earth.
>> Never before.
>> [music]