Hours after leading Karnataka to the title in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Sunday, India batsman Manish Pandey headed to Mumbai to get married to Ashrita Shetty. 26-year-old Ashrita is an actress in southern films, who made her debut in the 2012 Tulu film, “Telikada Bolli”.
Manish in fact made the news known at the post-match presentation ceremony on Sunday when he said that ahead of the test that awaits in the limited-overs series against West Indies, he had the marriage test on Monday.
“Looking forward to the India series, but before that there is another important series for me, I am getting married tomorrow,” he smiled.
Manish played a key role in the final against Tamil Nadu and hit a 45-ball 60 to help Karnataka post 180. Tamil Nadu fell 1 run short in the chase.
As for Ashrita, she has worked in four other films over the past seven years – “Udhayam NH4”, “Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum”, “Indrajith” and the unreleased “Naan Than Shiva”.
Before her film debut, Ashrita participated in a beauty contest aimed at selecting a fresh face for a cosmetic care brand in 2010. She won the contest, which opened up doors for a stint in TV commercials.
Around this time, she was signed up to play a lead role in Manimaran’s 2013 Tamil romantic thriller “Udhayam NH4”, opposite Siddharth. The film featured Kay Kay Menon in a pivotal role.
She was last seen in the 2017 Tamil action drama “Indrajith” that had Gautam Karthik in the title role.
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They Call Him OG Satellite Rights Still Unsold
The satellite rights of They Call Him OG, starring Pawan Kalyan, are yet to be sold. Despite the film being projected as a major blockbuster, there are still no buyers from the satellite television market. This has come as a surprise in film trade circles, as big star films usually secure television deals well before their theatrical release.
Interestingly, They Call Him OG is not the only film facing this situation. A few other notable films have also reportedly struggled to attract offers from television channels for their satellite rights. In some cases, even after approaching multiple channels, producers have been unable to close deals.
Industry insiders say this reflects a larger shift in the entertainment business. Satellite rights, which once generated significant revenue for producers, are no longer the lucrative avenue they used to be. Many television channels are currently operating with tighter budgets and are becoming more cautious about spending large amounts on film acquisitions.
Because of this changing scenario, even big-budget films and star-driven projects are finding it difficult to secure satellite deals. The value television once offered to major releases is gradually shrinking as audience viewing habits continue to evolve.
With viewers increasingly moving toward digital platforms, television networks are reassessing their investments. At present, OTT rights have become the most reliable revenue source for many films. However, even OTT platforms are negotiating aggressively and setting stricter terms before acquiring content.
