DailyWorld News - The First International Newspaper From India https://dailyworld.in/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:24:15 +0530 en https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/karthi-releases-first-single-uyire-uyire-from-selvaraghavans-mental-manadhil-662831.html Chennai Feb 26 Popular Tamil star Karthi has now released the first single Uyire Uyire from director Selvaraghavans eagerly awaited upcoming romantic entertainer Mental Manadhil featuring actors G V Prakash and Madhuri Jain in the lead Taking to his X timeline Karthi wrote selvaraghavan amp gvprakash so happy to release this single and looking forward to more magic from you guys UyireUyire MentalManadhil ParallelUniPic saregamasouthThe mellifluous number which has been set to tune by G V Prakash has lyrics by Selvaraghavan himself and has been rendered by Kapil KapilanThe film has triggered huge interest among fans and film buffs as this is the third time that ace director Selvaraghavan and twotime National Award winning music director and actor G V Prakash are teaming up The music of both the films that the duo collaborated on earlier Aayirathil Oruvan and Mayakkam Enna went on to emerge as chartbusters So expectations are high from this film as well Interestingly G V Prakash apart from scoring music for the film is also playing the lead in Selvaraghavans direction for the first time It may be recalled that G V Prakash had dropped an update on the film last year in which he had uploaded a still from the sets of the film and said Shoot mode with the legendary selvaraghavan sir â the film and its music is going to be a special treat for aayirathiloruvan and mayakkamenna fansActress Madhuri Jain plays the female lead opposite G V Prakash in this romantic film which will also feature a number of leading character artistes in supporting roles The first four schedules of the film were completed last yearOn the technical front cinematography for the film is being by Arun Ramakrishnan while music is being scored by GV Prakash Kumar himselfEditing for the eagerly awaited romantic entertainer is by Balaji while art direction for the film is by RK Vijay Murugan Dinesh Guna is serving as the executive producer of this film which is being produced by G V Prakash Kumar under the banner of Parallel Universe Pictures IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/karthi-releases-first-single-uyire-uyire-from-selvaraghavans-mental-manadhil-662831.html Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rj-balaji-releases-gripping-trailer-of-nivedhithaa-sathish-starrer-oh-butterfly-662844.html Chennai Feb 26 Director RJ Balaji has now released a gripping trailer of director Vijay Ranganathans upcoming romantic crime thriller Oh Butterfly featuring actress Nivedhithaa Sathish in the lead Taking to his X timeline RJ Balaji wrote The past doesnt die it just waits for the lights to fade out Happy to launch the trailer of OhButterfly Wishing the team the very best OhButterflyFromMar6The film which has been produced by Vennky Anand S Shah Vijay Ranganathan and Nisha Patial also features a host of actors including Ciby Nasser Lakshmipriyaa Chandramouli Geetha Kailasam and Attul in pivotal roles The released trailer begins with a couple arriving at a hill station for their honeymoon It is evident that the honeymoon is happening after quite a while and that the husband is glad that it finally happening However the wife who is called Gouri played by Nivedhithaa Sathish doesnt appear too happy with either the honey moon or the wedding She refuses to get physically intimate with her husband As a result he gets frustrated We also learn that he has now lost his job and that he is in a restless state ever sinceIt is under these circumstances that Gouris husband introduces his college friend Suri to her The trailer gives the impression that Suri is Gouris exboyfriend and that he tries to get close to her But then a series of intense developments occur The trailer ends with Gouri saying To the police to my parents and to everyone else this might seem like an accident But it was I who killed himThe trailer shows Nasser as a Lepidopterist someone who collects butterflies and moths He considers them to be Gods angels as they can fly The director looks to emphasise the point of enjoying the present without worrying about the future through his character When Nassers character is asked why he chose to have butterflies as his pets as their life span is only 15 days he replies What is important is how happy we are in those 15 days On the technical front the film has music by the talented music director Vaisakh Somanath and cinematography by Vedaraman Sankaran Editing for the film is by Bhuvanesh Manivannan The film has songs penned by three lyricists namely Karthik Netha Vijay Ranganathan and Vignesh Srikanth Costumes in the film have been designed by Tina Rosario The story of the film has been written by director Vijay Ranganathan himself with additional screenplay having been penned by Harish Rajagopal IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rj-balaji-releases-gripping-trailer-of-nivedhithaa-sathish-starrer-oh-butterfly-662844.html Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/nanis-aaya-sher-from-the-paradise-unleashes-pure-adrenaline-662635.html Hyderabad Feb 25 The makers of director Srikanth Odelas eagerly awaited action entertainer The Paradise featuring actor Nani in the lead have now released the first single from the film Aaya Sher to mark the birthday of actor Nani Nani who thanked everyone for the love they had shown on his birthday shared the link to the first single Aaya Sher from Paradise He wrote Thank you to each one of you for showering such immense love on me and raising me as your own With gratitude presenting you AayaSher TheParadise When two mad boys get on a mission This is how it explodes anirudhofficial odelasrikanthThe song has been set to tune by Anirudh Ravichander who unleashes a roaring blend of tribal percussion and gritty electronic layers creating a soundscape that feels primal dangerous and thunderously aliveKasarla Shyamâs lyrics built around the arrival of the âSherâ throb with hunger dominance and raw territorial force an anthem sculpted for a king who rises from the shadows Popular Telangana folk singers Addula Jangireddy and Akunoori Deviah supercharge the track with their fierce earthy vocals pushing the energy to its peakNaniâs transformation is arresting â he sports a radically different look and sports a swag that immediately catches the viewers attention With long flowing braids jadal a thick beard and a blazing red blazer thrown over a rugged barechested frame he cuts a striking figure half warrior half icon Itâs a look soaked in grit rebellion and the swagger of a leader shaped by dust fire and survivalSudhan Masterâs choreography amplifies the madness Nani doesnât dance but he detonates The hook step the singlefoot moments the floor moves everything is engineered for viral domination Each movement erupts from the characterâs core chaotic yet rhythmic raw yet commanding Right from the moment he arrives with biryani handis to the final frame where he sits like an emperor on his throne every beat is designed to amplify his presence His entry commands attention and his exit seals his dominanceFor the unaware The Paradise has triggered huge expectations among fans and film buffs for a number of reasonsSrikanth Odela made his directorial debut with Dasara which featured Nani in the lead The film garnered critical acclaim and became a box office success crossing the â¹100 crore mark Now Odela and Nani have teamed up again for The ParadiseWell known Bollywood actor Raghav Juyal too is a part of The Paradise It may be recalled that the makers of the film had welcomed actor Raghav Juyal on board the films unit last year Also actor Raghav Juyal who is basking in the success of of Bads of Bollywood has already announced that he will be changing his look for the filmThe film is to release on August 21 this year in eight languages namely Hindi Telugu Tamil English Spanish Bengali Kannada and Malayalam IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/nanis-aaya-sher-from-the-paradise-unleashes-pure-adrenaline-662635.html Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/yashs-toxic-team-introduces-darrell-dsilva-as-salvador-in-film-662645.html Bangalore Feb 25 The makers of director Geethu Mohandass Toxic A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups featuring Rocking Star Yash in the lead have now officially unveiled the stylish first look of actor Darrell DSilva as Salvador in the film Taking to his social media timelines Yash shared Darrell DSilvas first look poster saying Introducing Darrell DâSilva as SALVADOR in A Toxic Fairy Tale For GrownUps Toxic In Cinemas Worldwide from 19032026 ToxicTheMovie ToxicOnMarch19thDirector Geethu Mohandas praised Darrell DSilvas work in the film saying It isnt easy to learn Kannada and deliver it with such fluency and confidence I truly bow to your dedication and discipline Your energy on set was absolutely infectious You lifted every moment with your presence and passion See you soon in India humphrybaudilaireThe makers have already released actors Akshay Oberoi Sudev Nair and Balaji Manohars first looks in the film While Balaji Manohar plays Bheera actors Akshay Oberoi plays Tony and Sudev Nair plays Karmadi in the filmDirector Geethu Mohandas who took to her Instagram stories to share her experience of directing Balaji Manohar wrote It has been an absolute pleasure working with you I noticed how you chose to stay on set even after your shots were done simply to soak in the process of cinema That kind of dedication is rare Your enthusiasm your constant curiosity and your willingness to contribute thoughtful suggestions never go unnoticed You just dont perform your role you invest in the film Thank you balajimanoharofficialSpeaking about Sudev director Geetu Mohandas shared on social media âThis journey would have been much tougher without the right casting for Karmadi I needed someone who could be present and quietly supportive of the film and Sudev made it effortless Having worked with him before I knew the depth of his talent and once again he reminded me why I value him so highlyShe further said His craft is powerful yet understated and he committed himself not just to the role but to the entire journey of our film He brought a quiet strength to every frame â depth without display emotion without excess â and on set he led gently simply by example I believe talent alone doesnt take you far â good people do And Sudev is not just here to stay but to truly thriveâThe director also penned a post about working with AkshayShe wrote âWorking with Akshay has been one of those rare experiences that reminds me why I enjoy directing actors so much What sets him apart immediately is his curiosity He doesnât approach a script passively he interrogates it in the most thoughtprovoking way He asks questions not to intellectualize the work but to deepen it He wants to understand the emotional architecture of a scene â what precedes it what it costs what it leaves behindStating that as a director she didnt have to pull him towards the truth as heâs already searching for it the director said Akshay genuinely enjoys acting Even in the most intense complex moments thereâs a sense of discovery in him Watch out for this talent because heâs gonna kill itâThe recently unveiled teaser has already amplified intrigue clocking over 200 million views in 24 hours while introducing Yash in a striking new cleanshaven avatar as âTicketâ â instantly sparking multiple theories of a possible dual role Written by Yash and Geetu Mohandas and directed by Geetu Mohandas Toxic A Fairytale for GrownUps has been simultaneously shot in Kannada and English with dubbed versions planned in Hindi Telugu Tamil Malayalam and several other languages â underscoring its global ambitionProduced by Venkat K Narayana and Yash under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations Toxic is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on March 19 this year The film also stars Nayanthara Kiara Advani Huma Qureshi Rukmini Vasanth and Tara Sutaria in pivotal roles IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/yashs-toxic-team-introduces-darrell-dsilva-as-salvador-in-film-662645.html Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sivakarthikeyan-lauds-radhika-sarathkumar-for-shooting-for-thaai-kelavi-despite-knee-pain-662656.html Chennai Feb 25 Stating that only actress Radhika Sarathkumar could have pulled off the lead role of director Sivakumar Murugesans Thaai Kelavi so convincingly actor and producer Sivakarthikeyan lauded the veteran actress for her commitment and revealed how she continued to work on the film despite her severe knee pain that required a surgery Participating in the trailer and audio launch of the film which has been produced by his production house Sivakarthikeyan Productions the actor said Only Radhika maam could have pulled off this character She had knee pain and had to undergo a surgery So she requested us if she could complete the surgery and then come and shoot the remaining portionsHe went on to sayHowever all the artistes working along with her were very busy and assembling all of them again would be difficult So we requested Radhika maam that we will shoot all the portions in which she is seen sitting with the artistes We told her we would shoot those portions in which she is seen walking in which she appears alone laterSivakarthikeyan added Thanks to her cooperation we shot the entire film in one schedule Thanks to the support of the entire cast Sivakumar Murugesan completed the film on the day he said he would complete Sivakarthikeyan also praised the genuinity of director Sivakumar Murugesan on the occasion He went on on to say I like the genuineness of Sivakumar Murugesan more than his writing This ecosystem film industry tends to bring it down I think my job is to make sure that that does not happen The genuineness is what makes us appreciate this script My next film after Seyon too will be with Sivakumar Murugesan This is not for result or business or collection It is for Sivakumars genuinenessFor the unaware Thaai Kelavi which will be a comedy drama features actress Radhika in the lead The film also features actors Singam Puli Arul Doss Bala Saravanan Munishkanth Ilavarasu George Maryan Muthukumar and Raichal Rabecca in pivotal rolesThe film which has been produced by Sudhan Sundaram and Sivakarthikeyan has music by Nivas K Prasanna and editing by San Lokesh Cinematography for the film is by Vivek Vijayakumar while art direction is by Ramu Thangaraj IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sivakarthikeyan-lauds-radhika-sarathkumar-for-shooting-for-thaai-kelavi-despite-knee-pain-662656.html Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rajinikanths-thalaivar173-shoot-to-begin-in-mid-april-says-director-cibi-chakravarthy-662466.html Chennai Feb 24 Cibi Chakravarthy the director of Superstar Rajinikanths eagerly awaited upcoming film which is being tentatively referred to as Thalaivar173 has now disclosed that shooting for the muchawaited film would commence in the middle of April this year Cibi Chakravarthy who participated in the prerelease promotional event of Thaai Kelavi which has been produced by actor Sivakarthikeyans SK Productions was asked specifically after his speech about Thalaivar173 the film in which he is to direct Superstar Rajinikanth The director who was reluctant to disclose details of the film initially said I will very soon be saying action and cut to the Superstar We intend to start filming in midApril this year It may be recalled that the director has made a promise to both fans of Rajinikanth and his family about the filmThe young director who had participated in the prerelease event of Soundarya Rajinikanths film With Love had said I am meeting all of you after the announcement of Thalaivar173 only now So I wish to say something hereI want to say only one thing with love As a fan of Thalaivar I want to tell the fans of Thalaivar and his family when you walk out of the theatres after watching Thalaivar173 you will be walking out with satisfaction Its a promise Again I am saying Its a promise he had saidIt may be recalled that Rajinikanth was recently asked about his eagerlyawaited upcoming film with director Cibi Chakravarthy which is being produced by actor Kamal Haasans production house Raaj Kamal Films International Rajinikanth had said Shooting is to begin in April this year It will be a proper commercial entertainerThe film has triggered excitement ever since actor producer and politician Kamal Haasan announced that his production house Raaj Kamal Films International RKFI would be producing the filmIt may be recalled that one of Tamil cinemas most successful directors Sundar C was to originally direct this film which Kamal Haasan had said would be a magnum opus However to everybodys surprise director Sundar C opted out of the projectIn a statement titled A Heartfelt Note to My Dearest Fans and WellWishers Sundar C said It is with a heavy heart that I share some important news with you Due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances I have made the difficult decision to step back from the prestigious project Thalaivar173The director went on to sayThis venture featuring the legendary Superstar Thiru Rajinikanth Avl and to be produced by the illustrious Ulaghanayagan Thiru Kamal Haasan Avl was indeed a dream come true for me In life there are moments when we must follow the path laid out for us even if it diverges from our dreamsStating that his association with the two icons went back a long way the director said I will always hold them in the highest regard The special moments we have shared over the past few days will be cherished forever by me They have taught me invaluable lessons and I will continue to seek their inspiration and wisdom as I move forwardSundar C who is also the husband of actress and politician Khushbu further said that although he was stepping away from the opportunity he would continue to seek the expert guidance of both stalwarts of Tamil cinemaI thank both of them from the bottom of my heart for considering me for this magnum opus he told the superstars of Tamil cinema before going on to address his fansTo his fans the director said Please accept my sincere apologies if this news has disappointed those who had eagerly anticipated this venture I am committed to making it up to you and promise to continue bringing you entertainment that keeps your spirits high Thank you for your unwavering support and understanding It means the world to me and I look forward to creating more memories with you allSoon after Sundar Cs exit the makers in the new year announced that director Cibi Chakravarthy would be directing the film Music for the film which has the tag line Every family has a hero is to be scored by Anirudh IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rajinikanths-thalaivar173-shoot-to-begin-in-mid-april-says-director-cibi-chakravarthy-662466.html Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/the-paradise-director-srikanth-odela-tells-nani-each-time-i-broke-you-you-built-me-662469.html Hyderabad Feb 24 Srikanth Odela who is directing the Nanistarrer The Paradise has penned an emotional post of gratitude to his films lead actor Nani on the occasion of the latters birthday Taking to his X timeline to pen the post of gratitude Srikanth Odela said Nuvvu Ni istam Srikanth ani anna prathisari I hear I trust you Srikanth Every time you say It is your wish Srikanth I hear I trust you Srikanth And that trust scares me every single second to give my blood and soul to The ParadiseThe director then went on to admit I broke your every rule of cinema I broke your working days pattern I broke your release date streak I broke your working style I almost broke every rule of you making of cinema Each time I broke you you built me anna You built me in a way that everything I have today is because of you Nuv namminatha nannu evaru nammaledu anna Nobody else has trusted me to the level you have trusted meOdela then went on to list how Nani had gone on to extend his cooperation for the film He wrote I asked you to wear braids you said ok ra ni istam Ok It is your wish I asked you to wear a slur as a tattoo on your handyou said ok ra ni istam Ok It is your wish I torture you everyday with countless retakes you simply say ok ra ni istam Ok It is your wish I never said this to you directly but now I should confess anna I spend every second of my life by constantly chasing the answer to why you always say Ni istam Srikanth It is your wish And maybe subconsciously I will find my own answer with THE PARADISENannu nammina na Dharani ki Nannu malli nammuthunna na Jadal ki For the Dharani who trusted me and to the Jadal who trusts me Happy Birthday Nani Anna Indebted for life time he wrote For the unaware the film has triggered huge expectations among fans and film buffs for a number of reasonsSrikanth Odela made his directorial debut with Dasara which featured Nani in the lead The film garnered critical acclaim and became a box office success crossing the â¹100 crore mark Now Odela and Nani have teamed up again for The ParadiseWell known Bollywood actor Raghav Juyal too is a part of The Paradise It may be recalled that the makers of the film had welcomed actor Raghav Juyal on board the films unit last year Also actor Raghav Juyal who is basking in the success of of Bads of Bollywood has already announced that he will be changing his look for the filmThe film is to release on August 21 this year in eight languages namely Hindi Telugu Tamil English Spanish Bengali Kannada and Malayalam IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/the-paradise-director-srikanth-odela-tells-nani-each-time-i-broke-you-you-built-me-662469.html Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/nani-starrer-paradises-aaya-sher-promo-sparks-excitement-662286.html Hyderabad Feb 23 The makers of director Srikanth Odelas eagerly awaited action entertainer The Paradise featuring Telugu star Nani in the lead on Monday dropped a muchawaited promo of the number Aaya Sher from the film The makers shared the promo on the officla handle of the film on X They said Ever seen a lion dance his heart out You will tomorrow Hereâs a glimpse of his roar AayaSher promo out now Full song out tomorrow TheParadise GRAND RELEASE WORLDWIDE ON AUGUST 21st 2026 JadalZamanaFromAug21The song which appears to be a celebratory number features Nani dancing along with his supporters Nani sports two plaits in the dance number which has been set to tune by Anirudh The song has been penned by Kasarla Shyam Kumar and has been rendered by Addula Jangireddy and Akunoori Devaihah along with Anirudh RavichanderIt may be recalled that The Paradise which is backed by SLV Cinemas was originally set for a grand release on March 26 2026 The film is now scheduled to hit screens worldwide on August 21 this yearThe new date picked by the unit for the release thrusts The Paradise straight into a rare threeweek festival wave The first week gets a strong midweek boost with Onam and MiladunNabi followed by Raksha Bandhan in the second weekend and Janmashtami in the thirdFor a highbudget spectacle of this scale this extended holiday stretch offers an exceptional runway at the box officeMeanwhile the team recently shot one of the filmâs biggest highlights Naniâs explosive introduction song set on a gigantic set with hundreds of dancers Choreographer Sudhan Master had crafted largescale dynamic visuals to turn the song into a complete crowdpleaserIt may be recalled that only recently the makers of the film had disclosed that actor Sampoornesh Babu plays a character called Biryani in the filmThe film has triggered huge expectations among fans and film buffs for a number of reasonsFor the unaware Srikanth Odela previously served as an assistant director to ace director Sukumar in Nannaku Prematho and Rangasthalam He made his directorial debut with Dasara which featured Nani in the lead The film garnered critical acclaim and became a box office success crossing the â¹100 crore mark Now Odela and Nani have teamed up again for The ParadiseWell known Bollywood actor Raghav Juyal too is a part of The Paradise It may be recalled that the makers of the film had welcomed actor Raghav Juyal on board the films unit last year Also actor Raghav Juyal who is basking in the success of of Bads of Bollywood has already announced that he will be changing his look for the film It is to release in eight languages namely Hindi Telugu Tamil English Spanish Bengali Kannada and Malayalam IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/nani-starrer-paradises-aaya-sher-promo-sparks-excitement-662286.html Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sudev-nairs-first-look-as-karmadi-in-yashs-toxic-released-662352.html Bangalore Feb 23 The makers of director Geethu Mohandass eagerly awaited action entertainer Toxic A Fairytale for Grown Ups featuring actor Yash in the lead on Monday released the look of actor Sudev Nair in the film and disclosed that he plays a character called Karmadi in the film KVN Productions the firm producing the film took to its X timeline to share the first look poster of the actor It wrote Introducing Sudev Nair as KARMADI in A Toxic Fairy Tale For GrownUps Toxic In Cinemas Worldwide from 19032026 ToxicTheMovie ToxicOnMarch19thIt may be recalled that only recently the makers had released a gritty and intense teaser of the film much to the delight of fans and film buffsThe Toxic teaser reveals a massive cinematic world that is both vibrant and brutal Moving from a circus setting to an East Asianinspired backdrop the story spans different time periods with a dark edgy atmosphere Yet beneath the brutal exterior and highoctane visuals the teaser offers a glimpse into something deeper a meticulous focus on storytelling and powerhouse performance that serves as the beating heart of this gritty universeAt the centre of this cinematic storm stands Rocking Star Yash undergoing a transformation that is nothing short of a total reinvention His physical evolution serves as one of the filmâs most powerful statements showcasing a range of appearancesâfrom a lean agile silhouette to a massive battlehardened physiqueâall forged through relentless disciplineIt may be recalled that the makers have already disclosed the looks and character names of the actresses who are a part of the film Nayanthara plays Ganga Kiara Advani plays Nadia Huma Qureshi plays Elizabeth Rukmini Vasanth plays Mellisa and Tara Sutaria stars as Rebecca in the filmFor the unaware Toxic A Fairytale for GrownUps is slated to hit cinemas worldwide on March 19 this yearWritten by Yash and Geetu Mohandas and directed by Geetu Mohandas Toxic A Fairytale for GrownUps has been simultaneously shot in Kannada and English with dubbed versions planned in Hindi Telugu Tamil Malayalam and several other languages IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sudev-nairs-first-look-as-karmadi-in-yashs-toxic-released-662352.html Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/2026-polls-a-direct-fight-between-me-and-stalin-asserts-tvk-leader-vijay-662362.html Vellore Tamil Nadu Feb 23 Declaring that the upcoming Assembly election would be a direct fight between Vijay and MK Stalin Vijay on Monday intensified his attack on Chief Minister Stalin asserting that the battle in Tamil Nadu was not about Delhi politics but about corruption and governance within the state Addressing party cadres and midlevel leaders at a closeddoor meeting in Kollamangalam in Vellore district the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK leader said To put it clearly this election is a war between Vijay and Stalin It is a war between the people of Tamil Nadu and corruption between the people and bribery between the people and the DMK government Our vote is our right No one can buy us Our vote is for the whistle symbol We will not withdraw our word and we will not be deceived again Using a parable to drive home his message Vijay compared Tamil Naduâs political landscape to a wild Jallikattu bull standing in the middle of a busy field untamed and intimidating While experienced handlers hesitated a young boy approached calmly with fodder in his pocket and subdued the animal by understanding its hungerIn that story the bull represents the political situation of Tamil Nadu The boy is not just me â it is all of us When people are hungry for change they need solutions not fear he said Vijay accused the ruling DMK of failing to deliver on promises including shifting electricity billing to a monthly cycle People were promised monthly bills Has it happened Paying once every two months is a burden Can this be called modern corruption he asked He also highlighted concerns about law and order womenâs safety inadequate bus services in hill villages and the lack of medical facilities forcing some women to consider home deliveries In our government the safety of girls and boys will come first Government schools will match private standards We will ensure clean toilets for girls create a drugfree Tamil Nadu and establish a welfare board for unorganised workers he promised Criticising what he described as opportunistic alliances Vijay said You cannot win with looted money or unstable coalitions This is a whistlestop election Stay confident â victory is certain He further challenged political leaders to disclose their assets before and after entering politics and questioned Stalin over past remarks that described him as a friend If I am your friend why mention my name in controversies he asked Asserting that the election would be historic Vijay said it would be unlike any other in the past five decades Everyone is opposing me because I oppose corruption But this time every polling booth must become a victory booth he declared urging cadres to mobilise voters in support of the partyâs whistle symbol The meeting was restricted to 4900 participants who had QRcoded entry passes Citing safety concerns TVK General Secretary N Anand had requested that pregnant women children school students senior citizens and persons with disabilities avoid attending A temporary roof structure was erected at the venue following a recent incident in Salem where a participant reportedly collapsed during a public event IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/2026-polls-a-direct-fight-between-me-and-stalin-asserts-tvk-leader-vijay-662362.html Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shruti-haasan-i-am-my-home-662378.html Chennai Feb 23 Actress singer and musician Shruti Haasan who has lived and worked across industries and languages says that she has come to see the idea of home very differently For her home is not a pin on the map It is a deeply personal space she carries within herselfReflecting on what belonging means to her Shruti shares âHome is not geography at all for me is what Ive realized When I go back to Chennai I feel an ease and I feel a love that is so infinite In Mumbai I feel a different kind of love In Hyderabad because I work in these industries I feel a different kind of loveâHaving built a career that spans multiple film industries she says each city has offered her its own warmth But over time she has discovered something more profoundâWhat Ive realized is you could probably throw me in the middle of anywhere and if I have to find my comfort I will Thats my joy in life its getting to know people and a place and its culture and finding the thing that I love about it and making it then mine Home is really where I am she saysIts something thats deeply personal and I could be in what is socalled the most comfortable place including my physical home and I could be completely discombobulated because I dont feel at home with myself So that concept of myself is superior in my brain of that I am my home and that has given me a great sense of safety and security in navigating anything in life she addsShruti goes on to point out To me home has never been geography Its never been a person maybe apart from my dad who really feels like the physical embodiment of home to me Nothings really been more home than me for myself that might sound a bit selfcentered but its worked out really well for meâIn a life that constantly takes her across cities languages and cultures Shruti Haasanâs idea of home feels deeply personal and quietly powerful a reminder that true belonging is not about an address on a map but about feeling at ease within yourself IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shruti-haasan-i-am-my-home-662378.html Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vikram-announces-he-is-to-begin-work-on-four-films-662080.html Chennai Feb 21 One of Indias finest actors Vikram fondly called Chiyaan Vikram by his fans has now announced that he is to do four films with directors that he deeply admires Taking to his Instagram page to make the announcement Vikram wrote Sometimes silence is preparation I spent this year waiting for stories that moved me Grateful to now begin four films each very different with directors I deeply admire I canât wait to share these journeys with you Anban ChiyaanThe announcement has sparked great excitement not just among fans but also among film buffs Vikrams last release was in March 2025 when director S U Arun Kumars eagerly awaited action thriller Veera Dheera Sooran Part 2 released Although the films release was postponed at the last minute because of a legal issue the film went on to emerge a superhit when it finally releasedThe films success and the support given by the audience left Vikram so overwhelmed that he released a video clip to express his gratitude after it became evident that the film was emerging a successReleasing a video clip after a week of the filmâs release Vikram had said âThere is only one life Turn it into history said someone with ease But life hurls some problem some curveball at us We have to face several such issuesâFor instance before Veera Dheera Soorans release several people saw the film and expressed awe at the way it had been made They said that this film would emerge a huge blockbuster They said it was raw a mass film and that it would be one of the biggest films of the year All this made us very excited he recalledâHowever as you all know Legal problems cropped up The High court said that we couldnt release the film for four weeks I wanted to somehow take this film to fans That is because we had all put in so much effort into this film Be it the producer the actors or me everybody Vikram explainedâI wanted to do something raw and rustic for my fans At the same time I wanted it to be realistic and mass So when this film did not release I found it hardI decided I had to do something Everybody knows that for cinema I can do anything I did what I could and the film releasedâ he saidPointing out that it would be almost impossible for a film whose first two shows get cancelled Vikram said despite this disadvantage Veera Dheera Sooran was now emerging a huge successâWhen a films first show is cancelled and so is the second show it will not be able to rise Two shows of our film got cancelled and it released only in the evening The first days draw was definitely affected However every single person who came to the theatre to watch the film went back and said things that were more beautiful than what they had said before Especially families put out so many videos saying the film was superb and that they enjoyed the film very much Listening to all this made me very happy Vikram saidâI can now say with certainty that the film is now heading towards a massive victory When I think of all this I can only feel gratitude in my heart I want to thank all of you This was a film that was made for you What we thought has happened I feel very happy that it is reaching the place it is meant to reach I believe everybody who has watched Veera Dheera Sooran would have enjoyed it I hope those who havent watched it will watch itâ he saidNow with the actor announcing four films at one stretch there is huge excitement among the fans as to what the actor will serve up next IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vikram-announces-he-is-to-begin-work-on-four-films-662080.html Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/nani-releases-gripping-trailer-of-varalaxmis-saraswathi-662095.html Hyderabad Feb 21 Telugu star Nani on Saturday released the trailer of Saraswathi which marks actress Varalaxmi Sarathkumars debut as a director in the film industry Taking to his X timeline Nani wrote Some journeys are special because of the people behind them Super proud to launch the trailer of Saraswathi directed by dear friend varusarath5 Iâve seen the hard work sheâs poured into this and it truly deserves all your love Wishing the entire team nothing but success Saraswathi Produced by poojasarathkumar varalaxmisarathkumar Under the banner Dosadiariesoffl A MusicThaman MusicalThe trailer begins with Varalaxmi waiting at a police station We get to know that her daughter Saraswathi has gone missing I dropped her at school myself but when I went to pick her up they say that she is not there we hear the actress say Meanwhile Priyamani and Kishore too find themselves in the same predicament Priyamani asks the schools watchman that her child hasnt come yet The watchman replies that everybody has left and that there is nobody in school We then see both Priyamani and Kishore frantically searching for their child inside the school The cops soon swing into action and begin to make inquiries even as Varalaxmi says that her daughter will not go anywhere without informing her Without proof Varalaxmi seems helpless We then see Varalaxmi after several anxious moments approach Prakash Raj who plays advocate Ramanunajam in the film Initially reluctant to take her case as there is no evidence or proof we see him accepting her and appearing on her behalf in court We get to realise that a crime has happened and that even after a long drawn legal battle Varalaxmi will be unable to get justice The trailer ends with Varalaxmi procuring a gun and learning to fire it Not every woman will be a Saraswathi If there is a need she will even turn into a Kali she saysThe film is being produced by Varalaxmi herself along with her sister Pooja under the banner of Dosa DiariesThe film apart from featuring Varalaxmi herself features a host of actors including actors Prakash Raj Priya Mani Radhikaa Sarathkumar and Naveen ChandraSaraswathi also boasts of a sound technical team The film has music by one of Tamil and Telugu film industries top music director ThamanCinematography for the film has been handled by Edwin Sakay while editing for the film is by Venkat Raajen Art direction is by Sudheer and dance choreography is by Brinda IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/nani-releases-gripping-trailer-of-varalaxmis-saraswathi-662095.html Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/aishwarya-rajesh-vikranths-film-titled-under-18-661917.html Chennai Feb 19 Director Karthik Perumalsamis upcoming film featuring actors Aishwarya Rajesh and Vikranth in the lead has now been titled Under 18 Ace director Vetrimaran unveiled the title look of the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs For the unaware director Karthik Parumalsami had worked with ace director Vetrimaran as his associate director prior to turning director The film is being produced by B Jagadish of SR Productions after the success of their earlier film Madraskaaran Sources close to the unit of the film say that Under 18 will be another attempt by the makers to shine the light on the ground realities of society Producer Jagadish who has chosen a realistic storyline with a newage vision is making this film with a view to continue delivering films with quality contentSources in the unit of the film say that Under 18 will be an emotional drama that will be showcase the cruel face of crime and the feelings of a family affected by itDirector Karthik Perumalswami sources point out has explored unknown crime backdrops of Tamil Nadu to come up with this emotional story that is based on true events Sources further claim that the film will be a mix of social reality and family emotions and will seek to make a deep impact on fans and audiencesThe film stars Aishwarya Rajesh Vikranth and Kishore in the lead roles Along with them many other stars will be seen in prominent rolesShooting of the film is scheduled to start soon and major portions of the film are to be shot in Hosur Chengalpet and Chennai The team says that the film is to be shot at real locations and in a real environmentOn the technical front the film will have cinematography by well known cinematographer and director Velraj Music for the film is to be scored by Sam C S Lyrics for the songs in the film are to be penned by Ilango Krishnan and Karthick Netha IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/aishwarya-rajesh-vikranths-film-titled-under-18-661917.html Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/aadhi-starrer-maragadha-naanayam-2-goes-on-floors-with-grand-pooja-ceremony-661697.html Chennai Feb 16 Director A R K Saravans eagerly awaited fantasy comedy adventure Maragadha Naanayam 2 featuring actors Aadhi and Priya Bhavani Shankar in the lead went on floors with a grand pooja ceremony here in the city on Monday Sources present at the pooja ceremony said that the film went on floors with actor Karthi clapping the board for the first shot and director Venkat Prabhu saying action and cut for the inaugural shot The films script was handed over to the team by actor Arya on the occasion Sources in the unit told IANS that filming would begin from around February 20 this year For the unaware the 2017 fantasy comedy caper Maragadha Naanayam went on to emerge a blockbuster prompting its makers to announce a sequel Earlier this year one of the films makers Passion Studios released a visual glimpse of the sequel Producer Sudhan Sundaram of Passion Studios had at that point saidI am delighted to produce Maragadha Naanayam 2 a project close to my heart as I am a massive fan of the original blockbuster This is a prestigious endeavor designed to draw universal crowds to theatres with its magical entertainment Like the first part Aadhi and Priya Bhavani Shankar play the lead roles Shot on a grander canvas with an expanded starcast we are committed to delivering the ultimate entertainerMaragadha Naanayam 2 directed by ARK Saravan and produced by Sudhan Sundaram Manish Singhal Durgaram Choudhary Dev amp KV Durai under Passion Studios Dangal TV RDC Media Axess Film Factory amp Good Show will feature Aadhi and Priya Bhavani Shankar in the lead roles The film will also feature actors Sathyaraj Nikki Galrani Pinisetty Munishkanth Anandaraj Danie Arunraja Kamaraj and Muruganandam in pivotal rolesDhibu Ninan Thomas is to score the music for this film which will have cinematography by PV Shankar NK Rahul will be the art director for this film and Thirumalai Rajan R will be its editor Rajesh Kannan has penned the dialogues for the fantasy adventure which will have stunts choreographed by PC Stunts IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/aadhi-starrer-maragadha-naanayam-2-goes-on-floors-with-grand-pooja-ceremony-661697.html Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/malavika-mohanan-shares-bts-clips-to-prove-she-did-her-stunts-herself-in-the-raja-saab-661607.html Hyderabad Feb 14 Actress Malavika Mohanan who did all her stunts herself without a body double in director Maruthis horror comedy The Raja Saab featuring actor Prabhas in the lead has now hit back at those who have been disputing that claim by releasing a series of BTS videos showing her doing the stunts herself ïTaking to her X timeline Malavika Mohanan wrote Been seeing a lot of tweets and articles about how I claimed to do my own stunts for âThe Rajasaabâ but a body double did it as thereâs a photo circulating online of a stunt artist who was my stunt double on the filmShe then went on to say Firstly I do action because I really enjoy doing action Iâve been a sporty girl since a young age and I enjoy physically challenging my body and learning new thingsSecondly thereâs always a stunt double on sets even when the actors are doing their own stunts as the action director gets them to do the rehearsals of the shot as theyâre the experts before getting the actor to do a final shot Or in the case of certain shots when they feel itâs too risky for the actor to do it they feel itâs better for a professional to execute the shot so youâre not doing anything too risky without knowing how to do it correctlyShe concluded the post sayingSo hereâs some bts of me doing some fun shots amp a big hug to my stunt double who taught me how to execute them right It may be recalled that Malavika Mohanan who played one of the three heroines in director Maruthis horror comedy The Raja Saab had almost a month ago shared a BTS video of her fight sequence in the film and disclosed that she loved to do stuntsTaking to her social media timelines to share the BTS clip of her fight sequence in the film she had said As girls we rarely get to do action in films but I love doing stunts and had so much fun doing this scene Did you like this sceneHer question on X received a number of responses from both her followers and fans with many of her fans praising her for stunts in the film IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/malavika-mohanan-shares-bts-clips-to-prove-she-did-her-stunts-herself-in-the-raja-saab-661607.html Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/anil-ravipudi-trashes-rumours-about-his-next-project-i-havent-even-put-pen-to-paper-yet-661432.html Hyderabad Feb 11 Ace director Anil Ravipudi who is basking in the success of his blockbuster film the Chiranjeevi Nayantharastarrer Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has now trashed rumours about his next film that were doing the rounds on social media with a hilarious post on X in which he pointed out how he hadnt even put pen to paper yet but how those speculating had already decided on his next films story actors and even its title Anil Ravipudi who is one of the most sought after directors today as he has been delivering blockbuster after blockbuster took to his X timeline to clarify rumours that were doing the rounds on social media that claimed that his next film would feature Venkatesh and Fahadh Faasil in the lead and that the film had been titled Srimathi Lalitha ReddyThe ace director in Telugu said I havent even put pen to paper yet They have already decided on the actors story and even the title At this rate they might even say Action Cut any moment smiley facesStating that he could understand the enthusiasm of fans eager to know about what he was to do next the director said that he himself would share all the correct details about who he was to work with next and what movie he was to make very soon It may be recalled that Anil Ravipudis previous film Mana Shankara Varea Prasad Garu had set the cash registers ringing at the box office collecting over a whopping Rs 300 crore In fact actor Chiranjeevi who was pleased with the phenomenal success of the film gifted the director a brand new Range Rover Sport Pictures showing Chiranjeevi presenting the director the vehicle had gone viral on the InternetThe film which released for the festival of Sankranthi went on to emerge a huge blockbuster In fact Megastar Chiranjeevi who was moved by the roaring success of the film which grossed a whopping Rs 300 Crore worldwide had poured his heart out in a deeply emotional messageIn his heartfelt note Chiranjeevi had reflected on the journey that had brought the film to this moment and reiterated that every milestone in his career had been shaped by the affection of generations of movie lovers His message resonated widely among fans who have been celebrating the film as much as they celebrate his enduring legacyMegastar Chiranjeeviâs message read Looking at the humongous success of our MSG my heart is filled with gratitude I have always said that I am a product of your love and today you have proven it yet again This record belongs to the Telugu audience beloved distributors and my dear Mega fans who have stood by me for decades Your whistles in the theatre are the energy that keeps me going Records come and go but the love you shower upon me stays foreverIn particular Chiranjeevi put on record the hard work put in by director Anil Ravipudi for the film He had said This blockbuster success is a tribute to the hard work of our Anil Ravipudi producersSahu and Sushmita along with the entire team and the unwavering faith you have in me Letâs continue the celebration Love you all IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/anil-ravipudi-trashes-rumours-about-his-next-project-i-havent-even-put-pen-to-paper-yet-661432.html Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/harish-shankar-words-cant-express-the-way-my-heart-raced-after-listening-to-aura-of-ustaad-661439.html Hyderabad Feb 11 Harish Shankar who is directing the eagerlyawaited action entertainer Ustaad Bhagat Singh featuring actor Pawan Kalyan in the lead has now admitted that the upcoming song that the team is to release from the film Aura of Ustaad had made his heart race Taking to his X timeline to pen his thoughts on the number the director pointed out that he had seldom praised a song before its release He wrote Generally I never do this Iâve never done this before But this song truly deserves it Words simply canât express the way my heart raced after listening to Aura of Ustaadâ Harish Shankars compliment moved the films music director Devi Sri Prasad who quoted Harishs tweet and said Dearest sirji harish2you amp dearest Chandrabose garu Thank you for the amazing concept and the mindblowing lyrics Love you both for inspiring me to create this Aura of UstaadFor the unaware the eagerly awaited film is to hit screens on March 26 this yearIt may be recalled that dubbing for the film had begun only on January 27 this yearWell known production house Mythri Movie Makers which is producing the film had taken to its X timeline to share a video clip showing director Harish Shankar joining in the pooja that was conducted prior to the commencement of dubbing for the filmThe production house wrote UstaadBhagatSingh dubbing begins on an auspicious note Get ready for the POWERFUL DIALOGUES penned by our CULT CAPTAIN POWER STAR PawanKalyan harish2you sreeleela14 RaashiiKhanna ThisIsDSP rparthiepan DoPBose AnandSai Venupro MythriOfficial SonyMusicSouth UBSthefilmThe film has triggered huge excitement among fans and film buffsIt may be recalled that on July 29 last year the makers of the film had announced that the unit had completed shooting the films climaxTaking to its X timeline production house Mythri Movie Makers had then saidUstaadBhagatSingh completes shooting for climax An electrifying climax high on emotions and action was wrapped up under the supervision of NabaKanta masterIt may be recalled that Pawan Kalyan had officially joined the unit that was shooting in Hyderabad in the month of June last yearSreeleela plays the female lead in this film which is being produced on a grand scale by Naveen Yerneni and Y Ravi Shankar under the Mythri Movie Makers bannerCinematography for the film is by Ayananka Bose while editing is being taken care of by Ujjwal KulkarniThe duo of RamLaxman has choreographed the action sequences in this film which has Anand Sai as its production designer Screenplay for the film is by K Dasharath while additional writing is by C Chandra Mohan IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/harish-shankar-words-cant-express-the-way-my-heart-raced-after-listening-to-aura-of-ustaad-661439.html Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shekhar-kapoor-on-being-taught-about-article-films-by-a-black-marketeer-661250.html Chennai Feb 9 One of Indias finest directors Shekhar Kapoor has now recalled a funny incident in which a person selling black tickets tried to teach him about how he shouldnt make article films if he wanted to have a career as a director Taking to his X timeline to pen a lengthy post about the incident that took place when his first film Masoom which went on to emerge a superhit and also a cult classic released Shekhar Kapoor wrote Throw back pic from my first film Masoom On the first day of release I went to the main theatre and there were only two people in the whole cinema hall and one of them was meThe ace director then explained Those days âblack marketingâ of cinema tickets was really prelavent Young men or even gangs would bulk by cinema tickets and then sell them at higher prices on the day of the show Of course if the hall was fullExcept the first show on the first day for Masoom the hall was completely empty the director recalled and said Outside I got surrounded by some pretty angry looking young boys when they discovered I was the director They had lost their money that day I must have looked pretty crestfallen So one of them actually took pity on me and said âSir the problem is youâve made an âarticleâ filmâ if you want a career donât do that he recounted Article film I kept wondering article film I realized he meant an âartistic filmâ Donât ever make an artistic film this young black marketeer was trying to warn me Well the Friday of release all the cinema halls were empty as they were on Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday he said The distributors of the film gave up trying to support the film It was too expensive to keep the film showing to empty halls the director said and added I remember the feeling that day when they told me they had decided to give up trying to hold the theatres I walked the streets of Mumbai and thought about what I was going to do next in my life for making films was certainly no longer an option he said However something strange happened on Thursday the director informed and said a friend had called him to ask if he could help him get tickets to MasoomI told him the friend that was a bad joke But then on Thursday one cinema hall had filled up Then on Friday there were lines of people waiting to buy tickets And over the weekend the distributors were scrambling to get back the halls they had given up and my âArticleâ film was declared a hit he said What happened that weekend People say in retrospect it was âWord of mouthâ but how could it be when hardly anyone saw the film What happened that Thursday I still wonder as am about to go into making âMasoom the next generationâ years after Masoom the original became a cult film Is âMasoom the next generationâ another âArticle filmâ he wondered IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shekhar-kapoor-on-being-taught-about-article-films-by-a-black-marketeer-661250.html Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/nani-begins-shooting-for-his-intro-song-aaya-sher-in-the-paradise-661333.html Hyderabad Feb 9 The unit of director Srikanth Odelas eagerly awaited action entertainer The Paradise featuring Telugu star Nani in the lead has now begun shooting Aaya Sher actor Nanis introduction song in the film on a massive set erected here in the city Sources in the film unit say that Nani is turning up the heat on the sets of his ambitious film The Paradise Shooting they point out is progressing at a brisk pace The team has started filming Nanis explosive introduction song titled Aaya Sher on a colossal set swarming with hundreds of dancers Music director Anirudh Ravichander is believed to have delivered an electrifying mass number packed with grit and highadrenaline vibes perfectly tuned to suit Nanis raw uninhibited dance styleChoreographer Sudhan who recently worked on Vijays Jana Nayagan is believed to have incorporated sharp dynamic moves to elevate the song into a goosebumpinducing spectacle It may be recalled that only recently the makers of the film had disclosed that actor Sampoornesh Babu plays a character called Biryani in the filmThe film has triggered huge expectations among fans and film buffs for a number of reasons Many of the fans believe The Paradise will turn out to be yet another cinematic spectacle from Srikanth Odela showcasing his distinctive visionFor the unaware Srikanth Odela previously served as an assistant director to ace director Sukumar in Nannaku Prematho and Rangasthalam He made his directorial debut with Dasara which featured Nani in the lead The film garnered critical acclaim and became a box office success crossing the â¹100 crore mark Now Odela and Nani have teamed up again for The ParadiseWell known Bollywood actor Raghav Juyal too is a part of The Paradise It may be recalled that the makers of the film had welcomed actor Raghav Juyal on board the films unit last year Also actor Raghav Juyal who is basking in the success of of Bads of Bollywood has already announced that he will be changing his look for the filmBacked by SLV Cinemas The Paradise is to set for a grand release on March 26 2026 It is to release in eight languages namely Hindi Telugu Tamil English Spanish Bengali Kannada and Malayalam IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/nani-begins-shooting-for-his-intro-song-aaya-sher-in-the-paradise-661333.html Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/fahadh-faasil-reveals-he-plays-the-villain-in-mammootty-mohanlal-starrer-patriot-661223.html Chennai Feb 9 Actor Fahadh Faasil has now disclosed that he plays the villain in director Mahesh Narayanans eagerlyawaited thriller Patriot featuring both superstars of Malayalam cinema Mammootty and Mohanlal For the unaware the film is scheduled to hit screens worldwide on April 23 this yearFahadh who participated in an event recently made this disclosure on stage I play the villain in Patriot he said and went on to also confirm that there would be a second part to his blockbuster film Aavesham Yes Aavesham 2 is there That is a question that people ask me everywhere I go Hopefully in 2027 or 2028 he saidMeanwhile the makers of Patriot have confirmed that Mohanlal has completed dubbing for his portions in the film On the films official Instagram handle the makers posted a video clip of Mohanlal flashing the thumbs up sign after dubbing and wrote Some voices do not just speak they define moments Mohanlal has completed dubbing for Patriot In Cinemas Worldwide from April 23 Mohanlal AntoJoseph AntoJosephFilmCompany Patriot MaheshNarayananOn January 4 this year the makers of the film had announced that the unit had wrapped up the films shooting They wroteThatâs a wrap Blood sweat belief PATRIOT marches on See you on the Big screenThey also shared a BTS video of all the stars on the sets on the occasionThe film which has triggered huge expectations ever since it was announced also features acclaimed actors Fahadh Faasil Kunchacko Boban Nayanthara and Revathy in addition to the two Malayalam superstarsA teaser which the makers released last year went on to amplify the expectations of fans and film buffsThe teaser begins with a voiceover which says I remember there was a time when this nation was controlled by the two of them Together Over these years what they earned wasnt just followers Faith TrustWe then see a series of intriguing but intense scenes and hear Mammoottys voice say They are going to bring social score to people We next hear Mohanlal who appears to play an army general in the film say There are three of us Do you think you can stop usThe teaser then gives us an idea that there is a program called Periscope and that Kunchacko Boban plays a character called DanielNayanthara is heard askingThis program which is part of the student laptop scheme Is that similar to Periscope We also hear another voice askingIs this program watching them secretly The teaser ends with Mammootty asking someone to complete the sentence Great Indian traitor or PatriotOverall the teaser gives the impression that the film will revolve around a group of socially responsible individuals trying to thwart an illegal attempt by the government to monitor its citizens IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/fahadh-faasil-reveals-he-plays-the-villain-in-mammootty-mohanlal-starrer-patriot-661223.html Mon, 09 Feb 2026 08:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rajkumar-periasamy-announces-the-technical-team-of-dhanushs-d55-661144.html Chennai Feb 7 Director Rajkumar Periasamy whose next film features Tamil star Dhanush and Malayalam superstar Mammootty in the lead has now announced the technical team for the eagerly awaited film The ace director took to his X timeline to share a picture of his entire technical team at the official launch of the film and disclosed that the film was to be shot by cinematographer Ezhil ArasuHe also went on to reveal that editing would be by Kalaivanan R and that Kavya Sriram would be designing the costumes for this film Although art director Rajeevan was missing in the picture the director mentioned his name and said that he would be handling the production designAlready the team had announced that Sai Abhyankkar would be scoring the music for the muchawaited entertainerRajkumar Periasamys announcement post on X read The primary Technical crew of D55 Cinematographer EzhilDOP Music Director SaiAbhyankkar Editor kalaivananoffl Production Designer rajeevan69 sir missing in the below pictureCostume designer kavyasriram amp theSreyas of wunderbarfilmsIt may be recalled that the makers of the film had on Wednesday welcomed Malayalam star Mammootty on board the film Wunderbar Films one of the production houses that is producing the film had said When the Big M chooses a story it becomes history Super excited to welcome Megastar mammukka onboard D55 We are honoured Thank you Mammootty sirDirector Rajkumar Periasamy who took to his X timeline to personally welcome the Malayalam superstar wrote Dear mammukka the day you said âYesâ I knew the almighty has blessed D55 with Divinity Iâm honoured and ecstatic to welcome you our very own Mammootty sir on board for the film Canât wait to see your magic unfold along with dhanushkraja sir Hereâs to my OyeMammootty times for lifeResponding to the welcome messages Mammootty wrote back saying Elated and excited to be a part of this journey with dhanushkraja and RajkumarKP smileyIt may be recalled that Wunderbar Films the production house of actor Dhanush had taken to its X timeline to welcome actress Sai Pallavi on Monday It had said Sheâs about grace and strength all at once Welcoming everybodyâs favourite SaiPallavi92 on board D55 The hit combo returns to the big screenThe makers of the film being tentatively referred to as D55 had already welcomed actress Sreeleela onboard the unit of the film on January 30 this yearThe film has triggered huge excitement as the makers have already disclosed that this film will be a magnum opus It may be recalled that only a few days ago another production house called R Take Studios had announced that it was joining hands with Wunderbar Films for producing this film IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rajkumar-periasamy-announces-the-technical-team-of-dhanushs-d55-661144.html Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/naga-chaitanya-says-thank-you-as-his-superhit-film-thandel-completes-one-year-661149.html Hyderabad Feb 7 Actor Naga Chaitanya on Saturday chose to pen a note of gratitude on the occasion of his superhit film Thandel completing one year of its release Taking to his X timeline to pen the post Naga Chaitanya wrote 1 year for Thandel thank you all for making this special sending out love to the entire team DhullakotteyalaGeetha Arts the popular production house for its part wrote 1 Year of the Epic Win of Rajuâs Freedom Satyaâs Struggle and Their Incredible Love Story ððð ðððð ððð Thandel Celebrating Love Life and Blockbuster Success with Gratitude to Everyone 1YearForBBThandelWell known producer Bunny Vas too penned a note on the occasion He wrote Dhullakottesaam Itâs been 1 year since our ThandelRaju and Bujji Thalli Satya received your love This is a truly special film and as promised we delivered a BLOCKBUSTER for our Yuvasamrat chayakkineni garu Thanks to our director chandoomondeti SaiPallavi92 ThisIsDSPFor the unaware Thandel was a film that was directed by Chandoo Mondeti and which featured actors Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi in the lead The film was based on a true story in which Indian fishermen from Andhra Pradesh were taken prisoners by Pakistan authorities and imprisoned for 22 yearsProducer Allu Aravind in one of the films pre release events had said âThis true story happened in a place nearby Vizag in a small village People had gone to Gujarat for fishing for 30 days Unfortunately due to some weather problem they crossed the international borders and suddenly they realised that Pakistan people had caught them and taken them to jail They were there for 22 years Their families in the village how they suffered how they rose to bring them back and what their struggle was this is the story of the filmâHe had added âI was inspired by 10 lines of the story and we approached those 20 people who stayed in the Pakistan jails took rights from all of them Though somebody has written the story it took nine months to develop it and bring a proper narration to me and when he gave the narration to me I was flat on the floorâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/naga-chaitanya-says-thank-you-as-his-superhit-film-thandel-completes-one-year-661149.html Sat, 07 Feb 2026 16:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sree-vishnu-starrer-mrithunjay-to-hit-screens-on-february-27-661028.html Chennai Feb 5 The makers of director Hussain Sha Kiranâs upcoming thriller Mrithunjay featuring actors Sree Vishnu and Reba John in the lead have now announced that the film will hit screens worldwide on February 27 this year Actor Sree Vishnu took to his Instagram page to share the release date poster of the film He wrote 27th February it is for Mrithyunjay to win your hearts in theatresSee you all with a thrilling taleActress Reba John who plays the female lead in the film too shared the release date poster on her social media pages and said My next Every answer raises a deadlier question Mrithyunjay arrives in cinemas on Feb 27thIt may be recalled that Light Box Media the firm producing the film had taken to its X timeline to share the YouTube link to the filmâs title teaser It had then said Every clue matters Every move is a risk But in this game Jay decides when itâs overâActor Sree Vishnu too had shared the link to the title teaser when it released last year He had then said âA New me A New game I see it Now itâs your turn Mrithyunjay This one hits different Thank you to the entire team for the wishesâThe films title teaser gave away the fact that the film would be an interesting crime thriller and that Reba John plays a cop in the film However it is unclear as to what role Sree Vishnu plays in the film although a fleeting glimpse of Sree Vishnu in the title teaser has led viewers to believe he plays a convict in prisonThe film directed by Hussain Sha Kiran has triggered huge interest in fans and film buffs The film has been produced by Sandeep Gunnam and Vinay Chilakapati and is being presented by Ramya GunnamMusic for the film is by Kaala Bhairava and editing is by renowned editor Sreekar Prasad Cinematography for the film is by Vidyasagar and production design is by Manisha IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sree-vishnu-starrer-mrithunjay-to-hit-screens-on-february-27-661028.html Fri, 06 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/tovino-thomas-starrer-pallichattambi-shooting-wrapped-up-661079.html Chennai Feb 6 Director Dijo Jose Antony has now announced that the shooting of his upcoming big budget Malayalam action entertainer Pallichattambi featuring actor Tovino Thomas in the lead has come to a close Taking to his Instagram page to post a pictures from the places they had shot the director wrote From the first shot in Thodupuzha to the final patch shoot across states the long road of Pallichattambi comes to an end today A beautiful journey of hard work finally crosses the finish line See you in theatres on April 09 2026 Love from Team Pallichattambi PallichattambiMovie April092026 DijoJoseAntonyThe film has triggered huge expectations among fans and film buffs It may be recalled that only last Monday the makers released the first look poster of actress Kayadu Lohar in the filmFor the unaware Kayadu Lohar who shot to fame with her fine performance in the Tamil blockbuster film Dragon plays the female lead in this film along with Tovino ThomasActor Tovino Thomas who took to his Instagram page to share the first look poster of Kayadu Lohar in the film wrote And then there was love Love for a character for a world and for the soul of Pallichattambi Worldwide release on April 9 2026 PallichattambiMovie April092026 DijoJoseAntony TovinoThomasKayaduLohar JakesBejoyThe makers of the film have already announced that the film would hit screens worldwide on April 9 this yearProduced under the banners of World Wide Films and C Qube Bros Entertainments Pallichattambi will seek to present actor Tovino Thomas in a neverbeforeseen look Sources close to the unit of the film have disclosed that the story of the film is set in the 1950sâ60s periodThe film is being produced by Noufal and Brijeesh under the World Wide Films banner along with Chanukya Chaithanya Charan under the C Qube Bros Entertainments banner The film is being released in five languages including MalayalamThe cast apart from Tovino and Kayadu Lohar will also include Vijayaraghavan Sudheer Karamana Baburaj Vinod Kedamangalam Prashanth Alexander and several other prominent actorsOn the technical front the films script has been penned by S Suresh BabuIts cinematography has been handled by Tijo Tomy while its music has been composed by Mollywoodâs music sensation Jakes Bejoy Editing is by Sreejith Sarang and production design is by Dileep NathMeghasyam and Thanzeer have served as the associate producers of the film which has its costumes designed by Manjusha RadhakrishnanRenit Raj and Kiran Raphael have worked as the chief associate directors in this film the sound design of which is by Sync Cinema Art direction for the film is by Rajesh Menon and casting is by Binoy Nambala IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/tovino-thomas-starrer-pallichattambi-shooting-wrapped-up-661079.html Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/atharvaa-muralis-film-with-jeeva-sankar-titled-valai-661107.html Chennai Feb 6 The makers of director Jeeva Sankars upcoming revenge thriller featuring Atharvaa Murali in the lead on Friday announced that their film had been titled Valai much to the delight of fans and film buffs Actor Vijay Sethupathi took to his X timeline to release the films eagerly awaited official teaser on Friday The actor wrote Launching the Teaser of VALAI Wishes to Atharvaamurali JeevaSankar and the entire cast and crew RaadhuInfo ProductionNo1The films teaser shows that Atharvaa Murali will be portraying two characters in the film While the first character he portrays is called Kutty the second character is called Saraa in the film Both characters appear to be sea farersThe gripping teaser also gives a glimpse of the roles that actors Rupa Manjari Vani Bhojan Murali Sharma and Aadukalam Naren play in the film It is evident from the teaser that the film is a revenge thriller The teaser ends with a voiceover stating that if a decision to take revenge is made two pits must be dug One is for your enemy while the other is for you The film has triggered huge expectations among fans and filmbuffs Rupa Manjari and Vani Bhojan play the female leads in this film which also has Murali Sharma Aadukalam Naren and Jayaprakash playing pivotal roles Apart from these actors the film will also feature Arjai Arul D Shankar Thulasi Mayilsamy and Imman Annachi among others Produced by Pepsi VS Balamurali on behalf of the production house Raadhu Infotainment the film has music by well known music director Ghibran Cinematography for the film is by the director Jeeva Sankar himself Editing for the film is by Sathish Suriya and art direction is by Shanmugaraja Gopi Prasannaa has served as the production designer of this film the stunts of which have been choreographed by Stunner Sam Lyrics for the songs in the film have been penned by Karthik Netha Mohanraj and Vamanaa IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/atharvaa-muralis-film-with-jeeva-sankar-titled-valai-661107.html Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/pawan-kalyan-starrer-ustaad-bhagat-singh-to-hit-screens-on-march-26-660834.html Hyderabad Feb 4 The makers of director Harish Shankars action entertainer Ustaad Bhagat Singh featuring actor Pawan Kalyan in the lead on Wednesday announced that the film would hit screens on March 26 this year Using the films official handle on X to make the announcement the films makers said Get ready to cheer whistle and stomp your feet to celebrate our Ustaad This summer the box office will be on fire with the duo of power star and cult captain UstaadBhagatSingh GRAND RELEASE WORLDWIDE ON 26th MARCH 2026It may be recalled that dubbing for the film had begun only on January 27 this year Well known production house Mythri Movie Makers which is producing the film had taken to its X timeline to share a video clip showing director Harish Shankar joining in the pooja that was conducted prior to the commencement of dubbing for the filmThe production house wrote UstaadBhagatSingh dubbing begins on an auspicious note Get ready for the POWERFUL DIALOGUES penned by our CULT CAPTAIN POWER STAR PawanKalyan harish2you sreeleela14 RaashiiKhanna ThisIsDSP rparthiepan DoPBose AnandSai Venupro MythriOfficial SonyMusicSouth UBSthefilmThe film has triggered huge excitement among fans and film buffsIt may be recalled that on July 29 last year the makers of the film had announced that the unit had completed shooting the films climaxTaking to its X timeline production house Mythri Movie Makers had then saidUstaadBhagatSingh completes shooting for climax An electrifying climax high on emotions and action was wrapped up under the supervision of NabaKanta masterThe production house had praised actor Pawan Kalyan for making time for their films shoot despite his busy schedule as he was also the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra PradeshIt may be recalled that Pawan Kalyan had officially joined the unit that was shooting in Hyderabad in the month of June last yearSreeleela plays the female lead in this film which is being produced on a grand scale by Naveen Yerneni and Y Ravi Shankar under the Mythri Movie Makers bannerMusic for this film is being composed by Rockstar Devi Sri Prasad who is on a success spree Cinematography for the film is by Ayananka Bose while editing is being taken care of by Ujjwal KulkarniThe duo of RamLaxman has choreographed the action sequences in this film which has Anand Sai as its production designer Screenplay for the film is by K Dasharath while additional writing is by C Chandra Mohan IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/pawan-kalyan-starrer-ustaad-bhagat-singh-to-hit-screens-on-march-26-660834.html Thu, 05 Feb 2026 01:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/asif-ali-discloses-tikitaka-is-in-its-last-lap-of-filming-660963.html Chennai Feb 5 Well known Malayalam actor Asif Ali has now disclosed that his eagerly awaited upcoming film Tikitaka which is being directed by Rohith VS was in its last lap of filming Taking to his X timeline to share his first look poster from the film on the occasion of his birthday the actor wrote Heat heat waves Iâm swimminâ in a mirror asifali As John DenverVellmade productions one of the production houses producing the film also released a video clip of the actor who was seen dressed as the character John Denver speaking on the occasion In the video Asif Ali said Thanks for all the wishes Felt so loved Felt so happy And I know you guys are waiting for the teaser No the teaser is not coming As we are filming the last lap of this film this has been the most tiring birthday ever So you guys wait for Tikitaka Wait for John DenverIt may be recalled that the actor had last year penned a heart touching and inspiring post on the phenomenal amount of effort he has had to make to play the lead character of John Denver in TikitakaThe actor had taken to his Instagram page to pen a lengthy post on how he had to physically transform himself for the lead role and how an accident on the sets of the film in 2023 left him bedridden and put him out of action making all his effort at physically transforming himself for the role go wasteAsif disclosed that he had to put in an incredible amount of effort to again transform himself for the role this time with a healing leg from meniscus and ligament tears The actor happily disclosed that shooting for the film was on in full swingAsif Ali wrote Dear Family When John Denver came to me I was instantly in love with the fighter in him his resilience the way he endures through challenges and how he always refuses to give up Little did I know that my journey with the character would take me through a similar path on a personal levelTikitaka is a movie that demands a lot of sweat and blood For me it was a journey of several months to physically transform and master the art of fighting I think I can confidently say that I gave it my all When we started rolling in 2023 an unfortunate accident hit me during fight training followed by bedridden days several weeks on a wheelchair and the worst partlosing all the progress I had made over a year to prepare for the character Unlike John Denver I cried like a child on the hospital bed Asif Ali saidThe actor had further added Eighteen months later were rolling in full swing again and Ive endured the process once more to meet what the movie demandsmore sweat and bloodthis time with a healing leg from meniscus and ligament tearsThis movie demands a lot of conviction and effort not just from the actors but everyone involved While Malayalam cinema is enjoying a golden wave were attempting to provide a neverbefore experienceto create an unapologetic commercial cinema for the mass euphoria of the big screen loaded with action I expect all the support from those who love cinema he had said IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/asif-ali-discloses-tikitaka-is-in-its-last-lap-of-filming-660963.html Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ravi-mohan-starrer-karathey-babu-shooting-wrapped-660971.html Chennai Feb 5 The makers of director Ganesh K Babus political thriller âKarathey Babuâ featuring actor Ravi Mohan in the lead on Thursday announced that the unit had wrapped up the films shooting Taking to its X timeline Screen Scene Media Entertainment the production house producing the film wrote And thats a wrap for the iamravimohans much anticipated political entertainer KaratheyBabu Post production in progress amp Gearing up for grand Summer 2026 release Dir by ganeshkbabu A samcsmusic Musical Produced by screensceneoffl SundarArumugamIt may be recalled that Ravi Mohan had begun dubbing for his portions in the film from December 12 last year The production house announced the beginning of the films post production work by posting a video clip that showed Ravi Mohan arriving at the dubbing studioThe production house said KaratheyBabu starts speaking iamRaviMohan Screensceneoffl SundarArumugam KBDubbingRavi Mohan for his part wrote With all your blessings kickstarting the dubbing for my upcoming political entertainer Karatheybabu Directed by ganeshkbabu A samcsmusic Musical Produced by screensceneoffl SundarArumugamFor the unaware Karathey Babu will be a realistic political thriller that will showcase the other side of an MLAInterestingly Daudee Jiwal the daughter of Tamil Nadu DGP Shankar Jiwal plays the female lead in the filmScreen Scene Media Entertainment Private Limited which has produced successful films and the web series Mathagam has teamed up with Ravi Mohan for the third time after Agilan and BrotherSpeaking about the film director Ganesh K Babu during an earlier interaction had said Although there have been many films about politicians their personal lives relationships and feelings have not been discussed much on screen This film explores another side of an MLA It is shaping up to be an emotional and realistic political thrillerOn working with Ravi Mohan he had said We are making the film very comfortably without any pressure The reason for this is Mohan Ravis full cooperation and dedication I feel very happy to direct this movieProduced by Sundar Arumugam on a grand budget the film features a number of versatile actors including director K S Ravikumar Nasser VTV Ganesh Subramaniam Siva Kavithalaya Krishnan Pradeep Antony Raja Rani Pandiyan Ilan Sam Anderson Sri Dhanya Sandeep Ravi Raj Ananthi Sindhu Priya Ajith Ghosh Kalki Raja Knife Naren Vetri Aravind Dharmaraj Nandhini Senthamizhan Jeeva Subramaniam and ManimegalaMusic for the film is by Sam CS and cinematography is by Ezhil Arasu K Editing is being handled by Kathiresh Alagesan in the film that has been cowritten by Rathna Kumar and Bakkiyam Sankar IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ravi-mohan-starrer-karathey-babu-shooting-wrapped-660971.html Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actress-raveena-ravi-seeks-action-against-individuals-harassing-her-660976.html Chennai Feb 5 Well known actress and dubbing artiste Raveena Ravi who has delivered several memorable performances in popular Tamil and Malayalam films such as Love Today and Maamannan has now penned a post to the authorities on Instagram seeking protection from individuals who she claimed had been stalking and harassing her family friends and her for three years Taking to her Instagram page to post pictures of two individuals along with some posts allegedly penned by them the actress wrote a post that said PUBLIC AWARENESS DO NOT IGNORE I am posting this to protect my family my friends and myself from a stalker who has been harassing us for three yearsShe further alleged Ive stayed quiet hoping that police complaints and warnings would stop this Unfortunately a person named Sabarish and his twin brother continue to harass me my family and my friends They use disgusting language in messages and comments targeting not just me but also those close to me I am deeply sorry to my friends and family who have had to deal with this because of meWe have tried the legal route but the harassment hasnât stoppedThe actress went on to say Apparently he operates from multitudes of accounts and finds ways to stalk and harass not just me but various other women actors and practitioners establishing made up scenarios of having already met fixed marriage Stating that it was time to address the issue publicly the actress said I request you all to 1 Block and Report his profile 2 Be alert if you receive any messages from him or his brother 3 Do not engage with their comments or messagesShe further said Chennai is often called the safest city for women in India I truly hope the authorities take action against such creeps to prove that this city is safe for everyone mkstalin ncwindia tnpoliceofficial tncybercrimeoff chennaitrafficpolice stbrosephs IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actress-raveena-ravi-seeks-action-against-individuals-harassing-her-660976.html Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/kerala-hc-declines-to-stay-release-of-film-based-on-venjaramoodu-murder-case-660705.html Kochi Feb 3 The Kerala High Court on Tuesday questioned a plea seeking to block the theatrical release of Malayalam film Kaalam Paranja Katha which is said to be based on the Venjaramoodu mass murder case The petition was filed by the father of the accused who argued that the release of the film would affect his sonâs right to a fair trialWhen the matter came up for admission Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas made it clear that the court was not inclined to restrain the release of the movieHow a film could interfere with a criminal trial especially when the case is heard by a judicially trained judge who relies only on evidence placed before the court the judge askedThe court questioned the basis on which the petitioner claimed that the movie was directly linked to the murder caseIt observed that the plea was filed at the eleventh hour and noted that the film had already received certification from the Censor BoardThe judge said the court cannot rely on social media posts or assumptions to conclude that a movie is identical to a pending criminal caseThough the petitionerâs counsel argued that witnesses could be influenced by the movieâs narrative the court however found this argument difficult to acceptIt pointed out that there was no material to show that the film would sway witnesses or prejudice the trialThe judge also remarked that the media regularly reports on criminal cases and that such reporting has not been restrained on the grounds of a fair trialJustice Thomas further noted that cinema is an art form and a creative expressionHe said that merely because a film draws inspiration from a crime it does not automatically interfere with the administration of justiceThe court recalled a similar plea filed earlier by Jolly Joseph an accused in the cyanide murder case seeking to stop the release of a web seriesThat request was also rejectedObserving that the balance of convenience favoured the filmmakers the court said it was not inclined to grant any interim orderNotices were issued to the respondents and the case was posted for further hearing on February 5The Venjaramoodu mass murder case relates to the alleged killing of five family members and the attempted murder of the accusedâs motherThe accused is facing trial before the Principal Sessions Court in Thiruvananthapuram IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/kerala-hc-declines-to-stay-release-of-film-based-on-venjaramoodu-murder-case-660705.html Wed, 04 Feb 2026 01:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ashwath-marimuthu-title-of-my-film-with-simbu-will-start-with-i-660722.html Chennai Feb 3 Wishing actor Silambarasan a happy birthday on Tuesday director Ashwath Marimuthu has now disclosed that the title of his film with Simbu will begin with the letter I Ashwath Marimuthu who will be directing Simbus next film after the actor completes director Vetrimarans Arasan took to his X timeline to pen a birthday wish to the actor He wrote Happy birthday STAR This year is going to be magnificent for you sir Cannot wait to start our film postArasan To all his fans â konjam poruthukongaâ An entertaining film specially for the fans is loading Title will start with âIâ It may be recalled that Ashwath Marimuthu who delivered a blockbuster called âDragonâ last year had said last year that his next film featuring actor Simbu in the lead would definitely release next year in 2026 irrespective of when they began shooting Ashwath had in March last year disclosed that the script for the film had already been completed âIt is a script that has already been finished Only screenplay and dialogues have to be written Overall treatment is all overâ he had said thenWhen asked what kind of film his film with Silambarasan would be Ashwath had replied âWhat all you liked in my films âDragonâ and âOh My Kaduvuleâ you will find in this film At the same time this film will also have all that you admired in him Basically it will be a vintage STR in my kind of filmsâThe film is be produced by AGS the same production house that produced âDragonâ It may be recalled that director Ashwath Marimuthu has already picked a team of assistant directors for his directorial team for his upcoming films STR51 and AGS27 The director had made it clear that all nine members he had picked in his team didnt have any personal connection with him or with anyone he knew and that he had kept the process very cleanThe director last year had taken to his X timeline to list all those who had been picked to be his assistant directors Putting out a poster on his timeline that read Team Ashwath Marimuthu Welcome onboard assistant directors he named Srikanth Mohammed Asif Arun Kumar Nithish S Dhina Nithish B Krish Srinath Aniruth as his team membersAlong with the poster he wrote To all the talented people who applied but couldnât make it wish you a great future and am sure you will find a better place to work IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ashwath-marimuthu-title-of-my-film-with-simbu-will-start-with-i-660722.html Wed, 04 Feb 2026 01:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/dulquer-salmaan-pens-note-of-gratitude-as-he-completes-14-years-as-an-actor-im-game-team-releases-new-poster-660727.html Chennai Feb 3 The makers of director Nahas Hidhayaths eagerly awaited action thriller Im Game on Tuesday marked actor Dulquer Salmaans completion of 14 years as an actor by releasing a poster of his from the film Taking to his Instagram page the films director Nahas Hidayath wrote 14 years of Dulquer Salman dqsalmaan A journey of passion perseverance and stories that inspire millions Get ready for a grand homecoming with ImGame movie this Onam Proud to be a part of this remarkable journeyDulquer Salmaan who plays the lead in the film took to his Instagram page to pen a post of gratitude He wrote Today marks 14 years of my journey as an actor Thank you each and every one of you For the endless love For the encouragement For a place in your hearts To mark this milestone sharing a poster from my next ImGame Coming to Cinemas near you this OnamIt may be recalled that the makers of the film had only in December last year welcomed actress Kayadu Lohar onboard the unit of the filmKayadu Lohar is best known for her performance in director Ashwath Marimuthus Tamil film Dragon in which she played one of the female leadsTaking to his Instagram page director Nahas Hidhayath had then said Adding sparkle to ImGame â thrilled to welcome the gorgeous KayaduLoharThe film has triggered huge interest in fans and film buffs ever since the makers released the first look poster of Dulquer Salmaan in the film The first look poster had Dulquer striking a stylish pose with a pistol in his handâIm Gameâ marks director Nahas Hidayathâs next venture after the blockbuster hit RDX Posters featuring the other lead actors too have been released by the makers The movie has quickly become one of the most anticipated releases of the yearIt may be recalled that the film officially went on floors on May 3 last year Actors Antony Varghese Mysskin Kathir Parth Thiwari and Tamil actress Samyuktha Viswanathan play pivotal roles in the projectThe stunt choreography for âIm Gameâ is being handled by Anbariv Masters who have previously worked on major panIndian films such as Kabali the KGF series Kaithi Vikram Leo and Salaar After the massive action success of RDX the Anbariv team is reuniting with Nahas for this filmProduced by Dulquer Salmaan along with Jom Verghese Im Game has triggered immense interest as this will mark Dulquers return to Malayalam cinema The story of Im Game which happens to be Dulquers 40th film is by Nahas Hidhayath himself while its screenplay is by Sajeer Baba Bilal Moidu and Ismail AboobackerCinematography for the film is by Jimshi Khalid and editing is by Chaman Chakko Music for the film which has raised huge expectations among fans and film buffs is by Jakes Bejoy Costumes for the film have been designed by Mashar Hamsa and production design is by Deepak Parameshwaran IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/dulquer-salmaan-pens-note-of-gratitude-as-he-completes-14-years-as-an-actor-im-game-team-releases-new-poster-660727.html Wed, 04 Feb 2026 01:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/payal-rajput-i-may-fail-but-i-wont-give-up-660650.html Chennai Feb 3 Well known actress Payal Rajput who has made a name for herself with her impressive performances in films like RX100 RDX Love and Mangalavaram has now revealed that there were people who wanted her to quit but that she was not going to give up Taking to her X timeline to pen a post Payal Rajput said They want me to quit and I find myself questioning whether I should But then I think about the hard work Iâve put in over the last 12 years So I tell myself no I may fail but I wonât give upjustthinkingIt may be recalled that last year the actress had penned a post expressing concerns about favoritism and nepotism overshadowing talent in the film industry Taking to her timeline on the social media platform X Payal Rajput had then said âBeing an actor is one of the toughest careers out there Each day starts with the weight of uncertainty as I step into a world where nepotism and favoritism often overshadow talentâThe actress went on admit that there were times when she wondered if whether her hard work and dedication would even get noticed in a world that was dominated by those with privilegeShe wrote âThere are moments of doubt when I question whether my hard work and dedication can truly shine through in a landscape dominated by privilege I watch as opportunities slip away to those with famous last names or a powerful agent wondering if my talent is enough to break throughâThe actress had also added the hashtag Struggleisreal to make it clear that the problem indeed existed in the film industryCurrently Payal is working on a number of films including the Telugu film titled âVenkataLachimiâ which is being directed by Muni and which the makers intend to release in three languages â Telugu Tamil and Hindi Payal also plays the lead opposite Legend Saravanan in his second Tamil film that is being directed by well known director R S Durai SenthilkumarWhile Payal Rajput stars opposite Legend Saravanan the Tamil film will also feature actors Shaam and Andrea in pivotal rolesThe yettobetitled film is a grandbudget venture directed by R S Durai Senthilkumar known for his blockbusters like âKakki Sattaiâ âKodiâ and the recent success âGarudanâThe first phase of shooting was completed in Chennai while the second phase was in and around Panikka Nadar Kudiyiruppu in Thoothukudi which happens to be Legend Saravananâs hometownSources say the new film promises to deliver a thrilling actionpacked experience based on real events set against the backdrop of ThoothukudiMusic for the film will be composed by Gibran with cinematography by S Venkatesh and editing by Pradeep The art direction is managed by Durairaj while Ambikapathi is the executive producer IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/payal-rajput-i-may-fail-but-i-wont-give-up-660650.html Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/soundarya-rajinikanths-film-with-love-cleared-for-release-with-u-certificate-660663.html Chennai Feb 3 The Central Board of Film Certification CBFC has now cleared director Madhans upcoming romantic entertainer With Love featuring Tourist Family director Abishan Jeevinth and Anaswara Rajan in the lead for release with a clean U certificate The makers on Tuesday released a poster that confirmed the development The film has triggered huge expectations as it is being produced by Superstar Rajinikanths daughter Soundarya Rajinikanth along with producer Magesh Raj PasilianSoundarya Rajinikanth had taken to her X timeline to announce the release date of the film earlier this yearShe had said A new year brings a new feelingâ and new love WithLove arrives in cinemas worldwide from Feb 06 Starring Abishanjeevinth AnaswaraRajan A RSeanRoldan musical Written and Directed by madhannn Produced by soundaryaarajni mageshrajIt may be recalled that the films title teaser had been released by none other than Rajinikanth himself Taking to his X timeline to release the title teaser Superstar Rajinikanth had said Wishing my daughter soundaryaarajni and the entire team of the film WithLove all the very best God bless mageshrajSoundarya Rajinikanth for her part responded to her dad saying Biggest blessing ever Thank you so much appa You are my life For the unaware the entire film has been shot in Chennai and Trichy The film which was initially being tentatively referred to as PRNO4 has been garnering attention ever since it was announced as it will mark the debut of director Abishan Jeevinth as an actor Young Abishan Jeevinth was the director of the superhit film Tourist Family which featured actors Sasikumar and Simran in the lead The film which was made on a modest budget and which was released earlier last year went on to make over 90 crores at the box office pleasantly surprising both critics and fans The upcoming film has an excellent technical team working on it It has one of the Tamil film industrys top music directors Sean Roldan scoring music for it Cinematography for the film is by cameraman Shreyaas Krishna and editing is by Suresh Kumar Art direction for the film is by Raj Kamal and Costumes have been designed by Priya Ravi IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/soundarya-rajinikanths-film-with-love-cleared-for-release-with-u-certificate-660663.html Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/gautham-vasudev-menon-on-completing-25-years-in-film-industry-audiences-acceptance-is-the-ultimate-reward-660670.html Chennai Feb 3 Ace director Gautham Vasudev Menon who has now completed 25 glorious years in the film industry has now penned a note of gratitude in which he has told his audiences that their acceptance was the ultimate reward Taking to his X timeline to share his statement that was titled A Quartercentury of frames and feelings the usually reticent director said It is often said that cinema is not just about capturing moving images it is about capturing time itself And as I pause to mark twentyfive years since I first shouted Action I am overwhelmed not by the passage of time but by the volume of memories that time has generously afforded meHe further added Twenty five years in this magnificent demanding industry is not a solitary achievement It is a tapestry woven from the dreams dedication and talent of countless individuals who walked alongside meHe then expressed gratitude to a number of people beginning with the actors who had worked with himHe wrote My deepest gratitude and love go to the artists The actors who took the fictional beings in my head and gave them a soul a voice and a heartbeat You breathed life into my words often finding depths in characters that I hadnt realized were thereGautham Menon then thanked his deeply loyal crew He said To my crew The silent architects of my imagination who have stood behind the lens for twentyfive years with me my gratitude and respect are as deep as the love we share for CinemaI stand on the shoulders of giants the masters of cinema whose work ignited the spark in me and to my mentors who guided my early steps thank you for showing me the wayAdmitting that the work of his contemporaries challenged him the director said To my contemporaries and fellow directors your work challenges and inspires me daily The camaraderie we share in this shared pursuit of storytelling is invaluableHe ended the note with a message to his audiences He wrote Finally to my lovely audience You have welcomed my stories into your lives allowed my characters to inhabit your conversations and embraced the varying shades of love conflicts and life I have tried to portray Your acceptance is the ultimate reward Thank you for an incredible and unforgettable night at the YennoduVaaVeeduVaraikkum concert It was a soulful reminder to know why I do what I do My love affair with cinema continues The next frame awaits Until then with lots of love Gautham Vasudev Menon IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/gautham-vasudev-menon-on-completing-25-years-in-film-industry-audiences-acceptance-is-the-ultimate-reward-660670.html Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/tharun-moorthy-confirms-meera-jasmine-is-part-of-mohanlals-l366-660542.html Chennai Feb 2 Malayalam director Tharun Moorthy has now confirmed that well known Malayalam actress Meera Jasmine will be a part of L366 his eagerly awaited film featuring Malayalam superstar Mohanlal in the lead Taking to his Instagram page to post a picture of him having a conversation with actress Meera Jasmine seen seated in a car director Tharun Moorthy wrote Absolutely â her territory no doubts L366Meera Jasmine responded to his post in the comments section saying To all the good times aheadSeveral fans have been wondering whether Meera Jasmine was a part of this project for some time Now with this update director Tharun Moorthy has confirmed Meera Jasmines presence in the filmThe film has triggered huge expectations among fans and film buffs Malayalam superstar Mohanlal plays a policeman called T S Lovelajan in the film tentatively being referred to as L366It may be recalled that only recently Mohanlal had taken to his social media timelines to share his characters look and name in the film He had said Introducing pure love in human form TS LovelajanIn the poster Mohanlal is seen in the khaki dress of a policeman but appears to be wearing slippers and holding his police boots in his hand He seems to be slightly arching his back as if looking to check if someone or something is presentIt was only a week ago that the actor had announced that he had joined the sets of the film Mohanlal had taken to his social media timelines to make the announcement He had then said Starting this journey with gratitude as I join the sets of L366 Thankful for all your blessings and prayersThe film has triggered huge expectations as the ace director is joining hands with the Malayalam Superstar again for this project after the phenomenal success of their blockbuster film together titled ThudaramIt may be recalled that last December the ace director whose film Thudarum went on to emerge a huge blockbuster had officially announced that Malayalam superstar Mohanlal and he would be reuniting for another filmTaking to his X timeline Tharun Moorthy had then said When a storyteller and a legend meet again a universe stirs After Thudarum I and Mohanlal embark on another voyage carried by the vision of Ashiq Usman Productions Rolling Soon IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/tharun-moorthy-confirms-meera-jasmine-is-part-of-mohanlals-l366-660542.html Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/soundarya-rajinikanth-says-rajinikanths-thalaivar173-will-be-a-deadly-film-660569.html Chennai Feb 1 Soundarya Rajinikanth the younger daughter of Superstar Rajinikanth has now said that her fathers next film tentatively titled Thalaivar173 which is being directed by Cibi Chakravarthy will be a deadly film Participating in the prerelease event of director Madhans With Love Soundarya Rajinikanth who is the producer of the film said I had called director Venkat Prabhu to invite him for this films event He told me that that it had been 16 years since our film Goa released It has been 16 years since I wore the producers hat I manifested that I would definitely come back with a team such as the With Love team and my manifestation has happened I am so happy proud and honoured to come backThe producer who thanked director Cibi Chakravarthy for participating in the With Love event said Thalaivar 173 periya poruppu Cibi Thalaivar 173 is a big responsibility Cibi But I have a lot of faith in you I believe that you will live up to the trust I have in you A deadly film will comeMeanwhile Cibi Chakravarthy the director of Superstar Rajinikanths eagerly awaited upcoming film which is being tentatively referred to as Thalaivar173 spoke on the occasion He made a promise to fans of Rajinikanth about the filmThe young director saidI am meeting all of you after the announcement of Thalaivar173 only now So I wish to say something hereStating that he got an unexpected number of wishes after the announcement of the film Cibi Chakravarthy said I even got wishes from people I didnt expect to receive I also understand the concern of a few Is this person doing itHe then went on to say I want to say only one thing with love As a fan of Thalaivar I want to tell the fans of Thalaivar and his family when you walk out of the theatres after watching Thalaivar173 you will be walking out with satisfaction Its a promise Again I am saying Its a promiseIt may be recalled that Rajinikanth was recently asked about his eagerlyawaited upcoming film with director Cibi Chakravarthy which is being produced by actor Kamal Haasans production house Raaj Kamal Films International Rajinikanth had said Shooting is to begin in April this year It will be a proper commercial entertainerThe film has triggered excitement ever since actor producer and politician Kamal Haasan announced that his production house Raaj Kamal Films International RKFI would be producing the filmIt may be recalled that one of Tamil cinemas most successful directors Sundar C was to originally direct this film which Kamal Haasan had said would be a magnum opus However to everybodys surprise director Sundar C opted out of the projectIn a statement titled A Heartfelt Note to My Dearest Fans and WellWishers Sundar C said It is with a heavy heart that I share some important news with you Due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances I have made the difficult decision to step back from the prestigious project Thalaivar173The director went on to sayThis venture featuring the legendary Superstar Thiru Rajinikanth Avl and to be produced by the illustrious Ulaghanayagan Thiru Kamal Haasan Avl was indeed a dream come true for me In life there are moments when we must follow the path laid out for us even if it diverges from our dreamsStating that his association with the two icons went back a long way the director said I will always hold them in the highest regard The special moments we have shared over the past few days will be cherished forever by me They have taught me invaluable lessons and I will continue to seek their inspiration and wisdom as I move forwardSundar C who is also the husband of actress and politician Khushbu further said that although he was stepping away from the opportunity he would continue to seek the expert guidance of both stalwarts of Tamil cinemaI thank both of them from the bottom of my heart for considering me for this magnum opus he told the superstars of Tamil cinema before going on to address his fansTo his fans the director said Please accept my sincere apologies if this news has disappointed those who had eagerly anticipated this venture I am committed to making it up to you and promise to continue bringing you entertainment that keeps your spirits high Thank you for your unwavering support and understanding It means the world to me and I look forward to creating more memories with you allSoon after Sundar Cs exit the makers in the new year announced that director Cibi Chakravarthy would be directing the film Music for the film which has the tag line Every family has a hero is to be scored by Anirudh IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/soundarya-rajinikanth-says-rajinikanths-thalaivar173-will-be-a-deadly-film-660569.html Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/nikhil-siddhartha-relishes-ice-cream-after-staying-on-a-two-year-diet-for-historical-film-swayambhu-660486.html Hyderabad Feb 1 Telugu actor Nikhil Siddhartha has now shared a video clip of him enjoying an ice cream after staying on a diet for almost two years for director Bharat Krishnamacharis eagerly awaited historical action epic Swayambhu Taking to his Instagram actor Nikhil Siddhartha posted the video clip that showed him enjoying ice cream with his close team including his make up man and assistant and wrote Finally an Ice Cream after 2 years of warrior diet Two years of Training A sweet treat after all the toil You all will witness it on the big screen very soonTeaser announcement loading this weekAlong with Nikhil Siddhartha the film will also feature actresses Samyuktha and Nabha Natesh in the lead It is slated to hit screens worldwide on April 10 this yearPositioned as an epic celebrating Indiaâs rich history and timeless glory Swayambhu was originally set to hit screens worldwide on February 13 this year on the occasion of Maha ShivaratriHowever the makers have now pushed the release of the film to April 10 Sources say that the films VFX work requires additional time and therefore the makers had decided to push the release of the film to April 10 this yearProduced by Bhuvan and Sreekar under the banner of Pixel Studios Swayambhu which is being presented by Tagore Madhu is one of the most eagerly awaited films of the year The film has triggered huge interest not just in fans but also film buffs for a number of reasonsIt is an already established fact that young hero Nikhil Siddhartha went to Vietnam to train in martial arts for the film In fact the young actor became so proficient in the use of swords that he could fight with a sword in either handSources had disclosed to IANS that it was not just Nikhil Siddhartha who received training in sword fighting and that even the supporting cast received training in sword fighting from expertsA source had told IANS that a team of Vietnamese sword fighting experts were flown in to train the stunt artistes here who shot for the film Several hundred artistes were part of the enormous climax sequence that was shot over a period of 60 days at the Annapurna Studios in HyderabadProduced by Bhuvan and Sreekar under Pixel Studios and presented by Tagore Madhu Swayambhu stands as one of Nikhilâs most prestigious ventures to dateRooted in Indiaâs cultural heritage Swayambhu will delve into untold chapters of the past stories that extend far beyond traditional tales of kings and wars At its heart lies the saga of a formidable warrior whose valour shaped an era IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/nikhil-siddhartha-relishes-ice-cream-after-staying-on-a-two-year-diet-for-historical-film-swayambhu-660486.html Sun, 01 Feb 2026 13:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/yuvan-shankar-raja-meets-ajith-at-dubai-autodrome-fans-thrilled-660499.html Chennai Feb 1 Ace music director Yuvan Shankar Raja has now met actor Ajith at the Dubai Autodrome where the latters racing team is gearing up for the Asian Le Mans Series A video clip showing Yuvan Shankar Raja arriving at the Dubai Autodrome and then meeting actor Ajith has now gone viral on social mediaYuvan Shankar Rajas meeting comes at a time when actor Ajiths superhit film Mankatha which has now been rereleased is setting the box office on fire What is interesting is that the films music and songs which were one of its biggest strengths were scored by Yuvan Shankar RajaYuvan Shankar Raja is the latest celebrity from the Tamil film industry to arrive in Dubai to meet Ajith and to cheer for him It may be recalled that just a couple of days ago actor Madhavan had interacted with Ajith at the Dubai AutodromeIt may be recalled that earlier this month actress Nayanthara and her director husband Vignesh Shivan had arrived at the Dubai Autodrome to cheer for actor Ajith who took part in the popular Dubai 24H Series event Prior to Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan actor Sibi Sathyaraj had taken to his X timeline to share a video clip that showed Ajith warmly receiving him and his family members at the circuitSharing the video clip Sibi Sathyaraj had said It was a real pleasure to meet Ajithkumar sir at the 24HDubai racing event today Was truly impressed by all the effort and hard work he has put into pursuing his passion As always it was wonderful conversing and spending quality time with you dear sirThanks for the opportunityBefore Sibi one of Indias top music directors Anirudh had called on actor Ajith Kumar on the Marina Race Circuit in Abu DhabiMeanwhile actor Ajith Kumars efforts on the race track are to be made into a docufilm which sources say will be released in theatres on May 1 this year on the occasion of his birthdaySources close to the actor had confirmed to IANS that ace Tamil film director A L Vijay is directing this docufilm which will be around 90 minutes long and will seek to inspire scores of youngsters to pursue their dreams IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/yuvan-shankar-raja-meets-ajith-at-dubai-autodrome-fans-thrilled-660499.html Sun, 01 Feb 2026 14:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/aari-arjunan-starrer-4th-floor-to-hit-screens-on-feb-27-660472.html Chennai Feb 1 The makers of director LR Sundarapandis eagerly awaited psychological thriller film 4th Floor featuring actor Aari Arjunan in the lead have now announced that the film has been cleared by the censor board for release with a UA certificate and that the film will now hit screens worldwide on February 27 this year Aari Arjunan took to his X timeline to make the announcement He wrote FourthFloor Censored UA Certificate February 27 Release in Cinemas A lrsundarapandi1 directorial A dharankumarc Musical Lyrics kukarthik1 ManoCreations DirectorSshiva deepshikhaoffi adithyaKathir suriyasree1 asulthanrajaproProduced by A Raja under Mano Creations and directed by LR Sundarapandi the film a unique thriller is set in an extraordinary milieu The story unfolds amidst a series of thrilling events in a residential building in central ChennaiSources from the unit say that director LR Sundarapandi has crafted a screenplay that is full of astonishing twists and that is guaranteed to provide an unprecedented thriller experience to audiencesAs a psychological thriller the film would look to explore the intricate connection between dreams and reality the sources pointed out and informed that the unit of the film had now completed the entire shooting processThe film has been completely shot in Chennai and its surrounding areas the sources addedAari Arjunan plays the protagonist with Deepshika playing the female lead in this film Actors Pavithra director Subramania Siva Thalaivasal Vijay and Adithya Kathir too will be seen playing pivotal roles in this filmOn the technical front the film owes its visuals to gifted cinematographer J Lakshman who is best known for his work in popular movies like Poda Podi and Vennila Kabadi KuzhuMusic for the film has been scored by Dharan of Poda Podi fame while art direction has been handled by Suresh Kalleri known for his work in gripping social dramas Aneedhi Jail and the popular web series Mathagam IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/aari-arjunan-starrer-4th-floor-to-hit-screens-on-feb-27-660472.html Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/bhagyashrii-borse-tells-ilaiyaraaja-truly-an-honour-beyond-words-to-be-felicitated-by-you-660275.html Chennai Jan 30 Actress Bhagyashrii Borse who was feliciated by none other than maestro Ilaiyarajaa at the Ajanta Ellora International Film Festival has now penned a heartfelt note of gratitude in which she has told the great musician that it was truly an honour beyond words to be felicitated by him Taking to her Instagram page the actress who took Ilaiyaraajas blessing by falling at his feet while receiving the honour wrote Dear Ilaiyaraaja sir It is truly an honour beyond words to be felicitated by you at the Ajanta Ellora International Film Festival aiffofficial held in my very own hometown Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar I feel deeply grateful to begin my journey with your blessingsShe further wroteThankyou AIFF for this beautiful honour and for celebrating your Daughter of Marathwada with such love promise to make Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar even prouder always Thankyou resulpookutty sir for your kind words Special thanks to chandukul sir for making this event an unforgettable memoryOn the work front Bhagyashrii Borse next has director Murali Kishor Abburuâs eagerly awaited film âLeninâ featuring actors Akhil Akkineni along with her in the lead In fact earlier this year the makers of the film had released her first look poster in the film and announced that she played a character called Bharathi in the action entertainerTaking to its social media timelines Sithara Entertainments the production house producing the film along with actor Nagarjuna shared the first look poster of the actress and wroteVareva vareva vavva vavva vareva Introducing BhagyashriBorse from LENIN First Single from JAN 5thThe poster the production house shared had a caption that read Introducing the love of Lenin Bharathi The first look poster of Bhagyashri Borses character in the film also confirmed that the makers were looking to release the film in the summer of 2026The film has triggered huge expectations among fans and film buffs It may be recalled that actress Sree Leela was to play the female lead opposite actor Akhil Akkineni in the film However due to date issues Sree Leela opted out and Bhagyashrii Borse replaced herThe makers had released a glimpse video of the film on the occasion of Akhil Akkinenis birthday last yearThe filmâs title glimpse opens with scenes reminding one of the final battle in the epic Mahabharata We then see Akhil Akkineniâs character appear with an intense look and a clenched fist as if he is ready for a struggle A voice over says âMy dad said that when one is born one has life and no name Similarly when one dies one does not have life and only the name remains How that name should be remembered isââ and the title âLeninâ appears The film has a tagline that readsâNo war is more violent than loveâThe film which has triggered huge expectations has cinematography by Naveen Kumar and music by Thaman Editing for the film will be by Navin Nooli IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/bhagyashrii-borse-tells-ilaiyaraaja-truly-an-honour-beyond-words-to-be-felicitated-by-you-660275.html Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sai-abhyankkar-to-score-music-for-rajkumar-periasamys-film-featuring-dhanush-660160.html Chennai Jan 29 Music for director Rajkumar Periasamys upcoming film featuring actor Dhanush in the lead is to be scored by young music sensation Sai Abhyankkar the films makers announced on Thursday Taking to its X timeline to make the announcement Wunderbar Films one of the production houses producing the film wrote Timeâs up The SAIlence breaks Excited to have the sensational SaiAbhyankkar as the music composer for D55 D55 A SaiAbhyankkar Musical A brand new collaboration loadingSai Abhyankkar responded to the post of the production house sayingSuper excited and pumped working with dhanushkraja sir on D55 My dream collaboration RajkumarKP dear sir thank you so much This is gonna be a very special cooking and thank you dear theSreyas anna wunderbarfilms RTakeStudios GIGDirector Rajkumar Periasamy too welcomed the young music sensation on board the unit of the film which is tentatively being referred to as D55 Taking to his X timeline he wrote You are a Wonderkid Sai Excited to have you on board for D55 as the music composer my brother God bless you dear SaiAbhyankkar Thank you dear DhanushKRaja sir D55 A SaiAbhyankkar Musical theSreyas wunderbarfilms RTakeStudios Shra2309 azy905 sandysashr vishuramsThe film has triggered huge excitement as the makers have already disclosed that this film will be a magnum opus It may be recalled that only a week ago another production house called R Take Studios had announced that it was joining hands with Wunderbar Films for producing this film For the unaware Sai Abhyankkar who is just 20 years old only recently made his debut in Malayalam film music with Balti after having swiftly ascended the ranks in the Tamil film music industryConsidered a music sensation Sai Abhyankkar shot to limelight after his independent single âKatchi Seraâ went viral on social media It did not take long for Tamil film directors to spot the young talent and soon Sai had a list of big films that he was working onYoung Sai is already scoring the music for Simbus film that is being directed by director Ramkumar Balakrishnan He has also been roped in to score music for Suriyaâs 45th film and has been signed to score music for Pradeep Ranganathanâs next film with Mythri Movie MakersMore importantly he will be composing music for Allu Arjunâs upcoming magnum opus that is to be directed by Atlee better known as AA22XA6 Now he is to score music for Rajkumar Periasamys film with Dhanush IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sai-abhyankkar-to-score-music-for-rajkumar-periasamys-film-featuring-dhanush-660160.html Fri, 30 Jan 2026 02:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mohanlal-plays-a-character-called-t-s-lovelajan-in-tharun-moorthys-l366-660165.html Chennai Jan 29 Malayalam superstar Mohanlal on Thursday disclosed that he played a policeman called T S Lovelajan in director Tharun Moorthys upcoming film tentatively being referred to as L366 Taking to his social media timelines Mohanlal wrote Introducing pure love in human form TS Lovelajan The actor also shared a poster of his look in the film In the poster Mohanlal is seen in the khaki dress of a policeman but appears to be wearing slippers and holding his police boots in his hand He seems to be slightly arching his back as if looking to check if someone or something is presentIt was only a week ago that the actor had announced that he had joined the sets of the film Mohanlal had taken to his social media timelines to make the announcement He had then said Starting this journey with gratitude as I join the sets of L366 Thankful for all your blessings and prayersThe film has triggered huge expecations as the ace director is joining hands with the Malayalam Superstar again for this project after the phenomenal success of their blockbuster film together titled ThudaramIt may be recalled that last December the ace director whose film Thudarum went on to emerge a huge blockbuster had officially announced that Malayalam superstar Mohanlal and he would be reuniting for another filmTaking to his X timeline Tharun Moorthy had then said When a storyteller and a legend meet again a universe stirs After Thudarum I and Mohanlal embark on another voyage carried by the vision of Ashiq Usman Productions Rolling SoonNow work on that film has begun and Mohanlal has joined the sets of the filmFor the unaware Thudarum was a crime action drama that featured Mohanlal and Shobana in the lead Directed by Tharun Moorthy the film had triggered huge excitement among fans for a number of reasonsThe first and foremost reason was that this film featured actress Shobana opposite Mohanlal after almost 19 years Their onscreen pairing is among the most loved in Malayalam cinema The next reason was that this film was actor Mohanlalâs 360th film and his 56th film with actress ShobanaThudarum shattered box office records when it released earlier last year It emerged a huge blockbuster collecting over a whopping Rs 100 crore in just Kerala aloneMohanlal put out a poster on his social media timelines that read A new chapter in Kerala box office history A 100 crore Kerala grossHe also wrote Thudarum storms into the record books with its first 100 crore mark exclusively at the Kerala box office A milestone that we created together Thank you Kerala IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mohanlal-plays-a-character-called-t-s-lovelajan-in-tharun-moorthys-l366-660165.html Fri, 30 Jan 2026 02:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rathna-kumars-29-the-film-shooting-wrapped-up-660200.html Chennai Jan 30 Shooting of director Rathna Kumars upcoming film 29 The Film featuring actors Vidhu and Preethi Asrani in the lead has now been wrapped Director Rathna Kumar took to his X timeline to make the announcement He posted a picture of a cake with the words Shoot Wrap written on it and a video that showed the team crushing a ceremonial pumpkin to mark the completion of shooting and wrote Poosinikaaaa Day Pumpkin DayIt may be recalled that the makers of the film had only recently disclosed the character that actress Preethi Asrani plays in the upcoming romantic entertainerTaking to her Instagram page the actress who shared stills of herself from the film had said Meet your VIJI 29TheFilmThe film caught the attention of fans and film buffs when the makers released a title teaser The title teaser had men who were 29 years old being asked who they were While some stated their names in response others stated their professions or their passions Finally the same question is posed to the hero who says he does not know As he looks out of a bus window while being lost in thought the films heroine Preethi Asrani boards the vehicle and sits next to himThe film is being produced by the production houses of two of Tamil cinemas top directors The film is being produced by the production house G Squad which is owned by director Lokesh Kanakaraj and Stone Bench Productions which is owned by Karthik SubbarajSpeaking at the title teaser launch event which happened a few days ago director Rathna Kumar had said The first time I got suicidal thoughts was when I was 29 It was from that point my outlook about life turned positive and from then people look at me as a person full of positivityTalking about the film Rathna Kumar had said that he had shot the film in 35 to 40 days If my earlier romcom film Meyaadha Maan had a capital C this film 29 will have a R he said to drive home the point that his earlier film had a comedy component higher than the romantic component while this upcoming film would have more of romance than comedyWritten and directed by Rathna Kumar the film apart from featuring Vidhu and Preethi Asrani in the lead will also feature Master Mahendran Avinash Shenaz Fathima and Premkumar among others Mathankumar has codirected this film the music of which has been composed by Sean RoldanCinematography for the film is by Madhesh Manickam and editing is by R S Sathish Kumar while Shanmugaraja is in charge of the films art direction Costumes for the film are by Praveen Raja while stunts in the film have been choreographed by Don AshokThe film has two lyricists in Uma Devi and Bakkiyam Shankar and two dance choreographers in Sherif M and Leelavathi IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rathna-kumars-29-the-film-shooting-wrapped-up-660200.html Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/tovino-thomas-grateful-for-every-soul-who-walked-this-path-with-me-660039.html Chennai Jan 29 Malayalam actor Tovino Thomas has now penned a note of gratitude on the occasion of completing 14 years in the film industry saying he was grateful for every soul who had walked this path with him Taking to his Instagram page to share a video clip that showed the different looks he had sported in films Tovino wrote Fourteen years ago today I faced a movie camera for the very first timeâunaware of the journey it would begin Grateful for every soul who walked this path with me Love you all Picture Abhi Bakki hai mere dost Thank you lazydsigner for this videoThe actor who has gone on to emerge as one of the top stars in the Malayalam film industry has a number of interesting films including director Dijo Jose Antonys upcoming big budget Malayalam action entertainer Pallichattambi and director Arun Anirudhans eagerly awaited Malayalam film AthiradiWhile Pallichattambi is to hit screens worldwide on April 9 this year Athiradi will release on May 14 this yearBoth films have triggered huge expectations among fans and film buffs For the unaware Pallichattambi has been produced under the banners of World Wide Films and C Qube Bros Entertainments and will seek to present actor Tovino Thomas in a neverbeforeseen look Sources close to the unit of the film have disclosed that the story of the film is set in the 1950sâ60s periodThe film is to be released in five languages including MalayalamKayadu Lohar who shot to fame with her fine performance in the Tamil blockbuster film Dragon plays the female lead in this film along with Tovino ThomasThe cast apart from Tovino and Kayadu Lohar will also include Vijayaraghavan Sudheer Karamana Baburaj Vinod Kedamangalam Prashanth Alexander and several other prominent actorsAthiradi has triggered huge excitement among fans and film buffs as it will bring together Basil Joseph Tovino Thomas and Vineeth Sreenivasan on screenThe film is being produced by actor Basil Josephs production house Basil Joseph Entertainments along with Doctor Ananthu EntertainmentsAthiradi which is being made as a complete entertainer has been directed by debutant filmmaker Arun Anirudhan who was one of the screenwriters of the first Malayalam superhero film Minnal Murali which was directed by Basil JosephThe script has been cowritten by Paulson Skaria and Arun Anirudhan The filmâs coproducers are Sameer Thahir and Tovino Thomas After Minnal Murali Athiradi will mark the reunion of Tovino Thomas Basil Joseph Sameer Thahir and Arun AnirudhanOn the technical front the film has cinematography by Samuel Henry and music by Vishnu Vijay Editing for the film is by Chaman Chacko while costume design is by Mashar Hamsa IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/tovino-thomas-grateful-for-every-soul-who-walked-this-path-with-me-660039.html Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/madhavan-meets-ajith-at-dubai-autodrome-pics-go-viral-660044.html Chennai Jan 29 Well known actor Madhavan on Thursday met actor Ajith at the Dubai Autodrome where the latters racing team will be seen in action later this week Pictures that showed Madhavan interacting with Ajith at the Dubai Autodrome have now gone viral on social media platforms Madhavan is the latest in a list of stars to have called on Ajith on the race tracks in DubaiIt may be recalled that earlier this month actress Nayanthara and her director husband Vignesh Shivan had arrived at the Dubai Autodrome to cheer for actor Ajith who took part in the popular Dubai 24H Series eventA video clip that showed the actress and her husband being greeted by Ajith Kumar at the Dubai Autodrome had then gone viral on the Internet Prior to Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan actor Sibi Sathyaraj had taken to his X timeline to share a video clip that showed Ajith warmly receiving him and his family members at the circuitSharing the video clip Sibi Sathyaraj had said It was a real pleasure to meet Ajithkumar sir at the 24HDubai racing event today Was truly impressed by all the effort and hard work he has put into pursuing his passion As always it was wonderful conversing and spending quality time with you dear sirThanks for the opportunityBefore Sibi one of Indias top music directors Anirudh had called on actor Ajith Kumar on the Marina Race Circuit in Abu DhabiMeanwhile actor Ajith Kumars efforts on the race track are to be made into a docufilm which sources say will be released in theatres on May 1 this year on the occasion of his birthdaySources close to the actor had confirmed to IANS that ace Tamil film director A L Vijay is directing this docufilm which will be around 90 minutes long and will seek to inspire scores of youngsters to pursue their dreamsScores of youngsters have dreams that remain unfulfilled Life makes their dreams drift away from themThis will be an attempt to inspire them to pursue their dreams a source close to the star had saidThe move sources say will also be an attempt to popularise motorsport which many still consider a rich mans sport in the countryThe source also disclosed that director Vijay had filmed not just the gripping races in Malaysia but had also captured crucial and engaging moments including strategy meetings discussions with teams practise sessions and Ajiths preparation on the whole The source had also informed that director Vijay would also be filming the races in Abu Dhabi and Dubai to be included in the docufilm IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/madhavan-meets-ajith-at-dubai-autodrome-pics-go-viral-660044.html Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/priya-bhavani-shankar-pens-an-adorable-birthday-wish-for-her-boyfriend-659916.html Chennai Jan 27 Actress Priya Bhavani Shankar on Tuesday penned an adorable birthday wish for her boyfriend Rajvel Raj in which she went on to explain what she loved the most about him Taking to her Instagram page to pen the birthday wish Priya Bhavani Shankar wrote You wake up at impossible hours in Australia hope fully on watch Man U matches ride the emotions and somehow end up disappointed more often than notâ but never surprised Thatâs what I love most â the loyalty and commitment through highs lows and the very questionable seasonsThe actress further went on to say Your longstanding prayer is still CR7 lifting the World Cup in 2026 so on your birthday Iâve added mine to yours The universe has been informedShe ended the post saying Happy Birthday to my favourite person to laugh with argue with and stay in love with without trying You are my home rajvelrsOn the work front the actress whose film Hotspot 2 Much just released will next has director Ajay Gnanamuthus eagerly awaited horror thriller Demonte Colony 3 gearing up for release In fact the makers of the film which features actors Arulnithi and Priya Bhavani Shankar in the lead chose to release the first look poster of the film on the occasion of the new yearWith the first two instalments of the franchise performing strongly at the box office expectations from the third instalment of Demonte Colony continue to rise The film is gearing up for a worldwide theatrical release this yearProducer Sudhan Sundaram of Passion Studios had in an earlier interview said that the film was shaping up to exceed expectationsâBeginning 2026 with Demonte Colony 3 feels incredibly promising Ajay brings extraordinary discipline to the process he delivers on schedule while never compromising creative quality As a producer itâs exciting to witness this scale develop Arulnithi remains the anchor of the franchise and his commitment is unwavering Much of the cast from the second part returns now with deeper arcs and heightened dramatic stakes For the moment thatâs all I can reveal but the third chapter goes well beyond what audiences might anticipateâ he saidWritten and directed by Gnanamuthu Demonte Colony 3 reunites Arulnithi and Priya Bhavani Shankar along with Meenakshi Govindarajan Archana Ravichandran Muthukumar and others in pivotal roles Production began in July 2025 and the film now moves through postproduction with the team carefully steering towards a summer 2026 release window IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/priya-bhavani-shankar-pens-an-adorable-birthday-wish-for-her-boyfriend-659916.html Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/basil-joseph-l-k-akshay-kumars-bilingual-film-titled-raawadi-659847.html Chennai Jan 27 The makers of director Vignesh Vadivels bilingual comedy entertainer featuring Malayalam actor Basil Joseph and Tamil actor L K Akshay Kumar in the lead roles have now announced the films title as Raawadi Produced by SS Lalit Kumar of Seven Screen Studio the film is being simultaneously made in Tamil and Malayalam with the same title A teaser released by the makers shows Basil Joseph playing a character called Abbas in the film while L K Akshay plays a character called Prabhu in the fullfledged entertainer The teaser makes it evident that the story is set in a college in which Prabhu who is a senior calls the shots From allocating contracts to supply liquor to the college hostel block to rallying his group in a mob fight Prabhu plays a crucial role Prabhus gang comprises a bunch of nitwits such as Kicha Noble K James who believes that they are a bunch of bad people and that only bad dreams will come to bad people an outrageously funny student who is looking to make a bomb called Jolly Joseph Jaffer Sadiq and Udhaya Arunchaleswaran a kindhearted spiritual person who is trying hard to fit into the gangIt is under these circumstances that Abbas arrives in the college and a problem erupts inside the gang While one half of the gang believes that Abbas will be able to solve the problem Prabhu believes Abbas himself is the cause of the problemSources close to the unit of the film say that the filmâs shooting is progressing at a brisk paceRaawadi which marks the directorial debut of Vignesh Vadivel will also feature John Vijay Sathyan Shariq Hassan and actress Aishwarya Sharma among others On the technical front the film will have cinematography by Leon Britto and music by Jen Martin Editing is being done by Barath Vikraman and art direction is being overseen by P S Hariharan Priya serves as the costume designer with K Arun and Manikandan serving as executive producers Sources close to the unit say that the film is gearing up for a summer release IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/basil-joseph-l-k-akshay-kumars-bilingual-film-titled-raawadi-659847.html Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mammootty-tells-kamal-haasan-lets-catch-up-soon-and-make-up-for-the-time-weve-lost-659850.html Chennai Jan 27 Thanking Tamil actor producer and Parliamentarian Kamal Haasan who had whole heartedly congratulated him on being conferred the Padma Bhushan Malayalam superstar Mammootty on Tuesday told his Tamil friend that they should catch up soon and make up for the time weve lost Taking to his X timeline to respond to Kamals post congratulating him Mammootty wrote Thank you dear Kamal for those truly humbling words Youâre being too kind And yes letâs catch up soon and make up for the time weâve lost smiley faceIt may be recalled that Kamal Haasan had taken to his X timeline to pen a lengthy heartfelt post in Tamil congratulating Mammootty Pointing out that they hadnt acted together in any films Kamal Haasan in his post had said However we have been admiring each other from afar We critique each other when we meet in person We have been nurturing a Kopperuncholayar Pisiranthaiyar kind of friendship akin for several yearsHe further went on to add that he now felt that maybe they both could have met in person more oftenKamal Haasan went on to observe that as a Mammootty fan his expectation was that his fans should also be Mammoottys fansMy friend Mammootty has now become Padma Bhushan Mammootty Congratulations to my friend he wroteFor the unaware the Kopperuncholayar Pisiranthaiyar relationship that Kamal Haasan referred to in his post is about the iconic friendship between Chola King Kopperun Cholan and the Pandya poet PisiranthaiyarAlthough the Chola King and the Pandya poet never met each other they both trusted each other wholeheartedly to the extent that when the Chola king chose to die he asked for a seat to be prepared for the poet from his enemy kingdom trusting that his friend from the rival kingdom would definitely accompany him even unto deathDespite several people telling the king that the poet would not come the king firmly trusted his friend to turn up As expected by the king Pisiranthaiyar did arrive but by then the king had passed away Nevertheless he too embraced death in the same fashion as adopted by the king IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mammootty-tells-kamal-haasan-lets-catch-up-soon-and-make-up-for-the-time-weve-lost-659850.html Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mammootty-mohanlal-starrer-patriot-to-release-on-april-23-659721.html Chennai Jan 26 Its official The makers of director Mahesh Narayanans eagerlyawaited thriller Patriot featuring both superstars of Malayalam cinema Mammootty and Mohanlal will hit screens worldwide on April 23 this year Actor Mohanlal who plays one of the leads in one of the most expected films of the year on Republic Day took to his X timeline to make the announcement He wrote âUnleashing the spirit of fearless voices this Republic Day PATRIOT arrives worldwide on April 23 2026 The countdown begins NOW Antojoseph MaheshNarayananIt may be recalled that IANS had reported several days ago that the film was likely to hit screens on April 23 this year On January 4 this year the makers of the film had announced that the unit had wrapped up the films shooting They wroteThatâs a wrap Blood sweat belief PATRIOT marches on See you on the Big screenThey also shared a BTS video of all the stars on the sets on the occasionThe film which has triggered huge expectations ever since it was announced also features acclaimed actors Fahadh Faasil Kunchacko Boban Nayanthara and Revathy in addition to the two Malayalam superstarsA teaser which the makers released last year went on to amplify the expectations of fans and film buffsThe teaser begins with a voiceover which says I remember there was a time when this nation was controlled by the two of them Together Over these years what they earned wasnt just followers Faith TrustWe then see a series of intriguing but intense scenes and hear Mammoottys voice say They are going to bring social score to people We next hear Mohanlal who appears to play an army general in the film say There are three of us Do you think you can stop usThe teaser then gives us an idea that there is a program called Periscope and that Kunchacko Boban plays a character called DanielNayanthara is heard askingThis program which is part of the student laptop scheme Is that similar to Periscope We also hear another voice askingIs this program watching them secretly The teaser ends with Mammootty asking someone to complete the sentence Great Indian traitor or PatriotOverall the teaser gives the impression that the film will revolve around a group of socially responsible individuals trying to thwart an illegal attempt by the government to monitor its citizens IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mammootty-mohanlal-starrer-patriot-to-release-on-april-23-659721.html Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/a-r-murugadoss-unveils-aparshakti-khuranas-powerful-look-in-gautham-karthiks-root--659726.html Chennai Jan 26 The makers of director S Sooriyaprathaps scifi thriller ROOT â Running Out of Time on Monday released the striking new look of Bollywood actor Aparshakti Khurana in the film featuring actor Gautham Ram Karthik in the lead Acclaimed filmmaker A R Murugadoss took to his social media timelines on January 26 to unveil Aparshakti Khuranas look in the film He wrote Happy to reveal the second look from the world of ROOT This is where it beginsMarking his Tamil cinema debut Aparshakti Khurana essays a pivotal character that looks menacing and steeped in mystery The newly released poster offers a compelling glimpse into a persona that has an intimidating look â setting the tone for the filmâs darker narrative layersFor the unaware Bollywood actor Aparshakti Khurana is well known for his impactful supporting performances in acclaimed films such as Dangal Stree Pati Patni Aur Woh and Stree 2 and for his widely appreciated role in the drama series Jubilee His entry into Tamil cinema with ROOT â Running Out of Time has significantly heightened curiosity and expectations surrounding his characterEarlier the first look of the film featuring Gautham Ram Karthik in the lead was launched by Superstar Rajinikanth on January 1 garnering widespread attention and creating strong buzz around the projectWritten and directed by Sooriyaprathap S ROOT â Running Out of Time is a scifi crime thriller produced by Shaik Mujeeb RajaRajan Gnanasambandam Sanjai Shankar and Dhanishtan Fernando under the Verus Productions banner Sources claim the film will deliver a gripping blend of edgeoftheseat thrills and emotionally charged storytellingApart from Gautham Ram Karthik and Aparshakti Khurana the film will feature Narain Bhavya Trikha Y Gee Mahendra Pavni Reddy Linga and RJ Anandhi among others in key rolesThe film has been shot extensively across Chennai and multiple locationsThe unit of the film has wrapped up the films shoot The film is currently in the postproduction phase IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/a-r-murugadoss-unveils-aparshakti-khuranas-powerful-look-in-gautham-karthiks-root--659726.html Mon, 26 Jan 2026 18:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/lokesh-kanakaraj-clarifies-on-why-he-opted-out-of-directing-the-rajinikanth-kamal-haasan-film-659751.html Chennai Jan 26 Seeking to silence those who had come down hard on him for opting out of directing the muchawaited film featuring two of Tamil cinemas biggest superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan ace director Lokesh Kanakaraj on Monday clarified why he had made the decision to opt out Addressing mediapersons Lokesh Kanakaraj said I wish to clarify a few points about the RajinikanthKamal Haasan film as I came in for a lot of criticism for it It was at the time of Coolies release that I met both Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan of them Both said they wanted to do a film like thisFor me it was a big opportunity I considered it an honour that two legends who were working together after 46 years were asking me to direct that film But I had to direct Kaithi 2 at that time So I told the production team of Kaithi 2 that I wanted to finish this film first as I didnt know if I would get such an opportunity ever again he explainedLokesh then went on to narrate what happened He said I wrote the script for the Rajinikanth Kamal Haasan film for oneandahalf months sincerely I did my best to do a film keeping both legends together After oneandahalf months I met both stars individually and narrated the script to them Both of them were equally excited about the storyHowever Lokesh said both stars had been doing films from the action genre continuously Both stars have continuously been doing action films In the case of Rajinikanth sir he has been doing action films right until Jailer 2 In the case of Kamal sir his upcoming film being directed by Stunt choreographers Anbarivu will be heavy on action Their thought was Should we again go in for an action film without giving it a break They wanted to do a lighthearted film is what I understood However I cannot do lighthearted films So I genuinely expressed that to them and walked out of the project he saidThe director also thanked the media and the masses for the immense support they had given to his film Coolie I thank the people for supporting Coolie It ran for 35 days despite several criticisms Sun Pictures have told me that it was a profitable film I thank the media and the public for it I have taken several lessons from the experience I will try to implement them in my future films he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/lokesh-kanakaraj-clarifies-on-why-he-opted-out-of-directing-the-rajinikanth-kamal-haasan-film-659751.html Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/nithya-menen-recalls-working-on-ala-modalaindi-as-film-completes-15-years-659757.html Hyderabad Jan 26 Actress Nithya Menen has now penned a heartfelt post about her Telugu film Ala Modalaindi on the occasion of the film completing 15 years Taking to her Instagram page to share her thoughts on the film the actress wrote Ala modalaindi means And so it began The leela of the Universe I guess giving me a movie named like that A movie where it all really beganThe actress said nandureddyy and I talk all the time about what it was like back then Nobody knew who we were nobody cared Most people didnt understand at all what we were trying to make We were attempting to make a rom com which I think until then was not done at all in Telugu and most other languages as well So no one caredShe further added We went to Irani Chai most days after shoot and just chilled there until late ate Subway sandwiches for lunch I even remember our orders It was the exact same order every day We improvised so much on the spot Rewrote scenes 15 mins before shooting it It was amazing No pressure None of us was a somebody so we did what we wanted We were fully ourselvesRecalling how her friends words came true she said One day we stopped at a tiny Subway outlet by the side of a very busy road to pick up lunch before shoot And Nandini told me to go inside and get it You wont be able to walk freely into any restaurant like this anymore Go buy it yourself she said It sounded absurd to me It never ever ever occurred to me that I could be recognised one day or that people might want to see me I didnt really want it My plan was to do small off beat films be relatively unknown be free take walks sit in cafes by myself and read BUT then came Ala Modalaindi And nothing was the same ever again And so it began indeed 15 years of Ala Modalaindi IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/nithya-menen-recalls-working-on-ala-modalaindi-as-film-completes-15-years-659757.html Mon, 26 Jan 2026 19:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vijay-is-the-only-leader-who-can-defeat-the-dmk-says-sengottaiyan-659685.html Chennai Jan 25 Actorturnedpolitician Vijay is the only leader capable of defeating the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu senior TVK leader KA Sengottaiyan said on Sunday Addressing the inaugural cadre meet of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK at Mamallapuram after the party was officially allotted the whistle symbol Sengottaiyan said Vijay enjoyed support cutting across party lines and that his appeal extended even into households traditionally aligned with rival parties including the DMK Every party has votes for Vijay Leaders and cadres from all sides are eager to see him There is no need for concern about alliances at this stage he said adding that Vijay alone had the stature to dismantle even a tenparty alliance Using a mix of political messaging and metaphor Sengottaiyan cautioned party workers to be sensitive while campaigning Do not blow the whistle near sleeping people or the elderly It may confuse them and cost us votes Cadres must act with care and responsibility he advised drawing applause from the audience Highlighting Vijayâs personal sacrifice Sengottaiyan said he had witnessed the rise of several charismatic leaders including MGR but described Vijayâs entry into politics as exceptional He is someone who walked away from an annual income of Rs 1000 crore to serve the people through politics That alone sets him apart he said portraying Vijay as a leader driven by commitment rather than convenience The Mamallapuram meeting marked an important milestone for the TVK being the first major organisational gathering after the party secured its official symbol Several senior party leaders including N Anand participated in the session which focused on cadre mobilisation and future political strategy At the onset Vijay paid floral tributes to the martyrs of the historic language agitation reaffirming his partyâs ideological positioning on linguistic pride and social justice He also showered flower petals on senior policy leaders on stage acknowledging their role in shaping the partyâs vision Vijay received a rousing welcome as he arrived at the venue with volunteers blowing whistles and cheering loudly This event also raised expectations among supporters as it marked his return to a party platform after attending a Christmas celebration in December Party workers now await his next public address hoping it will offer clearer signals on the TVKâs roadmap for the upcoming Assembly elections IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vijay-is-the-only-leader-who-can-defeat-the-dmk-says-sengottaiyan-659685.html Mon, 26 Jan 2026 01:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/dinesh-karthik-showers-praise-on-vikram-prabhus-cop-drama-sirai-659605.html Chennai Jan 25 Cricketer Dinesh Karthik has now showered praise on debut director Suresh Rajakumaris critically acclaimed Tamil film Sirai featuring actors Vikram Prabhu and LK Akshay in the lead Taking to his X timeline to share his thoughts on the gripping cop drama which went on to emerge a superhit Dinesh Karthik wrote Watched SIRAI yesterday Such a lovely movie So well shot Realistic and relatable with a heart warming love story Im sure the director wouldve done extensive research to get a movie like this right Loved the performances from Vikram Prabhu and his co actors Well done to all the technicians involvedActress and producer Khushbu Sundar too took to her social media timelines to praise the film which has already come in for widespread from both audiences and critics Khusbhu wrote Finally watched the much spoken about silent genuine winner of recent times Sirai A must watch Simple story told brilliantly Everyone has performed fantastically Especially iamVikramPrabhu So proud of you Vikram Your understanding of the character and delivering with so much restraint proves you are the new chip of the old block So proud of youShe also went on to praise the director of the film saying Director SureshRajakumari deserves a pat for the perfect starcast Actually everything is just perfect Not a lose scene not an unwanted scene or songs Congratulations to the entire cast and the crew on the humongous success Sirai successful deservesDinesh Karthik and Khushbu are the latest to praise Sirai It may be recalled that ace director Shankar and cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin too had praised the filmTaking to his X timeline Shankar who is considered one of the leading directors in the Tamil and Telugu film industries had said Sirai Such a good film Really moved me to tears in many places Loved all the characters and their performances which stayed with me after the filmThe director then went on to shower praise on each of the artistes who had done outstanding work in the film He wrote iamVikramPrabhu gave a staunch performance throughout the film LKAkshayKumar and AnishmaAnilkumarâs acting captured their characterâs innocence and emotions beautifullyShankar then went on to congratulate the films producer saying My heartfelt wishes to the producer SSLalitKumar for bringing us this gem Director SureshRajakumari imprisoned our hearts with his excellent debut The message in the last scene was solid and very relevant Tamil Cinema ending the year on a highnoteIt may be recalled that cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin too had praised the film last yearAshwin while talking about the film had said Really liked the film a lot It was a very gripping film In todays day and age watching a film without touching ones phone is a big thing I did not touch my phone while watching this film completely Fabulous acting actually be it Vikram Prabhu and Akshay Kumar and all the cast members The way they have built each character it didnt look like a heros film at all It looked like everybodys movie It was very nice Refreshing for Tamil cinema IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/dinesh-karthik-showers-praise-on-vikram-prabhus-cop-drama-sirai-659605.html Sun, 25 Jan 2026 18:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/aari-arjunan-starrer-4th-floor-to-hit-screens-in-february-this-year-659607.html Chennai Jan 25 If sources close to director LR Sundarapandis eagerly awaited psychological thriller film 4th Floor featuring actor Aari Arjunan in the lead are to be believed the film is to hit screens in February this year Sources close to the unit of the film have now disclosed that the makers are looking to release the film in the later part of February this year Produced by A Raja under Mano Creations and directed by LR Sundarapandi the film a unique thriller is set in an extraordinary milieu The story unfolds amidst a series of thrilling events in a residential building in central ChennaiSources from the unit say that director LR Sundarapandi has crafted a screenplay that is full of astonishing twists and that is guaranteed to provide an unprecedented thriller experience to audiences As a psychological thriller the film would look to explore the intricate connection between dreams and reality the sources pointed out and informed that the unit of the film had now completed the entire shooting processThe film has been completely shot in Chennai and its surrounding areas the sources addedAari Arjunan plays the protagonist with Deepshika playing the female lead in this film Actors Pavithra director Subramania Siva Thalaivasal Vijay and Adithya Kathir too will be seen playing pivotal roles in this film On the technical front the film owes its visuals to gifted cinematographer J Lakshman who is best known for his work in popular movies like Poda Podi and Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu Music for the film has been scored by Dharan of Poda Podi fame while art direction has been handled by Suresh Kalleri known for his work in gripping social dramas Aneedhi Jail and the popular web series MathagamThe sources also inform that Postproduction work of the film is progressing at a brisk pace and that the team has plans to release the music and trailer shortly IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/aari-arjunan-starrer-4th-floor-to-hit-screens-in-february-this-year-659607.html Sun, 25 Jan 2026 18:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/bhavana-starrer-anomie-becomes-first-indian-film-to-use-sound-particles-659464.html Chennai Jan 23 If one is to go by the claims made by the team of director Riyas Maraths eagerly awaited Malayalam crime thriller Anomie the film which features actors Rahman and Bhavana in the lead has now emerged as Indias first film in which the sound design software Sound Particles has been used The films official handle on Instagram posted a video clip of an interview of actress Bhavana in which she said In this movie they have used the sound design software called Sound Particles It is the first time in India that we are using it in a movie They have used it in movies like Weapons Dune Oppenheimer They the sound particles team have officially confirmed it Anomie is definitely a theatrical experienceThe film which was originally scheduled to release on January 30 this year is now slated to hit screens on February 6The film has triggered huge expectations ever since the makers released a teaser of the film a week agoThe teaser released begins with a voice over that says Everyone everywhere wants to live The rich wants to live the poor wants to live Nobody wants to die Even as this is narrated a series of grim intense scenes that involve cops appearSoon another voiceover this time in Malayalam says The only thing that man fears is death Rahman a police officer is shown confronting someone He says You are a fucking psychopath to which the other personthrough what appears to be a mike replies No I am notBhavanas character is seen saying Either he knows who is the killer or he is the killer even as the cops gear up to hunt We next hear a voice most likely that of the psychopath say in a taunting tone Who is coming next a man or a force A man with a force Even as this voiceover plays a series of intense action scenes play outThe teaser makes it evident that the film revolves around the hunt the cops undertake to bring a psychopath to justiceApart from Bhavana and Rahman the film will also feature Shebin Benson Vishnu Agasthya Binu Pappu and Arjun Lal in pivotal charactersProduced by Dr Roy CJ Kumar Mangat Pathak Abhishek Pathak Blitzkrieg Films Bhavana and Aadith Prassanakumar the film has music by Harshavardhan Rameshwar and cinematography by Sujith Sarang IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/bhavana-starrer-anomie-becomes-first-indian-film-to-use-sound-particles-659464.html Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mammoottys-film-with-iconic-director-adoor-gopalakrishnan-titled-padayaatra-659470.html Chennai Jan 23 Malayalam superstar Mammootty who is joining hands with one of Malayalam cinemas iconic directors Adoor Gopalakrishnan for his next film on Friday announced the title of the film as Padayaatra Taking to his social media timelines Mammootty wrote My Next Padayaatra The film has triggered huge interest among fans and film buffs as both icons of Malayalam cinema are coming together for a film after almost three decadesPadayaatra will be the fourth film in which Mammotty will be working with Adoor Gopalakrishnan Apart from Mammootty the film will also feature actors Indrans Grace Antony Sreeshma Chandran and Zeenath among othersActress Grace Antony who was visibly excited about being a part of the film took to her Instagram page to express gratitude She wrote Sometimes life gives you the biggest surprises Forever grateful for this one Proof that dreams really do come true Nothing more an actor can ask for Proudly Presenting The Title Poster of mammoottykampanys Production No8 âPadayaatraâ Directed by Adoor GopalakrishnanThe film which is being produced by Mammoottys production house Mammootty Kampany along with Dulquer Salmaans Wayfarer Films has its story screenplay and dialogues penned by Adoor Gopalakrishnan himself along with K V Mohan KumarThe film will have the talented Shehnad Jalal as its cinematographer Music for the film is to be composed by Mujeeb Majeed and editing is to be done by Praveen Prabhakar Shajie Naduvil will serve as the production designer of this film the make up of whose artistes will be taken care of by Ronex Xavier and George SebastianCostumes for the artistes in the film will be by S B Satheesan and sound design by Kishan Mohan George Sebastian is the executive producer of this film which has Meera Sahib serving as its associate directorMeanwhile rumours doing the rounds in the industry suggest that Mammoottys eagerly awaited other film Patriot in which actor Mohanalal too plays a role is likely to hit screens on April 23 this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mammoottys-film-with-iconic-director-adoor-gopalakrishnan-titled-padayaatra-659470.html Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mahesh-babu-tells-wife-namrata-thank-you-for-holding-everything-with-so-much-grace-and-love-659289.html Hyderabad Jan 22 Telugu star Mahesh Babu on Thursday penned an adorable birthday wish to his wife Namrata Shirodkar thanking her for holding everything with so much grace and love Taking to his Instagram page to greet his wife on her birthday he posted a picture of Namrata which had been shot in Tuscany Italy and wrote Happy birthday NSGâ Thank you for holding everything together with so much grace and loveâCouldnât ask for moreIt wasnt just Mahesh Babu who wished his wife Namrata on the occasion Both their children Gautham and Sithara too greeted their mother on her birthday Gautam Ghattamaneni wrote Happy Birthday Amma Thank you for always guiding my way and for being the best mom ever Love you more than you knowSitara Ghattameneni for her part said My constant my compass my home Happy Birthday AmmaNamratas sister Shilpa Shirodkar too was among those who greeted the actressturnedhomemaker who turned 54 this year She took to Instagram where she shared a string of then and now images featuring her with her sister Namrata Shilpa saidâHappiest Birthday to my gorgeous sister my chintukli namratashirodkar Life is so much brighter with you by my side Hereâs to more laughs more memories and more endless chats Love you endlesslyâIt is no secret that Namrata Shirodkar is the central force that binds the entire family together and that Mahesh Babus bond with Namrata is strong In fact the couple only recently had celebrated their twentieth marriage anniversary On the occasion of their 20th wedding anniversary Mahesh Babu had posted a picture of Namrata sharing a lighthearted moment with him and said You me and 20 beautiful yearsâTo forever with you NSGOn the work front Mahesh Babu is now busy shooting for director SS Rajamoulis magnum opus Varanasi which also features actors Prithviraj and Priyanka Chopra along with him IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mahesh-babu-tells-wife-namrata-thank-you-for-holding-everything-with-so-much-grace-and-love-659289.html Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/advaith-nayar-chatha-pacha-is-about-a-bunch-of-friends-trying-to-make-it-in-life-together-659304.html Chennai Jan 22 Director Advaith Nayar has now revealed that his eagerly awaited action entertainer Chatha Pacha featuring Arjun Ashokan Roshan Mathew Vishak Nair and Ishan Shoukath along with Malayalam superstar Mammootty is about a bunch of friends trying to make it in life together In an exclusive interview to IANS director Advaith Nayar said Chatha Pacha is actually a fullon explosive action entertainer Its Indias first WWEinspired film Weve actually seen films in the boxing space in the martial arts space but I actually dont think Ive seen anything in India any films in India that have taken inspiration from WWE and the sort of extravagant kind of wrestling that we see with people creating characters costumes storylines and all of that culminating in these actionpacked matches that we all loved growing upHe goes on to add At its core its just about a bunch of friends trying to make it in life togetherwith nothing but the dreams that they grew up on Its based in Kochi because Kochi is one of the South Indian hubs of Gatta Gusthi itself And if you look at it closely this prowrestling or WWEstyle wrestling is nothing but a much more extravagant much more dramatic and theatric version of Gatta Gusthi itselfWhen asked about how he got his actors to prepare for their roles in this film and more significantly about the spark for this plot the director said The most obvious spark was the nostalgia that I personally grew up with I spent a few of my childhood years living in Chennai with my cousins We used to watch WWE and we would all go up to the bedroomand they would do all these stunts on me because I was the youngest cousin I would get thrown around on the bed I would get thrown off the top of the cupboard and fall onto a beanbag So that was the first starting off point for me This sort of connected when I read up back in 2019 about these smaller wrestling establishments that exist in countries like America or even Mexico or even right now in India even in Kerala actuallyHe continued The concept behind it is that you have working class people in a city like New York say a taxi driver a butcher a school teacher and maybe a bank teller All these kinds of people wrap up work catch the subway go to a local public schools rented out basketball court like once or twice a week They arrive around 7pm start helping each other wear their own costumes that theyve made themselves and set up a ring For the next two hours these blue collar workers would get to live out the dreams that they never got to because of certain circumstances They are people who refuse to give up on their dreams no matter what their circumstances are and then they go right back to their real lives For two hours twice a week they get to live out their old dreamsStating that he was able to sense this fighting spirit in them the director said that this fighting spirit was something hed connected with the people of his city Fort Kochi and Mattanchery That is because they are fighters they are survivors they are dreamers and so thats how I decided to somehow build on thisThe film has cinematography by Anend C Chandran editing by Praveen Prabhakar screenplay by Sanoop Thykkoodam background score by Mujeeb Majeed lyrics by Vinayak Sasikumar and action choreography by Kalai Kingson collectively elevating the filmâs scale rhythm and energyThe film is scheduled to hit screens worldwide on January 22 this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/advaith-nayar-chatha-pacha-is-about-a-bunch-of-friends-trying-to-make-it-in-life-together-659304.html Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ghibran-draupathi-2-let-me-explore-unique-musical-domains-659360.html Chennai Jan 22 One of Tamil cinemas top music directors Ghibran has now said that his score for director Mohan G Kshatriyans eagerly awaited period film Draupathi 2 let him explore unique musical domains During an interaction music composer Ghibran whose discography consistently leaves music lovers awestruck admitted scoring music for the historical period film was challenging Ghibran said Travelling back in time to create music beyond our era proved profoundly challenging Draupathi 2 transcends routine war drama embodying our peoples emotional and cultural values pain poetry romance revenge and patriotism This project let me explore unique musical domains reminding me of my work with Kamal Haasan sir in Uthama Villain I had a big responsibility with regard to the background score for the film which has brilliant visuals shot by Philip K SundarâProduced by Chola Chakravarthy of Netaji Productions in association with G M Film Corporation Draupathi 2 has triggered huge interest among fansThe film is set in the 14th century and unfolds against the backdrop of the rule of Hoysala emperor Veera Vallalar III the valour and resistance of the Kadavarayas of Sendhamangalam and the turbulent shifts triggered by the Mughal invasion of Tamil NaduApart from Richard Rishi and Rakshana Induchoodan who play the lead actor and cinematographer Natti Natraj will be seen essaying a key roleThe film will also feature actors Y G Mahendran Nadodigal Barani Saravana Subbiah Vela Ramamoorthy Siraj Johnny Dinesh Lamba Ganesh Gaurang Divi Devayani Sharma and Arunodayan further strengthening the filmâs historical scale and dramatic presenceDirector Mohan G Kshatriyan during an interview to IANS earlier had said that Draupathi 2 would start off from Draupathi the first part of the franchise The duration of this film is 2 hours and 39 minutes Of this only eight to nine minutes of the story happens in 2025 the remaining happens in the 14th century the director had disclosedMohan G Kshatriyan said that the inspiration for the screenplay came from a small book called Moondram Vallalla Maharaja by a historian called Annal KandarThe prime historical events shown in the film are all based on facts However we have used cinematic liberties while developing characters It took me almost a year to complete the script as I had to meet a lot of people to learn about this subject The third Veera Vallalalar ruled with Thiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu as his capital he explainedThe film boasts of a good technical team as well Its Telugu dialogues have been penned by Samrat while Ghibran Vaibodha has scored the musicCinematography for the film is by Philip R Sundar and Thanika Tony is in charge of choreographyStunts for the film have been choreographed by Action Santosh while editing is by Devaraj Art direction has been done by Kamalnathan IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ghibran-draupathi-2-let-me-explore-unique-musical-domains-659360.html Fri, 23 Jan 2026 01:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/keerthy-suresh-shares-nine-hour-dubbing-day-studio-snap-fans-thrilled-659439.html Chennai Jan 23 National Awardwinning actress Keerthy Suresh has now shared a behindthescenes glimpse from her dubbing session for an upcoming project and disclosed that she had been dubbing for nine hours in the day Sharing a picture of herself in the dubbing studio on her Instagram stories section she wrote âMe at the end of a ninehour long dubbing day AboutYesterday The post her fans feel underscores her unwavering dedication to multilingual cinema where she personally dubs in Tamil Telugu and Malayalam to infuse authenticity into her roles Her dubbing has played an important role in elevating her films In fact her dubbing added emotional depth to both the Tamil and Telugu versions of her film Mahanati It captured Savitris nuances contributing to the films National Award successIn Kalki 2898 AD she voiced the AI character Bujji across five languages Telugu Tamil Hindi Malayalam and English earning widespread acclaim Bujjis humorous and emotional tones caught the attention of audiences proving her versatility as a voice artisteKeerthys commitment sets her apart in an industry where few actresses dub their own lines across regionsFans have much to anticipate from Keerthys diverse slate In Telugu director Ravi Kiran Kolas actiondrama Rowdy Janardhana pairs her with Vijay Deverakonda while in Malayalam she has Rishi Sivakumars Thottam a gritty actionadventure that is to release in multiple languages Thottam in particular has triggered huge interest as it brings an unprecedented onscreen collaboration between her and action star Antony Varghese Pepe This action drama sources say will showcase Keerthy Suresh in a neverbeforeseen avatar marking her grand return to Malayalam cinemaBreaking new ground in action filmmaking Thottam will feature groundbreaking stunt choreography by the internationally acclaimed V Action Design Team led by Muhammad Irfan celebrated for their dynamic work on The Shadow Strays The Raid franchise Headshot The Night Comes for Us and The Big 4 This collaboration marks a firstofitskind milestone in Indian cinema The films musical score is composed by National Awardwinner Harshavardhan Rameshwar known for his powerful soundtracks in Arjun Reddy Kabir Singh and AnimalIn Tamil she plays a lawyer in director Praveen S Vijays film which also stars ace director Mysskin Keerthy has also got a Hindi series called Akka a revenge thriller showcasing her intensity IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/keerthy-suresh-shares-nine-hour-dubbing-day-studio-snap-fans-thrilled-659439.html Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vadivukkarasis-horror-thriller-granny-to-hit-screens-on-january-30-659455.html Chennai Jan 23 The makers of director Vijaya Kumaarans eagerly awaited horror thriller Granny featuring veteran actress Vadivukkarasi in the lead on Friday announced that the film would hit screens on January 30 this year It may be recalled that the Central Board of Film Certification CBFC has already cleared the film for release with a clean UA certificateFor the unaware actor Vijay Sethupathi had only recently released the films title as Granny In fact on January 8 this year Vijay Sethupathi had taken to his X timeline to release the title of the filmReleasing the title poster Vijay Sethupathi had writtenHere is the first look poster of VijayaMary Universal Media Production No1 Titled as GRANNY Directed Vijayakumaaran Vadivukkarasi iamsingapuli actordhileepan vijaysonofgod Vijayamary kukarthik1 GvAparna01 Actorgajaraja AnanthNag24 teamaimprThe title poster released by Vijay Sethupathi had Vadivukkarasi sporting an eerie look Dressed as an old woman with flowing white hair the actress appears to hold up a lantern in one hand while she is seen holding a staff in her other hand Inside her the silhouettes of two children are seen standing in a pathway that is surrounded by spirits The title poster aroused the curiousity of onlookers triggering interest in the filmGranny apart from Vadivukkarasi will also feature actor Dhileepan the cousin of ace director A R Murugadoss in a pivotal role Actress G V Aparna too will be seen in an important role in the film which will also feature actor SingampuliOn the technical front the film will have cinematography by A Manikandan It will have music by Chellaiah Pandian and editing by M S Gopi Art direction for the film has been handled by PBK Mahendran Stunts in the horror thriller which has been coproduced by T Saravanan have been choreographed by Action Prakash IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vadivukkarasis-horror-thriller-granny-to-hit-screens-on-january-30-659455.html Fri, 23 Jan 2026 23:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/tharun-moorthy-drops-important-update-on-his-film-with-mohanlal-659261.html Chennai Jan 22 Malayalam film director Tharun Moorthy who recently announced that he would be working with Malayalam superstar Mohanlal again on a film after the phenomenal success of their film Thudaram has now dropped an interesting update on the upcoming project Taking to his X timeline Tharun Moorthy posted a picture of himself with the team he had assembled for this film and wrote Strong squad smart plan unstoppable mindset L366 MohanlalIt may be recalled that last December the ace director whose film Thudarum went on to emerge a huge blockbuster officially announced that Malayalam superstar Mohanlal and he had reunited for another filmTaking to his X timeline Tharun Moorthy had then said When a storyteller and a legend meet again a universe stirs After Thudarum I and Mohanlal embark on another voyage carried by the vision of Ashiq Usman Productions Rolling SoonNow the director has dropped an update saying the team for the project had been put together and that he had come up with a smart plan for the filmThe directors announcement has triggered huge excitement among fans some of whom have now begun to wonder if the upcoming film will be a sequel to one of Tharun Moorthys earlier filmsThis is because Tharun Moorthy on the occasion of Onam earlier last year had announced that he was in the process of writing a sequel to one of his earlier filmsTharun Moorthy had put out a post in which he wrote Happy Onam This Onam is truly special for me As an artist as a filmmaker and as a human being Im cherishing every moment of artistic ecstasy We are now in serious discussions about a sequel to one of my projects Some personal meetings and reallife incidents still inspire me to bring it back This is not official yetbut in some ways it already feels officialThe director then recalled how doors first opened for him during an earlier Onam seasonHe wrote It was during an Onam season when I was completely blank that a door first opened before me And this Onam I couldnt let that signal fade away Yes Ive started writing again this time the second part of one of my films Ill share more official updates soon Be with us As alwaysNow with Tharun Moorthy announcing he had joined hands with Mohanlal fans have begun wondering if this film is a sequel to the blockbuster ThudarumFor the unaware Thudarum was a crime action drama that featured Mohanlal and Shobana in the lead Directed by Tharun Moorthy the film had triggered huge excitement among fans for a number of reasonsThe first and foremost reason was that this film featured actress Shobana opposite Mohanlal after almost 19 years Their onscreen pairing is among the most loved in Malayalam cinema Some of the landmark films in which the two actors have been featured together include Manichithrathazhu Thenmavi Kombathu and MambazhakkalamThe next reason was that this film was actor Mohanlalâs 360th film and his 56th film with actress ShobanaThudarum shattered box office records when it released earlier last year It emerged a huge blockbuster collecting over a whopping Rs 100 crore in just Kerala aloneMohanlal put out a poster on his social media timelines that read A new chapter in Kerala box office history A 100 crore Kerala grossHe also wrote Thudarum storms into the record books with its first 100 crore mark exclusively at the Kerala box office A milestone that we created together Thank you KeralaMohanalal was so moved by the phenomenal success of the film that he penned a heartfelt note of gratitude to the audiencesThe actor wroteIâm deeply moved and truly humbled by the love and heartfelt response for Thudarum Each message and every word of appreciation has touched me in ways I canât fully expressHe then went on to sayThank you for opening your hearts to this story for seeing its soul and for embracing it with such graceThis gratitude is not mine alone It belongs to every single person who walked this journey with me giving their love effort and spirit to every frameTo Renjith M Tharun Moorthy KR Sunil Shobhana Binu Pappu Prakash Varma Shaji Kumar Jakes Bejoy and our extraordinary team â your artistry and passion made Thudarum what it is Mohanlal saidThe actor pointed out that Thudarum was made with care with purpose and above all with truthTo see it resonate so deeply is more than a reward It is a true blessingWith all my heart thank you with love and gratitude always he had said IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/tharun-moorthy-drops-important-update-on-his-film-with-mohanlal-659261.html Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/bhavana-pens-adorable-wish-to-husband-on-wedding-anniversary-659269.html Chennai Jan 22 Malayalam actress Bhavana Menon has penned an adorable anniversary greeting to her husband in which she has playfully told him how much she had enjoyed annoying him and how excited she was to keep doing it in future Taking to her Instagram post to pen an affectionate greeting for her husband the actress wrote On this dayI want you to know how much I have enjoyed annoying you and how excited I am to keep doing so in the future Hereâs raising a toast to another 365 days of happinessblissjoycuddles and fun Happy anniversaryOn the professional front the actress next has director Riyas Maraths eagerly awaited Malayalam crime thriller Anomie waiting to hit screens It may be recalled that the release of the film which also features actor Rahman in the lead along with her was only recently postponed to February 6 this year The film was originally scheduled to release on January 30 this yearThe film has triggered huge expectations ever since the makers released a teaser of the film a week agoThe teaser released begins with a voice over that says Everyone everywhere wants to live The rich wants to live the poor wants to live Nobody wants to die Even as this is narrated a series of grim intense scenes that involve cops appearSoon another voiceover this time in Malayalam says The only thing that man fears is death Rahman a police officer is shown confronting someone He says You are a fucking psychopath to which the other personthrough what appears to be a mike replies No I am notBhavanas character is seen saying Either he knows who is the killer or he is the killer even as the cops gear up to hunt We next hear a voice most likely that of the psychopath say in a taunting tone Who is coming next a man or a force A man with a force Even as this voiceover plays a series of intense action scenes play outThe teaser makes it evident that the film revolves around the hunt the cops undertake to bring a psychopath to justiceApart from Bhavana and Rahman the film will also feature Shebin Benson Vishnu Agasthya Binu Pappu and Arjun Lal in pivotal charactersProduced by Dr Roy CJ Kumar Mangat Pathak Abhishek Pathak Blitzkrieg Films Bhavana and Aadith Prassanakumar the film has music by Harshavardhan Rameshwar and cinematography by Sujith Sarang IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/bhavana-pens-adorable-wish-to-husband-on-wedding-anniversary-659269.html Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ghajini-star-asin-offers-rare-glimpse-into-her-10th-wedding-anniversary-celebrations-659091.html Mumbai Jan 20 Asin Thottumkal known for her work in blockbusters such as Ghajini Sivakasi Varalaru and Pokkiri shared a glimpse from her 10th wedding anniversary celebrations with her businessman husband Rahul Sharma who was seen serenading the former actress with the song âAll of Meâ by John Legend Asin took to her Instagram stories where she first shared a picture of sand art she made which read âAR ARâ and captioned it â10 years and countingâShe also shared a few videos offering a glimpse of the romantic canopy set up for the celebration with âMy Heart Will Go Onâ from Titanic playing softly in the backgroundOne of the images featured a handwritten note by their daughter Arin which read âHappy 10th anniversary I love you Best parents in the whole universe AR ARâThe final video showed Rahul serenading Asin with John Legendâs âAll of Meâ as the former actress could be heard giggling in the backgroundAsin who was tagged as the Queen of Kollywood in 2000 married Rahul Sharma businessman in January 2016 in a Christian wedding ceremony that was followed by a Hindu wedding ceremony She quit acting after marriage Their first child a daughter was born in 2017Asin was last seen in the 2015 romantic comedy film directed by Umesh Shukla It stars Abhishek Bachchan Asin late actor Rishi Kapoor and Supriya Pathak The films title is based on a song from the 2009 film 3 IdiotsShe made her acting debut at the age of 15 in Sathyan Anthikkadâs Malayalam film Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka She tasted success with the Telugu film Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi She was then seen in blockbusters such as Ghajini Sivakasi Varalaru Pokkiri Vel and DasavathaaramThe former actress made her Bollywood debut with Ghajini opposite Aamir Khan and was later seen in Hindi films such as Ready Housefull 2 Bol Bachchan and Khiladi 786 IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ghajini-star-asin-offers-rare-glimpse-into-her-10th-wedding-anniversary-celebrations-659091.html Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/dinesh-lambas-look-as-ghiyasuddin-thamkani-from-draupathi-2-released-659136.html Chennai Jan 20 The makers of director Mohan Gs eagerly awaited TamilTelugu historical drama Draupathi 2 on Tuesday released the first look poster of actor Dinesh Lamba as Ghiyasuddin Thamkani in the film For the unaware the film is to hit screens on January 23 this yearTaking to his X timeline director Mohan G Kshatriyan shared the first look poster of Lamba and wrote In just three more days Draupathi 2 will be in your favorite theaters Starting January 23 Produced by Chola Chakravarthy of Netaji Productions in association with G M Film Corporation Draupathi 2 has triggered huge interest among fansThe film is set in the 14th century and unfolds against the backdrop of the rule of Hoysala emperor Veera Vallalar III the valour and resistance of the Kadavarayas of Sendhamangalam and the turbulent shifts triggered by the Mughal invasion of Tamil NaduApart from Richard Rishi and Rakshana Induchoodan actor and cinematographer Natti Natraj will be seen essaying a key roleThe film will also feature actors Y G Mahendran Nadodigal Barani Saravana Subbiah Vela Ramamoorthy Siraj Johnny Dinesh Lamba Ganesh Gaurang Divi Devayani Sharma and Arunodayan further strengthening the filmâs historical scale and dramatic presenceDirector Mohan G Kshatriyan during an interview to IANS earlier had said that Draupathi 2 would start off from Draupathi the first part of the franchise The duration of this film is 2 hours and 39 minutes Of this only eight to nine minutes of the story happens in 2025 the remaining happens in the 14th century the director had disclosedMohan G Kshatriyan said that the inspiration for the screenplay came from a small book called Moondram Vallalla Maharaja by a historian called Annal KandarThe prime historical events shown in the film are all based on facts However we have used cinematic liberties while developing characters It took me almost a year to complete the script as I had to meet a lot of people to learn about this subject The third Veera Vallalalar ruled with Thiruvannamalai in Tamil Nadu as his capital he explainedThe film boasts of a good technical team as well Its Telugu dialogues have been penned by Samrat while Ghibran Vaibodha has scored the musicCinematography for the film is by Philip R Sundar and Thanika Tony is in charge of choreographyStunts for the film have been choreographed by Action Santosh while editing is by Devaraj Art direction has been done by Kamalnathan IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/dinesh-lambas-look-as-ghiyasuddin-thamkani-from-draupathi-2-released-659136.html Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ritesh-ranas-jetlee-unit-begins-final-shooting-schedule-659169.html Hyderabad Jan 20 The makers of director Ritesh Ranas upcoming action comedy Jetlee featuring actor Satya in the lead have now announced that the unit of the film has begun its final shooting schedule Mythri Movie Makers the production house producing the film took to its X timeline to make the announcementIt wrote Final lap of the flight begins JETLEE final schedule underwayICYM the JetleeGlimpseJETLEE A RiteshRanas turbulence Starring Satya RheaSingha vennelakishore harshachemudu kabirduhansingh Produced by ClapEntrtmnt Presented by MythriOfficialIt may be recalled that the makers had only recently shared a glimpse video of the film much to the delight of fans and film buffsThe glimpse video opens with Vemana Shathakam in Satyaâs voice A sudden burst of turbulence sends the passengers inside a plane into panic mode setting the tone for the chaos that follows Satya is then introduced questioning his own identity just as gunfire erupts hinting at a possible hijack situationSatyaâs character is designed humorously Having undergone a makeover his screen presence and comic timing are exceptional A hilarious exchange between Satya and Vennela Kishore adds to the charm of the glimpse video When asked about his hero status Satya replies that he doesnât belong to any âtierâ and that heâs a hero from the general compartmentThe glimpse also introduces all other important characters including lead actress Rhea SinghaThe film has triggered huge interest in fans and film buffs as actor Satya is again teaming up with director Ritesh Rana for this filmJetlee produced by Clap Entertainmentâs Chiranjeevi Cherry and Hemalatha Peddamallu is being presented by Mythri Movie Makers The production houses teaming up is being seen as an indication of the films strengthTouted as an action comedy entertainer sources in the industry say Jetlee will have thrills twists and highvoltage humour all delivered in the unmistakable SatyaRana styleMiss Universe India Rhea Singha will be making her debut in Telugu cinema with this film She will be playing the leading lady opposite Satya in the film which will also feature Vennela Kishore and Ajay in important rolesThe technical team behind Mathu Vadalara is working on this film as well Kaala Bhairava is scoring the music for this film which will have cinematography by Suresh Sarangam Karthika Srinivas will serve as the editor and Narni Srinivas has taken charge as the production designer of this film IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ritesh-ranas-jetlee-unit-begins-final-shooting-schedule-659169.html Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/pushpa-director-sukumar-on-love-from-japan-cinema-has-no-borders-only-emotions-659028.html Chennai Jan 19 Moved by the letters of love penned by Japanese fans ace director Sukumar best known for having directed the panIndian blockbuster franchise Pushpa has now said that cinema has no borders only emotions Taking to his Instagram timeline to pen a post of gratitude to fans the ace director posted a picture of himself reading all the letters that fans from Japan had sent him He wrote Reading letters that travelled all the way from Japantruly humbling Cinema has no borders only emotions Your words remind me why I fell in love with storytelling Forever grateful for this connection beyond language and distance Arigato gozaimasu JapanIt may be recalled that the blockbuster film Pushpa 2The Rule released as Pushpa Kunrin in Japan to full houses on January 16 Actor Allu Arjun who had gone to Japan for the release of the film there had received a warm welcome from Japanese fans The actor who had posted a video clip on Instagram showing the immense love he had received from Japanese fans wherever he went wrote Truly touched by the love I have received from Japan fansGrateful to see Indian cinema being celebrated across cultures Thank you Japan HumbledEarlier Geek Pictures India the distributors of the film in Japan took to their X Previously known as Twitter timeline and announced Konnichiwa Nihon no Tomo yo Indian Cinemaâs Industry Hit blazes into Japan in full force Pushpa Raj takes over Japan on 16th January 2026 taking the wildfire across borders and seas Pushpa2inJapan Pushpa2TheRule PushpaKunrin WildFirePushpaFor the unaware Pushpa 2 The Rule directed by ace director Sukumar and featuring Allu Arjun Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil is a gripping story that revolves around Pushpa Raj a man who after having had everything taken away from him decides that he will not lose anything more in life to anyoneThe story tells his rise to the heights of power by becoming the head of a powerful syndicate that illegally deals in red sandalwoodThe film which has three parts was produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar writings with music on T Series The second part was released on December 5 2024 IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/pushpa-director-sukumar-on-love-from-japan-cinema-has-no-borders-only-emotions-659028.html Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vijays-theri-producer-postpones-re-release-of-film-to-provide-screens-for-new-films-wins-appreciation-659043.html Chennai Jan 19 Acceding to a request from directors of upcoming films that the rerelease of actor Vijays film Theri be postponed to a later date as their films were to hit screens on January 23 well known Tamil film producer Kalaipuli S Thanu has now said that a new date of release for Theri would be announced on Monday It may be recalled that the film was to rerelease on January 23 earlierOn Sunday director Mohan G Kshatriyan whose Draupathi 2 is to hit screens on January 23 appealed to producer Kalaipuli S Thanu on X urging him to postpone the rerelease of the filmMohan G Kshatriyan wrote Requesting theVcreations Kalaipuli S Thanu sir to support upcoming team like us and postpone Thalapathys Theri movie releasing this 23rd January Sir you did a lot of welfare for new Producers and upcoming directors So kindly support our Draupathi2 movie to release in main screens and help us for a grand release sirThe team of Hotspot 2 Much which releases on the same date made a similar appealAcceding to the request Kalaipuli S Thanu wrote The prime responsibility of V Creations is to encourage and motivate new directors good films and upcoming producers Keeping this in mind the release date of Theri will be announced tomorrowSoon after the producers announcement Draupathi 2 director Mohan G Kshatriyan expressed his gratitude He wrote We thank you just for acceding to our request sir We will come to meet you tomorrow in person We express our thanks to you and to the fans of Vijay sirSeveral other film industry professionals lauded Kalaipuli S Thanus decision to postpone the release of the film in response to therequest from the makers of new filmsWell known producer Suresh Kamatchi was among those appreciated producer Kalaipuli S Thanus generous gesture He wrote A good heart Long live Thanu sir IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vijays-theri-producer-postpones-re-release-of-film-to-provide-screens-for-new-films-wins-appreciation-659043.html Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/kathir-divya-bharathi-starrer-aasai-to-hit-screens-worldwide-on-march-6-658811.html Chennai Jan 17 Director Shiv Mohaas eagerly awaited romantic thriller Aasai featuring actors Kathir and Divya Bharathi will hit screens worldwide on March 6 this year its makers announced on Saturday The makers also released the first look poster of the film on the occasion Taking to its X timeline to release the first look poster and also announce the films release date Passion Studios the production house producing the film wrote A love story wrapped in suspenseâ Aasai releasing in theatres on March 6thThe striking first look poster captures raw intensity of the film It has Kathir sporting glasses the lens of which appear cracked and Divya Bharathis tender intimate gaze as she leans close their faces almost touching amid a sultry red backdrop The poster hints at a passionate romanticthriller fraught with desire and danger For the unaware Shiv Mohaa who has directed this film is best known for his directorial debut âZeroâTalking about the film director Shiv Mohaa said âAasai is a romantic thriller we completed shooting the entire movie in Chennai in 25 days There are two songs in the film composed by Revaa The reason behind titling the film âAasaiâ is that the couple get caught in a complex web of problems due to their small desires AasaiOn the films producer and his lead actors the director said Itâs a true blessing to get a producer like Sudhan Sundaram sir who has been such a great support to me while making the film Kathir has delivered an impeccable performance in this film and everyone will get to see a different dimension of Divya Bharathi in AasaiOther actors like Lingaa Dheena Poorna Alexandar Samy too have delivered commendable performances the director said before going on to talk about his technical teamRevaaâs songs and BGM have elevated the filmâs intensity My special thanks to cinematographer Babu Kumar IE His visual magic is going to be one of the main attractions in this film R Sudharsanâs editing S Rajamohanâs artwork and Lentiaâs costume design have all played a crucial role in making the film what it is Thanks to the dedication of the entire technical team we have been able to wrap up the filmâs shoot on timeâ he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/kathir-divya-bharathi-starrer-aasai-to-hit-screens-worldwide-on-march-6-658811.html Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sandy-comes-onboard-kavins-film-with-director-ken-royson-658845.html Chennai Jan 17 The makers of director Ken Roysons eagerly awaited fantasy romantic comedy featuring actors Kavin and Priyanka Arul Mohan in the lead on Saturday welcomed actor and dance choreographer Sandy onboard the unit of the film Think Studios the production house producing the film on Saturday released a motion poster that said The boys are back The motion poster released showed all the women in an office shutting their ears while both Sandy and Kavin are seen standing with crackers wrapped around their bodies and having a fire cracker each in their mouthsBoth actor Kavin and choreographer Sandy are known to be good friends The two were cocontestants in the Tamil television reality show Bigg Boss Sources say that the plot of the film which is yet to be titled and which is being tentatively referred to as Kavin09 will revolve around the idea of how life gives people chances and the need to use them right It will highlight the fact that if people fail to use an opportunity that comes their way they will have to wait a long time to get another oneSources claim that Kavin was director Ken Roysons first choice for the lead role in this film as he fit the description of a boynextdoor They also say that the director was of the view that the pairing of Kavin and Priyanka Arul Mohan would be good and hence cast her as the female lead Music for the film is being scored by OFROIt may be recalled that inaugural function of the film took place in a grand fashion in the city in July last year The film is being produced by popular production house Think StudiosProducer Swaroop Reddy is producing this yettobetitled film on behalf of Think StudiosNews of the film has generated a lot of interest and excitement among fans and film lovers as this is the first time that actors Kavin and Priyanka Mohan are teaming up for a film IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sandy-comes-onboard-kavins-film-with-director-ken-royson-658845.html Sun, 18 Jan 2026 01:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/bhoomika-chawla-starrer-euphoria-trailer-released-658851.html Chennai Jan 17 The makers of director Gunasekhars contemporary social drama Euphoria featuring actor Bhoomika Chawla in the lead have now released a gripping trailer of the film which is scheduled to hit screens on February 6 this year Produced by Guna Handmade Films and presented by Sri Thenandal Films Euphoria will be a contemporary social dramaTaking to its X timeline Guna Handmade Films shared the link to the trailer and wrote The intense and intriguing EuphoriaTrailer out now BASED ON SHOCKINGLY TRUE EVENTSEuphoriaTheFilm Grand Release worldwide on 6th FEBRUARY 2026EUPHORIA A gunasekhar1 film Produced by neelimaguna amp yukthagunaFor the unaware director Gunasekhar is best known for his films the Mahesh Babustarrer Okkadu and the Anushka Shettystarrer RudhramadeviThe trailer begins with a young girl saying her parents wanted her to be like young civil servants Smitha Sabharwal or Amrapali and that she was well on her way to becoming one It is at this time that she receives an invite for a party Her father wanting his daughter to study society as much as she studies books encourages her to go for the party as he believes it to be a nonalcoholic partyThe trailer then shows angry protestors smashing windows even as a newsreader announces that a woman had filed a case against herself for a crime that she had committed We learn that it is Bhoomika who has filed a case against herself However the reason why she has filed a case isnt known making people take wild guesses We then see youngsters under the influence of alcohol and drugs indulging in rash and violent behaviour A news reporter points out that the rate of crimes by minors was increasing day by day even as a girl is shown being assaulted by a group of minor boys The trailer shows some grim visuals after which Bhoomika is seen saying I made a mistake by giving birth to him I shouldve killed him in my womb Apart from Bhoomika Chawla the film will also feature ace director Gautham Vasudev Menon Sara Arjun and Nassar among others in prominent roles Following the megablockbuster success of Dhurandhar Euphoria marks Sara Arjunâs next important film generating strong expectations among audiencesApart from these stars the film will also feature a host of actors including Rohith Vignesh Kavi Reddy Likitha Yalamanchili Adala Prudhvi Raj Kalpa Latha Sai Sreenika Reddy Ashritha Vemuganti Matthew Varghese Adarsh Balakrishna Ravi Prakash Naveena Reddy and Likith NayuduAfter nearly two decades the celebrated GunasekharâBhoomika Chawla collaboration has reunited in Euphoria Sources close to the unit of the film claim that Bhoomika appears in a powerful role specially crafted for her which stands out as one of the filmâs major highlightsThe film features music composed by Kaala Bhairava with cinematography by Praveen K Pothan The films dialogues have been penned by Nagendra Kasi and Krishna Hari while editing for the film has been taken care of by Praveen Pudi IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/bhoomika-chawla-starrer-euphoria-trailer-released-658851.html Sun, 18 Jan 2026 01:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/madonna-sebastian-starrer-heartin-to-hit-screens-in-february-this-year-658713.html Chennai Jan 17 The makers of director Kishore Kumarâs upcoming romantic comedy Heartinâ featuring actors Madonna Sebastian Sananth and Emaya in the lead have now disclosed that the film will hit screens in February this year Taking to its X timeline production house Trident Arts released a series of stills from the film and wrote Love Laughter amp Family Moments all packed in one Heartin In Cinemas THIS FEBRUARY Written amp Directed by kishoredir A RajeshMRadio MusicalIt may be recalled that the production house had in the first week of December last year announced that Madonna Sebastian had completed dubbing for her portions in the filmTaking to its Instagram page the production house had said madonnasebastianofficial wraps up her dubbing for Heartin Fun Smiles amp Full romcom vibes loading Written and Directed by kishoresathiyavel A rajeshmurugesanable Musical sananth emayaing mukes47 barathvikramanksSources say Heartin will be a youthful and feelgood romantic comedyHeartin stars Sananth known for his performances in Mahaan Petta and Jil Jung Juk as the male lead Madonna Sebastian and debutant actress Emaya T will be seen playing pivotal roles in this film Sources say the film will also feature other renowned actors playing key charactersSpeaking about the film director Kishore Kumar had on an earlier occasion said âHeartin is a romcom with an interesting balance of romance and humour We are creating a film that will appeal to audiences of all kindsThe director had then disclosed that the films shoot was nearly 80 per cent complete with shooting having taken place across Chennai Jaipur and OotyThe film boasts a highly talented technical crew Cinematography is handled by Mukes known for his work in the web series Suzhal and the film Kolaikaaran Music for this film has been composed by Rajesh Murugesan the acclaimed composer behind Malayalam blockbusters like Neram Premam and Gold Editing has been undertaken by Barath Vikraman famous for his work in Good Night and Lover while art direction is by G Durairaj popular for Garudan and Ayothi Costume design has been handled by Uthara Menon who has worked on Viduthalai 2 and Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu With an ensemble of skilled artistes and technicians Heartin is in its final leg of production under the banner of Trident Arts produced by R Ravindran and directed by Kishore Kumar IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/madonna-sebastian-starrer-heartin-to-hit-screens-in-february-this-year-658713.html Sat, 17 Jan 2026 14:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vaazha-2-to-hit-screens-on-april-2-this-year-658438.html Chennai Jan 15 The makers of director Savin S As Vaazha 2 the second instalment from the franchise on Thursday announced that the film would hit screens worldwide on April 2 this year The announcement was made using the films official handle vaazhamovie on Instagram The announcement post read Vacation starts when Vaazha2 comes April2 Biopic of a Billion Bros Director Savin SA Writer Vipin Das VaazhaII vaazhamovieIt may be recalled that the makers had announced in November last year that shooting for the eagerly awaited film featuring Hashir Alan Ajin and Vijayan among others had been completedTaking to his Instagram page producer Vipin Das had said Finally after 115 DaysâItâs a wrap for Vaazha II Biopic of a Billion Bros As previously we are introducing new talents and technicians along with seasoned actors you love to bring you the best See you in theaters soonFor the unaware the first part of the franchise Vaazha which was directed by Anand Menen and which had featured Jagadheesh Kottayam Nazeer Azees Nedumangad Noby Marcose Siju Sunny Amith Mohan Rajeswari Jomon Jyothir Anuraj OB Saafboi Anshid Anu and Sruthi Manikandan among others had gone on to emerge a superhitThe simple feelgood film which had the tagline The biopic of a billion boys struck a chord with audiences and emerged a big winner at the box officeIts success led the makers of the film to come up with another instalment turning the film in to a franchiseIt may be recalled that producer Vipin Das at the time of announcing the second part of Vaazha had said Thank you all for the overwhelming support for Vaazha Your response has truly inspired me to move forward with fresh talents again We are thrilled to announce the launch of Vaazha II Biopic of a Billion Bros Im proud to present our debut director Savin SA and cinematographer Akhil Lailasuran who have been by my side throughout my career Vaazha II features an incredible cast including Hashir Alan Ajin Vinayak and many moreHe then went on to list out the core team of the second part Naming himself as writer of the film and Savin as director Vipin Das went on to introduce Harris Desom PB Anish Adarsh Narayan and Icon Cinemas as the coproducers of the filmFor the unaware Vaazha 2 has been shot in a number of places including Dubai and Georgia Interestingly the unit had only recently announced that they had wrapped up the schedule in the UAE The total count of shooting days then was 106 IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vaazha-2-to-hit-screens-on-april-2-this-year-658438.html Fri, 16 Jan 2026 01:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/krishna-starrer-the-mummy-returns-goes-on-floors-with-grand-pooja-ceremony-658453.html Chennai Jan 15 Director Jai Amar Singhs comedy family drama The Mummy Returns featuring actor Krishna in the lead went on floors with a grand pooja ceremony here today The film is being produced by P J Kishore on behalf of the production house a Pepin de Raisin Productions The launch event was attended by the entire film crew along with several prominent personalities from the Tamil film industry marking an auspicious beginning to the projectCelebrated filmmakers Vishnuvardhan and I Ahmed graced the occasion and conveyed their heartfelt wishes to the team adding further significance to the eventSources in the unit say that the story of The Mummy Returns revolves around a son who strives to save his mother after she emerges from a long coma In an emotional yet humorous attempt to help her recover he recreates the world of the 1990sâthe era in which his mother once livedâalong with the support of his friends The amusing chaos and the funny situations that arise during this journey form the core of the filmSources close to the unit say that director Jai Amar Singh is shaping the film as a wholesome family entertainer filled with ribtickling comedyApart from Krishna the film will also feature a host of actors including Devadarshini Swathi Muppala Kinsley Lollu Sabha Maaran Bjorn and Deepa in important rolesSources say that the unit plans to shoot the film in two schedules and that shooting has been planned in areas that are in and around ChennaiSpeaking about the film director Jai Amar Singh shared that after completing his film studies in London he worked under director I Ahmed in the film Endrendrum Punnagai At a time when action films are dominating the screens the director believes audiences are longing for pure comedy entertainers Being personally inclined towards comedy films he has come up with The Mummy Returns as a fullfledged laugh riot At its heart the film will be an emotional story about a sonâs efforts to save his mother narrated in a way that will make audiences laugh their hearts out The filmâs music is to scored by leading composer Sam C S Editing is to be handled by Manikandan Balaji while cinematography is by Karthik Subramanian IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/krishna-starrer-the-mummy-returns-goes-on-floors-with-grand-pooja-ceremony-658453.html Fri, 16 Jan 2026 03:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/nivin-paulys-thriller-baby-girl-cleared-for-release-with-u-certificate-658528.html Chennai Jan 16 The Central Board of Film Certification CBFC has cleared director Arun Varmas eagerly awaited thriller Baby Girl featuring actor Nivin Pauly in the lead for release with a clean U certificate Taking to his Instagram page actor Nivin Pauly confirmed the development saying Baby Girl is officially Clean U Certified babygirlmovieofficial In Cinemas From Jan 23rdIt may be recalled that the makers of the film have already disclosed that Nivin Pauly plays a character called Sanal Mathew in the film In a birthday post on Nivin Paulys birthday director Arun Varma had shared a motion poster last year and said In every silence a storm brewsâPresenting Nivin Pauly as Attendant Sanal Mathew Wishing our leading man a fantastic year ahead HAPPY BIRTHDAY NIVIN PAULY Baby Girl in theatres soon The motion poster released showed Nivin Pauly holding a baby in his arms The film will also feature actors Lijomol Jose Abhimanyu Thilakan and Sangeeth Prathap in pivotal rolesIt may be recalled that the makers of the film had released a motion poster that had caught the attention of audiences without giving anything away about the plot of the film The motion poster released then opened with a voice over One hears a police officer reporting some developments back to the police headquarters over his walkie talkie We are then shown the four main characters of the film emerging one by one We get to know from the motion poster that Abhimanyu Thilakan plays a cop in the film Lijomol Jose best known for her performance in Jai Bhim and actor Sangeeth Prathap who plays a crucial supporting character in Premalu are then introduced to audiences Finally Navin Paulys face comes up Interestingly the first look poster of the film shows these four characters looking in one direction while several other faceless people seem to be looking the other way aroundProduced by well known producer Listin Stephen Baby Girl has triggered huge interest as its story has been penned by popular writers Bobby and Sanjay who are known for their hearttouching stories in films such as Traffic and Ayalum Njanum ThammilBaby Girl boasts of not just a strong cast but an equally impressive technical team as well It has music by Christy Joby and editing by Shyjith Kumaran Cinematography for this eagerly awaited film is by Faiz Siddik Baby Girl has two executive producers in Naveen P Thomas and Santhosh Krishnan and a line producer in Akhil YesodharanCostumes for the film have been designed by Melwy J and make up is by Rasheed Ahammed The stunt sequences in the film have been choreographed by stunt choreographer Vicky IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/nivin-paulys-thriller-baby-girl-cleared-for-release-with-u-certificate-658528.html Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sai-durgha-tejs-rustic-look-in-sambarala-yetigattu-released--658534.html Hyderabad Jan 16 The makers of director Rohith K Ps explosive action entertainer Sambarala Yetigattu SYG have now released a brand new poster of actor Sai Durgha Tej in the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs For the unaware the ambitious PanIndia period action drama is being produced by K Niranjan Reddy and Chaitanya Reddy under Primeshow Entertainment â the banner that produced the panIndian blockbuster HanuMan Sources close to the unit of SYG claim that this bigbudget spectacle will blend raw rustic roots with dark intense mythic action The latest reveal by the unit showcases Sai Durgha Tej in a neverbeforeseen village avatar that promises goosebumps and grounded ferocityThe poster showcases Sai Durgha Tej in an earthy completely rooted village look Wearing a grey shirt and traditional panche kattu the actor is seen walking barefoot through a rural backdrop gently guiding a majestic white bull His thick beard intense eyes and subtle smile capture both grit and warmth adding layers to his rustic transformationThe actor has visibly reshaped his physique and body language to portray a man deeply tied to the soil and the conflicts brewing within his world Sources close to the film unit say he will be seen performing several fierce physically demanding action sequences in the filmApart from Sai Durgha Tej the film will also feature actors Aishwarya LekshmiJagapathi Babu Sai Kumar Srikanth and Ananya Nagalla among othersIt may be recalled that the Asura Aagamana glimpse video that the makers released on the actors birthday had received phenomenal appreciation for its dark mood emotionally charged visuals and the mythic tone it hinted at With Vetrivel Palanisamyâs gritty cinematography B Ajaneesh Loknathâs immersive score and PrimeShow Entertainmentâs uncompromised production values sources say Sambarala Yetigattu is shaping up to be a strong mix of rooted emotion and largescale action IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sai-durgha-tejs-rustic-look-in-sambarala-yetigattu-released--658534.html Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/chatha-pacha-trailer-packs-a-punch-confirms-mammoottys-presence-in-film-658546.html Kochi Jan 16 The muchawaited trailer of director Adhvaith Nayars action entertainer Chatha Pacha The Ring of Rowdies was released at a grand event that was held at the Lulu Mall here in the city The trailer offers a glimpse into the powerful vibrant and highenergy world of Chatha Pacha Packed with raw action attitude emotion and swagger the trailer captures the energetic soul of the film and firmly positions it as a theatrical experience designed for the big screenOne of the most talkedabout moments in the trailer is a striking glimpse of Mammootty seen from behind as he appears to step into the wrestling ring Though the shot is brief it clearly confirms his presence in the film and carries immense dramatic weight This visual has sparked widespread excitement and discussion among audiences and fans significantly amplifying the buzz surrounding the fimProduced under the banner of Reel World Entertainment the film is backed by Creative Producer Shihan Shoukath along with producers Ritesh Ramesh S Ramakrishnan and Shoukath Ali The film features an ensemble cast led by Arjun Ashokan Roshan Mathew Vishak Nair and Ishan Shoukath It is further strengthened by a solid technical team that includes cinematography by Anend C Chandran screenplay by Sanoop Thykkoodam action choreography by Kalai Kingson and background score by Mujeeb Majeed all of whom add scale grit and impact to the filmâs cinematic visionBacked by the iconic music trio of Shankar Ehsaan Loy the trailer launch event unfolded as a vibrant celebration of music cinema and scale Lulu Mall witnessed an electrifying atmosphere with an energetic and excited crowd responding enthusiastically to every reveal The event featured live performances by celebrated artists including Benny Dayal Vijay Yesudas Siddharth Mahadevan MC Couper Pranavam Sasi Anoop Sankar and Anand Sreeraj The performances set the stage ablaze turning the venue into a roaring celebration of sound spectacle and cinemaTalking about the response to the films trailer the films director Adhvaith Nayar said The trailer has been overwhelming for all of us Seeing the energy at Lulu Mall Kochi and the love the trailer is receiving really shows that the hard work put in by the entire cast and crew is paying off The audio launch made the evening even more special and bringing ShankarâEhsaanâLoy to Kochi for the first time and seeing them wow the audience with their music was truly unforgettable As a debut director I feel extremely grateful to have a team that believed in this film and gave it their allSince its announcement Chatha Pacha has generated strong buzz for its distinctive WWEinspired wrestling backdrop bold visual language and largerthanlife treatment The film is all set to hit theatres on January 22 2026 IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/chatha-pacha-trailer-packs-a-punch-confirms-mammoottys-presence-in-film-658546.html Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/richard-rishi-starrer-draupathi-2-making-video-released-658559.html Chennai Jan 16 The makers of director Mohan Gs eagerly awaited TamilTelugu historical drama Draupathi 2 on Friday released a making video of the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs Director Mohan G Kshatriyan who took to his X timeline to share the making video wrote Draupathi2 1 year of planning amp 31 days of hard work Draupathi2 Making Video OUT NOW In cinemas from 23rd JanuaryThe making video gives a glimpse of the effort the unit put into shooting the film From Richard Rishi who plays the lead undergoing training to use swords to action seqeunces including those involving canons the glimpse video has a number of interesting scenesIt may be recalled that the film which was to release on January 15 is slated to hit screens on January 23 this year The makers of the film Netaji Productions recently issued a statement in which the films producer said Our first production Draupathi 2 which was announced as a Pongal release will now on the request of theatre owners be released on January 23 on the occasion of the birthday of National leader Nethaji Subhash Chandra Bose Produced by Chola Chakravarthy of Netaji Productions in association with G M Film Corporation Draupathi 2 has triggered huge interest among fansSources say the film is set in the 14th century and that it unfolds against the backdrop of the rule of Hoysala emperor Veera Vallalar III the valour and resistance of the Kadavarayas of Sendhamangalam and the turbulent shifts triggered by the Mughal invasion of Tamil NaduApart from Richard Rishi and Rakshana Induchoodan actor and cinematographer Natti Natraj will be seen essaying a key roleThe film will also feature actors Y G Mahendran Nadodigal Barani Saravana Subbiah Vela Ramamoorthy Siraj Johnny Dinesh Lamba Ganesh Gaurang Divi Devayani Sharma and Arunodayan further strengthening the filmâs historical scale and dramatic presenceThe film boasts of a good technical team as well Its Telugu dialogues have been penned by Samrat while Ghibran Vaibodha has scored the musicCinematography for the film is by Philip R Sundar and Thanika Tony is in charge of choreographyStunts for the film have been choreographed by Action Santosh while editing is by Devaraj Art direction has been done by Kamalnathan IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/richard-rishi-starrer-draupathi-2-making-video-released-658559.html Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ravi-mohan-choose-respect-first-for-yourself-and-then-for-one-another-658575.html Chennai Jan 16 Urging people to choose love kindness focus and respect over procrastination negative thoughts and disbelief actor Ravi Mohan on Friday asked people to choose respect first for oneself and then for one another In his Pongal wish which he shared on social media on Friday actor and producer Ravi Mohan wrote A day late because I took yesterday for myself and my inner child And today from the bottom of my heart I wish each one of you that you have the most positive happy and prosperous yearThe actor went on to say Just like the water and rice boiled out of all our pots yesterday may your lives overflow the same and more with unconditional happiness Reject procrastination negative thoughts and disbelief in you Choose love kindness focus and respect first for yourself and then for one anotherRavi Mohan then went on to spell out his plans for the year ahead He wrote Iâm going to do more more work on myself more work in the movies and the most on sharing my heart with you guys this year I stand truly grateful for all your love and respect despite everything I have been through this far for all who are standing by me just with the mere trust of my truth I will make sure I make you proud of the person my parents brought me up to beHe ended his Pongal greeting saying Have a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Pongal and all the days to comeRavi Mohan has had a great start to the new year with his performance as the antagonist in the just released film Parasakthi coming in for a lot of appreciation from both the audiences and criticsIn fact actor Sivakarthikeyan who plays the lead in the film had thanked actor Ravi Mohan in one of the prerelease eventsSivakarthikeyan had said Ravi Mohan sir Thank you for accepting to play this role It is easy for a hero to listen to a script and decide whether he wants to do it or not But for someone who has successfully played a hero for all these years playing a villain is a tough decision So when he took that decision and said Okay to play villain this is what I thought For me you are a villain only in the film You are still the hero I saw when I was in college And that is how you must be in my film set and in my film That is how I will always think sir IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ravi-mohan-choose-respect-first-for-yourself-and-then-for-one-another-658575.html Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actress-sarada-chosen-for-jc-daniel-award-for-lifetime-contribution-to-malayalam-cinema-658659.html Thiruvananthapuram Jan 16 Veteran actress Sarada has been selected for the 2024 JC Daniel Award for Lifetime Contribution to Malayalam cinema Cultural Affairs Minister Saji Cherian said here on Friday The JC Daniel Award the highest film honour instituted by the Kerala government carries a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh a citation and a statuette Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will present the award at the Kerala State Film Awards ceremony scheduled to be held here on January 25The awardee was chosen by a jury chaired by noted lyricist and 2017 JC Daniel Award winner Sreekumaran Thampi with actress Urvashi and filmmaker Balu Kiriyath as members and Kerala State Chalachitra Academy Secretary C AjoyThe jury noted that Sarada is an actress of exceptional calibre who brought two National Film Awards for Best Actress to Malayalam cinema From the 1960s over two decades she succeeded in immortalising the Malayali woman on screen Her restrained and nuanced portrayals vividly captured the suffering endurance and emotional depth of women of that eraShe won her first National Film Award in 1968 for her performance in Thulabharam She later earned national recognition again through Adoor Gopalakrishnanâs Swayamvaram 1972 and the Telugu film Nimajjanam 1977Sarada portrayed several unforgettable characters in films such as Thriveni Murappennu Mooladhanam and Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam the jury observed adding that she is richly deserving of the stateâs highest film honourBorn on June 25 1945 at Tenali in Andhra Pradesh to Venkateswara Rao and Satyavani Devi Saraswathi Devi adopted the screen name Sarada while acting in her first Telugu film Iru Mithrulu She made her Malayalam debut in 1965 with Inapravukal written by Muttathu Varkey and directed by KunchackoFilms such as Murappennu directed by Vincent Iruttinte Athmavu directed by P Bhaskaran and several MT Vasudevan Nairscripted works made her immensely popular among Malayali audiencesSarada has acted in over 125 Malayalam films including Udyogastha Yakshi Adimakal Asuravithu Koottukudumbam Nadi Ennippadikal Elippathayam and Rappakal IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actress-sarada-chosen-for-jc-daniel-award-for-lifetime-contribution-to-malayalam-cinema-658659.html Fri, 16 Jan 2026 20:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ken-karunaass-debut-film-titled-youth-658351.html Chennai Jan 15 The makers of actor and director Ken Karunaass eagerly awaited upcoming action entertainer have now announced Youth as the title of the film Taking to its Instagram page Paarvathaa Entertainments the production house producing the film shared the first look pictures of the film and wrote Presenting the First Look of YOUTH Say hello to our âYOUTH GANGâ A complete funfilled entertainer loaded with love laughter amp emotions In cinemas THIS FEBRUARY Paarvathaa01 à KenKarunaas KenInYouthThe first look poster also disclosed the fact that the makers were looking at releasing the film in February this year It may be recalled that the unit of the film had begun dubbing work on the last day of last year A week before that the makers had announced that the unit had wrapped up the films shooting The production house had posted a video clip that showed the filming of a song and subsequently the actor saying wrap upSharing the video link the production house wrote Sixty days Nonstop Fun Done Paarvathaa01ð x kenkarunaas Huge thanks to shobimaster for choreographing a super fun song and helping us wrap on a high The fun begins now First look and first single coming soonFor the unaware Ken Karunaas whose performances in the Dhanushstarrer Asuran and Viduthalai 2 came in for widespread acclaim is turning not just a hero but also a director with this upcoming filmThe film apart from Ken Karunaas will also feature actors Anisma Anil Kumar Meenakshi Dinesh Priyanshi Yadav Suraj Venjaramoodu and Devadarshini in pivotal rolesOn the technical front the film has cinematography by Vicky and music by National Award winner G V Prakash KumarNash has handled the editing work of the film which has art direction by Ramu Thangaraj Kavya Sriram the exclusive costume designer of Tamil star Dhanush is working as the costume designer for this filmSet against a school backdrop the film is being produced by Karuppiah C Ram Kali Rajkumar and Sulochana Kumar under the banners of Parvatha Entertainment and Street Boy Studio on a grand budgetIt may be recalled that the films launch had been held in Chennai recently Leading stars of the Tamil film industry including actors Karthi and Vishal director Vetrimaaran actor and director R J Balaji producers Kalaipuli S Thanu Dr Isari K Ganesh and Arun had attended the event and congratulated the film crew IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ken-karunaass-debut-film-titled-youth-658351.html Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vismaya-mohanlals-thudakkam-to-hit-screens-for-onam-this-year-658131.html Chennai Jan 12 The makers of director Jude Anthany Josephs upcoming filmThudakkam which will mark the acting debut of Vismaya Mohanlal the daughter of Malayalam superstar Mohanlal have now announced that their film will release for Onam this year Vismayas father and Malayalam superstar Mohanlal took to his X timeline to confirm the development He wrote Vismaya Thudakkam OnamRelease2026 Thudakkam JudeAnthanyJoseph VismayaMohanlal antonypbvr aashirvadcine AashishJoeAntonyNeedless to say the film has triggered huge expectations among fans and film buffs ever since the project was first announcedIt may be recalled that Mohanlal had penned an emotional note when the project was kickstarted Taking to his X timeline he had then said Dear Mayakutty may your Thudakkam be just the first step in a lifelong love affair with cinemaThudakkam Written and Directed by Jude Anthany Joseph and Produced by Antony Perumbavoor Aashirvad CinemasVismayaMohanlal antonyperumbavoor aashirvadcine JudeAnthanyJosephAashirvad Cinema the production house producing the film too had taken to its X timeline to post a message to Vismaya welcoming her to the world of cinemaIt wrote Aashirvad Cinemas takes immense pride and honour in introducing Ms Vismaya Mohanlal in her silver screen debut With hearts full of pride and eyes set on the horizon we unveil a new voice a fresh vision and the dawn of a luminous new chapter In a world woven with stories a storyteller emerges not from shadows but from light Welcome VismayaMohanlalVismaya who is known to be a writer and who has already published a book titled Grains of Stardust will be looking to follow the footsteps of her brother Pranav Mohanlal who has now established himself as a bankable actor in the Malayalam film industry Anthony Perambavoor whose production house Aashirvad Cinemas is producing the film posted a note in Malayalam along with a photograph of him carrying Vismaya as a child The powerful producer and actor Mohanlal are known to have been good friends for several years The ace producer while playing on the title Thudakkam which means Beginning gave beloved Maya Kutty his blessings and prayers and said that a great beginning lay ahead All the best Maya Kutty he greeted herDirector and actor Jude Anthany Joseph is known for having directed several critically acclaimed superhits including Ohm Shanthi Oshaana and 2018 which was also Indias official entry to the Oscars in 2024 IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vismaya-mohanlals-thudakkam-to-hit-screens-for-onam-this-year-658131.html Tue, 13 Jan 2026 01:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/prasanth-varma-pens-note-of-gratitude-as-blockbuster-film-hanuman-completes-two-years-658134.html Hyderabad Jan 12 Director Prasanth Varma has penned a touching note of gratitude on the occasion of his superhit film HanuMan completing two years Taking to his social media timelines Prasanth Varma shared a statement that was titled Two years of belief becoming powerThe statement read Every message every cheer every belief has become fuel pushing me to work relentlessly on what comes next The movies that will add to this growing legacy of superhero films are being built with bigger ambition and a bolder vision Stories forged from the soil of our country made for the worldHe went on to say On this milestone I take a moment to thank our producers technicians cast and crew HanuMan exists because of your passion hard work and faith in a new promise Two years ago a hero rose Today a universe marches forward Jai HanumanIt may be recalled that HanuMan not only emerged a blockbuster it also won awards in two categories at the 71st National Film Awards HanuMan won the National Award for Best Animation Visual Effects Gaming and Comics and for Best Stunt ChoreographyPrasanth Varma had soon after receiving the National Award posted a statement that read Receiving the National Awards is a moment of deep gratitude for me HanuMan has been more than a film for us it has been the beginning of an entire universe built with love faith and strength we drew from all of youVarma said Winning Best Film in AVGC and Best Stunt Choreography feels truly like a blessing but more than that it is a reminder to keep pouring our soul into every story we tell At PVCU we are working relentlessly not just to give you movies but to give you experiences I promise you each film will only grow bigger better and deeper with respect for the stories we tellThe ace director who is also the mastermind behind his Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe PVCU thanked audiences for standing by him and his teamHe wrote Thank you for standing with us for believing in us HanuMan will always hold a special place in my filmography and this moment only strengthens my love and determination for the journey aheadFor the unaware HanuMan was a fullfledged entertainer that had equal portions of action entertainment and devotion in it It is the first film in the now immensely popular Prasanth Varma Cinematic UniverseHanu Man featured actors Teja Sajja and Amritha Aiyer in the lead Actors Sarathkumar Samuthirakani Vinay Rai and Vennela Kishore too were seen in important roles in the film the background score of which was scored by GowraHari and Anudeep Dev Cinematography for the film was by Dasaradhi Sivendra IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/prasanth-varma-pens-note-of-gratitude-as-blockbuster-film-hanuman-completes-two-years-658134.html Tue, 13 Jan 2026 01:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/karthi-starrer-vaa-vaathiyaar-to-release-on-january-14-say-makers-658137.html Chennai Jan 12 The makers of director Nalan Kumarasamys eagerly awaited film Vaa Vaathiyaar featuring actor Karthi in the lead on Monday announced that their film would hit screens on January 14 this year much to the delight of fans and film buffs In a statement well known production house Studio Green which is producing the film said Our film Vaa Vaathiyaar was originally scheduled for release in December However due to unavoidable circumstances the film could not be released as planned We are now happy to announce that Vaa Vaathiyaar will release worldwide on January 14 as a Pongal festive release a time that perfectly reflects togetherness joy and celebrationThe makers also went on to say We extend our heartfelt best wishes to all the films releasing alongside Vaa Vaathiyaar and to every film arriving in the months ahead May every story find its audience and may our industry continue to grow stronger as we all strive to entertainThe production house ended the statement saying We sincerely thank our fans audiences exhibitors distributors theatre owners channel partners media partners technicians artists crew members and every individual in the film fraternity who have supported and stood by this project with trust patience and encouragement Lets celebrate Vaa Vaathiyaar Vaathiyaar Vanduttaar With gratitude and respect Studio GreenIt may be recalled that the censor board had already cleared the commercial entertainer with a UA certificateKrithi Shetty plays the female lead in this film opposite Karthi Apart from Karthi and Krithi Shetty the film will also feature a host of actors including Sathyaraj Rajkiran Anand Raj Shilpa Manjunath Karunakaran G M Sundar Ramesh Thilak P L Thenappan Vidhya Borgia Nivas Adthitan and Madhur MittalInterestingly Karthi plays a police officer in the film with Karunakaran being his subordinate Krithi Shetty who will be making her debut in Tamil cinema with this entertainer plays a Gypsy spirit reader Karthi who comes as a cop will also be seen as a diehard fan of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M G Ramachandran in the film IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/karthi-starrer-vaa-vaathiyaar-to-release-on-january-14-say-makers-658137.html Tue, 13 Jan 2026 01:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/anirudh-catches-up-with-ajith-kumar-on-race-circuit-in-abu-dhabi-video-goes-viral-657925.html Chennai Jan 11 A video clip showing one of Indias top music directors Anirudh meeting actor Ajith Kumar on the Marina Race Circuit in Abu Dhabi has now gone viral on social media For the unaware Ajith Kumar and his team participated in the 24H Series Middle East Trophy that took place a the Marina Race Circuit in Abu Dhabi on Saturday In the video clip Anirudh dressed in a black shirt and sporting sun glasses is seen sharing some light hearted moments with actor Ajith before beginning to focus on the track The video also shows Anirudh whispering information to Ajith who is seen nodding his head The actor has also come in for praise for making proper arrangements in Abu Dhabi to ensure fans who wanted to click pictures with him did so without facing any hassles Fans stood in a line in a neat orderly fashion and got their pictures clicked with the actor Sources close to the star say that the pictures thus clicked were delivered to fans through QR codes mapped on to their phone numbersMeanwhile actor Ajith Kumars efforts on the race track are to be made into a docufilm which sources say will be released in theatres on May 1 next year on the occasion of his birthdaySources close to the actor had confirmed to IANS that ace Tamil film director A L Vijay is directing this docufilm which will be around 90 minutes long and will seek to inspire scores of youngsters to pursue their dreamsScores of youngsters have dreams that remain unfulfilled Life makes their dreams drift away from themThis will be an attempt to inspire them to pursue their dreams a source close to the star had saidThe move sources say will also be an attempt to popularise motorsport which many still consider a rich mans sport in the countryThe source also disclosed that director Vijay had filmed not just the gripping races in Malaysia but had also captured crucial and engaging moments including strategy meetings discussions with teams practise sessions and Ajiths preparation on the whole The source had also informed that director Vijay would also be filming the races in Abu Dhabi and Dubai to be included in the docufilm IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/anirudh-catches-up-with-ajith-kumar-on-race-circuit-in-abu-dhabi-video-goes-viral-657925.html Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mohan-g-kshatriyans-draupathi-2-to-hit-screens-on-january-15-658045.html Chennai Jan 12 The makers of director Mohan Gs eagerly awaited TamilTelugu historical drama Draupathi 2 have now announced that the film will release on January 15 this year It may be recalled that the makers of the film were among the first to seize the opportunity to release their film for the festival when they realised that the release of Vijaystarrer Jana Nayagan was getting postponedIn fact a source close to the unit of the film had told IANS soon after Jana Nayagans postponement that Draupathi 2 was definitely coming for Pongal It will be out on one of the festival days The team is working out the details but the film is certainly coming for Pongal the source had then saidThe makers on Monday announced that Draupathi 2 would release on January 15Produced by Chola Chakravarthy of Netaji Productions in association with G M Film Corporation Draupathi 2 has triggered huge interest among fansSources say the film is set in the 14th century and that it unfolds against the backdrop of the rule of Hoysala emperor Veera Vallalar III the valour and resistance of the Kadavarayas of Sendhamangalam and the turbulent shifts triggered by the Mughal invasion of Tamil NaduThe film features Richard Rishi and Rakshana Induchoodan in the lead Actor and cinematographer Natti Natraj too will be seen essaying a key roleThe film will also feature actors Y G Mahendran Nadodigal Barani Saravana Subbiah Vela Ramamoorthy Siraj Johnny Dinesh Lamba Ganesh Gaurang Divi Devayani Sharma and Arunodayan further strengthening the filmâs historical scale and dramatic presenceThe film boasts of a good technical team as well Its Telugu dialogues have been penned by Samrat while Ghibran Vaibodha has scored the musicCinematography for the film is by Philip R Sundar and Thanika Tony is in charge of choreographyStunts for the film have been choreographed by Action Santosh while editing is by Devaraj Art direction has been done by Kamalnathan IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mohan-g-kshatriyans-draupathi-2-to-hit-screens-on-january-15-658045.html Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/akshara-gowda-walked-through-fear-came-out-with-faith-658056.html Hyderabad Jan 12 Actress Akshara Gowda has now penned a post of gratitude in which she has recounted how she walked through fear but came out with faith in the year just gone by and how the year had now transformed her Taking to her Instagram page to pen the post she wrote Closed one year with prayers Opened the next with miracles Some years donât just pass â they transform youShe then said From celebrating my babyâs first birthday to watching my dog fight his way back to life to standing beside a husband brave enough to risk it all to signing 4 films and winning 2 awards â Life was celebrated Life was saved Dreams were risked Dreams were signedThe actress added Walked through fear Came out with faith This isnât luck This is grace Not just goals Proof that resilience worksAkshara ended the note by welcoming 2026 She said Hello 2026 Stepping in with gratitude courage and belief Hello2026 ThisIsGrace FaithOverFear ResilienceIt may be recalled that on the occasion of the actresss birthday in December last year the makers of director Prasanna Kumar Kotas Hai Lesso had disclosed that she plays a character called Vaadi Kanthamma in their film and also released her characters first look posterTaking to his X timeline producer Siva Cherry had shared the first look poster of the actress and said In a world ruled by men she rules the game Team HaiLesso wishes the elegantly fierce AksharaGowda a very Happy Birthday Get ready to meet her as the fearless âVADDI KANTHAMMAâ on the big screens soonSudheer Anand popularly known as Sudigali Sudheer plays the lead in the film which has been produced by Siva Cherry and Ravikiran under the banner Vajra Varahi Cinemas While the film marks the production houses debut into production it happens to be Sudheer Anands fifth film as a heroSet against a rural backdrop the film will see Sivaji who impressed with his intense performance in the film Court playing the villain The first look which has already been released received a warm response IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/akshara-gowda-walked-through-fear-came-out-with-faith-658056.html Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/censor-board-clears-ravi-teja-starrer-bhartha-mahasayulaku-wignyapthi-for-release-with-ua-certificate-657909.html Hyderabad Jan 11 The Central Board of Film Certification CBFC has now cleared director Kishore Tirumalas eagerly awaited actioncomedy entertainer Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi featuring actors Ravi Teja Ashika Ranganath and Dimple Hayathi in the lead for release with a UA Certificate Taking to its X timeline on Sunday production house SLV Cinemas which is producing the film wrote Itâs UA for BharthaMahasayulakuWignyapthi Blockbuster vibes already This Sankranthi will have top class entertainment Bookings open soon BMW GRAND RELEASE WORLDWIDE ON JANUARY 13th 2026The producers also released a poster that had the phrase Censored UA written on it For the unaware Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi is a fullfledged action comedy entertainer that is being produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the banner of SLV Cinemas Zee Studios is presenting this filmIt stars Aashika Ranganath and Dimple Hayathi as the female leads opposite Ravi Teja Apart from the lead actors the film will also feature Sunil Satya Vennala Kishore Sudhakar and Muralidhar among othersActress Dimple Hayathi who plays one of the two heroines had recently disclosed that she plays a character called Balamani in the film which features actor Ravi Teja in the leadParticipating in an event to launch the song Bella Bella from the film Dimple Hayathi had saidI have done a very good character after a long time My characters name in this film is Balamani The name itself has a vibration to it The credit for this creating this character should go to my director Kishore garuThe film also boasts of a top notch technical team Music for the film is by the gifted Bheems Ciceroleo while cinematography for the film has been handled by Prasad Murella National Award winner Sreekar Prasad has edited the family entertainer which has art direction by A S Prakash The film is scheduled to hit screens on January 13 for Sankranthi IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/censor-board-clears-ravi-teja-starrer-bhartha-mahasayulaku-wignyapthi-for-release-with-ua-certificate-657909.html Sun, 11 Jan 2026 23:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/tough-times-for-cinema-says-karthik-subbaraj-657517.html Chennai Jan 8 In the wake of lowbudget Tamil film Salliyargal not being given enough screens and Vijays Jana Nayagan being postponed as a result of not getting clearance from the Censor Board on time one of Tamil cinemas top directors Karthik Subbaraj has expressed concern and urged everyone to set aside their differences and come together to save cinema Taking to his X timeline to pen his thoughts on the recent developments that have put pressure on filmmakers the director wrote a post titled Some Thoughts just as a Lover of CINEMAHe began by listing all the problems that Tamil films were facing in recent times He wrote No theatres for an low budget Indie film Salliyargal Censor delay causing postponement of a big budget big star like Vijay sirs film JanaNayagan slated to release tomorrow Bookings are yet to open in many centres due to issue of certificate for other big budget film Parasakthi slated to release day after tomorrowTough times for cinemaThe ace director went on to point out Theatres need to be more supportive for Indie lowbudget films Coz big satellite and OTT players are not so keen to buy Indie films leaving theatres as the only source for revenue for lowbudget films Not giving theatres for low budget films literally means killing cinema Karthik Subbaraj went on to observe For Big budget films The strict timeline rules for Censors India amp Overseas is really hard to follow and puts lot of pressure on filmmakers creative space during post production especially when you are doing a big budget film with release date already announcedHe went on to point out With current timeline rules for both Indian and overseas censors the ideal time for a film to be fully completed is three months before release date which is highly impossible for many reasons This has to be streamlined and should be made bit easy for filmmaker both from the board the producers and the stars Otherwise postponement of big films on festival dates will eventually kill industryFinally he ended his post with a fervent appeal He wrote Please lets all together in the film fraternity keep aside the fan wars political reasoning personal agendas hate campaigns and join together to do something optimistic to save the art Save cinema IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/tough-times-for-cinema-says-karthik-subbaraj-657517.html Fri, 09 Jan 2026 01:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/simbu-tells-vijay-setbacks-have-never-stopped-you-657520.html Chennai Jan 8 Actor Silambarasan fondly referred to as Simbu by his fans has now penned a post looking to motivate actor Vijay saying that setbacks had never stopped him and that he had crossed bigger storms than this Simbu took to his social media handles to pen a post of support and motivation to actor Vijay the release of whose eagerly awaited last film Jana Nayagan has been postponed because of the Censor Board not having cleared the film for releaseSimbu in his post wrote Dear actorvijay anna Setbacks have never stopped you Youâve crossed bigger storms than this This too shall pass real Thiruvizha begins on the day Jananayagan releasesSimbu is the latest star from the Tamil industry to express support to Vijay after the makers of his film Jana Nayagan announced that they were postponing the films releaseKVN Productions while announcing their decision to postpone the release of Jana Nayagan had in a statement saidIt is with a heavy heart that we share this update with our valued stakeholders and audiences The release of Jana Nayagan eagerly awaited on January 9 has been postponed due to unavoidable circumstances beyond our controlThe production house further said We deeply understand the anticipation excitement and emotions surrounding this film and this decision has not been an easy one for any of us The new release date will be announced at the earliestUntil then we humbly request your patience and continued love Your unwavering support is our greatest strength and means everything to the entire Jana Nayagan teamEarlier in the day actor Ravi Mohan too had penned a post expressing support for actor Vijay Ravi Mohan in his post on X had said Heartbroken actorvijay Anna As a brother Iâm standing with you as one among the millions of brothers beside you You donât need a date You are the opening Whenever that date is Pongal only starts then istandwithvijayanna IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/simbu-tells-vijay-setbacks-have-never-stopped-you-657520.html Fri, 09 Jan 2026 01:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mohan-g-kshatriyans-historical-epic-draupathi-2-to-now-hit-screens-for-pongal-657538.html Chennai Jan 8 If sources in the industry are to be believed director Mohan Gs eagerly awaited TamilTelugu historical drama Draupathi 2 will now hit screens for Pongal this year Says a source close to the unit of the film The film is definitely now coming for Pongal It will be out on one of the festival days The team is working out the details but the film is certainly coming for PongalIt may be recalled that the makers were originally looking at releasing their film on January 23 this year as two big films actor Vijays Jana Nayagan and Sivakathikeyans Parasakthi were to hit screens for the festival In fact they were even exploring the option of releasing it sometime later than January 23 but before the month endedNow with makers of Vijays Jana Nayagan announcing that the film was getting postponed a vacant slot has appeared in the Pongal release week giving other filmmakers whose films are ready for screening an opportunity to release their filmsProduced by Chola Chakravarthy of Netaji Productions in association with G M Film Corporation Draupathi 2 has triggered huge interest among fansSources say the film is set in the 14th century and that it unfolds against the backdrop of the rule of Hoysala emperor Veera Vallalar III the valour and resistance of the Kadavarayas of Sendhamangalam and the turbulent shifts triggered by the Mughal invasion of Tamil NaduApart from Richard Rishi and Rakshana Induchoodan actor and cinematographer Natti Natraj will be seen essaying a key roleThe film will also feature actors Y G Mahendran Nadodigal Barani Saravana Subbiah Vela Ramamoorthy Siraj Johnny Dinesh Lamba Ganesh Gaurang Divi Devayani Sharma and Arunodayan further strengthening the filmâs historical scale and dramatic presenceThe film boasts of a good technical team as well Its Telugu dialogues have been penned by Samrat while Ghibran Vaibodha has scored the musicCinematography for the film is by Philip R Sundar and Thanika Tony is in charge of choreographyStunts for the film have been choreographed by Action Santosh while editing is by Devaraj Art direction has been done by Kamalnathan IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mohan-g-kshatriyans-historical-epic-draupathi-2-to-now-hit-screens-for-pongal-657538.html Fri, 09 Jan 2026 01:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/jai-tells-vijay-pongal-is-when-jana-nayagan-arrives-657545.html Chennai Jan 8 Actor Jai has expressed his support to actor Vijay saying that he is eagerly awaiting the day the latters film Jana Nayagan releases as he considers the release day of Jana Nayagan as the festival day of Pongal Taking to his X timeline to pen a post in Tamil expressing support to Vijay actor Jai wrote There are obstacles that are always piling up to stop you Breaking them and coming through is not something new for you â it is just your normal way of functioning Like everyone else as a fan as a younger brother Iâm waiting as Jana Nayagans release day is Pongal annaâ actorvijay JanaNayagan PongalPostponedJai is the latest Tamil hero to pen a post in support of actor Vijay the release of whose eagerly awaited last film Jana Nayagan has been postponed because of the Censor Board not having cleared the film for releasePrior to Jai actor Simbu had penned a post looking to motivate actor Vijay saying that setbacks had never stopped him and that he had crossed bigger storms than thisSimbu in his post wrote Dear actorvijay anna Setbacks have never stopped you Youâve crossed bigger storms than this This too shall pass real Thiruvizha begins on the day Jananayagan releasesIt may be recalled that the makers of Jana Nayagan late on Wednesday night announced their decision to postpone the film KVN Productions while announcing their decision to postpone the release of Jana Nayagan had in a statement saidIt is with a heavy heart that we share this update with our valued stakeholders and audiences The release of Jana Nayagan eagerly awaited on January 9 has been postponed due to unavoidable circumstances beyond our controlThe production house further said We deeply understand the anticipation excitement and emotions surrounding this film and this decision has not been an easy one for any of us The new release date will be announced at the earliestUntil then we humbly request your patience and continued love Your unwavering support is our greatest strength and means everything to the entire Jana Nayagan teamApart from Simbu and Jai actor Ravi Mohan too had penned a post expressing support for actor Vijay Ravi Mohan in his post on X had said Heartbroken actorvijay Anna As a brother Iâm standing with you as one among the millions of brothers beside you You donât need a date You are the opening Whenever that date is Pongal only starts then istandwithvijayanna IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/jai-tells-vijay-pongal-is-when-jana-nayagan-arrives-657545.html Fri, 09 Jan 2026 01:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/jiiva-to-vijay-jana-nayagan-may-be-delayed-but-not-defeated-657570.html Chennai Jan 9 Joining the likes of Ravi Mohan Simbu Jai and Harish Kalyan actor Jiiva has now expressed support to actor Vijay saying to the latter that his film Jana Nayagan may be delayed but that it was not defeated A number of actors from the Tamil film industry have been voicing support and expressing their solidarity with actor Vijay the release of whose last film Jana Nayagan has had to be postponed because of the Censor Board not having cleared the film for release Jiiva who is the latest in the list took to his X timeline to pen a post of support He wrote When the wait gets longer the impact gets bigger Always beside you today and every day Thalapathy actorvijay na You are truly our Janangalin Nayagan We are coming Delayed but not defeated JanaNayaganYoung actor Harish Kalyan too expressed support He wrote As a Vijay sir fan and a cinema lover Jananayaganâs delay hurts badly But the celebrations are only postponed Kaathiruppom JanaNayagan actorvijayActor Jai in his post of support to actor Vijay had earlier said that he was eagerly awaiting the day of Jana Nayagans release as he considered the release day of Jana Nayagan as the festival day of PongalTaking to his X timeline to pen a post in Tamil expressing support to Vijay actor Jai wrote There are obstacles that are always piling up to stop you Breaking them and coming through is not something new for you â it is just your normal way of functioning Like everyone else as a fan as a younger brother Iâm waiting as Jana Nayagans release day is Pongal annaâ actorvijay JanaNayagan PongalPostponedPrior to Jai actor Simbu had penned a post looking to motivate actor Vijay saying that setbacks had never stopped him and that he had crossed bigger storms than thisSimbu in his post wrote Dear actorvijay anna Setbacks have never stopped you Youâve crossed bigger storms than this This too shall pass real Thiruvizha begins on the day Jananayagan releasesIt may be recalled that the makers of Jana Nayagan late on Wednesday night announced their decision to postpone the filmKVN Productions while announcing their decision to postpone the release of Jana Nayagan had in a statement saidIt is with a heavy heart that we share this update with our valued stakeholders and audiences The release of Jana Nayagan eagerly awaited on January 9 has been postponed due to unavoidable circumstances beyond our controlThe production house further said We deeply understand the anticipation excitement and emotions surrounding this film and this decision has not been an easy one for any of us The new release date will be announced at the earliestUntil then we humbly request your patience and continued love Your unwavering support is our greatest strength and means everything to the entire Jana Nayagan team IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/jiiva-to-vijay-jana-nayagan-may-be-delayed-but-not-defeated-657570.html Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/key-schedule-of-sharwanand-starrer-bhogi-begins-in-set-erected-in-hyderabad-657187.html Hyderabad Jan 5 The unit of director Sampath Nandis explosive action drama Bhogi featuring actor Sharwanand in the lead has now begun a key shooting schedule at a specially erected set here in the city Sources close to the unit of the film say that key talkie portions are to be shot during this schedule The sources say that the story is set against the rugged backdrop of the North TelanganaMaharashtra border during the late 1960s The film they add will plunge viewers into a raw violent world where power is everything and survival is soaked in blood The story unfolds in a rural setting recreated with painstaking detail to reflect the texture and tone of that era â bringing to life a brutal time rarely depicted on Indian screens The film has triggered huge expectations ever since the makers first announced the projectTaking to his timeline on X director Sampath Nandi had last year released a video clip titled First Spark While releasing the video clip he had written Every drop of blood has a reason Every fest carries a purpose And SharwaSampathBloodFest has a BLOODY name etched into it â BHOGI Sharwa38 First Spark out now SHOOT STARTS TODAY Charming star ImSharwanand anupamahere DimpleHayathi KKRadhamohan KirankumarMann4 SriSathyaSaiArt CharmingStar38The first spark video clip gave one the impression that the film would be high on violence and action In the video there was a clip in which a hand was shown writing the phrase A blood fest There were also visuals of a machete being madeThe film features two heroines Anupama Parameswaran and Dimple Hayathi Sources in the know have said that while Anupama will play the films leading lady Dimple Hayathi will have a pivotal role to play in the filmSharwanand is stepping into uncharted territory with this film as it happens to be his firstever panIndia film He is teaming up with director Sampath Nandi known for having delivered blockbusters beforeThe film is being produced by KK Radhamohan under the Sri Sathya Sai Arts banner and presented by Lakshmi Radhamohan The film which is being made on a lavish scale boasts of a topnotch technical teamFrom toptier production design by Kiran Kumar Manne to powerful visuals by ace cinematographer Soundar Rajan S and a riveting score by Bheems Ceciroleo the film looks to hit the bulls eye on every technical frontThe makers have plans to release the film in Telugu Tamil Kannada Malayalam and Hindi IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/key-schedule-of-sharwanand-starrer-bhogi-begins-in-set-erected-in-hyderabad-657187.html Mon, 05 Jan 2026 20:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/glimpse-of-ritesh-ranas-action-comedy-jetlee-promises-a-laugh-riot-657002.html Hyderabad Jan 4 The makers of director Ritesh Ranas upcoming action comedy Jetlee featuring actor Satya in the lead have now released a glimpse video of the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs Mythri Movie Makers the production house producing the film took to its X timeline to share the glimpse video It wrote Entertainment goes airborne JetleeGlimpse out now JETLEE A RiteshRanas turbulenceThe glimpse video opens with Vemana Shathakam in Satyaâs voice A sudden burst of turbulence sends the passengers inside a plane into panic mode setting the tone for the chaos that follows Satya is then introduced questioning his own identity just as gunfire erupts hinting at a possible hijack situationSatyaâs character is designed humorously Having undergone a makeover his screen presence and comic timing are exceptional A hilarious exchange between Satya and Vennela Kishore adds to the charm of the glimpse video When asked about his hero status Satya replies that he doesnât belong to any âtierâ and that heâs a hero from the general compartmentThe glimpse also introduces all other important characters including lead actress Rhea SinghaThe film has triggered huge interest in fans and film buffs as actor Satya is again teaming up with director Ritesh Rana for this film Jetlee produced by Clap Entertainmentâs Chiranjeevi Cherry and Hemalatha Peddamallu is being presented by Mythri Movie Makers The production houses teaming up is being seen as an indication of the films strengthTouted as an action comedy entertainer sources in the industry say Jetlee will have thrills twists and highvoltage humour all delivered in the unmistakable SatyaRana styleMiss Universe India Rhea Singha will be making her debut in Telugu cinema with this film She will be playing the leading lady opposite Satya in the film which will also feature Vennela Kishore and Ajay in important rolesThe technical team behind Mathu Vadalara is working on this film as well Kaala Bhairava is scoring the music for this film which will have cinematography by Suresh Sarangam Karthika Srinivas will serve as the editor and Narni Srinivas has taken charge as the production designer of this film IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/glimpse-of-ritesh-ranas-action-comedy-jetlee-promises-a-laugh-riot-657002.html Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/a-proper-reply-had-to-be-given-to-haters-says-vijay-milton-in-post-lauding-jana-nayagan-director-h-vinoth-656984.html Chennai Jan 4 Ace director and cameraman Vijay Milton has wholeheartedly commended H Vinoth the director of Vijays last film Jana Nayagan saying he has handled the film with so much ease despite being under such immense pressure Going on to make a list of all the factors that would have put immense pressure on the director directing Vijays last film Vijay Milton wrote in Tamil on his Instagram page His Vijays speeches dialogues must be appropriate for his political entry but at the same time they shouldnt be distant and cut out from the plot of the filmHe then went on to add As this is his last film it must be the biggest of all his films However at the same time it must be clearly distinct that it must be your film as wellNot just fans you also had to keep his party cadre in mind Vijay Milton pointed out and added A proper reply had to be given to hatersHe ended it saying Despite so many pressures how easily you have handled it Outstanding VinothVijay Miltons appreciation came soon after the makers of Jana Nayagan released the muchawaited trailer of the film The trailer that was released on Saturday evening begins with a notorious thug asking another thug over phone about a person called Thalapathy Vetri Kondan The other person immediately asks in an alarmed tone Hope you havent tried your tricks with him because you would have heard of many killers but have you heard of someone setting a record in it That is Thalapathy for you Do not touch him He will slice you upWe are then treated to a series of action sequences in the film A little child is seen asking Vijay You bashed an entire battalion Are you Superman He replies I am just an ordinary man baby but I have heard people say that whatever I do is superThe trailer also shows Mamitha Baiju playing Vijays daughter Viji in the film Girls should not be scared She must be like a tigress he says even as he attempts to get her to sign a form to get inducted in the army We then see visuals of Viji being in fear and pain and Thalapathy beginning to search for the person who dared to harass herThe trailer also shows Bobby Deol as the antagonist who believes that he will be able to make India fall at his feet in 30 days We get to know he has a plan called OM which basically is aimed at annihilation The trailer shows Vijay making a series of strong political statements It has a dialogue in which the actor is seen sayingBe it anybody who tells meI will close your chapter I will cause disgrace to befall you I have no intention of turning back The trailer ends with a scene in which he is seen whipping politicians saying Instead of entering politics to serve the people selflessly you barge into politics to loot and kill innocent livesThe film which has triggered huge interest is scheduled to hit screens worldwide on January 9 this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/a-proper-reply-had-to-be-given-to-haters-says-vijay-milton-in-post-lauding-jana-nayagan-director-h-vinoth-656984.html Sun, 04 Jan 2026 23:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/not-a-part-of-cbfc-clarifies-gautami-to-fan-who-asks-why-theres-a-delay-in-issuing-ua-certificate-to-jana-nayagan-656989.html Chennai Jan 4 Responding to a fan who had asked her why there was a delay in issuing a UA certificate to actor Vijays last film Jana Nayagan actress Gautami Tadimalla has now clarified that she was not a part of the Censor Board and that he must address his queries if any to the ministry concerned On Saturday soon after the makers of director H Vinoths Jana Nayagan released the films trailer social media was abuzz with rumours that although officials of the Censor Board had viewed the film Jana Nayagan several days ago and had recommended a UA certificate for it the makers had not received a censor certificate until now One fan tweeted to actress Gautami who was formerly with the Censor Board saying You are very much in the Censor Board Committee and kindly explain why there is so much delay in issuing the UA certificate for JanaNayagan The fan also went to the extent of putting out a response given by AI app Grok which said Yes actress Gautami Tadimalla is a member of the Central Board of Film Certification CBFCResponding to the fans tweet actress Gautami wrote I also am wondering why I am being referred to in this context I am not a part of the CBFC and have not been asked to head any viewing committees for certifying any film since Oct 2023 I have not received any requests for participation in any context for any film If you have any queries you should address them to the concerned Ministry And thank you for letting me know that my name is still being used in this manner I wish Jananayagan all the best for a successful releaseFor the unaware director H Vinoths upcoming action entertainer Jana Nayagan featuring Vijay in the lead has triggered huge expectations as this will be the leading actors last filmOn Saturday expectations from the film soared after the makers released a trialer The trailer that was released begins with a notorious thug asking another thug over phone about a person called Thalapathy Vetri Kondan The other person immediately asks in an alarmed toneHope you havent tried your tricks with him because you would have heard of many killers but have you heard of someone setting a record in it That is Thalapathy for you Do not touch him He will slice you upWe are then treated to a series of action sequences in the film A little child is then seen asking Vijay You bashed an entire battalion Are you Superman He replies I am just an ordinary man baby but I have heard people say that whatever I do is superThe trailer also shows Mamitha Baiju playing Vijays daughter Viji Girls should not be scared She must be like a tigress he says even as he attempts to get her to sign a form to get inducted in the army We then see visuals of Viji being in fear and pain and Thalapathy beginning to search for the person who dared to harass herThe trailer also shows Bobby Deol as the antagonist who believes that he will be able to make India fall at his feet in 30 days We get to know he has a plan called OM which basically is aimed at annihilation The trailer shows Vijay making a series of strong political statements It has a dialogue in which the actor is seen sayingBe it anybody who tells meI will close your chapter I will cause disgrace to befall you I have no intention of turning back The trailer ends with a scene in which he is seen whipping politicians saying Instead of entering politics to serve the people selflessly you barge into politics to loot and kill innocent livesThe film which has triggered huge interest is scheduled to hit screens worldwide on January 9 this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/not-a-part-of-cbfc-clarifies-gautami-to-fan-who-asks-why-theres-a-delay-in-issuing-ua-certificate-to-jana-nayagan-656989.html Sun, 04 Jan 2026 23:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/director-rajeshs-comedy-entertainer-with-jiiva-titled-jolliya-irrundha-oruthan-656998.html Chennai Jan 4 Well known director M Rajeshs next full lengthy comedy entertainer featuring actor Jiiva in the lead has been titled Jolliya Irrundha Oruthan its makers announced on Sunday Several celebrities from the Tamil film industry including heroes Santhanam Arya Vishal and producer Kalaipuli S Thanu released the title of the film on Sunday as part of the birthday celebrations of actor JiivaThe makers also released a funny title announcement video on the occasion In the promo released director M Rajesh known for having delivered several comedy entertainers including Siva Manasulla Sakthi Boss Engira Baskaran and Oru Kal Oru Kannadi and actor Jiiva appear dressed as sheikhs They are seen waiting for music director Yuvan Shankar Raja in a hotel in DubaiWhen Yuvan Shankar Raja arrives the duo greets him A surprised Yuvan asks them why they are dressed in this fashion to which director Rajesh replies The producer told us that you were in Dubai and asked us to come in the same vibe and get songs from you for our filmAn amused Yuvan Shankar Raja repliesIf you are dressed like this there wont be songs only laughter The music director insists that both the director and the hero change their clothes However the duo confess that this wont be possible as they have no other dress to change intoChoosing to bear this get up of the duo music director Yuvan then begins discussing the film He asks them There are many who are asking me if this is the second part of Siva Manasulla Sakthi Director Rajesh replies saying This is not SMS 2 But this will be a film with the same vibe You can even say it is a film from the same universeYuvan then asks Rajesh to narrate the story of the film to him and to this Rajesh says It is a love story which will be full of pun This is about how a relationship wears down a happygolucky jolly guy just like a washing machine washes a piece of cloth and hangs it out to dryFinally he asks what the title of the film is and they say Jolliya Iruntha Oruthan When Yuvan is about to make an acronym for the title the hero and the director plead with him saying it could result in a copyright problemWhey the director finally asks when he will compose the songs for the film Yuvan asks himHow many days did we take to compose the songs of Siva Manasulla Sakthi Rajesh replies Three days Yuvan then says We will compose all the songs of this film in two daysA delighted Rajesh then asks when he would start work and Yuvan says I will call and let you know when those two days will come The phone does ring but the call is not from Yuvan but the person from whom the two have rented the Sheikh dressLet us go now otherwise the producer might add this cost to the budget of the film Rajesh says as the two hurry up to leave the placeThe film which will be Jiivas 47th film is being produced by Malik Streams Sources say that JIO will be a refreshing entertainer that will blend love heartbreak and humourCinematography for the film will be by M Sukumar while music will be by Yuvan Shankar Raja Editing for the film will be by Ashish Joseph and Art direction by Hasini Pavithra IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/director-rajeshs-comedy-entertainer-with-jiiva-titled-jolliya-irrundha-oruthan-656998.html Sun, 04 Jan 2026 23:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/malayalam-cinema-is-on-a-different-level-altogether-says-cricketer-dinesh-karthik-656743.html Chennai Jan 2 Showering praise on two Malayalam films that he had watched recently cricketer Dinesh Karthik who is known to express his appreciation for good movies on social media has now gone on to observe that Malayalam cinema was on a different level altogether Taking to his X timeline Dinesh Karthik praised Malayalam actor Basil Joseph for his fine performance in Ponman and Dinjith Ayyathans EkoThe wicketkeeper batsman wrote Two high quality movies Iâve watched this last week PONMAN and EKO Unreal acting from basiljoseph25 in Ponman You literally live the movie through him and as always solid from the supporting cast as wellHe went on to praise Dinjith Ayyathans Eko next He said EKO blew my mind in terms of cinematographylocations and such an unique story so beautifully woven together by Dinjith Malayalam cinema is on a different level altogether More power to all make more such movies and keep putting the smile on the world that watches moviesFor the unaware director Jothish Shankars Ponman featuring actors Basil Joseph Sajin Gopu and Lijomol Jose in the lead was a critically acclaimed superhit film that came in for much appreciation from all sections of societyThe film had a fantastic 50day run in theatres with Bollywood director Anurag Kashyap going on to praise actor Basil Josephs performance in the film Anurag was quoted as having said So original and so much fun Basil Joseph has to be one of the coolest everyman actor we have today Loved itEko which features Sandeep Pradeep Vineeth Narain Binu Pappu and Biana Momin was again a critically acclaimed thriller that was directed by Dinjith Ayyathan The films story screenplay and dialogues were all by Bahul Ramesh who also doubled as the films cinematographer The film had music by Mujeeb Majeed and editing by Sooraj E S IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/malayalam-cinema-is-on-a-different-level-altogether-says-cricketer-dinesh-karthik-656743.html Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/censor-board-clears-mohan-g-kshatriyans-historical-epic-draupathi-2-for-release-with-ua-certificate-656667.html Chennai Jan 2 The Central Board of Film Certification CBFC has cleared director Mohan Gs eagerly awaited TamilTelugu historical drama Draupathi 2 for release with a UA certificate Director Mohan G Kshatriyan who took to his X timeline to share the news wrote Happy New Year greetings A story untold to us until now A post about the dark era of the 14th century in the pages of history The history of South India comes alive Draupathi2 has been censored Coming to theaters this monthIt may be recalled that IANS had reported last year that the industry was abuzz with rumours that the makers were considering releasing the film on January 23 this year Produced by Chola Chakravarthy of Netaji Productions in association with G M Film Corporation Draupathi 2 has triggered huge interest among fansSources say the film is set in the 14th century and that it unfolds against the backdrop of the rule of Hoysala emperor Veera Vallalar III the valour and resistance of the Kadavarayas of Sendhamangalam and the turbulent shifts triggered by the Mughal invasion of Tamil NaduIt may be recalled that the makers in November last year had released the striking first look poster of actress Rakshana Induchoodan as Draupathi Devi in the filmRakshana Induchoodan was seen sporting a look that was both dignified and commanding capturing the cultural depth poise and strength associated with the characterApart from Richard Rishi and Rakshana Induchoodan actor and cinematographer Natti Natraj will be seen essaying a key roleThe film will also feature actors Y G Mahendran Nadodigal Barani Saravana Subbiah Vela Ramamoorthy Siraj Johnny Dinesh Lamba Ganesh Gaurang Divi Devayani Sharma and Arunodayan further strengthening the filmâs historical scale and dramatic presenceThe film boasts of a good technical team as well Its Telugu dialogues have been penned by Samrat while Ghibran Vaibodha has scored the musicCinematography for the film is by Philip R Sundar and Thanika Tony is in charge of choreographyStunts for the film have been choreographed by Action Santosh while editing is by Devaraj Art direction has been done by Kamalnathan IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/censor-board-clears-mohan-g-kshatriyans-historical-epic-draupathi-2-for-release-with-ua-certificate-656667.html Fri, 02 Jan 2026 23:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/director-k-j-surendars-maayabimbum-a-2005-love-story-to-hit-screens-on-january-23-656678.html Chennai Jan 2 The makers of director K J Surendars upcoming romantic entertainer Maayabimbum A 2005 love story featuring actors Aakash and Janaki in the lead will hit screens on January 23 this year its makers announced on Friday The film which is being produced by director KJ Surendar himself under the banner of Self Start Productions will also feature actors Hari Krishnan Rajesh and Arun Kumar in pivotal rolesTalking to IANS the director while talking about the film said The inspiration for the film came from a real life incident We have worked on that idea and made it into a fullfledged feature filmThe makers believe that for current generation audiences this film will showcase an unexplored angle on love as the plot is set in 2005 This film will take those born in the nineties on a nostalgic trip the director addedWe shot the film in Cuddalore Chidambaram Pudukkottai and Thanjavur The films plot revolves around the romantic relationship between a third year medical college student and a nurse in a primary health centre he disclosedOn the technical front the film will have music scored by Nanda and editing by Vinoth Cinematography for the film is by new comer Edwin Lyrics for the songs in the film have been penned by lyricists Viveka and PadmavathiThe makers are confident about the content which they claim is strong The film has a strong emotional romantic angle That apart Maayabimbum will also showcase a story that lays strong emphasis on friendship and family values the director said It may be recalled that the hit track Yenkkulae from the film was launched by actor and music director G V Prakash Kumar and actress Vani Bhojan recently Interestingly both the hit music composer and actress had heaped praises on the song Veteran director Sundar C had earlier released the filmâs first look poster and had praised the team IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/director-k-j-surendars-maayabimbum-a-2005-love-story-to-hit-screens-on-january-23-656678.html Fri, 02 Jan 2026 23:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/producer-soundarya-rajinikanths-film-with-love-to-hit-screens-on-february-6-656519.html Chennai Jan 1 The makers of director Madhans upcoming romantic entertainer With Love featuring Tourist Family director Abishan Jeevinth and Anaswara Rajan in the lead on New Year announced that their film would hit screens on February 6 this year The film has triggered huge expectations as it is being produced by Superstar Rajinikanths daughter Soundarya Rajinikanth along with producer Magesh Raj PasilianSoundarya Rajinikanth took to her X timeline to announce the release date of her film She wrote A new year brings a new feelingâ and new love WithLove arrives in cinemas worldwide from Feb 06 Starring Abishanjeevinth AnaswaraRajan A RSeanRoldan musical Written and Directed by madhannn Produced by soundaryaarajni mageshrajIt may be recalled that the films title teaser had been released by none other than Rajinikanth himself Taking to his X timeline to release the title teaser Superstar Rajinikanth had said Wishing my daughter soundaryaarajni and the entire team of the film WithLove all the very best God bless mageshrajSoundarya Rajinikanth for her part responded to her dad saying Biggest blessing ever Thank you so much appa You are my life The title teaser released opened with Abishan Jeevinth who plays a character called Sathya calling a friend over phone in the presence of Anaswara Rajan who plays a character called Monisha in the film Sathya blows a fuse as his friend answers the call Monisha however calmly asks the person at the other end if he has the contact of a person called Anisha The person at the other end asks her who she is to which Sathya in a fit of rage screams Shes my fiancee You shut up and speakThe next sequence we see in the teaser is Monisha explaining to Sathya that suspicion is different from possessiveness and that his possessiveness must not be expressed directly but discreetly through his actions Poor Sathya is completely at sea and begs her not to expect anything on those lines from him The teaser gives the impression that both these individuals have contrasting naturesFor the unaware the films makers have already announced that shooting for the film had been wrapped upSources close to the unit of the film had disclosed to IANS that the entire film had been shot in Chennai and Trichy They had also added that with shooting having been completed post production work was now on at a brisk paceThe film which was initially being tentatively referred to as PRNO4 has been garnering attention ever since it was announced as it will mark the debut of director Abishan Jeevinth as an actor Young Abishan Jeevinth was the director of the superhit film Tourist Family which featured actors Sasikumar and Simran in the lead The film which was made on a modest budget and which was released earlier last year went on to make over 90 crores at the box office pleasantly surprising both critics and fans The upcoming film has an excellent technical team working on it It has one of the Tamil film industrys top music directors Sean Roldan scoring music for it Cinematography for the film is by cameraman Shreyaas Krishna and editing is by Suresh Kumar Art direction for the film is by Raj Kamal and Costumes have been designed by Priya Ravi IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/producer-soundarya-rajinikanths-film-with-love-to-hit-screens-on-february-6-656519.html Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/superstar-rajinikanth-releases-first-look-poster-of-gautham-ram-karthiks-sci-fi-thriller-root-656524.html Chennai Jan 1 Superstar Rajinikanth on New Years day released the first look of director Sooriyaprathap Sâs upcoming scifi thriller ROOT â Running Out Of Time featuring actor Gautham Ram Karthik in the lead much to the delight of fans and film buffs Actor Gautham Ram Karthik who took to social media to share the first look poster of the film and his excitement about his idol Rajinikanth releasing it wrote As far as blessings go having my idol the legendary Super Star Rajinikanth sir releasing the first look poster for our project ROOT is truly an unbelievable experience What a surreal way to start 2026 Truly feeling blessed and grateful With his blessings ROOT steps in to a timeless journey RootfirstlookThe film has triggered huge expectations for several reasons Interestingly one of them is that this film will mark the Tamil debut of Bollywood actor Aparshakti Khurana who plays a pivotal role in the film Even more interesting is the fact that Aparshakti Khurana has dubbed for his portions in the film in TamilVerus Productions the production house producing this film had some days ago taken to its social media pages to make the announcement It had then said aparshaktikhurana has completed his Tamil dubbing for Root First time in Tamil First time for Tamil aparshaktikhurana voices ROOT And ROOT voices back He gave it his all â and boom the dubbing is over Introducing aparshaktikhurana to Tamil And Tamil to aparshaktikhuranaIt may be recalled that the unit of the film had announced on November 1 this year that they had wrapped up the shooting of the filmDirector Sooriyaprathap S had said Weâve officially wrapped ROOT The making of this film has been an unforgettable journey weâve poured our hearts and hard work into creating a memorable experience for the audience and we canât wait to share it with you allHe went on to addA big thanks to our hero Gautham Ram Karthik his energy dedication and commitment made this journey truly special Iâm deeply grateful to my producers our wonderful cast and crew for their immense support and encouragement and to Bollywood star Aparshakti Khurana whose presence and involvement have been a great strength to the film Weâre truly excited as we move into postproduction and canât wait to bring ROOT to you soonActress Bhavya Trikha plays the female lead in the film which will also have veteran actor Y Gee Mahendran in a pivotal roleProduced by Dhanishtan Fernando Rajarajan Gananasambandam Sanjai Shankar and Shaik Mujeeb under the Verus Productions banner the film sources claim will be an edgeoftheseat thriller IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/superstar-rajinikanth-releases-first-look-poster-of-gautham-ram-karthiks-sci-fi-thriller-root-656524.html Fri, 02 Jan 2026 01:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/first-look-of-arulnithi-priya-bhavani-shankar-starrer-demonte-colony-3-released-656534.html Chennai Jan 1 The makers of director Ajay Gnanamuthus eagerly awaited horror thriller Demonte Colony 3 featuring actors Arulnithi and Priya Bhavani Shankar in the lead on Thursday chose to release the first look poster of the film on the occasion of the new year With the first two instalments of the franchise performing strongly at the box office expectations from the third instalment of Demonte Colony continue to rise The film is gearing up for a worldwide theatrical release this yearProducer Sudhan Sundaram of Passion Studios says the film is shaping to exceed expectations âBeginning 2026 with Demonte Colony 3 feels incredibly promising Ajay brings extraordinary discipline to the process he delivers on schedule while never compromising creative quality As a producer itâs exciting to witness this scale develop Arulnithi remains the anchor of the franchise and his commitment is unwavering Much of the cast from the second part returns now with deeper arcs and heightened dramatic stakes For the moment thatâs all I can reveal but the third chapter goes well beyond what audiences might anticipateâ says the producerDirector Ajay Gnanamuthu says âStarting the year by sharing a first look with the franchiseâs fans feels special The film is progressing beautifully thanks in large part to Sudhan sirâs support He never intrudes creatively yet ensures the project remains complete and cohesive Iâm also deeply grateful to Arulnithi Viewers have seen his range in the earlier films and this one pushes him even furtherâWritten and directed by Gnanamuthu Demonte Colony 3 reunites Arulnithi and Priya Bhavani Shankar along with Meenakshi Govindarajan Archana Ravichandran Muthukumar and others in pivotal roles Production began in July 2025 and the film now moves through postproduction with the team carefully steering toward a summer 2026 release windowWith its escalating supernatural feast returning ensemble and expanding visual ambition Demonte Colony 3 positions itself not merely as another sequel but as the next defining chapter in Tamil cinemaâs emerging supernatural franchise The film is being produced by Passion Studios Sudhan Sundaram on a grand scale IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/first-look-of-arulnithi-priya-bhavani-shankar-starrer-demonte-colony-3-released-656534.html Fri, 02 Jan 2026 02:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/arjun-starrer-seetha-payanam-to-hit-screens-on-february-14-656473.html Chennai Jan 1 The makers of actor and director Arjun Sarjaâs eagerly awaited action entertainer âSeetha Payanamâ have now announced that the film will hit screens on February 14 for Valentines Day this year Produced by Shree Raam Films Seetha Payanam is multitalented actor and director Arjun Sarjaâs latest directorial ventureThe film stars Arjunâs daughter Aishwarya Arjun in the lead role while Niranjan Sathyaraj Prakash Raj and Kovai Sarala will be seen in pivotal roles as wellArjun also plays an important character in this film in which his nephew Dhruva Srja has come on board for a special roleOn the New Year Shree Ram Films took to its social media timelines to announce the films release date It said Through love Through gratitude A journey begins SeethaPayanam WORLDWIDE RELEASE FEB 14 2026 Telugu Kannada Tamil Malayalam HindiIt may be recalled that the makers had announced that Dhruva Sarja plays a character called Pawan â one of the names of Lord Hanuman in the film Interestingly Arjun Sarja is known to be a devotee of Lord Hanuman In fact the actor has built a huge temple for Hanuman in ChennaiArjun Sarja with his extensive filmmaking experience has crafted a compelling story rich with commercial elementsThe movie is being brought to life by a team of skilled technicians G Balamurugan is handling the cinematography of the film which will have its music composed by the gifted Anup RubensAyoob Khan is in charge of the editing of the film for which Sai Madhav Burra has penned the dialoguesWhile the stunt sequences in the film have been choreographed by Babu the dances in the film have been choreographed by Shrasti Lyrics for the songs in the film have been penned by Chandra Bose and Kasarla Shyam IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/arjun-starrer-seetha-payanam-to-hit-screens-on-february-14-656473.html Thu, 01 Jan 2026 10:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/2025-was-like-madras-mixture-says-actress-khushbu-656476.html Chennai Jan 1 Actress politician and film producer Khushbu who wished all her followers on social media a happy new year has said that for her the year gone by 2025 was like Madras mixture Taking to her social media timelines to wish her followers a happy new year and to also express gratitude for the year gone by the actress wrote This year was like Madras mixture Konjam kaaram konjam sweet konjam pulippu konjam kasappu konjam hard konjam soft A little spicy little sweet little tangy little bitter little hard and a little soft On the whole it was just as I would have liked itShe then went on to say I made friends left behind those who were not worth my emotion got wiser became thinner looked after my loved ones and kept myself happy Learned to say no set little boundaries followed a routine to stay healthy smiled more shopped to hearts content Traveled like a nomad got serious once again about my work allowed the creator in me to explore learned new dishes to cookThe actress and producer also said Religiously made exotic soaps body oils body scrubs face packs and hair packs to look betterShe finally ended the post saying Most importantly stayed calm through storms and cyclones Look forward to yet another year to sip my tea with a smile And THANK YOU for everythingOn the work front Khushbu is one of the producers of her husband Sundar Cs pan Indian film Mookuthi Amman 2 featuring Nayanthara in the lead For the unaware director Sundar C had on December 30 last year announced that the unit had wrapped up the shooting of the eagerly awaited film In fact actress Khushbu Sundar one of the producers of the film joined in the cake cutting ceremony organised to mark the completion of shooting of the film IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/2025-was-like-madras-mixture-says-actress-khushbu-656476.html Thu, 01 Jan 2026 11:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/chiranjeevi-kamal-haasan-allu-arjun-express-heartfelt-wishes-to-fans-on-new-year-656488.html Chennai Jan 1 Actor producer and parliamentarian Kamal Haasan on Thursday wished his fans and followers on social media a happy new year even as he pointed out to them that the new year presented another chance for one to become better kinder and wiser than the year before Taking to his X timeline Kamal Haasan wrote Another year ahead Another chance to become better kinder and wiser than the year before Excellence is a work in progress Have an excellent new year Every tomorrow is a day to be seized Let all your pursuits make you happySeveral top stars including actors Chiranjeevi and Allu Arjun too wished their fans a happy new year Megastar Chiranjeevi in his new year wish which he posted on social media said Wishing everyone a joyous and very Happy New Year Let us welcome this year with positivity hope togetherness and make it a beautiful one for all Happy New Year 2026Stylish star Allu Arjun who is now among the top stars of the Telugu film industry took to his X timeline to post a heart touching wish that also doubled up as a note of gratitude He wrote As this year comes to a close I carry only gratitude For the journey the lessons and the love that surrounds meHe went on to then specifically address his fans He wrote To my fans Thank you for standing by me through every phase Your faith gives me strength and purpose every single dayHe concluded the note saying Looking ahead with excitement ready to begin what comes next Happy New Year 2026 Tamil actor Pradeep Ranganathan who has so far managed to deliver three backtoback blockbusters in Tamil and a superhit film in Telugu took to his X timeline to greet his followers on social media a happy new yearHe wrote Happy New year 2026 Nalladhe Nenaipom Nalladhe Nadakum Manchi ni alochisthe Manchidhe jarugutundi If our thoughts are good good things happen IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/chiranjeevi-kamal-haasan-allu-arjun-express-heartfelt-wishes-to-fans-on-new-year-656488.html Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/stay-strong-dear-lal-says-mammootty-to-a-grieving-mohanlal-656390.html Chennai Dec 31 Stating that his heart felt heavy as he mourned the loss of someone who meant so much to all of them Malayalam superstar Mammootty on Wednesday expressed his deepest condolences to his dear friend and fellow superstar Mohanlal whose mother Shantakumari Amma passed away on Tuesday Taking to his X timeline Mammootty wrote My heart feels heavy as we mourn the loss of someone who meant so much to all of us Stay strong dear LalCondolences continue to pour in from across the film fraternity and political circles ever since the news of the demise of Shantakumari Amma brokeSeveral top stars including Tamil star Kamal Haasan Telugu star Chiranjeevi and Kannada star Shivaraj Kumar have condoled the demise of the mother of Mohanlal Kamal Haasan in his condolence message said Brother MohanLal only you can console your self Friends will stand by you as always No amount of comforting can compensate a loss like this Take care we all love you Kamal HaasanShivaraj Kumar said Very sorry for your loss Mohanlal sir Nothing I say will ever be able to soften the pain of losing a mother Iâm sure she had a blessed life and will continue being your guiding star from the world above You and your family will always be in my prayersTelugu star Chiranjeevi in his condolence message said My dear friend Mohanlal My heart goes out to you on the loss of your beloved Amma A motherâs presence shapes us in ways words can never express and her love stays with us forever as strength comfort and silent guidance Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers May her soul rest in eternal peaceSixtime National Award winning legendary singer K S Chithra was among those condoled the demise of the mother of the Malayalam cinema iconTaking to her social media timelines the popular singer who is also hailed as the Nightingale of South India wrote We lost a loving genuine and blessed soul today on Vaikunta Ekadasi She was a very affectionate mother I could feel her warmth when I visited her a few years ago Deeply saddened by this great loss May her soul rest in peace and may God give strength to the family PranamsFor the unaware the mother of Malayalam superstar Mohanlal Shantakumari Amma passed away on Tuesday She was 90 and had been bedridden for the past decade following agerelated ailmentsShantakumari Ammaâs passing marks a deeply personal loss for Mohanlal who was known to share an exceptionally close bond with his motherDespite his demanding professional commitments and frequent travel the actor had consistently made time to be by her side ensuring that her care and comfort were never compromisedHe and his family were in Kochi at the time of her passingBorn into a traditional household Shantakumari Amma largely remained away from the public eye even as her son rose to become one of the most celebrated actors in Indian cinemaThose close to the family recall her as a quiet yet strong presence deeply rooted in values of simplicity and devotion qualities that Mohanlal has often acknowledged as shaping his life IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/stay-strong-dear-lal-says-mammootty-to-a-grieving-mohanlal-656390.html Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/dubbing-for-actor-ken-karunaass-debut-film-as-director-begins-656394.html Chennai Dec 31 The makers of actor and director Ken Karunaass upcoming action entertainer have announced that dubbing for the film had now begun Taking to its social media timelines Parvatha Entertainment one of the production houses producing the film wrote MICS READY Dubbing begins for our Paarvathaa01 x kenkarunaas Fun begins soonIt may be recalled that only a week ago the makers had announced that the unit had wrapped up the films shooting The production house had posted a video clip that showed the filming of a song and subsequently the actor saying wrap upSharing the video link the production house wrote Sixty days Nonstop Fun Done Paarvathaa01ð x kenkarunaas Huge thanks to shobimaster for choreographing a super fun song and helping us wrap on a high The fun begins now First look and first single coming soonFor the unaware Ken Karunaas whose performances in the Dhanushstarrer Asuran and Viduthalai 2 came in for widespread acclaim is turning not just a hero but also a director with this upcoming filmThe film apart from Ken Karunaas will also feature actors Anisma Anil Kumar Meenakshi Dinesh Priyanshi Yadav Suraj Venjaramoodu and Devadarshini in pivotal rolesOn the technical front the film has cinematography by Vicky and music by National Award winner G V Prakash KumarNash has handled the editing work of the film which has art direction by Ramu Thangaraj Kavya Sriram the exclusive costume designer of Tamil star Dhanush is working as the costume designer for this filmSet against a school backdrop the film is being produced by Karuppiah C Ram Kali Rajkumar and Sulochana Kumar under the banners of Parvatha Entertainment and Street Boy Studio on a grand budgetIt may be recalled that the films launch had been held in Chennai recently Leading stars of the Tamil film industry including actors Karthi and Vishal director Vetrimaaran actor and director R J Balaji producers Kalaipuli S Thanu Dr Isari K Ganesh and Arun had attended the event and congratulated the film crew IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/dubbing-for-actor-ken-karunaass-debut-film-as-director-begins-656394.html Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/nayantharas-breathtaking-first-look-as-ganga-from-yashs-toxic-a-fairytale-for-grown-ups-released-656396.html Chennai Dec 31 The makers of director Geetu Mohandass eagerly awaited action entertainer Toxic A Fairytale for GrownUps featuring actor Yash in the lead on Wednesday released the stunning first look of actress Nayanthara in the film and disclosed that she played a character called Ganga in it The film is slated to hit theatres on March 19 2026Stunning lethal and formidable the first look positions Nayanthara as a defining force within the universe of Rocking Star Yashâs most ambitious project yetNayantharaâs portrayal of Ganga is visually breathtaking radiating a fearlessness that matches the filmâs massive scale She commands the frame with a striking composure wielding a gun with a practiced authority that feels both elegant and dangerous Set against the opulence of a grand casino entrance the lavish highstakes setting frames Ganga as a woman who owns the room and calls her own shotsSpeaking about casting Nayanthara as Ganga director Geetu Mohandas said âWe all know Nayan as a celebrated star with a commanding screen presence and a remarkable career spanning two decades but in Toxic audiences will witness a talent that had been quietly waiting to explode I wanted to portray Nayan in a way that sheâs never been showcased before But as the shoot progressed I began to see how closely her own personality echoed the soul of the character It wasnât imitation it was alignmentThe depth the honesty the restraint and the emotional clarity she brought were not performances layered on top of the characterthey were qualities she already possessed I found my Ganga so brilliantly performed by her and even more unexpectedly I found a dear friendâAfter redefining boxoffice history with KGF Chapter 2 Rocking Star Yash returns to the big screen with Toxic A Fairytale for GrownUps a project that has been generating extraordinary anticipation across industries It may be recalled that the makers have already disclosed that Kiara Advani plays Nadia and Huma Qureshi plays an enigmatic character called Elizabeth in the filmWritten by Yash and Geetu Mohandas and directed by Geetu Mohandas Toxic A Fairytale for GrownUps has been filmed simultaneously in Kannada and English with dubbed versions planned in Hindi Telugu Tamil Malayalam and several other languagesâunderscoring its global ambition The film boasts a formidable technical team including National Award winner Rajeev Ravi as cinematographer Ravi Basrur on music Ujwal Kulkarni on editing and TP Abid as production designerHighoctane action has been choreographed by Hollywood action director JJ Perry John Wick alongside National Awardwinning duo Anbariv and Kecha Khamphakdee Produced by Venkat K Narayana and Yash under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations Toxic is slated for a grand theatrical release on the long festive weekend of March 19 2026 coinciding with Eid Ugadi and Gudi Padwa IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/nayantharas-breathtaking-first-look-as-ganga-from-yashs-toxic-a-fairytale-for-grown-ups-released-656396.html Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/had-a-great-time-dancing-with-my-dear-friend-venkatesh-says-chiranjeevi-656330.html Hyderabad Dec 30 Megastar Chiranjeevi who is seen shaking a leg with another superstar of Telugu cinema Venkatesh for the first ever time in the song titled Mega Victory Mass from director Anil Ravipudis upcoming film Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has now said that he had a great time dancing with Venkatesh for the number Taking to his X timeline to share the lyrical video of the song which was released on Tuesday evening Chiranjeevi wrote Had a great time dancing with my dear friend VenkyMama for this MegaVictoryMass song from our ManaShankaraVaraPrasadGaru Here goes the full lyrical video for you all See you all in theatres on Jan 11thChiranjeevi and Venkateshs dynamic chemistry takes centre stage in the newly released third single Mega Victory Mass igniting excitementBheems Ceciroleo known for crafting crowdpulling anthems delivers yet another thumping track brimming with festival pulse and dancefloor energy With Naksh Aziz and Vishal Dadlani lending their energetic voices the song perfectly captures the highspirited essence of the season Kasarla Shyamâs lyrics add that quintessential mass spark tailormade for this starstudded reunionSet against a striking pub backdrop the song brings together both powerhouse performers in full form Chiranjeeviâs towering presence and Venkateshâs class lighting up every frame Their harmonized moves vibrant costumes and signature swag make this track a complete visual and musical spectacleChoreographer Vijay Polaki amps up the vibe with highvoltage steps that perfectly sync with the pulsating rhythm Whether itâs Chiruâs trademark grace or Venkyâs cool charm every beat hits with pure festive energy Altogether the track is a visual and musical feast a perfect celebration and an ideal New Year treat for fansThe very combination of Chiranjeevi Venkatesh and Anil Ravipudi has already sparked immense curiosity Nayanthara plays the leading lady in this film that has been produced by Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela under Shine Screens and Gold Box EntertainmentsThe film boasts of a superb technical crew as well Sameer Reddy has handled the films cinematography while Tammiraju has been assigned the responsibility of editing it AS Prakash has taken care of the films production design while the films story has been jointly written by S Krishna and G Adi NarayanaMana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu is slated to hit screens on January 12 2026 for Sankranthi IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/had-a-great-time-dancing-with-my-dear-friend-venkatesh-says-chiranjeevi-656330.html Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shooting-of-nayanthara-starrer-mookuthi-amman-2-wrapped-656335.html Chennai Dec 30 The makers of director Sundar Cs upcoming devotional thriller Mookuthi Amman 2 featuring actress Nayanthara in the lead on Tuesday announced that the shooting for the eagerly awaited devotional entertainer had been completed Taking to its X timeline Vels Film International the production house that is producing the film shared a BTS video that featured clips of all the stars who had worked in the film and their brief opinion about the project The BTS clip ended with director of the film Sundar C confirming that shooting for the film had come to a close on Tuesday evening Sharing the BTS clip Vels Film International wrote Capturing the magic and dedication behind the scenes of Sundar Câs MookuthiAmman2 A SundarC Mega Divine EntertainerIn the BTS video dropped actress Urvasi confirmed that the second part of the franchise would have no connection with the first part which had gone on to emerge as a huge blockbuster The actress also said that it felt like as the shooting had ended very quickly Director Sundar C said that over 2000 technicians had worked non stop on the film for over six months and that they were completing the film successfully today Several other actors too including Regina Cassandra Kannada actor Duniya Vijay Singam Puli Yogi Babu were seen expressing their thoughts on the film The BTS clip ended with a cake cutting ceremony that was held to mark the wrapping up of shooting of the film The film has triggered huge excitement among fans ever since it was first announcedIt may be recalled that the producer of the film Ishari K Ganesh had earlier disclosed that actress Nayanthara who plays the titular role in the film had been fasting for a month to play the role of the goddess in the film At a pooja function organised to mark the official launch of the film in March this year producer Ishari K Ganesh had said âI should tell about Nayanthara madam She has been on a fast for almost a month now She also fasted for a month before playing the character of Amman in Mookuthi Amman part 1 as well She is excited about this character and the story Ishari Ganesh said that five years ago when actor R J Balaji approached him to make the first part of the franchise Mookuthi Amman he immediately agreed as Mookuthi Amman was their family deityâWhen we were deciding on who should play the titular role of the Mookuthi Amman the one and only choice was Nayanthara We approached her and she readily agreed The film met the expectations of the audienceâ Ishari K Ganesh saidâAfter that film I was waiting for a film on Goddess Amman to come but nothing was made I wanted a pan Indian film on Goddess Mookuthi Amman and therefore wondered why not make a second instalment of Mookuthi Amman When I discussed this with my team we arrived at the conclusion that the best person to direct this second part would be Sundar C who is also hailed as the Frachise Kingâ producer Ishari K Ganesh had said IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shooting-of-nayanthara-starrer-mookuthi-amman-2-wrapped-656335.html Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sirai-moved-me-to-tears-says-ace-director-shankar-656232.html Chennai Dec 30 Ace director Shankar has showered praises on debut director Suresh Rajakumaris critically acclaimed film Sirai saying that the film really moved him to tears in many places Taking to his X timeline Shankar who is considered one of the leading directors in the Tamil and Telugu film industries wrote Sirai Such a good film Really moved me to tears in many places Loved all the characters and their performances which stayed with me after the filmThe director then went on to shower praise on each of the artistes who had done outstanding work in the film He wrote iamVikramPrabhu gave a staunch performance throughout the film LKAkshayKumar and AnishmaAnilkumarâs acting captured their characterâs innocence and emotions beautifullyShankar then went on to congratulate the films producer saying My heartfelt wishes to the producer SSLalitKumar for bringing us this gem Director SureshRajakumari imprisoned our hearts with his excellent debut The message in the last scene was solid and very relevant Tamil Cinema ending the year on a high noteSirai which has taken a very strong opening at the box office has come in for widespread praise across sections of the audience It may be recalled that cricketer Ravichandra Ashwin too had praised the film recently Ashwin while talking about the film had said Really liked the film a lot It was a very gripping film In todays day and age watching a film without touching ones phone is a big thing I did not touch my phone while watching this film completely Fabulous acting actually be it Vikram Prabhu and Akshay Kumar and all the cast members The way they have built each character it didnt look like a heros film at all It looked like everybodys movie It was very nice Refreshing for Tamil cinemaFor the unaware the gripping police drama features actors Vikram Prabhu and L K Akshay Kumar in the leadIt may be recalled that producer S S Lalit Kumar who was confident about the films success even before its release had presented a car to director Suresh Rajakumari for the manner in which he had made the filmThe car was presented to the mother of the director at a prerelease event organised by the makers of the film Ace director Vetrimaaran who had mentored director Suresh Rajakumari presented the key to the car to the directors mother in the presence of several celebrities and mediapersonsThe story of the film inspired by real life incidents is by director Tamizh best known for having directed the critically acclaimed film Taanakaran Tamizh is believed to have come up with this story based on a personal experienceDirector Suresh Rajakumari the codirector of well known director Vetrimaran has written and directed this filmVikram Prabhu plays the lead in this film and actress Anantha plays his pair in the film which will also mark the debut of producer SS Lalit Kumars son L K Akshay Kumar as an actor Actress Anishma plays Akshay Kumars pair in the film The film has music by wellknown music director Justin Prabhakaran Cinematography for the film is by Madesh Manickam Editing for the film is by one of the best in the business Philomin Raj Stunts have been choreographed by Prabhu The film has Arun K and Manikandan as its two executive producersShooting for the film took place at various places including Chennai Sivagangai and Vellore IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sirai-moved-me-to-tears-says-ace-director-shankar-656232.html Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/thaman-tells-debut-music-director-dont-worry-will-guide-you-through-656243.html Chennai Dec 30 One of the top music directors of the Tamil and Telugu film industries Thaman has now consoled a debut music director and offered him support on the social media platform X saying he too went through the same issues and that he would guide him through Music director Rishi had taken to his X timeline on Monday to pen his thoughts on the difficulties faced by a debut music director The music director who seemed to be dejected wrote Debut music director kastalu ento telusa Do you know the difficulties of a debut music director No remuneration or very low remuneration Audio labels not ready to buy music rights Low trust Tantrums by technicians Ippudu idhe phase lo unna I am currently in that phaseResponding to this post of Rishi ace music director Thaman wrote back saying Will help you out dear Rishi I also went through the same Will Support You Letâs meet after January 10th Will guide you through Make me hear your stuff Donât worrySeveral fans were quick to laud Thaman for his willingness to help a fellow composerOne fan while thanking Thaman for supporting his friend wrote âgayam viluva telsinavadu ey sayam chestaduOnly one who understands the value of injuries will tend to helpâAnother person wrote Heard from a lot of people about how good natured you areHope you help that guyOn the work front music director Thaman who is riding a success wave at present will next have actor Prabhass The Raja Saab hitting screens on January 9 next year The film has triggered huge expectations with the music of the film going on to add to the excitement of fansDirected by Maruthi and produced by TG Vishwa Prasad under People Media Factory the film is set to release worldwide on January 9 2026 in Hindi Telugu Tamil Kannada and Malayalam IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/thaman-tells-debut-music-director-dont-worry-will-guide-you-through-656243.html Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actress-anumol-says-thank-you-universe-655681.html Chennai Dec 25 Overwhelmed by the number of wishes and greetings that were sent to her on her birthday Malayalam actress Anumol has now penned a heartfelt note of gratitude to the universe Taking to her Instagram page on Thursday which also happened to be Christmas the actress wrote Grateful Thank you Universe Thank you so much for all the love Thank you all for making my birthday special Iâm trying to read and reply to as many messages as I can and I will definitely check all of them Thank you for making me feel loved and specialThe actress as a post script mentioned that she was shooting through the week and therefore it might take a couple of days to read all the messages that had come her way She wrote it might take a couple of days to read all your messages Iâm truly thankful All your acts of kindness and the love you spread have deeply touched me Please keep doing it let us be the reason someone continues to believe in goodnessThe actress went on to say Thank you anjuooo my lifeline to plan this and things you do on everyday and every moment to make me happy am blessed to have you in my life my angel my everything I miss youâShe also said sumithrasarah02 amp sachinsachin52 all your hide and seek secret planning to make this happen was fun to watch thank you And all my Radhi girls miracalphotography thanks for capturing these moments ovmeventsgifts thank you for arranging everything so wellAnumol later put out another post this time expressing gratitude and wishing all her followers a merry Christmas She wrote Grateful Thank you Universe for another year and all the little moments that came with it Thank you to everyone who wished called messaged and checked inâyou truly made my day feel so warm and special May this season fill our lives with peace compassion and lightLet us choose love spread kindness and be the reason someone believes in goodness MERRY CHRISTMAS IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actress-anumol-says-thank-you-universe-655681.html Thu, 25 Dec 2025 18:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/unit-of-ram-charans-peddi-wraps-up-delhi-schedule--655684.html Hyderabad Dec 25 The unit of director Buchi Babu Sanas eagerly awaited rural action drama Peddi featuring Telugu star Ram Charan in the lead has now wrapped up its Delhi schedule Ace cinematographer Rathnavelu who is the cameraman for the film took to his Instagram page to post pictures from the sets of Delhi He also dropped an update saying that the unit had wrapped up the Delhi schedule in styleRathnavelu wrote Delhi schedule wrapped in style Immersive poetic visuals Ram Charan bro at his incredible bestIt may be recalled that sources close to the unit had told at the beginning of this schedule that several pivotal sequences were to be canned in Delhi The entire talkie portion of the movie is expected to be wrapped up by the end of January next yearSources have said that all aspects of production were progressing smoothly with postproduction work moving ahead at a good paceIt may be recalled that the makers had recently brought Sham Kaushal on board specifically for a fight sequence that sources claim will surely be considered as one of the filmâs highlightsThe crucial and highintensity fight sequence featuring Ram Charan alongside fighters was shot on a massive set erected by production designer Avinash Kolla at the Aluminium Factory in HyderabadThe film has already been garnering a lot of attention for its firstlook posters and glimpse Produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under Vriddhi Cinemas and prestigiously presented by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings Peddi is being mounted on a massive scale with a high budget The film features Janhvi Kapoor as the female leadDirector Buchi Babu Sana a known perfectionist is paying meticulous attention to every action segment Each fight sequence has been crafted with unique concepts and breathtaking execution a source had said some days agoPeddi apart from Ramcharan and Janhvi Kapoor also stars Shiva Rajkumar Jagapathi Babu and Divyendu Sharma in prominent rolesPeddi is backed by a stellar technical crew with Academy Award winner AR Rahman composing the music renowned cinematographer R Rathnavelu handling the camera and National Awardâwinning editor Navin Nooli taking charge of the editingThe film is slated for a grand panIndia theatrical release on March 27 2026 IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/unit-of-ram-charans-peddi-wraps-up-delhi-schedule--655684.html Thu, 25 Dec 2025 18:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/spiritual-supernatural-thriller-trikanda-starring-mahendran-shraddha-das-to-release-on-january-23-655702.html Chennai Dec 25 The makers of director Mani Thellaguties eagerly awaited spiritual supernatural thriller Trikanda featuring actors Mahendran and Shraddha Das in the lead are seriously considering releasing the film on January 23 next year Talking exclusively to IANS producer Srinivas said that the film had been shot in Chennai and Hyderabad over a period of around 60 to 70 daysWhen asked when they intended to release the film producer Srinivas replied We are considering releasing the film on January 23 next year That is because devout believers of God are our target audience Many of the believers are on a holy trip to Sabarimala to offer prayers We wish to release this film at a time once everybody returns So at the moment we are considering releasing the film on January 23 We havent finalised anything as of nowThe films trailer was recently released at the Prasad Lab in Chennai in the presence of mediapersons The trailer begins with some gripping sequences that show dark powers exuding their power A voiceover says We wage a war for it to dawn But the war waged by this demon of darkness is to prevent dawn from arriving foreverWe then see visuals of the devout cowering in fear as dark powers rule We hear the pained voice of the good saying What we hoped shouldnt happen What we thought musnt fall into the hands of that person has now reached his hands Now the entire world is going to be destroyed Is there no way to stop this impending destructionWe then see hero Mahendran being introduced with some impressive action sequences Shraddha Das the trailer discloses plays a psychiatrist who handles several challenging cases While the supernatural war continues between good and evil Shraddhas character believes that a particular patient she is handling is suffering from bipolar disorder when he is actually shown to be under the influence of evil forcesThe trailer gives the impression that the film will revolve around an intense battle between good and evilApart from Shraddha Das and Master Mahendran the film will feature actors Ajay Sahithi Avancha Nandha Durairaj and Amani in pivotal roles It will also feature actors Sahithi Avancha Sai Dheena Robo Shankar Rowdy Rohini ETV Prabhakar Ambati Arjun spyder snjay Kalloori Vinoth in important roles The film boasts of an exceptional technical team as well Cinematography for the film is by Pavan Chenna Music for the film has been scored by Harshavardhan Rameshwar and Shajith Humayun Art direction for the film is by CS Saimani while the lyrics for the songs have been penned by Mutamil and Vivek Stunts in the film have been choreographed by Anji Nandu Venkat Diamond and Shanker while dances have been choreographed by Suchitra Chandrabose The film which has been produced by Radhika Srinivas is being presented by Rithvik Vetsha IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/spiritual-supernatural-thriller-trikanda-starring-mahendran-shraddha-das-to-release-on-january-23-655702.html Thu, 25 Dec 2025 20:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/thankful-for-the-journey-the-people-and-the-lessons-this-year-gave-me-says-raashi-khanna-655562.html Chennai Dec 25 Actress Raashii Khanna who plays a pivotal character in director Harish Shankars eagerly awaited action entertainer Ustaad Bhagat Singh featuring actor Pawan Kalyan in the lead has now expressed gratitude for the journey the people and the lessons the year had given her Taking to her Instagram post to share some BTS pictures of her shot on the sets of Ustaad Bhagat Singh the actress wrote As Ustad Bhagat Singh wraps 2025 comes to a meaningful close Thankful for the journey the people and the lessons this year gave me Hereâs to endings that make space for better beginningsIt may be recalled that the actress had a week ago shared a few BTS videos of her from the sets of the filmTaking to her Instagram page the actress had shared a couple of videos of her on the sets of Ustaad Bhagat Singh and said Between action and cut thereâs stillness And sometimes laughter harish2you ubsThe BTS videos had made it evident that the actress had a pleasant time shooting for the action entertainerIn fact it may be recalled that earlier this year the actress had described her experience of working alongside Pawan Kalyan in Ustaad Bhagat Singh as a âtrue honourâThe actress in a post had expressed her excitement and gratitude for being part of the muchanticipated project Posting a a selfie she had clicked with Pawan Kalyan she wrote âItâs a wrap for pawankalyan garu for ustaadbhagatsingh It has been amazing sharing this film with him a true honour and a memory Iâll always cherishâFor the unaware the makers of Ustaad Bhagat Singh announced in July this year that Raashii Khanna would play a character called Shloka in the filmSharing her first look they wrote on Instagram âTeam UstaadBhagatSingh welcomes the angelic RaashiiKhanna on board as Shloka She brings her grace and charm to the sets Shoot underway Power star pawankalyan harish2you sreeleela14âBankrolled by Mythri Movie Makers Ustaad Bhagat Singh boasts an impressive ensemble cast including Sreeleela Parthiban KS Ravikumar Ramky Nawab Shah Avinash of KGF fame Gauthami Naga Mahesh and Temper Vamsi The upcoming project marks Raashiiâs firstonscreen collaboration with PawanThe actress has previously collaborated with director Harish Shankar on commercial hits like Hyper and Bengal Tiger IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/thankful-for-the-journey-the-people-and-the-lessons-this-year-gave-me-says-raashi-khanna-655562.html Thu, 25 Dec 2025 07:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actress-roshini-prakash-tells-kichcha-sudeep-thank-you-for-the-best-slow-cooked-biryani-655576.html Chennai Dec 25 Actress Roshini Prakash who plays a small but significant role in director Vijay Kartikeyaas upcoming Kannada action entertainer Mark has now penned a note of gratitude to the entire team in which she among other things has thanked the films lead actor Kichcha Sudeep for the best slow cooked biryani Taking to her Instagram account pen the note of gratitude on the day the film is scheduled to hit screens Roshini Prakash wrote I had the chance to play a small role in MARK and Iâm beyond grateful for the opportunity It has been a journey that opened doors to new connections provided immense learning and taught me the strength of patienceShe went on to write Thank you kichchasudeepa sir for showing me what it takes to be a star and the importance of being consistent with your effort My dreams have only gotten bigger after meeting you And yes thank you for the best slow cooked biryaniThe actress thanked the production house Sathya Jyothi Films which has produced the film saying she was indebted to it for the hospitality and care it showed during and after the shoot Itâs an honour to have been associated with you she wroteThanking the films director Vijay Kartikeyaa for giving her the opportunity the actress said it was wonderful to see him in his elementTo the beautiful people I associated with on this project I absolutely love the energy each one of you has shared with me and I will hold these innumerable memories close to my heart she wrote before going on to specifically write about each one of her costarsTo Archana Kottige Roshini said I love you and to actor Naveen Chandra she said I didnât get a picture with you but I wonât forget our conversations Hereâs to cinemaThe actress also wrote gopalkrishnadeshpande prathapnaarayan sathyaactor abishekjoseph shettymayur24 the squad I never knew I needed but now I canât imagine the shoot without you all Best boys everCalling Tamil actor Vikranth the ârunning starâ on set the actress said it was lovely working with him and told actress Krishna Priya Ne oru nalla penn kuttyShe then wrote to actress Deepshikha saying it was fun working with her before going on to wish her all the best Finally she wrote to the films stunt choreographer Stunt Silva saying One year and we have had two releases together Manifesting a fight sequence where you teach me how to fightThe actress concluded her note of gratitude saying MARK releases today As a team we have made this with resilience and a shared passion Please do watch it and let me know what you thinkFor the unaware Mark which features Kichcha Sudeep in the lead also features Roshini Prakash Deepshika Naveen Chandra Guru Somasundaram and Yogi Babu among othersThe film which has been produced by Sathya Jyothi Films amp Kichcha Creatiions has cinematography by Shekar Chandra and music by Ajaneesh B Loknath Production Design for the film is by Shivakumar J and editing by SR Ganesh Baabu Stunts in the film have been choreographed by Stunt Silva Supreme Sundar Vikram Mor and Kevin Kumar while dances have been choreographed by Shobhi Paulraj IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actress-roshini-prakash-tells-kichcha-sudeep-thank-you-for-the-best-slow-cooked-biryani-655576.html Thu, 25 Dec 2025 09:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/cricketer-ravichandran-ashwin-calls-vikram-prabhus-sirai-gripping-says-he-didnt-touch-his-phone-even-once-655597.html Chennai Dec 25 Well known cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin is the latest to laud director Suresh Rajakumaris just released police drama Sirai saying the film was gripping and that he did not touch his phone even once while watching the entire film Ashwin who was asked for his opinion about the film while emerging after watching it said Really liked the film a lot It was a very gripping film In todays day and age watching a film without touching ones phone is a big thing I did not touch my phone while watching this film completely Fabulous acting actually be it Vikram Prabhu and Akshay Kumar and all the cast members The way they have built each character it didnt look like a heros film at all It looked like everybodys movie It was very nice Refreshing for Tamil cinemaFor the unaware the gripping police drama which has come in for praise from film critics and industry experts for whom special shows were held before its release on December 25 features actors Vikram Prabhu and L K Akshay Kumar in the leadIt may be recalled that producer S S Lalit Kumar who was confident about the films success even before its release had presented a car to director Suresh Rajakumari for the manner in which he had made the film The car was presented to the mother of the director at a prerelease event organised by the makers of the film Ace director Vetrimaaran who had mentored director Suresh Rajakumari presented the key to the car to the directors mother in the presence of several celebrities and mediapersonsThe story of the film inspired by real life incidents is by director Tamizh best known for having directed the critically acclaimed film Taanakaran Tamizh is believed to have come up with this story based on a personal experienceDirector Suresh Rajakumari the codirector of well known director Vetrimaran has written and directed this filmVikram Prabhu plays the lead in this film and actress Anantha plays his pair in the film which will also mark the debut of producer SS Lalit Kumars son L K Akshay Kumar as an actor Actress Anishma plays Akshay Kumars pair in the film The film has music by well known music director Justin Prabhakaran Cinematography for the film is by Madesh Manickam Editing for the film is by one of the best in the business Philomin Raj Stunts have been choreographed by Prabhu The film has Arun K and Manikandan as its two executive producersShooting for the film took place at various places including Chennai Sivagangai and Vellore IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/cricketer-ravichandran-ashwin-calls-vikram-prabhus-sirai-gripping-says-he-didnt-touch-his-phone-even-once-655597.html Thu, 25 Dec 2025 11:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/teaser-of-sundeep-kishan-starrer-sigma-released-655401.html Chennai Dec 23 The makers of director Jason Sanjays eagerlyawaited film Sigma featuring actor Sundeep Kishan in the lead on Tuesday released an exciting teaser of the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs The film is among the most eagerly awaited releases in Tamil as Jason Sanjay who is making his debut as a director with Sigma is the son of well known actor Vijay who is all set to bid adieu to the world of films as he has now turned a politicianHeadlined by Sundeep Kishan the film is billed as an actionadventure comedy and has already created a strong buzz with its title first look and now its striking teaserThe teaser features a powerful dialogue from the protagonist âLand water air and more importantly money the value of all these keep rising every single day However there is no value for who we are or our relatives Why âJason Sanjay makes an impressive first statement as a filmmaker presenting a sleek highoctane teaser cut with remarkable confidence Backed by S Thamanâs banging and pulsating background score the teaser feels sharp energetic and stylish throughout Based on the dialogues and visuals Sigma clearly falls into the vigilantehero genre a space famously associated with Jason Sanjayâs father Thalapathy Vijay while giving it a youthful GenZflavored spinVisually the teaser is rich and refined Cinematographer Krishnan Vasantâs camera work elevates every frame lending the film a classy and cinematic appeal Lyca Productions once again showcases its topnotch production values ensuring a grand scale and polished presentationSundeep Kishan commands the teaser with terrific screen presence excelling equally in action intensity and energy The teaser firmly places him at the heart of the narrative offering intriguing glimpses into a character shaped by inner conflict ambition and instinct Rather than revealing too much the teaser allows fragments of his persona to unfold organically Sporting a bold highimpact action avatar unlike anything seen from him before Sundeep Kishan delivers with ease blending raw aggression with effortless swagThe narrative appears to revolve around a treasure hunt infused with intense action twists and thrills further adding to the intrigue Faria Abdullah stars as the female lead opposite Sundeep Kishan while the supporting cast includes Raju Sundaram Anbu Thasan Yog Japee Sampath Raj Kiran Konda and Magalakshmi Sudharsanan Catherine Tresa will be seen in a special appearance in a highenergy songBlending slick heiststyle thrills with emotional depth and lighthearted wit Sigma aims to offer a refreshing cinematic experience under the youthful and dynamic vision of Jason Sanjay The strong technical foundation is further reinforced by Praveen KLâs editing and Benjamin Mâs production designThe multilingual film is gearing up for a grand theatrical release in the summer of 2026 promising a highenergy ride for audiences across regions IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/teaser-of-sundeep-kishan-starrer-sigma-released-655401.html Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/prakash-raj-wraps-up-a-schedule-of-director-s-s-rajamoulis-varanasi-655412.html Hyderabad Dec 23 Well known south Indian star Prakash Raj who plays a pivotal role in director S S Rajamoulis eagerly awaited magnum opus Varanasi featuring actor Mahesh Babu in the lead has now announced that he has just wrapped a schedule of the film and that he cant wait to resume the next schedule Taking to his X timeline to express his joy at the kind of work he was able to deliver in this schedule of the film the versatile actor wrote Wrapped up a wonderful schedule of Varanasi a joy to the hungry actor within me thank you ssrajamouli urstrulyMahesh PrithviOfficial priyankachopra It was exhilarating to work with you all canât wait to resume the next schedule The film has triggered huge interest in fans and film buffs The interest levels shot up even more after the title announcement event of VaranasiThe title of the film which was until then being referred to as GlobeTrotter was revealed at a grand event organised at the Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad in the presence of several thousand of excited fans in November this yearThe event being hailed as a onceinageneration spectacle saw fans in the thousands turning up for the event making it one of the largest live fan congregations ever seen in the Indian entertainment spaceThe event featured one of the biggest stages ever erected for a film event with a 100 ft height and a 130 ft wide screen to supplement it At the event Rajamouli disclosed details of a sequence they had shot for the film The ace director went on to claim that the sequence would be among the most memorable sequences of all his filmsFrom my childhood I have told several times that I like the Ramayana and the Mahabharatha a lot That making Mahabharatha was my dream project Even when I began working on this film I did not realise that I would be shooting an important sequence from the Ramayana for this film But while writing every scene I felt like I was walking on air On the first day when I saw Mahesh dressed as Rama and doing a photoshoot I had goosebumps Rajamouli had saidWe had a great time shooting for this episode We shot for 60 days It got completed only recently Every day was a challenge as every sub episode in the huge episode was like a cinema in itself It needed fresh planning We overcame all of it and completed that sequence It will be one of the most memorable sequences of my films the director informedThe makers of the film have already revealed the character and looks of actors Mahesh Babu Prithviraj and Priyanka Chopra in the film While Mahesh Babu plays Rudhra Prithviraj plays the antagonist Kumbha and Priyanka Chopra plays Mandakini in the filmAnother interesting aspect of the film is that 95 per cent of all the African scenes that will be seen in the film have been shot in Kenya This was disclosed by Kenyas Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign amp Diaspora Affairs Musalia W Mudavadi IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/prakash-raj-wraps-up-a-schedule-of-director-s-s-rajamoulis-varanasi-655412.html Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shooting-of-ken-karunaass-debut-film-as-director-wrapped-up-655472.html Chennai Dec 24 The makers of actor and director Ken Karunaass upcoming film have now announced that shooting for the film has been wrapped up Taking to its social media timelines Parvatha Entertainment one of the production houses producing the film posted a video clip that showed the filming of a song and subsequently the actor saying wrap up Sharing the video link the production house wrote Sixty days Nonstop Fun Done Paarvathaa01ð x kenkarunaas Huge thanks to shobimaster for choreographing a super fun song and helping us wrap on a high The fun begins now First look and first single coming soonFor the unaware Ken Karunaas whose performances in the Dhanushstarrer Asuran and Viduthalai 2 came in for widespread acclaim is turning not just a hero but also a director with this upcoming filmThe film apart from Ken Karunaas will also feature actors Anisma Anil Kumar Meenakshi Dinesh Priyanshi Yadav Suraj Venjaramoodu and Devadarshini in pivotal rolesOn the technical front the film has cinematography by Vicky and music by National Award winner G V Prakash KumarNash has handled the editing work of the film which has art direction by Ramu Thangaraj Kavya Sriram the exclusive costume designer of Tamil star Dhanush is working as the costume designer for this filmSet against a school backdrop the film is being produced by Karuppiah C Ram Kali Rajkumar and Sulochana Kumar under the banners of Parvatha Entertainment and Street Boy Studio on a grand budgetIt may be recalled that the films launch had been held in Chennai recently Leading stars of the Tamil film industry including actors Karthi and Vishal director Vetrimaaran actor and director R J Balaji producers Kalaipuli S Thanu Dr Isari K Ganesh and Arun had attended the event and congratulated the film crew IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shooting-of-ken-karunaass-debut-film-as-director-wrapped-up-655472.html Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/im-the-only-one-who-has-seen-the-two-people-on-whom-sirai-is-based-director-tamizh-655482.html Chennai Dec 24 Director Tamizh who has penned the story of director Suresh Rajakumaris critically acclaimed Tamil film Sirai has said that he is the only person who has seen the two individuals on whom the gripping story of the film is based Speaking at a prerelease event of the film which features actors Vikram Prabhu L K Akshay Kumar Anishma and Ananda in the lead said I have been a policeman and have escorted prisoners to courts at least 500 times I am the only one who has seen the two people on whose lives this story is based While writing this story their faces would often keep coming to my mind However after watching this film which has been made realistically it is only the faces of the actors who have played those roles that come to my mind The performances of the actors have been so goodThe film which is to hit screens on December 25 for Christmas has already come in for rave reviews from critics and from other filmmakers for whom special screenings of the film had been arrangedIn fact the producer of the film was so pleased with the response from the critics that he has already presented a car to the director of the film even before its releaseA trailer released by the makers begins with Vikram Prabhu a cop whose duties include escorting prisoners to courts and bringing them back to prisons being assigned the task of escorting a prisoner called Abdul Rauf played by newcomer L K Akshay to the Sivagangai courtVikram Prabhu accompanied by two other policemen takes the prisoner in his custody and the group begins its journey to the courtThe trailer shows the prisoner pleading with Vikram Prabhu not to handcuff him while taking him from the bus stand to the court However the cops refuse to oblige saying prisoners who commit murders will be handcuffed and dragged through the streets You must have thought about all this before committing a murder they tell himThe trailer then shows that the prisoner Abdul is in this position because of his girlfriend who herself has a difficult time at home Abdul escapes from the custody of the policemen What makes matters worse is that he has escaped with one of their rifles The cops will now have to either catch Abdul or spend their lives behind barsThe story of the film inspired by real life incidents is by director Tamizh best known for having directed the critically acclaimed film Taanakaran Tamizh is believed to have come up with this story based on a personal experienceDirector Suresh Rajakumari the codirector of well known director Vetrimaran has written and directed this filmVikram Prabhu plays the lead in this film and actress Anantha plays his pair in the film which will also mark the debut of producer SS Lalit Kumars son L K Akshay Kumar as an actor Actress Anishma plays Akshay Kumars pair in the filmSources say producer S S Lalit Kumar has spared no expense for this big budget film which boasts of an exceptional technical teamThe film has music by well known music director Justin Prabhakaran Cinematography for the film is by Madesh Manickam Editing for the film is by one of the best in the business Philomin Raj Stunts have been choreographed by Prabhu The film has Arun K and Manikandan as its two executive producersShooting for the film took place at various places including Chennai Sivagangai and Vellore IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/im-the-only-one-who-has-seen-the-two-people-on-whom-sirai-is-based-director-tamizh-655482.html Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sandeep-reddy-vangas-animal-to-release-in-japan-on-february-13-next-year-655495.html Chennai Dec 24 The makers of director Sandeep Reddy Vangas immensely popular film Animal featuring actors Ranbir Kapoor Rashmika Mandanna and Bobby Deol in the lead on Wednesday announced that the film would release in Japan on February 13 next year Taking to its X timeline Bhadrakali Pictures the production house that made the film wrote Kono otoko wa Darenimo Tomerarenai The most talkedabout debated and unforgettable cinematic experience is coming to Japan Animal releases in Japanese theatres on February 13 2026 Animal AnimalinJapan AnimalTheFilm Japan Distribution GEEKPICTURESinc geekpicturesd geekpicturesIN Arjunarcv mokshamodgillIt may be recalled that only at the beginning of this month Bollywood superstar Anil Kapoor and director Sandeep Reddy Vanga had celebrated the second anniversary of the filmThe actor and the director marked the milestone with emotional posts and stories on their social media accounts Anil shared a series of onset pictures and wrote âTwo years of a film that didnât just release it erupted 2yearsofAnimalâThe director of the movie Sandeep Reddy Vanga echoed the sentiment with a powerful still of Ranbir Kapoor in full intensity and captioned it as âTwo years for ANIMALâ Anil Kapoor shared various clips of the movie and also a BTS of the same From preparing for scenes and interacting with director Sandeep Reddy Vanga to sitting in character as Balbir Singh Anil shared a collage of all the picturesThe other picture shared by Sandeep showed the lead actor of Animal Ranbir Kapoor in an aggressive actiondriven momentThe movie directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga released on December 1 2023 and went on to become one of the yearâs biggest commercial successes The film featured an ensemble cast including Ranbir Kapoor Anil Kapoor Rashmika Mandanna Triptii Dimri and Bobby DeolThe movie introduced audiences to a newer and neverbeforeseen avatar of Bobby Deol that fetched him the title Lord Bobby from fans Animal was widely praised for its stellar cast acting skills songs and background score but it did also spark a controversy and debate for its limitless portrayal of violence IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sandeep-reddy-vangas-animal-to-release-in-japan-on-february-13-next-year-655495.html Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/allu-arjun-to-reunite-with-trivikram-for-grand-mythological-epic-655498.html Chennai Dec 24 If rumours doing the rounds in the industry are to be believed Icon Star Allu Arjun and acclaimed filmmaker Trivikram Srinivas are set to reunite for a spectacular mythological epic marking their fourth collaboration together This ambitious project industry insiders say will be based on a powerful script originally conceived for Allu Arjun The rumours have triggered immense excitement among fans and the film fraternityAllu Arjun and Trivikram share an exceptional creative legacy having delivered multiple blockbuster films together Their previous collaboration Ala Vaikunthapurramulo shattered several box office records across South India and emerged as one of the most celebrated films of its timeIndustry sources claim that the upcoming film will be mounted on a never before seen scale with a massive budget of over â¹1000 crores making it one of the most ambitious mythological films ever produced in Indian cinema The film is expected to blend powerful storytelling with grand visuals and cuttingedge technology redefining the mythological genre for a pan Indian and global audienceAn official announcement is expected in the coming weeks and the film is scheduled to go on floors in February 2027 Anticipation is already at an all time high as this landmark collaboration promises to set new benchmarks in Indian cinemaThis will be the third major project that Allu Arjun will be embarking upon He already has at least two other magnum opus projects in the pipeline The actor will be seen in the third instalment of the blockbuster franchise Pushpa which is being directed by ace director Sukumar Apart from this Allu Arjun also is working on his film with director Atlee being tentatively referred to as AA22 X A6A22 X A6 is the most eagerly awaited films in the industry It may be recalled that the makers had in June welcomed actress Deepika Padukone onboard the films unit Sun Pictures the production house producing the film had then shared a video of Atlee meeting Deepika Padukone and narrating the script to her A clip they had released then gave a glimpse of Deepika Padukones motion capture portions in the film The visuals gave the impression that Deepika Padukone was to play a queen who would ride a horse and wield a sword in the film The film which has already triggered huge expectations as it is believed that it will be like no other film that has ever been done before will have world class experts working on it IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/allu-arjun-to-reunite-with-trivikram-for-grand-mythological-epic-655498.html Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/akshara-gowdas-first-look-as-vaadi-kanthamma-from-sudheer-anands-hai-lesso-released-655558.html Hyderabad Dec 24 On the occasion of actress Akshara Gowdas birthday on Wednesday the makers of director Prasanna Kumar Kotas Hai Lesso disclosed that the actress plays a character called Vaadi Kanthamma in their film and also released her characters first look poster Taking to his X timeline producer Siva Cherry shared the first look poster of the actress and wrote In a world ruled by men she rules the game Team HaiLesso wishes the elegantly fierce AksharaGowda a very Happy Birthday Get ready to meet her as the fearless âVADDI KANTHAMMAâ on the big screens soonSudheer Anand popularly known as Sudigali Sudheer plays the lead in the film which has been produced by Siva Cherry and Ravikiran under the banner Vajra Varahi Cinemas While the film marks the production houses debut into production it happens to be Sudheer Anands fifth film as a heroSet against a rural backdrop the film will see Sivaji who impressed with his intense performance in the film Court playing the villain The first look which has already been released received a warm responseThe title Hai Lesso has been derived from a colloquial expression commonly used in farming communities giving it an authentic rural touch It may be recalled that the title logo of the film was shaped like a ship with a female leg forming the letter âSâ A mysterious figure holding a weapon could also be spotted in the posterNatasha Singh and Naksha Sharan are playing the female leads in this film which also features a host of actors including Motta Rajendran and Getup SrinuThe film boasts of a young and talented technical team Anudeep Dev is scoring the music for this film which has cinematography by Sujatha Siddharth Chota K Prasad is the editor of the film for which Brahma Kadali serves as the production designer Chinta Srinivas has served as the writer for this film which has Ranjitha Guvvala as its costume designerHai Lesso is slated to hit theaters in Telugu Tamil Kannada and Malayalam IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/akshara-gowdas-first-look-as-vaadi-kanthamma-from-sudheer-anands-hai-lesso-released-655558.html Wed, 24 Dec 2025 19:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/confident-about-sirais-success-producer-gifts-car-to-director-suresh-rajakumari-even-before-films-release-655270.html Chennai Dec 23 Thrilled with the way director Suresh Rajakumari had made the police drama Sirai which is scheduled to hit screens on December 25 this year the producer of the film S S Lalit Kumar has now presented the director a brand new car even before the films release The film which has come in for praise from film critics and industry experts for whom special shows were held before its release on December 25 features actors Vikram Prabhu and L K Akshay Kumar in the leadThe car was presented to the mother of the director at a prerelease event organised by the makers of the film Ace director Vetrimaaran who had mentored director Suresh Rajakumari presented the key to the car to the directors mother in the presence of several celebrities and mediapersons A trailer released by the makers begins with Vikram Prabhu a cop whose duties include escorting prisoners to courts and bringing them back to prisons being assigned the task of escorting a prisoner called Abdul Rauf played by newcomer L K Akshay to the Sivagangai courtVikram Prabhu accompanied by two other policemen takes the prisoner in his custody and the group begins its journey to the courtThe trailer shows the prisoner pleading with Vikram Prabhu not to handcuff him while taking him from the bus stand to the court However the cops refuse to oblige saying prisoners who commit murders will be handcuffed and dragged through the streets You must have thought about all this before committing a murder they tell himThe trailer then shows that the prisoner Abdul is in this position because of his girlfriend who herself has a difficult time at home Abdul escapes from the custody of the policemen What makes matters worse is that he has escaped with one of their rifles The cops will now have to either catch Abdul or spend their lives behind barsThe story of the film inspired by real life incidents is by director Tamizh best known for having directed the critically acclaimed film Taanakaran Tamizh is believed to have come up with this story based on a personal experienceDirector Suresh Rajakumari the codirector of well known director Vetrimaran has written and directed this filmVikram Prabhu plays the lead in this film and actress Anantha plays his pair in the film which will also mark the debut of producer SS Lalit Kumars son L K Akshay Kumar as an actor Actress Anishma plays Akshay Kumars pair in the film Sources say producer S S Lalit Kumar has spared no expense for this big budget film which boasts of an exceptional technical teamThe film has music by well known music director Justin Prabhakaran Cinematography for the film is by Madesh Manickam Editing for the film is by one of the best in the business Philomin Raj Stunts have been choreographed by Prabhu The film has Arun K and Manikandan as its two executive producersShooting for the film took place at various places including Chennai Sivagangai and Vellore IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/confident-about-sirais-success-producer-gifts-car-to-director-suresh-rajakumari-even-before-films-release-655270.html Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vetrimaaran-spills-the-beans-on-how-sirai-director-suresh-rajakumari-tactfully-resolved-a-fight-655272.html Chennai Dec 23 Ace director Vetrimaaran has now disclosed that his assistant director Suresh Rajakumari who is now turning director with the upcoming police drama Sirai was a very just person who had exceptional people management abilities and narrated an incident to substantiate his claim Participating in the prerelease event of Sirai featuring actors Vikram Prabhu and newcomer L K Akshay in the lead director Vetrimaaran said Suresh is a very balanced person You cannot find another balanced person like him Be it any situation he will very patiently and calmly handle it More importantly he will be just and ethical He will stand by what is right Even if I do something he will not accept it because I am doing it He has exceptional people management skills The producer is presenting a car to Suresh and I think his people management skills and his ability to handle pressure are main reasons that enabled him to make this film wellThe director then went on to narrate an incident to explain the conflict resolution skills of director Suresh There was an incident in which one of my office boys was beaten by the four or five boys from the area because of some issue When the issue was brought to Sureshs attention he very patiently heard what the office boy had to say Ideally he would have had to bring it to my attention But realising that doing so would only result in me either chiding our office boy which in turn would have made him feel let down or initiating police action against the local boys in turn which would have ruined the good relationship we have with our neighbours he handled it tactfully He took our office boy to the guys who had attacked him and reasoned out the issue thereby ironing out the problem I did not get to know about this from him but from othersStating that he was very happy that the film has had such a huge postive impact on everybody who had watched it Vetrimaaran said he liked the pacing of the film which he said was difficult to achieve in procedural filmsThe film has been produced by well known producer S S Lalit Kumars Seven Screen StudiosThe story of the film inspired by real life incidents is by director Tamizh best known for having directed the critically acclaimed film Taanakaran Tamizh is believed to have come up with this story based on a personal experienceVikram Prabhu plays the lead in this film and actress Anantha plays his pair in the film which will also mark the debut of producer SS Lalit Kumars son L K Akshay Kumar as an actor Actress Anishma plays Akshay Kumars pair in the film The film has music by well known music director Justin Prabhakaran Cinematography for the film is by Madesh Manickam Editing for the film is by one of the best in the business Philomin Raj Stunts have been choreographed by Prabhu The film has Arun K and Manikandan as its two executive producersShooting for the film took place at various places including Chennai Sivagangai and Vellore The film is scheduled to hit screens on December 25 this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vetrimaaran-spills-the-beans-on-how-sirai-director-suresh-rajakumari-tactfully-resolved-a-fight-655272.html Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mohan-g-kshatriyans-historical-epic-draupathi-2-to-hit-screens-on-january-23-655289.html Chennai Dec 23 If rumours doing the rounds in the industry are to be believed director Mohan Gs eagerly awaited TamilTelugu historical drama Draupathi 2 will hit screens on January 23 next year Although there has been no official announcement on the release date of the film as yet director Mohan G Kshatriyans retweeting of a tweet that claimed the film would release on January 23 has lent credibility to the rumour Produced by Chola Chakravarthy of Netaji Productions in association with G M Film Corporation Draupathi 2 has triggered huge interest among fansSources say the film is set in the 14th century and that it unfolds against the backdrop of the rule of Hoysala emperor Veera Vallalar III the valour and resistance of the Kadavarayas of Sendhamangalam and the turbulent shifts triggered by the Mughal invasion of Tamil NaduIt may be recalled that the makers in November this year released the striking first look of actress Rakshana Induchoodan as Draupathi Devi in the filmRakshana Induchoodan was seen sporting a look that was both dignified and commanding capturing the cultural depth poise and strength associated with the character Apart from Richard Rishi and Rakshana Induchoodan actor and cinematographer Natti Natraj will be seen essaying a key roleThe film will also feature actors Y G Mahendran Nadodigal Barani Saravana Subbiah Vela Ramamoorthy Siraj Johnny Dinesh Lamba Ganesh Gaurang Divi Devayani Sharma and Arunodayan further strengthening the filmâs historical scale and dramatic presenceThe film boasts of a good technical team as well Its Telugu dialogues have been penned by Samrat while Ghibran Vaibodha has scored the musicCinematography for the film is by Philip R Sundar and Thanika Tony is in charge of choreographyStunts for the film have been choreographed by Action Santosh while editing is by Devaraj Art direction has been done by KamalnathanSources say that postproduction work is progressing at a brisk pace IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mohan-g-kshatriyans-historical-epic-draupathi-2-to-hit-screens-on-january-23-655289.html Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/lyrical-video-of-yakshiye-chiri-from-malayalam-cinemas-first-musical-horror-comedy-karakkam-released--655184.html Chennai Dec 22 The makers of director Subhash Lalitha Subrahmanians Karakkam featuring actors Sreenath Bhasi and Femina George in the lead have now released the lyrical video of the filmâs first song âYakshiye Chiriâ much to the delight of fans and film buffs The number is a delightfully twisted invitation into the filmâs quirky horrorcomedy worldProduced by Krown Stars Entertainment Karakkam thrives on walking the fine line between laughter and horror making it Malayalam cinemaâs first musical horror comedy Yakshiye Chiri captures that balance of horror and fun effortlessly Set against a nighttime backdrop the song unfolds with mischievous energy playful rhythms and moments of spooky ghostly laughter that turn the eerie into something oddly fun Itâs unsettling amusing and thoroughly entertaining as exactly the tone the film promisesAdding significant weight to the filmâs identity is Sam CS one of the most popular and distinctive music composers in the industry todayHe has not only composed the song but also lent his voice for the track And that elevates Yakshiye Chiri making it a strong musical statement rather than just a track Speaking about the song Sam CS said Karakkam has been an exciting project for me Itâs a fun musical horror comedy that gave me the space to explore a wide range of moods and styles through its music While every song in the album was crafted with a lot of care Yakshiye Chiri holds a special place for me Iâm thrilled to finally share the song with the audience and look forward to them experiencing its energy and spiritâThe lyrics written by Muhsin Parari bring a playful edge that blends with the filmâs offbeat narrative enhancing the songâs mischievous tone and recall valueFurther strengthening the filmâs musical presence is the association with TSeries as the official music partnerDirected by Subhash Lalitha Subrahmanian Karakkam positions itself as a funcreepy cinematic experience and Yakshiye Chiri serves as the perfect musical entry point into this strange and entertaining world Karakkam features Sreenath Bhasi Femina George Shaun Romy Sidharth Bharathan among prominent actors from the industry IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/lyrical-video-of-yakshiye-chiri-from-malayalam-cinemas-first-musical-horror-comedy-karakkam-released--655184.html Mon, 22 Dec 2025 19:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/parthiban-cancels-dubai-trip-to-head-to-kochi-to-pay-tribute-to-filmmaker-sreenivasan-wins-hearts-655034.html Chennai Dec 22 National Award winning Tamil filmmaker Parthiban has now disclosed how he felt a strong urge to pay his last respects in person to ace Malayalam filmmaker Sreenivasan so much so that he chose to cancel his trip to Dubai and headed to Kochi For the unaware actor writer and director Sreenivasan passed away on Saturday at the Trippunithura Taluk Hospital where he had been undergoing treatment for agerelated illness He was 69Taking to his X timeline to explain what had made him change all his plans and head to Kochi to pay homage to the great filmmaker Parthiban wrote If you listen to how I reached Kochi it was intense beyond words There were no flights available from Chennai to Kochi At 755 PM I took out my Benz and drove myself I reached the airport at 840 PM On the way I narrowly escaped accidents at four different points I was driving aloneHe then went on to explain the difficult situation he faced at the airport The flight was scheduled for 850 PM Even after entering the airport there were no seats available Half seriously and half jokingly I told the senior manager at Indigo that even a pilotâs seat would be perfectly fine if that was the only way to get me on the flight Finally at 925 PM one of the staff stepped down and that seat was given to me I remain grateful to the senior manager for making this arrangement possibleStating that he reached Kochi by 1100 PM the top actor and director said he had no idea where he would stay I eventually found a modest threestar hotel near Srinivasan sirâs home I was actually supposed to be in Dubai today I cancelled my flight I cancelled my hotel And yet the strangest thing is thisâwithin my own mind I could have offered my condolences from anywhere Still something pulled me here I kept asking myself why did I run all the way from there to here Something inside me was hitting very hard the actor explainedOn one side legends like Mohanlal Mammootty and Dileep were present I have seen wealth in my life But what stood before me was not money â rather a pure soul and a great creator someone deserving of immense respect I carried jasmine flowers with me to pay my respects to a dear friend of mine I knew I might not be recognised and that was never the point What mattered to me was that this act would be registered with the universe When something is done with complete sincerity it reaches where it is meant to reachâto that friendshipâeven if it is only the universe that bears witness he explained The actor though was in for a surprise I genuinely thought nobody had recognised my presence and I was completely at peace with that However Director Rajesh with whom I had worked in the film Escape From Uganda noticed that I was there and later sent me a few messages That moment quietly stayed with me he wrote Parthiban also shared what director Rajesh sent in his message The message read Seeing you in that crowd today made me genuinely happy Pure friendship Pure respectComing all the way from Chennai just to be there for Sreeniyettan says everything about you A good human a true friend Touched my heart big brother Big hug huge respectHe went on to sayToday you taught me a powerful life theory more than a lesson a philosophy I truly learned something that will stay with me Thank you sir Much love and deep respect Among all the heroes I met there you are the biggest heroThey are all Gen Z kids sir Innekku they are gonna watch your films Real hero na enna nu i want to show them And I am doing that They are also emotional when I said a person came like this and went without making a noise IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/parthiban-cancels-dubai-trip-to-head-to-kochi-to-pay-tribute-to-filmmaker-sreenivasan-wins-hearts-655034.html Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/some-of-the-expectations-emerging-artists-set-for-themselves-are-worryingly-unrealisitic-santhosh-narayanan-655035.html Chennai Dec 22 Well known music director Santhosh Narayanan who has been working on building an ultra transparent affordable music streaming platform from India for anyone in the world who streams music has now expressed concern over some of the expectations that emerging artists are setting for themselves saying they were unrealistic Taking to his X timeline to share his thoughts he wrote I have been flooded with emails and messages from so many emerging artists and performers from the Indie scene in the past few months since we announced my music company Some of the expectations they set for themselves are worryingly un realisticThe music director went on to sayAll I would like to tell you future stars and legends is this It is fine to be unknown irrelevant or to be never a topic of any worthy discussion as long as what you create has integrity towards what you really want deep inside you as an artist The art piece always finds its audienceFor the unaware Santhosh Narayanan had in October this year announced that he had begun work on the music streaming platform which is one of his dream projectsTaking to his X timeline to make the announcement Santhosh Narayanan had said Starting one of my dream projects today Building an ultra transparent affordable music streaming platform from India for anyone in the world who streams music Will see a massive set of legendary artists and upcoming superstars in this platformThe music director who has been known to support independent artists and their music had gone on to say We will keep artist payouts and affordable subscriptionif any at the forefront Will be built operated and served from India Will also be conducting a few hackathon events to identify deserving young talent who we dream to see at the top of the administration Thank you for the love all these years and this will be my little something to add some joy to your lives Oru nalla name suggest pannunga suggest a good nameSanthosh Narayanan who is considered one of the top music directors in the Tamil film industry has scored for a number of top films including director Pandirajs Thalaivan Thalaivi featuring actors Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen in the lead and director Karthik Subbarajs Retro featuring Suriya and Pooja Hegde in the leadIt may be recalled that last year Santhosh Narayanan had launched his own enterprise called Rakitaa EntertainmentAt the time of launching the enterprise Santhosh Narayanan had said I arrived in Chennai in 2004 as a 20 year old musician ambitious to make my mark in the music industry For nearly a decade I navigated the industry parched for opportunities facing countless challenges to showcase my talent Those early struggles ultimately paved the way for my career as a film composerHe then went on to say Through this journey I came to realise the need for a platform that accelerates the careers of deserving musicians helping them avoid the long waits and struggles I experienced This vision has now materialised as Rakitaa Entertainment a venture Ive been nurturing for the past two to three yearsThe music director who launched Rakitaa Entertainment on his wedding anniversary said Rakitaa Entertainment is dedicated to putting musicians first with a commitment to transparency in ownership payments and longterm support We are also in the process of launching a stateoftheart studio to empower our artists to use as their creative playground IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/some-of-the-expectations-emerging-artists-set-for-themselves-are-worryingly-unrealisitic-santhosh-narayanan-655035.html Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/one-day-ill-stop-by-again-says-vijay-deverakonda-to-man-who-imitates-his-ride-to-diskit-from-dear-comrade-655058.html Chennai Dec 22 Actor Vijay Deverakonda has now responded to a reel put out by a Tamil fan of his who rode to Diskit in Ladakh Valley to click a picture in exactly the same fashion the actor was seen in his film Dear Comrade On Monday Vijay Deverakonda posted a reel shot by a fan of his and wrote Time is passing the milestone slowly eroding But we seem to have a ritual that is ours One day Ill stop by again Till then to all my bikers stay safe Lots of loveThe fun reel posted by the fan shows him and a friend riding all the way to Ladakh in search of a milestone that said it was 12 kms to DiskitApparently one of the men says he has had a breakup and is therefore looking for the milestone In the film Vijay Deverakondas character takes a ride to the Himalayas after it has a break upThe man further says in TamilI am roaming around in Diskit in search of that milestone Even if I find it somewhere in the side I will pick it up and click a photo But its not thereThe men are seen frantically searching for the exact milestone and finally manage to discover it to their joy Then the man takes a picture of himself leaning against the milestone in exactly the same fashion Vijay Deverakonda was seen in Dear ComradeFor the unaware Dear Comrade a sports romantic drama that dealt with sexual harassment in sports was directed by Bharat Kamma and featured actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead Rashmika Mandanna plays a woman cricketer in the film which also featured a series of actors including Shruthi Ramachandran and Charu Haasan The film had music by Justin Prabhakaran and cinematography by Sujith Sarang IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/one-day-ill-stop-by-again-says-vijay-deverakonda-to-man-who-imitates-his-ride-to-diskit-from-dear-comrade-655058.html Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ramya-krishnan-finally-watched-padayappa-in-a-theatre-for-first-time-655063.html Mumbai Dec 22 Veteran actress Ramya Krishnan shared that she recently watched her iconic 1999 film Padayappa in a theatre for the first time Taking to Instagram the actress posted a video from the theatre She expressed her joy and surprise at experiencing the Rajinikanthstarrer on the big screen years after its releaseShe wrote âFinally watched PADAYAPPA in the theater for first timeââPadayappaâ is a 1999 Indian Tamillanguage action drama film and directed by K S RavikumarIt stars Sivaji Ganesan in his penultimate release and Rajinikanth in the titular lead Ramya Krishnan Soundarya Lakshmi Radha Ravi Nassar Abbas Sithara and Preetha star in the film tooThe film revolves around the title character and his family being targeted in a generationslong revenge by his cousin Neelambari a narcissistic woman who was left humiliated after Padayappa rejected her love proposal as he was in love with her goodnatured home worker VasundharaIt became Tamil cinemas highestgrossing film at that point Ramyas performance was highly praised The film also won five Tamil Nadu State Film AwardsRamya started her acting career with the Malayalam film Neram Pularumbol She played a small role in the Hindi film Dayavan that starred veteran actor Vinod Khanna Her breakthrough came from K Raghavendra Rao directed movies with successful movies such as Alludugaru Allari Mogudu and Major ChandrakanthShe played the role of a devoted wife of Sri Annamacharya in the film AnnamayyaHer biggest Kannada hits include Gadibidi Ganda and Mangalyam TantunanenaRamya made her debut as a heroine in Hindi films with Yash Chopras Parampara She acted in a few more Hindi films including Subhash Ghais Khalnayak Mahesh Bhatts Chaahat David Dhawans Banarasi Babu Bade Miyan Chote Miyan along with Amitabh Bachchan and Govinda and Shapath with Mithun ChakrabortyShe was recently seen in Purushothamudu by Ram Bhimana IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ramya-krishnan-finally-watched-padayappa-in-a-theatre-for-first-time-655063.html Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/top-telugu-production-house-alerts-public-to-individual-falsely-using-its-producers-name-on-instagram-654870.html Hyderabad Dec 20 A fortnight after it first warned the public of an Instagram account found impersonating its producer a top Telugu production house on Saturday said that it had now come to its attention that an individual was falsely using the name of its producer and approaching people under false pretenses Taking to its X timeline to issue the warning well known production house Mythri Movie Makers said It has come to our attention that an individual is falsely using the name of our producer Mr Naveen Yerneni Garu and approaching people under false pretenses He is using the phone number 91 7543869902 and an Instagram account to pretend as Mr Naveen garuThe production house further said We request everyone to report the number and the insta account Please note that any official communication will come from our handle MythriOfficialIt may be recalled that the production house had issued a similar warning earlier this monthOn its official X handle to alert the public of fake casting agents and agencies Mythri Movie Makers said Every casting call from Mythri Movie Makers will only be announced through our official handle MythriOfficial We request everyone not to engage with any individuals or agencies claiming to cast for our filmsThe production house further went on to add Additionally an Instagram account impersonating Mr Naveen Yerneni garu has come to our notice Please be aware that it is a fake accountWe urge everyone to stay alert and report any such misleading profilesMythri isnt the only production house facing this problem of imposters and fake casting agents and agenciesIn November this year actor Kamal Haasans production firm Raaj Kamal Films International had issued a clarification to make the public aware that it had not hired any casting agents for any of its filmsThe production house put out a poster that read This is to clarify that Raaj Kamal Films International has not hired any casting agents for any of our films Please do not trust any emails messages and social media posts received by you for this purpose Legal action will be taken if any party is found falsely using Raaj Kamal Films International name in any unauthorized mannerSeveral other top production houses too have had to face this problem this yearIn August this year Neelam Productions the production house of wellknown director and producer Pa Ranjith had urged actors to beware of fake casting calls and not to trust themTaking to its X timeline Neelam Productions issued a clarification It wrote Beware of FAKE AUDITION CALLS in the name of Neelam Productions Please check for casting calls and audition alerts only from our official social handles Thank youIt also shared a poster that read FAKE AUDITION ALERT Neelam Productions It has come to our attention that numerous Audition callsposters are being circulated in the name of Neelam Productions We would like to declare that these AUDITION CALLS ARE FAKE AND NOT TO TRUST THEM Any AuditionCasting related posters will be shared through our official handles mentioned below Announcements and Audition Calls made through external sources are fraudulent Thank youInstagram neelamproductions Twitter officialneelam Several actors and production houses have consistently been facing this issue of fake casting calls being put out in their namesPrior to that Tamil film actor Sibi Sathyaraj who is also the son of wellknown actor Sathyaraj best known for his performance as Kattappa in the pan Indian blockbuster âBaahubaliâ had alerted the general public about a fake casting call put out in his name on social media The actor had issued a clarification stating that he had nothing to do with either the person who had put it out or with the project mentioned in itThe fake casting call poster which Sibi Sathyaraj warned about gave the impression that the unit of a film directed by Sakthi Saravanan and featuring actor Sibi Sathyaraj in the lead was looking for actors of both genders in the age group of 25 to 50 years It also asked for child artistes in the age group of 10 to 15 years to send their profiles to a particular numberIn February this year Wunderbar Films Director Sreyas had cautioned the public about miscreants issuing fake casting calls saying any casting calls being made in his name or that of his production house Wunderbar Films were âabsolutely fake and baselessâIn a brief statement which he posted on his X handle Sreyas who is the director of Wunderbar Films a production house owned by actor Dhanush had said âHello This is to bring to everyones attention that any casting calls under my name or Wunderbar Films Pvt Ltd is absolutely false and baseless 91 7598756841 is not my number and is being misused with my pictureâPrior to that Prince Pictures another reputed production house had issued a cautionary notice warning actors of fraudsters who were claiming to offer acting roles in their upcoming film Sardar 2 for money or other favours IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/top-telugu-production-house-alerts-public-to-individual-falsely-using-its-producers-name-on-instagram-654870.html Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/dubbing-for-jsk-sathish-kumars-kuttram-kadithal-2-begins-654898.html Chennai Dec 20 The makers of director S K Jeevas upcoming crime drama Kuttram Kadithal 2 featuring producer and actor J S K Sathish Kumar in the lead on Saturday announced that shooting for the film had been completed and that dubbing for the film had begun Sources close to the unit said that the team was now fully focused on postproduction ensuring that every technical and creative element was shaped with precision They added that director Jeeva was personally supervising the dubbing process to preserve the intensity and realism of the performances captured on screenKuttram Kadithal 2 a thrillerdrama has been filmed across various locations in Tamil Nadu and Kerala including Theni Sirumalai and surrounding localesIt may be recalled that the makers had some time ago released a glimpse video to give audiences an idea of the plot of the filmThe glimpse video that was released showed JSK Sathish Kumar who plays a retired school teacher arriving in town by bus He alights from the bus and orders a sherbeth at a roadside shop As he starts to sip on the cool drink he witnesses a man being chased and hacked to deathThe plot of the film revolves around the government school teacher played by JSK Sathish Kumar The dedicated government school teacher we learn has been honoured with the prestigious Best Teacher Award by the Central Government What should have been a peaceful farewell to his career turns into an unexpected journey filled with challenges revelations and emotional reckonings As he navigates through this turbulent phase the story unfolds into a heartwarming tale of resilience integrity and redemption culminating in a poignant and powerful climaxAlong with JSK Satish Kumar the film will also feature Pandiarajan Appu Kutty Balaji Murugadoss Deepak Paval Padman PL Thenappan Chandini Tamilarasan Keerthi Chawla Viji Chandrasekar Lovelyn Jovita Livingston and Roshan among others On the technical front the film has music by D K and cinematography by Sathish G Stunts for the film have been choreographed by Mahesh Mathew while dances have been choreographed by ManasRaja Gurusamy is the lyricist of the film which has VFX and DI by Varna digital studio IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/dubbing-for-jsk-sathish-kumars-kuttram-kadithal-2-begins-654898.html Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/prithviraj-dileep-chithra-condole-demise-of-malayalam-filmmaker-sreenivasan-654777.html Chennai Dec 20 The Malayalam film industry plunged into gloom on Saturday morning on learning of the demise of one of Indias greatest filmmakers Sreenivasan considered to be one of the most influential creative voices of the Malayalam film industry Well known actor Prithviraj in his brief but powerful condolence message on Instagram said Adieu to one of the greatest ever writer director actor Thank you for the laughs and the thoughts Rest in peace legendActor Dileep was among the first to express grief over the demise of filmmaker Sreenivasan The actor who bid farewell to the great writer rued the fact that Sreeniyettan was no longer there to advise him with love and to argue with him without feeling offendedStating that words failed him on getting to know that a person who was so close to his heart was no more the actor said it was doubtful that there was another who had so excelled so much in his field of workThe emptiness in my life and in Malayalam cinema without Sreeniyettans presence will be huge Rest in peace the actor wrote in Malayalam on his Instagram pageWell known singer K S Chithra on her X timeline expressed her condolences She wrote I am deeply saddened to hear about Sreenivas sirâs passing I was fortunate enough to sing for so many of his movies My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time KSChithra SreenivasanActor writer and director Sreenivasan is considered an icon of Malayalam cinema The well known director who was known for his acting as much as for his powerful writing breathed his last at the Trippunithura Taluk Hospital where he had been undergoing treatment for agerelated illnessOver a remarkable 48year career Sreenivasan left an indelible imprint on Malayalam cinema shaping its storytelling sensibilities with his incisive humour social satire and deeply human charactersAn actor of rare versatility he featured in nearly 225 films excelling both as a comedian and as a leading man often portraying the flawed everyman with unmatched authenticity IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/prithviraj-dileep-chithra-condole-demise-of-malayalam-filmmaker-sreenivasan-654777.html Sat, 20 Dec 2025 14:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/resul-pookutty-on-sreenivasan-the-void-you-left-will-never-be-filled-654780.html Chennai Dec 20 Oscar winning sound designer Resul Pookutty on Saturday condoled the demise of one of Indias greatest filmmakers Sreenivasan saying the void he had left would never be filled Taking to his X timeline to pen his thoughts on the passing away of the legendary filmmaker Resul Pookutty wrote A face we will never forget a voice we will never be tired of hearing the void that you left will never be filled Its our collective loss of a voice that constantly tried to converse with us and shown us a world that was âdifferentâin his own inimitable wayRIPSreenivasanThe Malayalam film industry plunged into gloom on Saturday morning on learning of the demise of one of its greatest filmmakersSeveral celebrities joined people from all walks of life in paying tribute to one of Malayalam cinemas most loved personalities Well known Malayalam actor Asif Ali who posted a symbol of broken heart on his X timeline wrote Goodbye Legend Actor Prithviraj in his brief but powerful condolence message on Instagram said Adieu to one of the greatest ever writer director actor Thank you for the laughs and the thoughts Rest in peace legendActor Dileep in his farewell message to the great writer rued the fact that Sreeniyettan was no longer there to advise him with love and to argue with him without feeling offended Stating that words failed him on getting to know that a person who was so close to his heart was no more the actor said it was doubtful that there was another who had so excelled so much in his field of work The emptiness in my life and in Malayalam cinema without Sreeniyettans presence will be huge Rest in peace the actor wrote in Malayalam on his Instagram pageWell known singer K S Chithra on her X timeline expressed her condolences She wrote I am deeply saddened to hear about Sreenivas sirâs passing I was fortunate enough to sing for so many of his movies My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time KSChithra SreenivasanActor writer and director Sreenivasan is considered an icon of Malayalam cinema The well known director who was known for his acting as much as for his powerful writing breathed his last at the Trippunithura Taluk Hospital where he had been undergoing treatment for agerelated illness He was 69Sreenivasan is survived by his wife Vimala and his sons Vineeth Sreenivasan an acclaimed director actor and singer and Dhyan Sreenivasan a popular actorOver a remarkable 48year career Sreenivasan left an indelible imprint on Malayalam cinema shaping its storytelling sensibilities with his incisive humour social satire and deeply human charactersAn actor of rare versatility he featured in nearly 225 films excelling both as a comedian and as a leading man often portraying the flawed everyman with unmatched authenticity IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/resul-pookutty-on-sreenivasan-the-void-you-left-will-never-be-filled-654780.html Sat, 20 Dec 2025 14:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rajinikanth-condoles-demise-of-film-maker-sreenivasan-calls-him-an-excellent-actor-and-a-very-good-human-being-654786.html Chennai Dec 20 Expressing shock and grief on learning of the demise of his good friend Sreenivasan Superstar Rajinikanth on Saturday paid a glowing tribute to the great Malayalam actor director and screenwriter saying he was an excellent actor and a very good human being Rajinikanth said It is shocking to know that my good friend Sreenivasan is no more He was my classmate in Film Institute An Excellent actor and a very good human being Let his soul rest in peaceTributes and condolence messages have been flowing in from all sections of people cutting across regions and languages Actress Aparna Das in her condolence message which she shared on Instagram wrote Praying to God to give his family all the strength I was fortunate to enter the world of cinema through his script He was truly a legend yet remained a simple and grounded human being The way he raised his children reflects the values he lived by I have always felt a special affection for his family though I cannot quite explain why May his soul rest in eternal peace My prayers are with themActor Prithviraj in his brief but powerful condolence message on Instagram said Adieu to one of the greatest ever writer director actor Thank you for the laughs and the thoughts Rest in peace legendOscar winning sound designer Resul Pookutty wrote A face we will never forget a voice we will never be tired of hearing the void that you left will never be filled Its our collective loss of a voice that constantly tried to converse with us and shown us a world that was âdifferentâin his own inimitable wayRIPSreenivasanActor writer and director Sreenivasan is considered an icon of Malayalam cinema The well known director who was known for his acting as much as for his powerful writing breathed his last at the Trippunithura Taluk Hospital where he had been undergoing treatment for agerelated illness He was 69Sreenivasan is survived by his wife Vimala and his sons Vineeth Sreenivasan an acclaimed director actor and singer and Dhyan Sreenivasan a popular actorOver a remarkable 48year career Sreenivasan left an indelible imprint on Malayalam cinema shaping its storytelling sensibilities with his incisive humour social satire and deeply human charactersAn actor of rare versatility he featured in nearly 225 films excelling both as a comedian and as a leading man often portraying the flawed everyman with unmatched authenticity IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rajinikanth-condoles-demise-of-film-maker-sreenivasan-calls-him-an-excellent-actor-and-a-very-good-human-being-654786.html Sat, 20 Dec 2025 14:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rajinikanth-condoles-demise-of-filmmaker-sreenivasan-calls-him-an-excellent-actor-and-a-very-good-human-being-654788.html Chennai Dec 20 Expressing shock and grief on learning of the demise of his good friend Sreenivasan Superstar Rajinikanth on Saturday paid a glowing tribute to the great Malayalam actor director and screenwriter saying he was an excellent actor and a very good human being Rajinikanth said It is shocking to know that my good friend Sreenivasan is no more He was my classmate in Film Institute An Excellent actor and a very good human being Let his soul rest in peaceTributes and condolence messages have been flowing in from all sections of people cutting across regions and languagesActress Aparna Das in her condolence message which she shared on Instagram wrote Praying to God to give his family all the strength I was fortunate to enter the world of cinema through his script He was truly a legend yet remained a simple and grounded human being The way he raised his children reflects the values he lived by I have always felt a special affection for his family though I cannot quite explain why May his soul rest in eternal peace My prayers are with themActor Prithviraj in his brief but powerful condolence message on Instagram said Adieu to one of the greatest ever writer director actor Thank you for the laughs and the thoughts Rest in peace legendOscar winning sound designer Resul Pookutty wrote A face we will never forget a voice we will never be tired of hearing the void that you left will never be filled Its our collective loss of a voice that constantly tried to converse with us and shown us a world that was âdifferentâin his own inimitable wayRIPSreenivasanActor writer and director Sreenivasan is considered an icon of Malayalam cinema The well known director who was known for his acting as much as for his powerful writing breathed his last at the Trippunithura Taluk Hospital where he had been undergoing treatment for agerelated illness He was 69Sreenivasan is survived by his wife Vimala and his sons Vineeth Sreenivasan an acclaimed director actor and singer and Dhyan Sreenivasan a popular actorOver a remarkable 48year career Sreenivasan left an indelible imprint on Malayalam cinema shaping its storytelling sensibilities with his incisive humour social satire and deeply human charactersAn actor of rare versatility he featured in nearly 225 films excelling both as a comedian and as a leading man often portraying the flawed everyman with unmatched authenticity IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rajinikanth-condoles-demise-of-filmmaker-sreenivasan-calls-him-an-excellent-actor-and-a-very-good-human-being-654788.html Sat, 20 Dec 2025 14:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/manju-warrier-pens-touching-tribute-to-sreenivasan-says-he-will-survive-time-in-not-one-but-many-ways-654801.html Chennai Dec 20 Actress Manju Warrier on Saturday joined scores of people across the southern states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu in paying tribute to one of Indias greatest filmmakers Sreenivasan pointing out that the legendary actor screenplay writer and director would survive time in not just one but many ways Taking to her Instagram page to pen a touching tribute in Malayalam to the late filmmaker who passed away in the early hours of Saturday Manju Warrier said that to leave a timeless mark was the most beautiful thing an artist could leave on this earth and that Sreeniyettan had done it in writing acting and direction In that sense the actress pointed out the great filmmaker would survive time not just in one but many waysStating that she had a lot of personal memories with the legendary filmmaker the actress said that for the first time Sreeniyettan who would always end with a hearty laugh was making her cry But the actress who bid her final farewell to the versatile actor took consolation in the fact that what had gone was only a body and that his name would continue to live in many forms for a long time Actor writer and director Sreenivasan is considered an icon of Malayalam cinema The wellknown director who was known for his acting as much as for his powerful writing breathed his last at the Trippunithura Taluk Hospital where he had been undergoing treatment for agerelated illness He was 69Sreenivasan is survived by his wife Vimala and his sons Vineeth Sreenivasan an acclaimed director actor and singer and Dhyan Sreenivasan a popular actorOver a remarkable 48year career Sreenivasan left an indelible imprint on Malayalam cinema shaping its storytelling sensibilities with his incisive humour social satire and deeply human charactersAn actor of rare versatility he featured in nearly 225 films excelling both as a comedian and as a leading man often portraying the flawed everyman with unmatched authenticity IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/manju-warrier-pens-touching-tribute-to-sreenivasan-says-he-will-survive-time-in-not-one-but-many-ways-654801.html Sat, 20 Dec 2025 14:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/my-respects-to-a-remarkable-mind-says-kamal-haasan-in-tribute-to-malayalam-filmmaker-sreenivasan-654807.html Chennai Dec 20 Condoling the demise of one of Indias greatest filmmakers Sreenivasan Tamil film actor and parliamentarian Kamal Haasan on Saturday offered his respects to a remarkable mind The actor who took to his X timeline to pen a touching tribute to Malayalam filmmaker Sreenvisan wrote Some artists entertain some enlighten some provoke Sreenivasan did it all with a smile that carried truth and a laugh that carried responsibility My respects to a remarkable mind Deepest condolences to his family and admirersTamil actress Khushbu in her condolence message on X wrote Deeply saddened at the demise of a great actor and a fantastic writer of Malayalam cinema Shri Srinivasan Sir He defied the norms of regular movie making and has delivered gems More so he was a very loved and respected person His common mans image made him every households favourite man He will be truly missed Rest in peace Sir omshanthi srinivasanMalayalam actress Kalyani Priyardarshan whose father Priyadarshan was a good friend of filmmaker Sreenivasan took to her Instagram stories section to pen a tribute Posting a picture of her father along with director Sreenivasan she wrote I have always said that there are a few friendships I watched growing up that made me want to get into cinema and work the way my dad did And one of them was undoubtedly theirsShe went on to add I grew up loving his work It was always around me and without even realising it then it became one of the reasons I chose this path This feels like a loss for cinema It feels like a loss for my family Rest in peace dear legend You will always be cherishedFor the unaware actor writer and director Sreenivasan is considered an icon of Malayalam cinema The well known director who was known for his acting as much as for his powerful writing breathed his last on Saturday at the Trippunithura Taluk Hospital where he had been undergoing treatment for agerelated illness He was 69Sreenivasan is survived by his wife Vimala and his sons Vineeth Sreenivasan an acclaimed director actor and singer and Dhyan Sreenivasan a popular actorAn actor of rare versatility he featured in nearly 225 films excelling both as a comedian and as a leading man often portraying the flawed everyman with unmatched authenticity IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/my-respects-to-a-remarkable-mind-says-kamal-haasan-in-tribute-to-malayalam-filmmaker-sreenivasan-654807.html Sat, 20 Dec 2025 14:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/raashii-khanna-shares-bts-clips-of-herself-from-the-sets-of-pawan-kalyans-ustaad-bhagat-singh-654842.html Chennai Dec 20 Actress Raashii Khanna who plays a pivotal character in director Harish Shankars eagerlyawaited action entertainer Ustaad Bhagat Singh featuring actor Pawan Kalyan in the lead has now shared a few BTS videos of her from the sets of the film Taking to her Instagram page the actress shared a couple of videos of her on the sets of Ustaad Bhagat Singh and said Between action and cut thereâs stillness And sometimes laughter harish2you ubsThe BTS videos make it evident that the actress has had a wonderful time shooting for the action entertainerIn fact it may be recalled that earlier this year the actress had described her experience of working alongside Pawan Kalyan in Ustaad Bhagat Singh as a âtrue honourâThe actress in a post had expressed her excitement and gratitude for being part of the muchanticipated project Posting a a selfie she had clicked with Pawan Kalyan she wrote âItâs a wrap for pawankalyan garu for ustaadbhagatsingh It has been amazing sharing this film with him a true honour and a memory Iâll always cherishâFor the unaware the makers of Ustaad Bhagat Singh announced in July this year that Raashii Khanna would play a character called Shloka in the filmSharing her first look they wrote on Instagram âTeam UstaadBhagatSingh welcomes the angelic RaashiiKhanna on board as Shloka She brings her grace and charm to the sets Shoot underway Power star pawankalyan harish2you sreeleela14âThe filmâs first look introduced Raashii Khanna as Shloka a compelling and central character which would add a new dimension to the storyBankrolled by Mythri Movie Makers Ustaad Bhagat Singh boasts an impressive ensemble cast including Sreeleela Parthiban KS Ravikumar Ramky Nawab Shah Avinash of KGF fame Gauthami Naga Mahesh and Temper Vamsi The upcoming project marks Raashiiâs firstonscreen collaboration with PawanThe actress has previously collaborated with director Harish Shankar on commercial hits like Hyper and Bengal Tiger IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/raashii-khanna-shares-bts-clips-of-herself-from-the-sets-of-pawan-kalyans-ustaad-bhagat-singh-654842.html Sat, 20 Dec 2025 23:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sampoornesh-babu-plays-biryani-in-nani-starrer-the-paradise-654704.html Hyderabad Dec 19 The makers of director Srikanth Odelas eagerly awaited action entertainer The Paradise featuring Telugu star Nani in the lead on Friday disclosed that actor Sampoornesh Babu plays a character called Biryani in the film Taking to his X timeline Nani who shared the first look poster of Sampoornesh Babu in the film wrote Sampoo as BIRYANI TheParadise sampoorneshThe first look poster of Sampoornesh has him smoking a beedi in one hand and holding a weapon in the other He face bears a stern look even as his hands have blood stains on them The film has triggered huge expectations among fans and film buffs for a number of reasons Many of the fans believe The Paradise will turn out to be yet another cinematic spectacle from Srikanth Odela showcasing his distinctive vision For the unaware Srikanth Odela previously served as an assistant director to ace director Sukumar in Nannaku Prematho and Rangasthalam He made his directorial debut with Dasara which featured Nani in the lead The film garnered critical acclaim and became a box office success crossing the â¹100 crore mark Now Odela and Nani have teamed up again for The Paradise Well known Bollywood actor Raghav Juyal too is a part of The Paradise It may be recalled that the makers of the film had welcomed actor Raghav Juyal on board the films unit earlier this year While the makers have not disclosed what role Raghav Juyal will play in the film sources claim that the actor will play the role of the antagonist in the film Also actor Raghav Juyal who is basking in the success of of Bads of Bollywood has already announced that he will be changing his look for the filmAdding to the excitement ace music director Anirudh Ravichander is scoring music for this film which is being made on a grand scale by its makersBacked by SLV Cinemas The Paradise is to set for a grand release on March 26 2026 It is to release in eight languages namely Hindi Telugu Tamil English Spanish Bengali Kannada and Malayalam IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sampoornesh-babu-plays-biryani-in-nani-starrer-the-paradise-654704.html Fri, 19 Dec 2025 23:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/champion-trailer-the-roshan-anaswara-rajan-starrer-seeks-to-bring-a-piece-of-history-back-to-life-654527.html Hyderabad Dec 19 The makers of director Pradeep Advaithams period drama Champion featuring actors Roshan and Anaswara Rajan in the lead have now released a gripping and intense trailer of the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs Taking to its social media timelines to share the link to the trailer of the film Swapna Cinemas which is producing the film wrote From the pages of the history comes a revolutionary saga The epic unfolds now Presenting ChampionTrailer to you allChampion in cinemas worldwide from DECEMBER 25th 2025The trailer shows that the story is set in the year 1948 a year after India got her independence While the other parts of the country are experiencing freedom those in one region called Bairanpally that is in the province of Hyderabad are still languishing under the control of the Nizams It is under these circumstances that the hero who is in the services of the government as a cop entrays the fray The trailer shows that he is a brilliant footballer who harbours dreams of someday going to London and becoming a world champion However his dreams are dashed when he realises that he is not going to London but to Bairanpally He agrees nevertheless and heads to the place where he meets Anaswara Rajan who stages plays with her troupe for a living After initial scuffles the two take a liking for each other However a struggle then breaks out at Bairanpally What was the task Roshan was assigned at Bairanpally Did he succeed in his mission Champion is likely to give answers to all these questionsThe film has triggered huge expectations as it boasts of a wonderful technical teamNational Award winning art director Thota Tharani brings the preIndependence period to life with careful detail while cinematographer R Madhie enhances the story with rich engaging visuals The film has been edited by Kotagiri Venkateswara RaoChampion is scheduled to hit theatres on December 25 just in time for Christmas IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/champion-trailer-the-roshan-anaswara-rajan-starrer-seeks-to-bring-a-piece-of-history-back-to-life-654527.html Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shooting-of-sundeep-kishan-starrer-sigma-wrapped-654538.html Chennai Dec 19 The makers of director Jason Sanjays eagerlyawaited film Sigma featuring actor Sundeep Kishan in the lead on Friday announced that shooting for the film had been wrapped Taking to its social media timelines to make the announcement well known production house Lyca Productions wrote SIGMA shoot wrapped Get ready for the Teaser on 231225 at 5 PMThe makers also shared a video clip consisting of some Behind The Scene visuals and the team finally posing for a final wrap up picture The film is among the most eagerly awaited releases in Tamil as Jason Sanjay who is making his debut as a director with Sigma is the son of well known actor Vijay who is all set to bid adieu to the world of films as he has now turned a politicianSources say Catherine Tresa will be seen dancing alongside Sundeep Kishan for a vibrant track composed by music director Thaman in this filmThe foottapping number which will be a highlight of the film has been shot on an expansive and colourful set Actor Sundeep Kishans striking firstlook poster that was unveiled recently captured him in a rugged contemplative avatar The poster set the tone for a highoctane adventure set against the backdrop of a treasure hunt brimming with mystery wit and adrenalineThe story follows a maverick protagonist a true Sigma who charts his own path breaking conventions and rising through grit and resilience Blending edgeoftheseat heist thrills with humor and heart Sigma will offer a refreshing new flavor to mainstream cinema the sources point outThe film boasts of a fine technical unit It includes cinematographer Krishnan Vasant editor Praveen KL and art director Benjamin MThe multilingual project filmed simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu has traversed an exciting range of landscapes from the bustling streets of Chennai and rugged terrains of Salem to the breathtaking Thalakona forests and exotic locales of ThailandSources say that postproduction work of the film is now on at a brisk pace and that the movie is set for release in the summer of 2026 IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shooting-of-sundeep-kishan-starrer-sigma-wrapped-654538.html Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/if-this-is-aging-ill-take-it-says-actress-vijayalakshmi-654571.html Chennai Dec 19 Stating that when people warned her about forties nobody warned her about the freedom the clarity and the strength that one got well known actress Vijayalakshmi has now said that if this was aging shed take it Taking to her Instagram page to post a picture of herself being fit the actress wrote They warned me about my 40s Nobody warned me about the freedom The clarityThe strength Best headspace Best shapeShe went on to say Doing everything I postponed in my 20s Without permissionWithout apology If this is âagingââ Iâll take it earned not given happy soulThe actress whose performance in the recently released Tamil family entertainer Middle Class came in for much praise is known to often share her thoughts and observations with her followers on Instagram In fact earlier this year the actress in another touching post on Instagram had narrated how her young son had floored her with his answer to her question on what God wasRecalling an incident that had happened some time ago Vijayalakshmi said Flu got us all we quarantined ourselves Routines paused Homebound With steams and soups kashayams and comfort food healing is in full swing But the silver lining was introducing Nilan to some of lifes beautiful moviesThe actress admitted that getting her son to sit through a slow paced Tamil film wasnt easy but she made it workSo yesterday it was Kannathil Muthamittal And today it was Anbe Sivam You cant find a better movie partner than Nilan He gives in to every emotion When he knows somethings about to pull him deep that kutty puppy crawls into me leans against my chest wraps my arms around him like it is the safest place in the world and then hes ready for the rollercoaster she saidWhen Anbe Sivam ended he sat in silence The whole idea was to teach him that love is God So I checked What is God Kanna He kissed me on the cheek and said Its you ma You are love Love is God So you are God That answer was out of syllabus but mommy gave full marksVijayalakshmi ended the post saying This mommy does not believe in Grammar Shes not bothered about his A Not even if he grows into a wanderlust soul or a businessman with a mansion full of lamborghinis She only cares about the kind of human being he becomes the happiness he carries in every inhale and exhale Because this specially curated conditioning for my Nila is my only true payback to the universe that has always given me everything even before I asked IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/if-this-is-aging-ill-take-it-says-actress-vijayalakshmi-654571.html Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shooting-of-leo-sivakumar-starrer-delivery-boy-wrapped-up-654578.html Chennai Dec 19 The shooting of director Nanis upcoming emotional action entertainer Delivery Boy featuring actors Leo Sivakumar and Brigida in the lead had now been completed its makers announced on Friday Sources close to the uit say that the film which has been shot entirely in Chennai and Coimbatore was shot in a span of just 42 daysTaking to their X timeline the publicists of the production house Asasi Creations wrote DeliveryBoy shoot wrapped up Coming to theatres soon Starring leosivakumar02 realradikaa Brigidasagaoffl DushyanthJayap1 dhivakargj DirectorBose SundaramurthyKS AmuthaLeoni nanisignin teamaimprTalking to IANS director Nani who worked as an assistant director to well known director Suseenthiran before turning director said If I have to briefly give you an idea of what the film is all about it is about the efforts made by a hardworking delivery boy looking to save his mother The hero of the story comes from a lower middleclass family and the story will revolve around his efforts to save his mother It will be a gripping story that will keep audiences hooked to the screen from the beginning to endThe director also disclosed that now that the shooting had been wrapped up postproduction work was progressing at a brisk pace We have now started dubbing for the film We intend to release the film sometime in March next year he saidApart from Leo Sivakumar and Brigida who play the lead the film will also feature a host of gifted character artistes including actors Radikaa Sarathkumar Dushyanth Kaali Venkat and Bose Venkat among othersThe film also boasts of a good technical team Produced by Amutha Leoni on behalf of the banner Asasi Creation Delivery Boy will have music by Sundaramoorthy and cinematography by Prasanna KumarThe film which has dialogues by Nanda Mani Vasagam will have editing by Vasanth Stunts in the film have been choreographed by Phoenix Prabhu while Art direction is by Suresh Kalyani IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shooting-of-leo-sivakumar-starrer-delivery-boy-wrapped-up-654578.html Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/kerala-court-orders-return-of-actor-dileeps-passport-654342.html Kochi Dec 18 A Kerala court on Thursday ordered the return of actor Dileepâs passport days after he was acquitted in the highprofile 2017 actress assault case The Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court accepted Dileepâs plea seeking the release of his passport which had been in judicial custody as part of bail conditions imposed during the trialDileepâs counsel submitted that the actor needs to travel abroad in connection with the promotion of a new film and argued that there was no legal basis to continue retaining the passport after his acquittalThe court noted that Dileep had submitted his passport earlier as a condition for bail following his arrest in the case and though he had been granted permission on multiple occasions to travel abroad with relaxations in bail conditions the passport had later reverted to the courtâs custodyOn the day of the verdict itself the defence had sought the immediate return of the passportHowever the prosecution had opposed the request citing the possibility of filing an appeal against the acquittal and arguing that the passport should not be released at this stageReconsidering the matter on Thursday the court held that since Dileep had been acquitted the bail bonds stood discharged and there was therefore no impediment to returning his passportMeanwhile the case took another turn with the survivor approaching the police alleging a sustained cyber attack following the verdictShe has lodged a formal complaint against abusive and defamatory content circulated on social media platforms in the aftermath of the trial courtâs decisionThe complaint specifically names Martin the second accused in the case who was sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment accusing him of posting an objectionable video targeting herIn the video Martin allegedly claims that the case was fabricated and that a conspiracy was hatched against Dileep naming the survivor and othersThe survivor has submitted 16 links along with her complaint identifying social media accounts that allegedly shared or amplified the defamatory video and other abusive contentActing on the complaint the Ernakulam police have registered a case invoking nonbailable sections of lawThe survivor had earlier met Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in person informing him of what she described as an intense and coordinated cyber campaign by Dileepâs supporters following the verdictSources said the Chief Minister has directed the police to take strong and swift action on the complaintPolice officials said further investigation is underway to identify all those involved in circulating the offensive content IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/kerala-court-orders-return-of-actor-dileeps-passport-654342.html Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/release-of-raam-kiran-megha-akash-starrer-sahakutumbaanaam-postponed-yet-again-654413.html Hyderabad Dec 18 The makers of director Uday Sharmas upcoming family drama Sahakutumbaanaam featuring actors Raam Kiran and Megha Akash in the lead on Thursday announced that they were postponing the release of their film yet again This time the makers have postponed the release of the film to January next year The film which was originally scheduled to release on December 12 had been postponed to December 19 as the makers of the film wanted actor Nandamuri Balakrishnas Akhanda 2 to roar dominate and create unstoppable mass celebrationsHNG Cinemas the production house producing the film had then issued a statement that said We planned Sahakutumbaanaam for a December 12th release but when Balayya garus Akhanda 2 shifted to the same date we felt only pride and respect As admirers of Nandamuri Balakrishna garu we want his film to roar dominate and create unstoppable mass celebrations So with due respect love and complete goodwill we are postponing our film to December 19thThe production house in its statement further said Some decisions are not business they are emotion We believe cinema is a festival and Balayya garus film deserves its full fireworksWe hope our audience understands this gesture and supports us with even more affection Lets celebrate both films togetherAkhanda 2 December 12th Sahakutumbaanaam December 19th Proud admirers amp makers of SahakutumbaanaamHowever now with a just a day to go for the films release the makers have announced their decision to postpone the film yet again this time for want of adequate number of theatres HNG Cinemas on its X timeline said A little more wait a lot more love Sahakutumbaanam arriving this January The wait will be worth it it wrote on its timeline and shared a statementThe statement said Due to unforeseen theatrerelated issues the release of Sahakutumbaanam has been postponed to January At present we are receiving very limited theatre availability and we believe its important to release the film in the right manner so it can reach the audience it truly deserves We sincerely thank everyone for the immense love patience and support youve shown us A NEW RELEASE DATE will be announced very soon WE PROMISE THE WAIT WILL BE WORTH IT IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/release-of-raam-kiran-megha-akash-starrer-sahakutumbaanaam-postponed-yet-again-654413.html Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/i-had-to-put-on-10-kgs-for-my-role-in-sirai-says-vikram-prabhu-654444.html Chennai Dec 18 Actor Vikram Prabhu who plays the lead along with newcomer L K Akshay Kumar in director Suresh Rajakumaris gripping action drama Sirai has now disclosed that he had to put on 10 more kilos for his role in the film Talking to reporters about the film Vikram Prabhu said he plays the character of a policeman who has been in the force for around 10 years I had to add another 10 kgs for this role the actor disclosed and said that although he had played the role of a cop earlier he believed this role was a lot more mature than the ones he had portrayed earlierVikram Prabhu disclosed that his biggest and first hook into this film was through director Tamizh who first called him and spoke to him about the story I told him that ever since we had done Taanakaaran I was getting a series of cop roles and asked him if this was the right choice but Tamizh said this was a good story and I should listen to it He then narrated it for half an hour and I liked it said Vikram PrabhuThe film has been produced by well known producer S S Lalit Kumars Seven Screen StudiosThe story of the film inspired by real life incidents is by director Tamizh best known for having directed the critically acclaimed film Taanakaran Tamizh is believed to have come up with this story based on a personal experienceDirector Suresh Rajakumari the codirector of well known director Vetrimaran has written and directed this filmVikram Prabhu plays the lead in this film and actress Anantha plays his pair in the film which will also mark the debut of producer SS Lalit Kumars son L K Akshay Kumar as an actor Actress Anishma plays Akshay Kumars pair in the film The film has music by well known music director Justin Prabhakaran Cinematography for the film is by Madesh Manickam Editing for the film is by one of the best in the business Philomin Raj Stunts have been choreographed by Prabhu The film has Arun K and Manikandan as its two executive producersShooting for the film took place at various places including Chennai Sivagangai and Vellore The film is scheduled to hit screens on December 25 this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/i-had-to-put-on-10-kgs-for-my-role-in-sirai-says-vikram-prabhu-654444.html Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mammoottys-visit-to-sets-of-dulquer-salmaans-im-game-thrills-unit-654454.html Chennai Dec 18 Malayalam superstar Mammootty on Thursday thrilled the unit of director Nahas Hidhayaths eagerly awaited action thriller Im Game featuring actor Dulquer Salmaan in the lead by choosing to pay a visit to the films sets Wayfarer Films the production of actor Dulquer Salmaan which is producing this film took to its social media timelines to share pictures of Mammootty being welcomed on the sets of Im Game It wrote The king has arrived Mammukka invades Imgame movie locationEarlier in the day the makers of the film announced that actress Kayadu Lohar had come onboard their film unit Kayadu Lohar is best known for her performance in director Ashwath Marimuthus Tamil film Dragon in which she played one of the female leadsTaking to his Instagram page director Nahas Hidhayath said Adding sparkle to ImGame â thrilled to welcome the gorgeous KayaduLoharThe film has triggered huge interest in fans and film buffs ever since the makers released the first look poster of Dulquer Salmaan in the film The first look poster had Dulquer striking a stylish pose with a pistol in his handâIm Gameâ marks director Nahas Hidayathâs next venture after the blockbuster hit RDX Posters featuring the other lead actors too have been released by the makers The movie has quickly become one of the most anticipated releases of the yearIt may be recalled that the film officially went on floors on May 3 this year Actors Antony Varghese Mysskin Kathir Parth Thiwari and Tamil actress Samyuktha Viswanathan play pivotal roles in the projectThe stunt choreography for âIm Gameâ is being handled by Anbariv Masters who have previously worked on major panIndian films such as Kabali the KGF series Kaithi Vikram Leo and Salaar After the massive action success of RDX the Anbariv team is reuniting with Nahas for this filmProduced by Dulquer Salmaan along with Jom Verghese Im Game has triggered immense interest as this will mark his return to Malayalam cinema The story of Im Game which happens to be Dulquers 40th film is by Nahas Hidhayath himself while its screenplay is by Sajeer Baba Bilal Moidu and Ismail AboobackerCinematography for the film will be by Jimshi Khalid and editing will be by Chaman Chakko Music for the film which has raised huge expectations among fans and film buffs is by Jakes Bejoy Costumes for the film have been designed by Mashar Hamsa and production design is by Deepak Parameshwaran IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mammoottys-visit-to-sets-of-dulquer-salmaans-im-game-thrills-unit-654454.html Thu, 18 Dec 2025 23:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/kayadu-lohar-comes-onboard-unit-of-dulquer-salmaans-im-game--654314.html Chennai Dec 18 The makers of director Nahas Hidhayaths eagerly awaited action thriller Im Game on Thursday welcomed actress Kayadu Lohar onboard the unit of their film Kayadu Lohar is best known for her performance in director Ashwath Marimuthus Tamil film Dragon in which she played one of the female leadsTaking to his Instagram page director Nahas Hidhayath wrote Adding sparkle to ImGame â thrilled to welcome the gorgeous KayaduLoharThe film has triggered huge interest in fans and film buffs ever since the makers released the first look poster of Dulquer Salmaan in the film The first look poster had Dulquer striking a stylish pose with a pistol in his handâIm Gameâ marks director Nahas Hidayathâs next venture after the blockbuster hit RDX Posters featuring the other lead actors too have been released by the makers The movie has quickly become one of the most anticipated releases of the yearIt may be recalled that the film officially went on floors on May 3 this year Actors Antony Varghese Mysskin Kathir Parth Thiwari and Tamil actress Samyuktha Viswanathan play pivotal roles in the projectThe stunt choreography for âIm Gameâ is being handled by Anbariv Masters who have previously worked on major panIndian films such as Kabali the KGF series Kaithi Vikram Leo and Salaar After the massive action success of RDX the Anbariv team is reuniting with Nahas for this filmProduced by Dulquer Salmaan along with Jom Verghese Im Game has triggered immense interest as this will mark his return to Malayalam cinema The story of Im Game which happens to be Dulquers 40th film is by Nahas Hidhayath himself while its screenplay is by Sajeer Baba Bilal Moidu and Ismail AboobackerCinematography for the film will be by Jimshi Khalid and editing will be by Chaman Chakko Music for the film which has raised huge expectations among fans and film buffs is by Jakes Bejoy Costumes for the film have been designed by Mashar Hamsa and production design is by Deepak Parameshwaran IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/kayadu-lohar-comes-onboard-unit-of-dulquer-salmaans-im-game--654314.html Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/yogi-babu-came-in-instalments-to-the-sets-of-mark-says-kichcha-sudeep-654055.html Chennai Dec 17 Kannada star Kichcha Sudeep who spoke highly of the entire unit of his upcoming film Mark chose to pull actor Yogi Babus legs by saying the comedian was so busy that he came in instalments to the sets of the film Participating in a media interaction organised by the team of director Vijay Kartikeyaas Mark Kichcha Sudeep was asked about the experience of working with a huge star cast Responding to the question Kichcha Sudeep said Mark was an idea that the director and I came up with All these people they made Mark That is my experience Everybody worked very hard Nobody took any restHowever in a lighter vein he said The most busiest person on set was this person pointing to comedian Yogi Babu This man has one leg in one set another leg in another set his hands in a third setAs the audience broke into laughter Kichcha Sudeep continued Yogi Babu sir comes in instalments If you buy a vehicle you only pay that money in instalments Do you get the vehicle in instalments This person comes in instalments We would have shot all through the night and would be packing up for the day and leaving when we will be called back to the set by the director because Yogi has arrived If we leave him he will again goWhen a reporter asked if everybody including him waited for Yogi Babu Kichcha Sudeep replied Why did we wait That is because this man has that kind of talent He is an asset I can proudly say my entire team has worked day and night There was not a single miscommunication Everybody woke up every morning with the same intentionFor the unaware Mark which features Kichcha Sudeep in the lead also features Roshini Prakash Deepshika Naveen Chandra Guru Somasundaram Vikranth and Yogi Babu among othersThe film which has been produced by Sathya Jyothi Films amp Kichcha Creations has cinematography by Shekar Chandra and music by Ajaneesh B Loknath Production Design for the film is by Shivakumar J and editing by SR Ganesh Baabu Stunts in the film have been choreographed by Stunt Silva Supreme Sundar Vikram Mor and Kevin Kumar while dances have been choreographed by Shobhi Paulraj IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/yogi-babu-came-in-instalments-to-the-sets-of-mark-says-kichcha-sudeep-654055.html Wed, 17 Dec 2025 11:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/when-kichcha-sudeep-interchanged-seats-with-actress-roshini-prakash-at-the-pre-release-event-of-mark-653866.html Chennai Dec 16 Seeking to make the point that there was absolutely no intention to sideline any actor of the unit Kannada star Kichcha Sudeep chose to interchange his seat with that of actress Roshini Prakash half way through a media interaction arranged by the unit of director Vijay Kartikeyaas upcoming Kannada action entertainer Mark The core team of director Vijay Kartikeyaas Mark featuring Kichcha Sudeep in the lead met the media in Chennai on MondayDuring the interaction actress Roshni Prakash who was seen seated at one end of the stage was asked by a YouTube channel reporter if whether she had been sidelined in the film as wellChoosing to respond to the distasteful question himself Kichcha Sudeep after taking Roshinis permission replied I need to tell you something Not one question like the one that you asked just now came on my set Nobody on my set told anybody Why did they call you in last That is the reason why this film has come out so wellThe actor then chose to interchange seats with the heroines of the film making them sit in the centre He then took the corner seatTurning to the reporter he saidThis was not intentionalIt so happened When you ask such a question it creates an uncomfortable feeling Nobody has any such thought This is a celebration and when you come to a celebration you celebrateThe actor then said Not one person on our set woke up and told another person Did you know what happened All this happened Nobody cribbed about one person to another If there is love only love must prevail If there is hardwork only hardwork must be thereKichcha Sudeep then asked Roshini to explain how she was treated during the film how she was respected and how she was cherished through the whole filmRoshini saidActually you must watch this film It is a big thing for me to associate myself in a project being made by a big production house like Sathya Jyothi Sudeep sir is also there When two pillars come together and make a film the visibility I get will be of a different scale All of us working on this film never thought of ourselves as the hero or heroine or the amount of screenspace we have in it It never came to any of our minds As a team we only had one vision Mark should come out well We wanted to do the characters that were given to us wellTurning to the producers of the film the actress said It is a big thing for me to sit in front of you and talk I am very proud to associate myself with a film made by your production house So when there is such an association I have to do justice to it I have to first see if I have the value to be standing here Only after I do a good film will I get my next one Amidst so many big people I am very happy that they have given me a seat I see it that wayFor the unaware Mark which features Kichcha Sudeep in the lead also features Roshini Prakash Deepshika Naveen Chandra Guru Somasundaram and Yogi Babu among othersThe film which has been produce by Sathya Jyothi Films amp Kichcha Creatiions has cinematography by Shekar Chandra and music by Ajaneesh B Loknath Production Design for the film is by Shivakumar J and editing by SR Ganesh Baabu Stunts in the film have been choreographed by Stunt Silva Supreme Sundar Vikram Mor and Kevin Kumar while dances have been choreographed by Shobhi Paulraj IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/when-kichcha-sudeep-interchanged-seats-with-actress-roshini-prakash-at-the-pre-release-event-of-mark-653866.html Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/pawan-kalyan-gifts-a-land-rover-defender-to-they-call-him-og-director-sujeeth-653872.html Hyderabad Dec 16 Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan has now gifted Sujeeth the director of his recently released film They call him OG a brand new Land Rover Defender Taking to his X timeline to express his gratitue to actor Pawan Kalyan an overwhelmed director Sujeeth wrote Best gift ever Overwhelmed and grateful beyond words The love and encouragement from my dearest OG Kalyan garu means everything to me From being a childhood fan to this special moment Forever indebted The director also posted pictures of himself with Pawan Kalyan and the new vehicle It may be recalled that director Sujeeth had penned a thank you note to his entire team just before the films release In it he had said They call him OG will be all yours in just few more hours Excited thrilled and at the same time a little sad that this journey of so many years is finally coming to an end and wont be the same from tomorrowMy deepest gratitude to my family and to everyone who stood by me at every step constantly pushing me forward To my AD team and my technicians I wont say more but I love you all You stayed with me through every hurdle and every hiccup along the way he saidIn particular he said Thanks to Danayya garu and Kalyan Dasari for always being a pillar of strength and for trusting me throughout this journeyHe also went on to thank the other members of his crew saying To Thaman anna for always being supportive and giving everything he has for this film Navin Nooli bro cant wait for the audience to witness your magic on screen Ravi K Chandran sir and Manoj sir your brilliance in the making has elevated everything Raghav bro and Neel Darshan thank you for bringing in all the magic and Sachin for the amazing workHe ended the statement saying Today I can feel the euphoria around and the madness you are showing is beyond surreal Watch it celebrate it enjoy it And remember this is only the beginning With the right things falling into place this world will only grow bigger from here Love you my PowerstarFor the unaware They call him OG which featured Pawan Kalyan in the lead also featured actors Emraan Hashmi Priyanka Arul Mohan Prakash Raj and Sriya Reddy in key roles Produced by DVV Danayya and Kalyan Dasari under the DVV Entertainment banner â the same powerhouse behind global phenomenon RRR â OG was being hailed as the biggest cinematic event of 2025Cinematography for the film was by Ravi K Chandran ISC and Manoj Paramahamsa ISC and editing was by Navin Nooli Titled after its cryptic lead and carrying the tagline âThey Call Him OGâ the film presented a fullblown assault of mass mystique and madnessThe film was originally slated to hit screens worldwide on September 27 last year However its release was delayed and it hit screens almost a year later on September 25 this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/pawan-kalyan-gifts-a-land-rover-defender-to-they-call-him-og-director-sujeeth-653872.html Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-sree-vishnus-upcoming-film-titled-vishnu-vinyasam-film-to-hit-screens-in-february-653700.html Hyderabad Dec 15 The makers of director Yadunaath Maruthi Raos upcoming entertainer featuring actor Sree Vishnu in the lead on Monday announced the films title as Vishnu Vinyasam The film which is being produced by Sumanth Naidu G under the Sree Subrahmanyeshwara Cinemas banner as its third production has Hema and Shalini presenting it with Sai Krishna Bobba and Ramachary M coming on board as coproducersThe makers chose to reveal the filmâs title through a stylish animated video that also offers a peek into the storys backdrop Set in an urban milieu the glimpse features Sree Vishnu zipping through the city on a custommade yellow motorcycle The film has been intriguingly titled Vishnu Vinyasam a name that perfectly mirrors the actorâs eccentric screen persona Highlighting his offthewall antics and trademark humour the title reveal is capped with the catchy tagline âNo Brakes â Just Laughsâ The video further heightens curiosity with a playful voiceover declaring âHistory Numerology Astrology were all invented for himâ hinting at a breezy funfilled ride driven by an unforgettable protagonist It is evident that Sree Vishnu who is known to pick stories that are offbeat and that provide solid entertainment has picked yet another script that falls in this categoryNayana Sarika will play the female lead in this film which is backed by a strong ensemble cast including actors Satya Brahmaji Praveen Murali Sharma Srikanth Iyyengar Satyam Rajesh Srinivas Vadlamani and Goparaju RamanaThe project boasts an experienced technical team with Sai Sriram cranking the camera Radhan composing the music A Ramanjaneyulu heading the art direction and Kartikeyan Rohini overseeing the editingSources close to the unit say that the entire talkie portion of the film has already been wrapped up With just two songs left to be shot the film is on the verge of completion Interestingly the makers have also confirmed through the title glimpse that the movie is slated for a theatrical release in February next year IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-sree-vishnus-upcoming-film-titled-vishnu-vinyasam-film-to-hit-screens-in-february-653700.html Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sivakarthikeyan-has-sung-a-rebel-song-in-parasakthi-discloses-music-director-g-v-prakash-653702.html Chennai Dec 15 Twotime National Award winning music director G V Prakash has now disclosed that actor Siva Karthikeyan has sung a rebel song in his eagerly awaited upcoming film Parasakthi which is being directed by Sudha Kongara Taking to his social media timelines G V Prakash wrote SK sings for parasakthi the rebel song tharakkutharakku SivaKartikeyan SudhaKongara DawnPicturesOff and posted a picture of himself with the director and actor Interestingly the announcement of Siva Karthikeyan having sung Tharakku Tharakku a rebel song comes close on the heels of the release of the third single Nammakaana Kaalam from the film Nammakaana Kaalam a song of celebration has been rendered by Haricharan Nakash Aziz and Velmurugan and has lyrics by ArivuInterestingly a couple of phrases in the song emphasises the need for one to stand up for ones language This has led industry insiders to believe that the plot of the film among other things is likely to touch upon the language issue that rocked the state in the sixties and seventiesIt may be recalled that Sivakarthikeyan had begun dubbing for the film in the last week of NovemberDawn Pictures had released a video that showed the actor dubbing under the supervision of director Sudha Kongara and wrote When his voice turns into a stormsivakarthikeyan begins dubbing for Parasakthi Coming to theatres on January 14thBoth actress Sreeleela who plays the female lead and actor Ravi Mohan who plays the antagonist in the film have dubbed for their portions Interestingly Sreeleela has dubbed in her own voice for this filmThe makers had officially confirmed on October 21 this year that the unit had wrapped up the shooting of the film In August the unit wrapped up its Pollachi scheduleSources in the know say that some important sequences in the film were shot during this schedule which began on July 18 However Sivakarthikeyan had joined the unit a little laterIt may be recalled that while the first schedule of Parasakthi happened in Madurai the unit headed to Sri Lanka for the films second schedule The schedule in Pollachi in Tamil Nadu was the thirdâParasakthiâ has triggered huge interest among fans and film buffs The period film which also features Atharvaa is believed to be set in the 1960s in the then state of MadrasA teaser released by the unit shows that the story takes place in the Pachaiyappaâs college in Madras where Sivakarthikeyan is seen going door to door in search of something He comes across as a fearless leader looking to lead students on a violent protest in rebellion against an unjust system which seems to have imposed orders such as âStudents do not touchâ Incidentally the teaser shows this order printed on a wall changed to âDo not touch studentsâThe teaser gives away the fact that Ravi Mohanâs character is intent on killing Sivakarthikeyanâs characterParasakthi which was tentatively being referred to as SK25 as it is Sivakarthikeyanâs 25th film has music by G V Prakash and cinematography by experienced cameraman Ravi K Chandran Stunts for the film are by Supreme Sundar The film is scheduled to hit screens on January 14 next year for the festival of Pongal IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sivakarthikeyan-has-sung-a-rebel-song-in-parasakthi-discloses-music-director-g-v-prakash-653702.html Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/bobby-simhas-25th-film-launched-in-grand-fashion-shooting-to-begin-on-december-22-653712.html Hyderabad Dec 15 The 25th film of National Award winning actor Bobby Simha was launched in a grand fashion with a traditional pooja ceremony here in the city on Monday The new bilingual film which will feature Hebah Patel along with Bobby Simha in the lead is being directed by Meher Yaramati and produced by Yuva Krishna under the banner of Yuva Productions Vamsi Nandipati switched on the camera for the first shot while Tanikella Bharani handed over the script to the makers The entire film unit was present at the eventVeteran actor Tanikella Bharani and Surya Srinivas will be seen in important roles in this film On the technical front G Krishna Das wil be the cinematographer of this film which will have music by Siddharth Sadashivuni Vivek Annamalai will be the art director of the film that has been written by Vamsi K and Yashwant SanaSpeaking at the inaugural function producer Yuva Krishna said Director Meher is a close friend of mine I listened to many stories but the moment he narrated this story I was completely convinced It is a wonderful script with great scope for performance Bobby Simha was my first choice for this film Though he was busy he liked the story and immediately agreed to do it As a producer I assure you that we will make this film without any compromise and give it everything it deservesâActor Bobby Simha for his part said It is a pleasure to meet you all again after Waltair Veerayya When I was looking to do a strong Telugu film as a hero producer Yuva narrated this script to me I found it very challenging and different Tanikella Bharani garu plays my grandfather in this film and acting with him is a great joy Hebah Patel is an excellent performer We have a passionate and committed team The shooting will begin in Vizag from December 22 and we seek all your blessingsâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/bobby-simhas-25th-film-launched-in-grand-fashion-shooting-to-begin-on-december-22-653712.html Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-arun-vijays-retta-thala-trailer-promises-intense-action-revenge-drama-in-store-653722.html Chennai Dec 15 The makers of director Krish Thirukumarans eagerly awaited action entertainer Retta Thala featuring actor Arun Vijay in the lead on Monday released an actionpacked trailer of the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs Taking to its timeline BTG Universal the production house producing the film shared the link to the released trailer saying A storm with two minds One mission arunvijayno1 âs RettaThala Trailer Out Now Worldwide Christmas release 25DEC25 Produced By bbobby BTGUniversal Directed By kristhiru1 A SamCSmusics MusicalThe film features Arun Vijay in two roles The newly released trailer begins with a voice over that says Life recall People say a collection of happy memories is a good life Whether its my life or my memories I was happy only when I was with AndreWe realise that the voiceover is that of one of the characters played by Arun Vijay in the film Andre we also learn is the character name of Siddhi Idnani in the film Andre is seen saying We live only once we should live to the fullest It becomes evident that one of the two characters played by Arun Vijay is in a relationship with Andre in the film However the trailer adds a twist to the plotIt shows Tanya Ravichandrans character sayingI will gift this blank cheque to whoever kills the killer of my husbandIt becomes evident that the film has a portion of revenge in it and the trailer only adds to the mystery when Hareesh Peradis character is seen saying From this day on his days are numberedWe then get to see Arun Vijays character saying Death is laughing at me sayingI have surrounded you Its me against death This will be a fight to the finish The trailer shows that the film will be a fine mix of action romance revenge and drama It may be recalled that actor Arun Vijay in exclusive interview to IANS earlier had said Retta Thala is a gripping action thriller that will be about what happens when the shades of grey in all individuals start to show simultaneouslyThe actor had also disclosed the names of the characters he played in the film While one character was called Malpe Upendra Arun Vijay disclosed to IANS that the other character he played in the film was called KaliDirected by Kris Thirukumaran the film apart from Arun Vijay will also feature Siddhi Idnani Tanya Ravichandran Yogi Samy John Vijay Hareesh Peradi Balaji Murugadoss in pivotal rolesThe film boasts of an excellent technical team Music for the film is by Sam CS while cinematography for the film is by Tijo Tomy The film has editing by Anthony and art direction by Arunshankar Durai The film which is high on action sequences has had its stunts choreographed by PCStunts Costumes have been designed by Kiruthika Sekar and Suren R and Bobby Antony have choreographed the songs IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-arun-vijays-retta-thala-trailer-promises-intense-action-revenge-drama-in-store-653722.html Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-arun-vijays-retta-thala-trailer-promises-intense-action-drama-653723.html Chennai Dec 15 The makers of director Krish Thirukumarans eagerly awaited action entertainer Retta Thala featuring actor Arun Vijay in the lead on Monday released an actionpacked trailer of the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs Taking to its timeline BTG Universal the production house producing the film shared the link to the released trailer saying A storm with two minds One mission arunvijayno1 âs RettaThala Trailer Out Now Worldwide Christmas release 25DEC25 Produced By bbobby BTGUniversal Directed By kristhiru1 A SamCSmusics MusicalThe film features Arun Vijay in two roles The newly released trailer begins with a voice over that says Life recall People say a collection of happy memories is a good life Whether its my life or my memories I was happy only when I was with AndreWe realise that the voiceover is that of one of the characters played by Arun Vijay in the filmAndre we also learn is the character name of Siddhi Idnani in the film Andre is seen saying We live only once we should live to the fullestIt becomes evident that one of the two characters played by Arun Vijay is in a relationship with Andre in the filmHowever the trailer adds a twist to the plotIt shows Tanya Ravichandrans character sayingI will gift this blank cheque to whoever kills the killer of my husbandIt becomes evident that the film has a portion of revenge in it and the trailer only adds to the mystery when Hareesh Peradis character is seen saying From this day on his days are numberedWe then get to see Arun Vijays character saying Death is laughing at me sayingI have surrounded you Its me against death This will be a fight to the finishThe trailer shows that the film will be a fine mix of action romance revenge and dramaIt may be recalled that actor Arun Vijay in exclusive interview to IANS earlier had said Retta Thala is a gripping action thriller that will be about what happens when the shades of grey in all individuals start to show simultaneouslyThe actor had also disclosed the names of the characters he played in the film While one character was called Malpe Upendra Arun Vijay disclosed to IANS that the other character he played in the film was called KaliDirected by Kris Thirukumaran the film apart from Arun Vijay will also feature Siddhi Idnani Tanya Ravichandran Yogi Samy John Vijay Hareesh Peradi Balaji Murugadoss in pivotal rolesThe film boasts of an excellent technical team Music for the film is by Sam CS while cinematography for the film is by Tijo Tomy The film has editing by Anthony and art direction by Arunshankar Durai The film which is high on action sequences has had its stunts choreographed by PCStunts Costumes have been designed by Kiruthika Sekar and Suren R and Bobby Antony have choreographed the songs IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-arun-vijays-retta-thala-trailer-promises-intense-action-drama-653723.html Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/first-single-azhinjattam-from-dileep-mohanlals-bha-bha-ba-released-653729.html Chennai Dec 15 The makers of director Dhananjay Shankars explosive action entertainer Bha Bha Ba an acronym for Bhayam Bhakthi Bahumanam featuring actors Dileep Mohanlal and Vineeth Sreenivasan in the lead have now released Azhinjattam the energetic first single from the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs Mohanlal who shared the link to the lyrical video on his X timeline wrote Azhinjattam lyrical video out now A Shaan Rahman Musical Sung by MGSreekumar VineethSreenivasan NiranjSuresh Lyrics VinayakSasikumar BhaBhaBa in cinemas worldwide from ðððð ðððððððð ððððThe fastpaced energetic number has been set to tune by Shaan Rahman and has been rendered by MG Sreekumar Vineeth Sreenivasan and Niranj Suresh The song has lyrics by Vinayak SasikumarThe film has caught the attention of fans and film buffs after the makers recently released a trailer of the film Interestingly the films trailer release comes a couple of days after a court cleared actor Dilieep of all charges levelled against him in the actress assault case that rocked KeralaThe trailer released begins with Vineeth Sreenivasan inserting an audio cassette into a tape recorder to hear a voice that says You must have figured out who I am by now because my face has been put up in every nook and corner of this state We are then introduced to Dilieeps character in the film who at one point in the trailer is seen saying This was the moment I was waiting for my comeback momentThe trailer makes it evident that the film will have a high dose of action and quite a bit of comedy as well It gives the impression that Mohanlal will be seen making a cameo appearance in the film as Dileeps close friend We also realise that there will be a flashback portion in the film that will show the bond between the characters played by Mohanlal and DileepThe film has triggered huge expectations as this will be the first film to hit screens after Dileeps acquittal Also the film has caught the attention of fans as Mohanlal will be seen making a cameo appearance in itApart from Dileep Vineeth Sreenivasan and Mohanlal the film will also feature a host of actors including Dhyan Sreenivasan Sandy Balu Varghese Baiju Santhosh Saranya Ponvannan Sidharth Bharathan and Redin Kingsley among othersThe film produced by Gokulam Gopalan and Krishnamoorthy has been coproduced by Baiju Gopalan and VC PraveenMusic for the film is by Shaan Rahman while the films original score has been composed by Gopi Sundar Cinematography for the film is by Armo while its editing is by Ranjan Abraham The story has been penned by writers Fahim Safar and Noorin ShereefThe film is scheduled to hit screens on December 18 this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/first-single-azhinjattam-from-dileep-mohanlals-bha-bha-ba-released-653729.html Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/exciting-trailer-of-mohanlals-vrusshabha-released-654000.html Chennai Dec 16 The makers of director Nanda Kishores eagerly awaited pan Indian film Vrusshabha featuring actor Mohanlal in the lead on Tuesday released a thrilling trailer of the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs Mohanlal who took to his social media timelines to share the link to the just released trailer wrote Vrusshabha official trailerThe just released trailer begins with the phrase The past never dies It bleeds into every birth being showcased A voiceover gives us the storys outline The trailer gives one the impression that Mohanlals character constantly keeps getting dreams in which he keeps seeing violence bloodshed and war Soon enough we have a doctor saying What you cant define the brain deniesIt is not before long that we get to know that Mohanlal in his previous birth was a king called Vijayendra Vrusshabha and that he had a challenger approaching his clan The challenger we get to know was a youth and that King Vijayendra Vrusshabha had promised to settle the score with the youth on the battlefield The fight between Mohanlal and his enemies we realise is continuing after generations as a character says Its purely reincarnation While we realise that Mohanlals enemies are craving his blood his son is devoted to him and is equally determined to defend his father A dialogue in the trailer goes Before you plot to take my fathers life shouldnt you kill me first I am even ready to fight you On the whole the trailer promises an engrossing film full of action and drama The makers of the film describe the film as an epic that will explore the deep and unshakable bond between a father and son a bond that faces an unexpected testThe film they say will span two worlds and timelines from the grandeur of a historic kingdom to the intensity of the modern era The muchhyped drama has been penned and helmed by filmmaker Nanda Kishore Presented by Connekkt Media in collaboration with Balaji Telefilms Vrusshabha has been shot simultaneously in Malayalam and TeluguApart from Mohanlal the film features Samarjit Lankesh Nayan Sarika Ragini Dwivedi Ajay Neha Saxena Vinay Varma Garuda Ram Ali Kishore and Ayyappa P Sharma among others The film is scheduled to hit screens on December 25 this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/exciting-trailer-of-mohanlals-vrusshabha-released-654000.html Tue, 16 Dec 2025 23:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/censor-board-clears-dileepsbha-bha-ba-for-release-with-ua-certificate-653774.html Chennai Dec 16 The Central Board of Film Certification CBFC has now cleared director Dhananjay Shankars explosive action entertainer Bha Bha Ba an acronym for Bhayam Bhakthi Bahumanam featuring actors Dileep and Vineeth Sreenivasan in the lead for release with a UA certificate Sree Gokulam Movies the production house producing the film took to its social media timelines to make the announcement It wrote ððdneðð certified ðð 13 BhaBhaBa in cinemas worldwide ðððð ðððððððð ðððð BhaBhaBaFromDec18 BhayamBhakthiBahumanam WorldOfMadnessThe film is being awaited with keen interest as it not only features Dileep but also because it will have Mohanlal making a cameo appearance in it The film has caught the attention of fans and film buffs after the makers recently released a trailer of the film Interestingly the films trailer release came a couple of days after a court cleared actor Dileep of all charges levelled against him in the actress assault case that rocked KeralaThe trailer released begins with Vineeth Sreenivasan inserting an audio cassette into a tape recorder to hear a voice that says You must have figured out who I am by now because my face has been put up in every nook and corner of this state We are then introduced to Dilieeps character in the film who at one point in the trailer is seen saying This was the moment I was waiting for my comeback momentThe trailer makes it evident that the film will have a high dose of action and quite a bit of comedy as well It gives the impression that Mohanlal will be seen making a cameo appearance in the film as Dileeps close friend We also realise that there will be a flashback portion in the film that will show the bond between the characters played by Mohanlal and DileepThe film has triggered huge expectations as this will be Dileeps first film to hit screens after his acquittalApart from Dileep Vineeth Sreenivasan and Mohanlal the film will also feature a host of actors including Dhyan Sreenivasan Sandy Balu Varghese Baiju Santhosh Saranya Ponvannan Sidharth Bharathan and Redin Kingsley among othersThe film produced by Gokulam Gopalan and Krishnamoorthy has been coproduced by Baiju Gopalan and VC PraveenMusic for the film is by Shaan Rahman while the films original score has been composed by Gopi Sundar Cinematography for the film is by Armo while its editing is by Ranjan Abraham The story has been penned by writers Fahim Safar and Noorin ShereefThe film is scheduled to hit screens on December 18 this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/censor-board-clears-dileepsbha-bha-ba-for-release-with-ua-certificate-653774.html Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/if-you-feel-settled-in-cinema-that-itself-is-a-start-point-for-your-downfall-says-siddhi-idnani-653784.html Chennai Dec 16 Actress Siddhi Idnani who plays the lead along with actor Arun Vijay in director Krish Thirukumarans eagerly awaited action entertainer Retta Thala has said that everybody in the film industry must constantly have a hunger to do films better than the ones that they had done before and that if one felt settled that itself would turn into a start point for ones downfall Participating in the trailer launch event organised by the makers of Retta Thala actress Siddhi Idnani said I want to be a little honest with all of you I have not taken my responsibilities towards cinema very seriously To be truthful I think I relaxed a bit I had taken it for granted That is one of the biggest lessons I have learnt In cinema there is a very important factor hunger She went on to add How hungry are you for your films How hungry are you for your characters A hunger to make even better cinema If you feel settled that itself turns into a start point for your downfall That is something that all of us in the cinema industry in whatever capacity be it as an actor a director cast or crew have to have We have to have that hunger constantly to keep doing better than what we have done before And it was during the time that I had this realization that this film came to meA trailer released by the makers recently shows that the film will be a fine mix of action romance revenge and dramaIt may be recalled that actor Arun Vijay in exclusive interview to IANS earlier had said Retta Thala is a gripping action thriller that will be about what happens when the shades of grey in all individuals start to show simultaneouslyThe actor had also disclosed the names of the characters he played in the film While one character was called Malpe Upendra Arun Vijay disclosed to IANS that the other character he played in the film was called KaliDirected by Kris Thirukumaran the film apart from Arun Vijay will also feature Siddhi Idnani Tanya Ravichandran Yogi Samy John Vijay Hareesh Peradi Balaji Murugadoss in pivotal rolesThe film boasts of an excellent technical team Music for the film is by Sam CS while cinematography for the film is by Tijo Tomy The film has editing by Anthony and art direction by Arunshankar Durai The film which is high on action sequences has had its stunts choreographed by PCStunts Costumes have been designed by Kiruthika Sekar and Suren R and Bobby Antony have choreographed the songs IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/if-you-feel-settled-in-cinema-that-itself-is-a-start-point-for-your-downfall-says-siddhi-idnani-653784.html Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shankarehsaanloy-make-debut-in-malayalam-cinema-with-chatha-pachas-title-track-653806.html Chennai Dec 16 The makers of director Adhvaith Nayars eagerlyawaited panIndian spectacle Chatha Pacha The Ring of Rowdies have now released the lyrical video of the title track of the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs The song carries added significance as it marks the Malayalam cinema debut of the legendary trio ShankarâEhsaanâLoy whose sound has defined generations of Indian cinema Their entry into the Malayalam space signals a powerful creative crossover and stands as one of the most awaited milestones surrounding the film Earthy playful and sharp the title track carries a livedin authenticity that feels straight out of Kochis lanes Itâs the kind of track that is likely to cement its potential as a crowd favourite and a repeatplay anthemReflecting on their first Malayalam outing ShankarâEhsaanâLoy shared their excitement about the collaborationâMalayalam is such a beautiful language and we truly enjoyed composing singing and producing music for this filmâ the trio said âWorking on the soundtrack has been great fun Weâve experimented with different genres and tried to bring a little bit of everything into the songs Itâs been a blast literally This is our first Malayalam film with Reel World Entertainment and the energy on the project has been incredible Young minds great spirit and a room full of creative vibes That excitement really reflects in the music they further added The track brings together a tone that mirror the filmâs contemporary energy The title track features the voice of Shankar Mahadevan himself along with Siddharth Mahadevan known for his popular numbers from movies Dhoom 3 and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag joining hands with Fejo whose breakout hit Aayiram Aura became a cultural phenomenon A major talking point is the lyrics by Vinayak Sasikumar which lean unapologetically into Kochiâs street slang and rhythm aligning seamlessly with the style of Chatha Pacha For the unaware Chatha Pacha The Ring of Rowdies is spearheaded under the Reel World Entertainment banner by Creative Producer Shihan Shoukath alongside visionaries Ritesh and Ramesh S Ramakrishnan Directed by firsttime filmmaker Adhvaith Nayar the film boasts of a powerhouse star cast that includes Arjun Ashokan Roshan Mathew Vishak Nair and Ishan Shoukath The film channels the raw pulse of Kerala street life and blends it with the flamboyant energy of wrestling cultureThe production boasts the celebrated composer trio ShankarâEhsaanâLoy making their muchawaited Malayalam cinema debut with the filmâs soundtrackThe technical team brings together some of the best creative minds in the business including Anend C Chandran as Director of Photography Kalai Kingson handling action choreography Vinayak Sasikumar penning lyrics and Mujeeb Majeed composing the score Screenplay is by Sanoop Thykoodam and editing by Praveen Prabhakar IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shankarehsaanloy-make-debut-in-malayalam-cinema-with-chatha-pachas-title-track-653806.html Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/dedicate-dekhlenge-saala-to-the-man-who-taught-me-that-life-is-all-about-confidence-says-devi-sri-prasad-653819.html Hyderabad Dec 16 Music director Devi Sri Prasad has now dedicated the chartbuster Dekhlenge Saala from actor Pawan Kalyans upcoming action entertainer Ustaad Bhagat Singh to his late father with whom he shares a strong bond Taking to his X timeline Devi Sri Prasad who has delivered several chartbusters in both Tamil and Telugu cinema wrote To the man who taught me that life is all about confidence I dedicate the song DekhLengeSaala Dearest daddyLove you amp miss you Canât believe itâs been 10 years SriSatyaMurthyGaruReacting to this tweet of Devi Sri Prasad the films director Harish Shankar wrote Sir ji as everyone knowsâ âKevvu Kekaââthe iconic hook wordâwas given by your daddy back then Now dedicating âDekhlenge Saalaâ is not just a gesture It stands as a true honour to the entire family of Ustaad Bhagat SinghResponding to director Harish Shankars tweet Devi Sri Prasad wrote Thank you and love you sir ji Can never forget the conversation you had with daddy on the day of KEVVU KEKA recording and the way he showed his love for you His blessings are always with us dear sir ji harish2youFor the unaware the makers of the film recently released the lyrical video of the pulsating number Dekhlenge Saala from the film much to the delight of fans and film buffsThe foot tapping high energy number which was set to tune by Devi Sri Prasad was rendered by Vishal Dadlani and Haripriya The song that looks to instil confidence in the hearts of listeners has gone on to emerge a superhit In fact the makers of the film Mythri Movie Makers confirmed that the song had broken records stating that the first single had clocked over a whopping 296 million views within the first 24 hours One other interesting aspect of the song was that the makers in a firstofitskind move got one lakh fans of the actor to release the lyric sheet of the number ahead of its release on Saturday eveningThe film has triggered huge excitement among fans and film buffsSreeleela plays the female lead in this film which is being produced on a grand scale by Naveen Yerneni and Y Ravi Shankar under the Mythri Movie Makers bannerMusic for this film is being composed by Rockstar Devi Sri Prasad who is on a success spree Cinematography for the film is by Ayananka Bose while editing is being taken care of by Ujjwal KulkarniThe duo of RamLaxman is choreographing the action sequences in this film which will have Anand Sai as its production designerScreenplay for the film is by K Dasharath while additional writing is by C Chandra Mohan IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/dedicate-dekhlenge-saala-to-the-man-who-taught-me-that-life-is-all-about-confidence-says-devi-sri-prasad-653819.html Tue, 16 Dec 2025 15:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shooting-of-director-venky-atluris-film-with-suriya-wrapped-up-653543.html Hyderabad Dec 15 If sources in the industry are to be believed the shooting of director Venky Atluris muchawaited film with actor Suriya tentatively being referred to as Suriya46 has now been wrapped Although the industry is abuzz with rumours of the film unit having wrapped up the shooting there has been no official announcement from the makers in this regard yetIt may be recalled that the film went on floors with a grand pooja ceremony in Hyderabad in May this year Ace director Trivikram had delivered the first clap marking the official launchMalayalam actress Mamitha Baiju who impressed with her performance in the Malayalam romantic drama Premalu plays the female lead in the film which has music by National Award winner G V PrakashShooting began by the end of May for the film which is scheduled to hit screens during the summer of 2026 Well known production house Sithara Entertainments is producing this film which sources say will be a proper family entertainerApart from Suriya and Mamitha Baiju the film also features Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon and Tamil actress Radhika Sarathkumar in pivotal roles Cinematography for the film is by Nimish Ravi and editing is by National Award winner Navin NooliAt the time of the films launch music director and actor G V Prakash who will be joining hands with Suriya as a music director after Soorarai Pottru had taken to X to say that this film would be as special as Soorarai PottruG V Prakash had then said After Sooraraipottru joining hands with Suriya sir This album will be as special as SP This one is for you sir SuriyaofflWe have got a fantastic film and album on hands The songs have come out superb With the hit production house and my best combo SitharaEnts vamsi84 sir And my most successful director combo Venkyatluri mamithabaiju here is Suriya46 IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shooting-of-director-venky-atluris-film-with-suriya-wrapped-up-653543.html Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shooting-of-manikandan-anandans-romantic-thriller-featuring-actors-ashok-selvan-nimisha-sajayan-wrapped-up-653321.html Chennai Dec 13 The shooting of director Manikandan Anandans upcoming film featuring actors Ashok Selvan and Nimisha Sajayan in the lead has now been wrapped up its makers announced on Saturday It may be recalled that the film had gone on floors with a traditional pooja ceremony in August this year The film is being jointly produced by two of Tamil cinemas well known production houses Million Dollar Studios which recently delivered this years biggest Tamil superhit film Tourist Family and Vels Film International which is also currently producing Dhanushs upcoming film D54 and Nayantharas Mookuthi Amman 2Sources close to the unit of the film say that the film which has turned out to be among the most expensive in Ashok Selvans career will be a romantic thriller Sources also say that a vast portion of the films story takes place at night It may be recalled that sources had on an earlier instance informed IANS that the makers intended to complete the shooting of the film in one stretch in Chennai and its surrounding areasThe film boasts of a strong technical team It has music by one of south Indias leading music directors Dhibu Ninan Thomas and cinematography by the talented Pushparaj Santhosh Editing for the film is by Bharath VikramanArt direction is by Mahendran while lyricist Mohan Rajan has penned the lyrics for all the songs in the film National awardwinning makeup artist Pattanam Rasheed sound designer Udayakumar Sound Vibe Studios and choreographer Azhar too are part of the technical crew of the film Sources claim that the unit has now begun post production work on the film as shooting is over The post production work is taking place at a brisk pace the sources add The film which is yet to be titled is being tentatively referred to as ProductionNumber6 as this is the sixth film being produced by Million Dollar Studios IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shooting-of-manikandan-anandans-romantic-thriller-featuring-actors-ashok-selvan-nimisha-sajayan-wrapped-up-653321.html Sun, 14 Dec 2025 01:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/director-venky-kudumula-turns-producer-announces-maiden-production-venture-653346.html Hyderabad Dec 13 Director Venky Kudumula known for his distinctive storytelling style hilarious entertainment and youthful filmmaking sensibilities has officially embarked on a new creative journey by stepping into the role of a producer Marking this important milestone in his career Venky Kudumula announced the launch of his maiden production venture under his own banner What Next EntertainmentsTaking to his X timeline the directorturnedproducer wrote This journey began not with a single voice but with many A directorâs vision music that speaks visuals that inspire and performances driven by belief That shared dedication is why What Next Productions took its first step Truly happy to be associated with such exciting young talent MaheshUppala newguyintown06 AnaswaraRajan RajaMahadevan Grateful to MusicThaman bro for the solid backing NewGuyInTownTitleRevealOnDec14thThe NewGuyInTown is to be revealed on Sunday along with the unveiling of the title and first look Malayalam actress Anaswara Rajan will play the female lead in this film which is to be directed by debutant Mahesh Uppala Sensational composer S Thaman will compose the music while the talented new face in tinsel town Raja Mahadhevan handles the cinematographyEmphasizing his deeprooted passion for cinema and the struggles faced by newcomers Venky Kudumula said âCinema has always been my passion I know what it takes to find a footing in this profession With What Next Entertainments I want to create a platform for creative voices waiting for an opportunity and stories waiting to be told If I can help someone take their first step that will be my biggest successâSources close to the director claim that this initiative signals the beginning of Venky Kudumulaâs evolution into a filmmaker who not only crafts engaging stories on screen but also actively nurtures new ideas and talent behind the scenes By launching his own banner the director sources claim aims to foster a space where originality innovation and fresh perspectives can thrive IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/director-venky-kudumula-turns-producer-announces-maiden-production-venture-653346.html Sun, 14 Dec 2025 01:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rajinikanth-expresses-gratitude-for-birthday-wishes-calls-his-fans-the-divine-force-that-sustains-him-653293.html Chennai Dec 13 Superstar Rajinikanth on Saturday thanked everyone who had greeted him on the occasion of his 75th birthday on Friday including political party leaders dignitaries film industry friends media personnel and above all his fans whom he called as the divine force that sustained him Taking to his X timeline to pen thank you messages to everyone who had greeted him on his 75th birthday on Friday Rajinikanth wrote I extend my heartfelt thanks to the Honourable Governor of Tamil Nadu Thiru R N Ravi ji lokbhavantn my dear friend the Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Thiru MK Stalin mkstalin the Honourable Leader of the Opposition Thiru Edappadi K Palaniswami EPSTamilNadu all political party leaders and dignitaries friends from the film industry members of the media and to all my fans â the divine force that sustains me for the warm wishes extended on the occasion of my birthdayThe actor also took time to pen individual thank you posts to Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu Leader of the Opposition in Tamil Nadu Edappadi Palaniswami and his friend and fellow actor Kamal HaasanRajinikanth also thanked former Vice President of India M Venkaiah Naidu for his birthday wishesIn his thank you note to Prime Minister Narendra Modi actor Rajinikanth said Thank you so much for your warm wishes and kind words my dear Honourable Prime Minister narendramodi jiTo M Venkaiah Naidu Rajinikanth wrote Thank you so much my dear friend and most respected MVenkaiahNaidu garu I will always cherish your warm wishesEarlier in the day Rajinikanth offered prayers at the world famous Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh along with his entire familyIt may be recalled that on Friday several celebrities cutting across regions and industries had joined scores of fans in greeting Superstar Rajinikanth a happy birthdayWhile Kamal Haasan in his birthday wish to Rajinikanth had said 75 years of a remarkable life 50 years of legendary cinema Happy birthday my friend rajinikanth Malayalam superstar Mohanlal had written Warmest birthday wishes to dear Rajinikanth Sir As you celebrate 50 remarkable years in cinema thank you for inspiring generations with your values strength and extraordinary spirit May God bless you always with peace good health and boundless joy rajinikanthAce director Karthik Subbaraj taking to his X timeline to greet Superstar Rajinikanth on his 75th birthday wrote Happy 75 Thalaivaaa Wishing you good Health and lots n lots of Happiness Keep inspiring and Entertaining us for many many more years to come Thanks for making our life beautiful Love you Forever Happy75Thalaivaa HBDSuperstarRajinikanthActor Harish Kalyan too was among the first to greet Rajinikanth In his wish Harish Kalyan wrote I was just five when I first watched Baasha and a part of me is still living in that moment Thank you Thalaiva for inspiring me and millions across generations Youâre the one amp only Superstar Love you Happy Birthday to the Style Samrat amp the Mastermind rajinikanth sirRajinikanth had celebrated his 75th birthday on the sets of director Nelsons eagerly awaited action thriller Jailer 2 Sun Pictures the production house producing the film took to its X timeline to post a video clip of the cake cutting celebrations that took place on the setsThe clip showed Rajinikanth leaving his caravan to the cake cutting venue where he was wished by the core unit members including director Nelson After a brief cake cutting celebration during which period Rajinikanth fed cake to director Nelson the actor was seen returning to his caravan IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rajinikanth-expresses-gratitude-for-birthday-wishes-calls-his-fans-the-divine-force-that-sustains-him-653293.html Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/one-lakh-fans-of-pawan-kalyan-to-release-lyric-sheet-of-dekhlenge-saala-from-ustaad-bhagat-singh-653309.html Hyderabad Dec 13 In what is being claimed as a firstofitskind move the makers of director Harish Shankars action entertainer Ustaad Bhagat Singh featuring actor Pawan Kalyan in the lead on Saturday announced that one lakh fans of the actor would release the lyric sheet of Dekhlenge Saala the first single from the film which is scheduled to release on Saturday evening The makers of the film made this announcement on Saturday afternoon through the films official handle Ustaad Bhagat Singh The handle put out a tweet that read For the first time ever fans will be launching the lyric sheet Answer the simple questions on the website and be one among the 100000 fans who would launch the lyric sheet of DekhlengeSaala The lyric sheet will be displayed on the same site after 1 LAKH entries UstaadBhagatSingh first single out today at 630 PM Lyrics by bhaskarabhatla garu POWER STAR PawanKalyan harish2you sreeleela14 RaashiiKhanna ThisIsDSP rparthiepan DoPBose AnandSai Venupro MythriOfficial SonyMusicSouth UBSthefilmThe film has triggered huge excitement among fans and film buffs It may be recalled that on July 29 this year the makers of the film had announced that the unit had completed shooting the films climaxTaking to its X timeline production house Mythri Movie Makers which is producing the film wrote UstaadBhagatSingh completes shooting for climax An electrifying climax high on emotions and action was wrapped up under the supervision of NabaKanta masterThe production house had then praised actor Pawan Kalyan for making time for their films shoot despite his busy schedule as he was also the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and he also had to turn up for the promotions of his recently released film Hari Hara Veera MalluIt may be recalled that Pawan Kalyan had officially joined the unit that was shooting in Hyderabad in the month of JuneSreeleela plays the female lead in this film which is being produced on a grand scale by Naveen Yerneni and Y Ravi Shankar under the Mythri Movie Makers bannerMusic for this film is being composed by Rockstar Devi Sri Prasad who is on a success spree Cinematography for the film is by Ayananka Bose while editing is being taken care of by Ujjwal KulkarniThe duo of RamLaxman is choreographing the action sequences in this film which will have Anand Sai as its production designerScreenplay for the film is by K Dasharath while additional writing is by C Chandra Mohan IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/one-lakh-fans-of-pawan-kalyan-to-release-lyric-sheet-of-dekhlenge-saala-from-ustaad-bhagat-singh-653309.html Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rajinikanth-visits-tirupati-with-family-to-offer-prayers-653233.html Chennai Dec 13 Superstar Rajinikanth who celebrated his 75th birthday on Friday offered prayers at the world famous Tirupati temple in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday Rajinikanth was accompanied by his entire family including his daughters Aishwarya and Soundarya during his visit to the templeOn Friday several celebrities cutting across regions and industries joined scores of fans in greeting Superstar Rajinikanth a happy birthdayTop stars including Kamal Haasan and Mohanlal greeted the superstar on his birthdayWhile Kamal Haasan in his birthday wish to Rajinikanth said 75 years of a remarkable life 50 years of legendary cinema Happy birthday my friend rajinikanth Malayalam superstar Mohanlal wrote 75 years of a remarkable life 50 years of legendary cinema Happy birthday my friend rajinikanthPolitician producer and actress Khushbu Sundar who wished Tamil Superstar Rajinikanth a happy birthday on Friday called him Gods favourite childThe actress wrote Happiest birthday to the one and only Superstar of Indian cinema Padma Vibhushan Thiru rajinikanth avi Godâs favourite child Blessed in abundance A man who tells us nothing can stop you if you have the dedication patience perseverance humility and never say no attitude anything is achievable You are an institution Sir Love youAce director Karthik Subbaraj taking to his X timeline to greet Superstar Rajinikanth on his 75th birthday wrote Happy 75 Thalaivaaa Wishing you good Health and lots n lots of Happiness Keep inspiring and Entertaining us for many many more years to come Thanks for making our life beautiful Love you Forever Happy75Thalaivaa HBDSuperstarRajinikanthActor Harish Kalyan too was among the first to greet Rajinikanth In his wish Harish Kalyan wrote I was just five when I first watched Baasha and a part of me is still living in that moment Thank you Thalaiva for inspiring me and millions across generations Youâre the one amp only Superstar Love you Happy Birthday to the Style Samrat amp the Mastermind rajinikanth sirMeanwhile Rajinikanth celebrated his 75th birthday on the sets of director Nelsons eagerly awaited action thriller Jailer 2 Sun Pictures the production house producing the film took to its X timeline to post a video clip of the cake cutting celebrations that took place on the setsThe clip showed Rajinikanth leaving his caravan to the cake cutting venue where he was wished by the core unit members including director Nelson After a brief cake cutting celebration during which period Rajinikanth fed cake to director Nelson the actor was seen returning to his caravan IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rajinikanth-visits-tirupati-with-family-to-offer-prayers-653233.html Sat, 13 Dec 2025 10:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/chiranjeevi-tells-venkatesh-cherish-every-moment-we-shared-during-the-shoot-of-mana-shankara-vara-prasad-garu-653238.html Hyderabad Dec 13 Megastar Chiranjeevi on Saturday penned a heartfelt birthday wish for Telugu star Venkatesh in which he admitted that he cherished every moment that he spent with the latter while shooting for their film Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Taking to his X timeline Chiranjeevi wroteWishing you many happy returns my dear VenkyMama Youâve always brought warmth and positivity wherever you go and I cherish every moment weâve shared during the shoot of ManaShankaraVaraPrasadGaruHave a truly joyful and blessed year aheadFor the unaware Venkatesh and Chiranjeevi two of Telugu cinemas top stars have for the first time ever worked together in director Anil Ravipudis muchawaited mass family entertainer Mana Shankara Vara Prasad GaruIn fact Venkatesh had penned a touching note after he completed shooting for this film Taking to his X timeline Venkatesh wrote Wrapped up my part today for ManaShankaraVaraPrasadGaru and what an incredible experience it has been Working with my favourite KChiruTweets was an absolute joy and this film has left me with so many lovely memories It was long overdue to share the screen with âMegastar Chiranjeeviâ and Iâm so glad AnilRavipudi finally brought us together for this special film Canât wait to celebrate Sankranthi 2026 with all of you in theatresIt may be recalled that the makers of the film have filmed a song number featuring Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh togetherSources close to the unit had said the stylish dance number on Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh was shot in GachibowliInterestingly it will be for the first time ever that Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh will be seen shaking a leg together in a grand celebration numberThe two top stars will be seen dancing to Bheems Ceciroleos perfect dance number with electrifying beats sources had claimed and added that the song featured over 500 dancers who had turned the set into a carnival of colour rhythm and vibe while the song was being shotThe sources had also pointed out that the explosive energy nonstop cheers and magical camaraderie between the two stars in the dance number were likely to make it a favourite of fans and movie buffsThe film which was initially being referred to as Mega157 has triggered huge expectations as after Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy and Godfather Nayanthara will be seen sharing screen space with Chiranjeevi for the third time in this filmOne other reason for fans to be excited about this film is that actor Venkatesh plays a cameo in the film This will be the first time that actors Venkatesh and Chiranjeevi will be seen appearing together in a filmBacked by producers Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela under Shine Screens and Gold Box Entertainments with Smt Archana presenting the film boasts toptier technical talentBheems Ceciroleo has been entrusted with the task of scoring music for this eagerly awaited entertainer while Sameer Reddy has been appointed cinematographerEditing for the film is by Tammiraju and A S Prakash its art director S Krishna is the executive producer of the film the story of which has been cowritten by S Krishna and G Adi Narayana The film is scheduled to release for Sankranti 2026 IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/chiranjeevi-tells-venkatesh-cherish-every-moment-we-shared-during-the-shoot-of-mana-shankara-vara-prasad-garu-653238.html Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/superstar-rajinikanth-celebrates-75th-birthday-on-the-sets-of-jailer-2-653081.html Chennai Dec 12 Superstar Rajinikanth on Friday celebrated his 75th birthday on the sets of director Nelsons eagerly awaited action thriller Jailer 2 a film in which he happens to be playing the lead Sun Pictures the production house producing the film took to its X timeline to post a video clip of the cake cutting celebrations that took place on the sets Sharing the clip the production house wrote Happy Birthday Superstar rajinikanth From the sets of Jailer2The clip showed Rajinikanth leaving his caravan to the cake cutting venue where he was wished by the core unit members including director Nelson After a brief cake cutting celebration during which period Rajinikanth fed cake to director Nelson the actor was seen returning to his caravan It may be recalled that Superstar Rajinikanth had in May this year said that work on Jailer 2 was likely to go on until DecemberTalking to reporters while making his way out of the Chennai airport Rajinikanth had said Shooting of Jailer 2 is progressing well It will be December by the time the film endsJailer 2 has triggered huge interest thanks to the phenomenal reach of the first part of the film which went on to emerge a huge blockbuster raking in around Rs 650 croresShooting of the second part of Jailer began in Chennai first Sun Pictures the production house producing the action entertainer had announced that shooting for the film had commenced on March 10 this yearInterest in the film peaked when Sun Pictures released an exceptionally interesting teaser that was both funny and thrillingNot long after this actress Ramya Krishnan shared a story on her first day of shooting for the second part of the film which was going on at Attapaadi in KeralaShe said â26 years of Padayappa and the first day shoot of Jailer 2âRamya Krishnan plays the character of Vijaya Pandian aka Viji the wife of Rajinikanthâs character Muthuvel Pandian in the filmSources say that actress Mirnaa who plays Swetha Pandian Rajinikanthâs daughterin âlaw in the film too will have a pivotal role in the sequel Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has already begun shooting for Jailer 2 and he is expected to be back on the sets of the film for four days just before Christmas Anirudh whose music played a vital role in making the first part emerge a blockbuster is scoring the music for the second part as well IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/superstar-rajinikanth-celebrates-75th-birthday-on-the-sets-of-jailer-2-653081.html Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shooting-of-m-s-bhaskars-grandfather-wrapped-up-say-makers-652846.html Chennai Dec 11 The makers of director Prankster Rahuls debut film Grandfather featuring actor M S Bhaskar and Prankster Rahul in the lead have now announced that shooting for the film has been wrapped up Sources close to the unit of the film say that the team has completed shooting the horror comedy in just 45 days Produced by Kutty Stories Pictures the film features Bhaskar and Prankster Rahul in the lead roles Apart from them the film also stars Mime Gopi Suniel Shetty Arul Das Munishkanth Sreenath Siva Aravind Priyadarshini Hareesh Perady Madras Rama Bipin Kumar Anjali Rao and Abhinaya in pivotal rolesSources add that the film will be a proper commercial entertainer and that it will feature all elements that audiences enjoy in a commercial entertainer such as fantasy stylish action emotional drama horror and quirky comedyThe film which has been primarily shot in Chennai and Puducherry in 45 days boasts of a fantastic technical team Music for the film has been scored by Ranjin Raj while the films visuals have been shot by cinematographer Santhanam Prem is the art director for this film which has Divakar as its editor Shiju Alex has served as the executive producer of the film Sources claim that producer Buvanesh Chinnaswamy who is producing the film on behalf of the Kutty Stories banner is sparing no expense to ensure that the film emerges as a quality product Metro Murali and Metro Giri are the coproducers of the filmDirector Prankster Rahul who made an impression with his videos on YouTube is hoping that his first film Grandfather too will also be able to strike a chord with audiencesWith shooting having been completed sources say the unit is wasting no time and has already begun post production work They inform that post production work is now happening at a brisk pace and that the entire film will be ready for release in a short time IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shooting-of-m-s-bhaskars-grandfather-wrapped-up-say-makers-652846.html Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/release-of-anupama-parameswarans-lockdown-postponed-yet-again-652849.html Chennai Dec 11 The makers of director A R Jeevas gripping drama Lockdown featuring actress Anupama Parameswaran in the lead on Thursday announced that they had decided to postpone the release of the film due to unforeseen circumstances Taking to its X timeline Lyca Productions the firm producing the picture wrote Lockdown has been postponed The new release date will be shared soon LockdownInCinemasSoon and shared a statement that read We understand the excitement and anticipation surrounding the film and we sincerely regret any inconvenience this change may cause for our audience theatre partners distributors and the mediaThe makers further said in the statement We are committed to ensuring that the film reaches you under the best possible conditions We truly appreciate your patience support and understanding The new release date will be announced soonThis is the second time that the film is being postponed in two weeks The release of the film which was originally scheduled to happen on December 5 this year was postponed the first time due to incessant rains that continued to lash Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu as a result of the deep depression caused by the remnants of cyclone Ditwah which wrecked havoc in neighbouring Sri LankaLyca Productions while announcing its decision to postpone the release of the film then had said With the ongoing rains the release of Lockdown has been postponed Your safety comes first Weâll meet you in theatres soon LockdownInCinemasSoonIt also published a statement that readDue to the ongoing heavy rains and adverse weather conditions the release of our film Lockdown has been postponed In light of the current challenges we are delaying the release to prioritize the safety of our audience theatre staff and partners Please stay safe and take necessary precautions We look forward to welcoming you to cinemas soon to experience Lockdown on the big screenHowever once the rains receded the makers on December 8 announced a new release date and said the film would release on December 12 Now they have again postponed the films release citing unforeseen circumstancesThe Censor Board has already cleared the film for release with a UA certificateLockdown a womancentric film has triggered huge expectations as it is based on a true story A trailer released by the makers begins with Anupama Parameswaran who plays the character of Anitha in the film expressing fear to go home It is evident she has a problem about which she cannot speak to her family To add to her complications we see unwanted advances being made by men to herUnder these circumstances a 21day nationwide lockdown is announced to check the spread of COVID forcing Anitha to stay homeAnithas behaviour causes her parents to worry Her mom notices that she is constantly checking her phone and losing her temper The trailer also goes on to show Anitha and her friend attempting to contact a doctor However he has been isolated because of contracting the virusThe trailer also shows Anitha desperately calling all her friends to borrow cash This makes her parents worried They ask her why she is asking everyone for moneyThe trailer ends with Anitha apologising to her dad saying that she wont do it againProduced by Subaskaran of Lyca Productions the film will apart from Anupama Parameswaran also feature actors Charlie Nirosha Priya Venkat Livingston Indhumathi Rajkumar Shamji Lollu Sabha Maran Vinayak Raj Vidhu Abhirami Ravathi Sanjivie Priya Ganesh and Asha among othersMusic for the film has been scored by the gifted NR Raghunanthan and Siddharth Vipin while cinematography is by KA Sakthivel The film has editing by V J Sabu Joseph and art direction by A JayakumarChoreography for the film is by Sherif and Sri Girish while stunts have been choreographed by Om Sivaprakash Costumes for the film have been designed by Meenakshi Shreedharan IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/release-of-anupama-parameswarans-lockdown-postponed-yet-again-652849.html Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/pawan-kalyan-says-popular-tamil-poet-subramaniya-bharathiyar-truly-deserves-a-bharat-rathna-652862.html Chennai Dec 11 Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and well known Telugu star Pawan Kalyan on Thursday paid rich tributes to late Tamil poet Subramania Bharathiyar on his birth anniversary and opined that the fearless freedom fighter truly deserved a Bharat Rathna Taking to his X timeline to share his thoughts on the great poet he wrote Growing up in Chennai Tamilnadu I have learnt three key lessons to learn from life of Bharathiyar 1 Fearlessness in oneâs commitment for our Mother Land Bharath2 Love for oneâs Mother Tongue3 Multi linguistic skills and respect for other languages He truly deservesâBharat RathnaMeanwhile fans are eagerly waiting for the first single Dekhlenge Saala from actor Pawan Kalyans upcoming action entertainer Ustaad Bhagat SinghA promo released for the song has made expectations to soar Set to tune by music director Devi Sri Parasad the scintillating dance number sung by Vishal Dadlani has lyrics by Bhaskarabhatla and choreography by Dinesh MasterThe complete song from the film is to release on December 13It may be recalled that Pawan Kalyan had officially joined the unit that was shooting in Hyderabad in the month of June The production house had then praised actor Pawan Kalyan for making time for their films shoot despite his busy schedule as he was also the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and he also had to turn up for the promotions of his recently released film Hari Hara Veera MalluSreeleela plays the female lead in this film which is being produced on a grand scale by Naveen Yerneni and Y Ravi Shankar under the Mythri Movie Makers bannerMusic for this film is being composed by Rockstar Devi Sri Prasad who is on a success spree Cinematography for the film is by Ayananka Bose while editing is being taken care of by Ujjwal KulkarniThe duo of RamLaxman is choreographing the action sequences in this film which will have Anand Sai as its production designerScreenplay for the film is by K Dasharath while additional writing is by C Chandra Mohan IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/pawan-kalyan-says-popular-tamil-poet-subramaniya-bharathiyar-truly-deserves-a-bharat-rathna-652862.html Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/first-look-of-shanthnu-bhagyarajs-psychological-romantic-drama-magenta-released-653125.html Chennai Dec 12 The makers of director Bharath Mohanâs upcoming romantic drama Magenta featuring actors Shanthnu Bhagyaraj and Anjali Nair in the lead on Friday released the First Look poster of the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs The film is being produced by Dr J P Leelaram Raju K Saravanan B and Rekha Leelaram on behalf of Brand Blitz EntertainmentActor Shanthanu Baghyaraj who took to his X timeline to release the first look poster of the film wrote Magenta First Shade Revealed Happy to present the official First Look of our next MAGENTA Behind this Colour Lies a Truth She Never Wanted to Face Teaser Releasing soon ianjalinair RJAnanthi sharathravii actorbucks badavagopi archanaravi For the unaware the film went on floors with a heartfelt pooja ceremony earlier this year Magentas firstlook poster instantly commands attention The artwork bathed in deep magenta hues and contrasted with raw monochrome emotion mirrors the filmâs core a love drama rarely explored in Tamil cinemaSources close to the unit say that director Bharath Mohan who is best known for having directed Igloo has made Magenta as a fragile layered exploration of two souls that collide at a vulnerable point in their lives Sources go on to add that Shanthnu Bhagyarajs character in the film will be one that is intense and one that will be battling internal conflict while Anjali Nair will portray a character whose emotional world will form the pulse of the narrativeThe cast also includes RJ Anandhi Bucks Archana Ravichandran Sharath Ravi Soundarya Saravanan and Badava Gopi in prominent roles bringing depth and dimension to this psychologically rich love dramaThe film boasts an exceptional technical crew Music for the film is being scored by Dharan Kumar and cinematography is by BalluThe film has editing by Pavithran and art direction by Prem Costumes for the film have been designed by Kwochai and stunts have been choreographed by Sakthi SaravananSources say that the film has been shot across Chennai with key sequences having been shot at Kothagiri IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/first-look-of-shanthnu-bhagyarajs-psychological-romantic-drama-magenta-released-653125.html Fri, 12 Dec 2025 23:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/dhanush-launches-gripping-trailer-of-vikram-prabhu-l-k-akshay-kumar-starrer-sirai-653129.html Chennai Dec 12 Actor director Dhanush on Friday launched the gripping trailer of director Suresh Rajakumaris Sirai featuring actors Vikram Prabhu and L K Akshay Kumar in the lead The film has been produced by well known producer S S Lalit Kumars Seven Screen StudiosTaking to its timeline on X to share the link to the trailer Seven Screen Studios wrote Sirai Trailer out now A powerful milestone marking iamvikramprabhuâs25th film Starring VikramPrabhu lkakshaykumar iamanishma tananda98 Worldwide in theatres from December 25The just released trailer begins with Vikram Prabhu a cop whose duties include escorting prisoners to courts and bringing them back to prisons being assigned the task of escorting a prisoner called Abdul Rauf to the Sivagangai courtVikram Prabhu accompanied by two other policemen takes the prisoner in his custody and the group begins its journey to the court The trailer shows the prisoner pleading with Vikram Prabhu not to handcuff him while taking him from the bus stand to the court However the cops refuse to oblige saying prisoners who commit murders will be handcuffed and dragged through the streets You must have thought about all this before committing a murder they tell him The trailer then shows that the prisoner Abdul is in this position because of his girlfriend who herself has a difficult time at home Abdul escapes from the custody of the policemen What makes matters worse is that he has escaped with one of their rifles The cops will now have to either catch Abdul or spend their lives behind barsThe story of the film inspired by real life incidents is by director Tamizh best known for having directed the critically acclaimed film Taanakaran Tamizh is believed to have come up with this story based on a personal experienceDirector Suresh Rajakumari the codirector of well known director Vetrimaran has written and directed this filmVikram Prabhu plays the lead in this film and actress Anantha plays his pair in the film which will also mark the debut of producer SS Lalit Kumars son L K Akshay Kumar as an actor Actress Anishma plays Akshay Kumars pair in the film Sources say producer S S Lalit Kumar has spared no expense for this big budget film which boasts of an exceptional technical teamThe film has music by well known music director Justin Prabhakaran Cinematography for the film is by Madesh Manickam Editing for the film is by one of the best in the business Philomin Raj Stunts have been choreographed by Prabhu The film has Arun K and Manikandan as its two executive producersShooting for the film which took place at various places including Chennai Sivagangai and Vellore has now been completed The film is now in its final phase of post production IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/dhanush-launches-gripping-trailer-of-vikram-prabhu-l-k-akshay-kumar-starrer-sirai-653129.html Fri, 12 Dec 2025 23:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/nandita-das-thanks-director-deepa-mehta-for-casting-her-in-fire-without-even-auditioning-her-652887.html Chennai Dec 11 Well known actress Nandita Das on Thursday shared that she had watched her critically acclaimed film Fire which triggered a major controversy at the time of its release for its sensitive content after almost 25 years and thanked the films director Deepa Mehta for having cast her in the film without even auditioning her Taking to her Instagram page to share pictures of her trip to Singapore for the Singapore Film Festival Nandita Das wrote Saw Fire at sgiffest that too on the big screen after more than 25 years I was surprised that I remembered every moment of it my dialogues even those of the others the lighting the music pretty much all of it And it was extra special to sit with Deepa and watch itThe actress disclosed that she and her director fondly recalled memories of shooting the film while watching it She said We were whispering to each other throughout the film with memories of the shoot It all came flooding back And all the lovely photos are by dilipmehtaconstantlyThe actress then went on to explain what the film meant to her and thanked director Deepa Mehta for making her a part of the filmShe said Fire began my journey not only as an actor but also as someone who wanted to engage with âotheringâ with fear prejudice and discrimination in all its forms Thank you deepamehtaofficial for casting me in the film without even auditioning me Last day Deepa and team me included went to a restaurant in the Botanical Garden Lush green with majestic trees and waterfalls Basically 3 happy daysFor the unaware Fire which released in 1996 was directed by Deepa Mehta and featured actresses Shabana Azmi and Nandita Das in the lead The romantic drama which was among the first mainstream films to showcase a lesbian relationship triggered a major controversy in the country at the time of its release IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/nandita-das-thanks-director-deepa-mehta-for-casting-her-in-fire-without-even-auditioning-her-652887.html Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/pawan-kalyan-says-popular-tamil-poet-subramaniya-bharathiyar-truly-deserves-a-bharat-ratna-652892.html Chennai Dec 11 Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and well known Telugu star Pawan Kalyan on Thursday paid rich tributes to late Tamil poet Subramania Bharathiyar on his birth anniversary and opined that the fearless freedom fighter truly deserved a Bharat Ratna Taking to his X timeline to share his thoughts on the great poet he wrote Growing up in Chennai Tamilnadu I have learnt three key lessons to learn from life of Bharathiyar 1 Fearlessness in oneâs commitment for our Mother Land Bharath2 Love for oneâs Mother Tongue3 Multi linguistic skills and respect for other languages He truly deservesâBharat RatnaMeanwhile fans are eagerly waiting for the first single Dekhlenge Saala from actor Pawan Kalyans upcoming action entertainer Ustaad Bhagat SinghA promo released for the song has made expectations to soar Set to tune by music director Devi Sri Parasad the scintillating dance number sung by Vishal Dadlani has lyrics by Bhaskarabhatla and choreography by Dinesh MasterThe complete song from the film is to release on December 13It may be recalled that Pawan Kalyan had officially joined the unit that was shooting in Hyderabad in the month of June The production house had then praised actor Pawan Kalyan for making time for their films shoot despite his busy schedule as he was also the Deputy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and he also had to turn up for the promotions of his recently released film Hari Hara Veera MalluSreeleela plays the female lead in this film which is being produced on a grand scale by Naveen Yerneni and Y Ravi Shankar under the Mythri Movie Makers bannerMusic for this film is being composed by Rockstar Devi Sri Prasad who is on a success spree Cinematography for the film is by Ayananka Bose while editing is being taken care of by Ujjwal KulkarniThe duo of RamLaxman is choreographing the action sequences in this film which will have Anand Sai as its production designerScreenplay for the film is by K Dasharath while additional writing is by C Chandra Mohan IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/pawan-kalyan-says-popular-tamil-poet-subramaniya-bharathiyar-truly-deserves-a-bharat-ratna-652892.html Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/unit-of-ram-charans-peddi-to-begin-new-shooting-schedule-in-hyderabad-on-friday-652941.html Hyderabad Dec 11 The unit of director Buchi Babu Sanas eagerly awaited rural action drama Peddi featuring Telugu star Ram Charan in the lead will begin its next shooting schedule in Hyderabad on Friday Sources close to the unit say that the new schedule will feature several pivotal sequences some of which will be canned in Delhi They also add that filming will continue until the end of January by which time the entire talkie portion of the movie is expected to be wrapped up As planned all aspects of production are progressing smoothly with postproduction work moving ahead at a good pace the sources addIt may be recalled that the makers had recently brought Sham Kaushal on board specifically for a fight sequence that sources claim will surely be considered as one of the filmâs highlights The crucial and highintensity fight sequence featuring Ram Charan alongside fighters was shot on a massive set erected by production designer Avinash Kolla at the Aluminium Factory in Hyderabad The film has already been garnering a lot of attention for its firstlook posters and glimpse Produced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under Vriddhi Cinemas and prestigiously presented by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings Peddi is being mounted on a massive scale with a high budget The film features Janhvi Kapoor as the female leadDirector Buchi Babu Sana a known perfectionist is paying meticulous attention to every action segment Each fight sequence has been crafted with unique concepts and breathtaking execution a source had said some days agoMeanwhile Peddi has become a global sensation The first single Chikiri Chikiri from the film has received a phenomenal response worldwide The song continues to trend globally and stands as one of the biggest chartbusters of the yearThe film also stars Shiva Rajkumar Jagapathi Babu and Divyendu Sharma in prominent rolesPeddi is backed by a stellar technical crew with Academy Award winner AR Rahman composing the music renowned cinematographer R Rathnavelu handling the camera and National Awardâwinning editor Navin Nooli taking charge of the editingThe film is slated for a grand panIndia theatrical release on March 27 2026 IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/unit-of-ram-charans-peddi-to-begin-new-shooting-schedule-in-hyderabad-on-friday-652941.html Fri, 12 Dec 2025 01:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/makers-of-mowgli-2025-tender-apology-to-censor-board-for-unintended-remark-made-by-their-actor-652949.html Hyderabad Dec 11 The makers of director Sandeep Rajs upcoming romantic action film Mowgli 2025 featuring actor Roshan Kanakala and Sakshi Sagar Mhadolkar in the lead on Thursday extended its sincere apologies to the Censor Board and the Censor Officer for what it called an unfortunate incident that took place on Wednesday Taking to its X timeline People Media Factory the production house producing the film wrote People Media Factory extends its sincere apologies to the Censor Board and the Censor Officer for the unfortunate incident yesterdayIt went on to sayAn unintended remark was made by our actor Bandi Saroj regarding the Censor Board and the Officerâs reactions We wish to clarify that we hold the highest regard for the Censor process and deeply respect the Boardâs role in governing content with responsibility and integrity The team comprises highly capable administrators and senior industry professionals whose guidance we value immenselyAdmitting that the statement was a loose one the production house further said The remark was a loose and unintended statement and we are withdrawing it from all published content with immediate effect We express our gratitude to the Censor Board for their continued cooperation and supportFor the unaware young hero Roshan Kanakala who impressed with his brilliant performance in his debut film Bubble Gum is playing the lead in Mowgli 2025 which is being directed by Sandeep Raj best known for his National Awardwinning film Color PhotoProducers TG Vishwa Prasad and Kriti Prasad are producing the film under the People Media Factory bannerSakshi Sagar Mhadolkar is making her debut as a heroine with this film the cinematography of which is being handled by Rama Maruthi M Kala Bhairava has been entrusted with scoring the films music Editing for the film is by Kodati Pawan Kalyan and art direction is by Kiran Mamidi Nataraj Madigonda has choreographed the action scenes The film has screenplay by Rama Maruthi M and Radhakrishna Reddy IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/makers-of-mowgli-2025-tender-apology-to-censor-board-for-unintended-remark-made-by-their-actor-652949.html Fri, 12 Dec 2025 01:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/director-karthik-subbaraj-tells-superstar-rajinikanth-thanks-for-making-our-life-beautiful-653012.html Chennai Dec 12 Joining scores of fans across the world in wishing Superstar Rajinikanth a happy birthday ace director Karthik Subbaraj on Friday thanked the Superstar for making his life beautiful Taking to his X timeline to greet Superstar Rajinikanth on his 75th birthday Karthik Subbaraj wrote Happy 75 Thalaivaaa Wishing you good Health and lots n lots of Happiness Keep inspiring and Entertaining us for many many more years to come Thanks for making our life beautiful Love you Forever Happy75Thalaivaa HBDSuperstarRajinikanthSeveral other fans and friends of the actor have been greeting the Superstar Actor Harish Kalyan too was among the first to greet Rajinikanth In his wish Harish Kalyan wrote I was just five when I first watched Baasha and a part of me is still living in that moment Thank you Thalaiva for inspiring me and millions across generations Youâre the one amp only Superstar Love you Happy Birthday to the Style Samrat amp the Mastermind rajinikanth sirKamal Haasan who is also producing one of Rajinikanths upcoming films greeted his dear friend and fellow star on the occasion of his 75th birthday He wrote 75 years of a remarkable life 50 years of legendary cinema Happy birthday my friend rajinikanthWishes continue to pour in for Rajinikanth who has completed 50 years in the film industry To mark Rajinikanths 75th birthday his blockbuster film Padayappa is to be rereleased on Friday In fact Rajinikanth in an interview ahead of the rerelease of the film had disclosed that there will be a sequel to Padayappa and that he was now in the process of discussing its story Rajinikanth in the interview had said As far as I know in my 50 years in the film industry the first time women broke open the gates of a theatre to watch a film was Padayappa Now if you see in recent times we have 20 Jailer 2 It suddenly occurred to me why not do a second part to Padayappa Anyway Neelambari played by Ramya Krishnan has told in the first part that I will at least take revenge in the next birth So the title will be Neelambari Padayappa 2 We are in the process of discussing its story If the film comes out well then it will be another film like Padayappa and will provide a celebration for fans like what one witnesses in a festival IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/director-karthik-subbaraj-tells-superstar-rajinikanth-thanks-for-making-our-life-beautiful-653012.html Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/aparshakti-khurana-completes-dubbing-for-his-first-tamil-film-root-653016.html Chennai Dec 12 The makers of director Sooriyaprathap Sâs scifi thriller ROOT â Running Out Of Time featuring actor Gautham Ram Karthik in the lead have now announced that Bollywood actor Aparshakti Khurana who is making his debut in Tamil cinema with this film had completed dubbâing for his portions in it Verus Productions the production house producing this film took to its social media pages to make the announcement It wroteaparshaktikhurana has completed his Tamil dubbing for Root First time in Tamil First time for Tamil aparshaktikhurana voices ROOT And ROOT voices back He gave it his all â and boom the dubbing is over Introducing aparshaktikhurana to Tamil And Tamil to aparshaktikhuranaThe films lead actor Gautham Karthik had completed dubbing for his portions in the film on November 28 this year We are happy to announce that Hero Gautham Ram Karthik has successfully completed dubbing for his portions in the muchawaited SciFi Crime Thriller âROOT â Running Out of Timeâ This marks a significant milestone in the filmâs postproduction journey the makers had then said It may be recalled that the unit of the film had announced on November 1 this year that they had wrapped up the shooting of the filmDirector Sooriyaprathap S had said Weâve officially wrapped ROOT The making of this film has been an unforgettable journey weâve poured our hearts and hard work into creating a memorable experience for the audience and we canât wait to share it with you allHe went on to addA big thanks to our hero Gautham Ram Karthik his energy dedication and commitment made this journey truly special Iâm deeply grateful to my producers our wonderful cast and crew for their immense support and encouragement and to Bollywood star Aparshakti Khurana whose presence and involvement have been a great strength to the film Weâre truly excited as we move into postproduction and canât wait to bring ROOT to you soonActress Bhavya Trikha plays the female lead in the film which will also have veteran actor Y Gee Mahendran in a pivotal roleProduced by Dhanishtan Fernando Rajarajan Gananasambandam Sanjai Shankar and Shaik Mujeeb under the Verus Productions banner the film sources claim will be an edgeoftheseat thrillerFor the unaware director Sooriyaprathap S is best known for his creative vision in Naalaiya Iyakkunar â Season 1 and his contribution as an associate director in Kochadaiiyaan which featured Superstar Rajinikanth in the leadDirector Sooriyaprathap S while speaking about the film on an earlier occasion had said âThis film has been a passion project right from the scripting stage The idea behind ROOT is to present a gripping crime thriller on a scifi backdrop but with grounded emotionally resonant charactersTalking about Gautham Ram Karthik the director had said Gautham brings a powerful presence and depth to the role of a police officer His commitment to the craft and fearless approach to challenging roles makes him the perfect anchor for this storyCinematography for the film is by Arjun Raja while music is by Vithushanan and action choreography by Miracle Michael IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/aparshakti-khurana-completes-dubbing-for-his-first-tamil-film-root-653016.html Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/varun-konidela-quips-his-focus-level-is-baking-a-masterpiece-as-he-perfects-a-cake-653018.html Hyderabad Dec 12 Actor Varun Konidelaâs latest moment of calm comes from the kitchen where he trades scripts for spatulas and pours quiet focus into creating something sweet With a small cake in front of him and the counters scattered with bowls flavours and frosting tools Varun shows that the true charm of baking lies in slowing down going by the picture he shared on InstagramPerfecting his culinary skills one swirl at a time Varun captioned the post âFocus level Baking a masterpieceâVarun made his acting debut in 2014 with Mukunda He received praise for featuring in Krishs critically acclaimed war film Kanche The actor who is the son of Nagendra Babuestablished himself as a leading actor with the romantic drama FidaaHe has since starred in films including Tholi Prema 2018 Gaddalakonda Ganesh 2019 F2 2019 and F3 2022The actor was last seen in âMatkaâ a period action thriller film written and directed by Karuna Kumar It also stars Meenakshi Chaudhary and Nora Fatehi The film is based on the life of the Matka gambler Ratan KhetriThe story takes place between 1934 and 1988 in Visakhapatnam based on real life incidents It follows the life of Vasu a young man who is lured into the Matka gambler business and gets entangled in the complex world of crime deceit and betrayalThe actor is married to Lavanya Tripathi whom he met on the sets of their film Mister in 2017 and eventually started dating They went on to work together in Antariksham 9000 KMPH in 2018 The couple got engaged on 8 June 2023 in Hyderabad The couple got married on 1 November 2023 in Tuscany ItalyOn 9 September 2025 they welcomed their son whom they have named Vaayuv Tej Konidela IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/varun-konidela-quips-his-focus-level-is-baking-a-masterpiece-as-he-perfects-a-cake-653018.html Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/khushbu-sundar-calls-rajinikanth-gods-favourite-child-653035.html Chennai Dec 12 Politician producer and actress Khushbu Sundar who wished Tamil Superstar Rajinikanth a happy birthday on Friday has called the actor Gods favourite child Taking to her Instagram page to pen a heartfelt birthday wish for actor Rajinikanth with whom she has acted in a few films the actress wrote Happiest birthday to the one and only Superstar of Indian cinema Padma Vibhushan Thiru rajinikanth avi Godâs favourite child Blessed in abundance A man who tells us nothing can stop you if you have the dedication patience perseverance humility and never say no attitude anything is achievable You are an institution Sir Love youKhushbu was not the only one to greet the Superstar Scores of people including several celebrities from across the country greeted Rajinikanth as he ushered in his 75th birthdayOne of Tamil cinemas iconic stars Kamal Haasan who is also producing one of Rajinikanths upcoming films greeted his dear friend and fellow star on the occasion of Rajinikanths 75th birthday He wrote 75 years of a remarkable life 50 years of legendary cinema Happy birthday my friend rajinikanthTaking to his X timeline to greet Superstar Rajinikanth on his 75th birthday ace director Karthik Subbaraj wrote Happy 75 Thalaivaaa Wishing you good Health and lots n lots of Happiness Keep inspiring and Entertaining us for many many more years to come Thanks for making our life beautiful Love you Forever Happy75Thalaivaa HBDSuperstarRajinikanthActor Harish Kalyan too was among the first to greet Rajinikanth In his wish Harish Kalyan wrote I was just five when I first watched Baasha and a part of me is still living in that moment Thank you Thalaiva for inspiring me and millions across generations Youâre the one amp only Superstar Love you Happy Birthday to the Style Samrat amp the Mastermind rajinikanth sirWishes continue to pour in for Rajinikanth who has completed 50 years in the film industry To mark Rajinikanths 75th birthday his blockbuster film Padayappa is to be rereleased on Friday IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/khushbu-sundar-calls-rajinikanth-gods-favourite-child-653035.html Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/censor-board-clears-nivin-paulys-horror-comedy-sarvam-maya-for-release-with-u-certificate-653051.html Chennai Dec 12 The Central Board of Film Certification CBFC has now cleared director Akhil Sathyans eagerly awaited horror comedy Sarvam Maya featuring actor Nivin Pauly in the lead for release with a clean U certificate Taking to his X timeline Nivin Pauly saidSarvam Clean Sarvam Maya in theatres from 25th December and shared a poster that showed that the film had been certified U by the Censor BoardIt may be recalled that the unit had completed the films shooting last monthA teaser released by the makers recently added to the excitement of fans and film buffsThe teaser released shows Nivin Pauly investigating every single room of a traditional house on a night when a thunderstorm threatens to break out It is evident that he wants to be doubly sure that there is nobody else in the premises He looks under the bed at the ceiling and into cupboards reassuring himself sayingOkay The teaser also shows him spending time happily with Aju Varghese on a beautiful morningFor the unaware Nivin Pauly plays the lead in director Akhil Sathyans upcoming horrorcomedy Sarvam Maya The film which has triggered huge expectations is to release for Christmas in December this year Priety Mukundhan who impressed with her fantastic performance in the recently released PanIndian film Kannappa plays the female lead in this entertainerApart from Nivin Pauly and Priety Mukhundan the horror comedy will also feature Aju Varghese in a pivotal roleSources had told IANS in July that the unit had already shot for around 30 days and that its major schedules were at Ernakulam and Palakkad in KeralaAkhil Sathyan the director of the film is the son of one of Indias legendary filmmakers Sathyan Anthikad and has delivered critically acclaimed films like Paachuvum AlbhuthavilakkumMusic for Sarvam Maya is by Justin Prabhakaran and art direction is by the very experienced Rajeevan Cinematography for the film is by Sharan Velayudhan Nair who was also the cameraman for the critically acclaimed Sookshmadarshini IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/censor-board-clears-nivin-paulys-horror-comedy-sarvam-maya-for-release-with-u-certificate-653051.html Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rathna-kumars-rom-com-entertainer-featuring-vidhu-preethi-asrani-titled-29-652681.html Chennai Dec 10 The makers of director Rathna Kumars upcoming romantic comedy featuring actors Vidhu and Preethi Asrani in the lead on Wednesday announced 29 as the title of the film The makers also released a title teaser in which men who were 29 years old were asked who they were While some state their names in response others state their professions or their passions Finally the same question is posed to the hero who says he does not know As he looks out of a bus window while being lost in thought the films heroine Preethi Asrani boards the vehicle and sits next to himThe film has triggered huge expectations as it is being produced by the production houses of two of Tamil cinemas top directors The film is being produced by the production house G Squad which is owned by director Lokesh Kanakaraj and Stone Bench Productions which is owned by Karthik Subbaraj Speaking at the title teaser launch event director Rathna Kumar said The first time I got suicidal thoughts was when I was 29 It was from that point my outlook about life turned positive and from then people look at me as a person full of positivity I quit my job in HCL to become a director in the film industry It took me a solid 12 years to see my name as a director When I turned 29 the pressure at home to get me married increased When someone turns 30 their horoscopes get rejected applications get rejected When I was 29 I had directed a short film called Madhu Using it I would go to narrate another script to producers I narrated that script to 45 producers the director said adding that it was also in his 29th year that he became friends with Lokesh Kanakaraj One of the most important reasons I am here is Lokesh director Rathna Kumar said Talking about the film Rathna Kumar said that he had shot the film in 35 to 40 days If my earlier romcom film Meyaadha Maan had a capital C this film 29 will have a R he said to drive home the point that his earlier film had a comedy component higher than the romantic component while this upcoming film would have more of romance than comedy Written and directed by Rathna Kumar the film apart from featuring Vidhu and Preethi Asrani in the lead will also feature Master Mahendran Avinash Shenaz Fathima and Premkumar among others Mathankumar has codirected this film the music of which has been composed by Sean Roldan Cinematography for the film is by Madhesh Manickam and editing is by R S Sathish Kumar while Shanmugaraja is in charge of the films art direction Costumes for the film are by Praveen Raja while stunts in the film have been choreographed by Don AshokThe film has two lyricists in Uma Devi and Bakkiyam Shankar and two dance choreographers in Sherif M and Leelavathi IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rathna-kumars-rom-com-entertainer-featuring-vidhu-preethi-asrani-titled-29-652681.html Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mellifluous-number-addham-mundhu-from-ravi-teja-starrer-bhartha-mahasayulaku-wignyapthi-released-652683.html Hyderabad Dec 10 The makers of director Kishore Tirumalas eagerly awaited action comedy entertainer Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi featuring actors Ravi Teja Ashika Ranganath and Dimple Hayathi in the lead on Wednesday released the lyrical video of the mellifluous single Addham Mundhu from the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs Bheems Ceciroleo has scored a soulful and mellifluous track with enchanting beats Shreya Ghoshalâs soulful voice lends depth and magic to the song while Kapil Kapilanâs mesmerising vocals add to its charm Lyricist Chandraboses thoughtful lyrics capture the subtle beauty of love The song portrays a couple so deeply in love that they exist in their own little world making every moment intimate and heartfelt Visually too the track is a treat Choreographed by Sekhar Master and filmed in stunning European locales the song highlights the sparkling chemistry between Ravi Teja and Dimple Hayathi Their romantic exchanges tender glances and playful interactions elevate the track making it a feast for both the eyes and ears The songâs combination of soulful melody elegant lyrics and captivating visuals makes it a track that stays with you long after listeningFor the unaware Bhartha Mahasayulaku Wignyapthi is a fullfledged action comedy entertainer that is being produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the banner of SLV Cinemas Zee Studios is presenting this filmIt stars Aashika Ranganath and Dimple Hayathi as the female leads opposite Ravi Teja Apart from the lead actors the film will also feature Sunil Satya Vennala Kishore Sudhakar and Muralidhar among othersA top technical team is working on this film Cinematography for the film is by Prasad Murella while National Award winner Sreekar Prasad is editing it Production design for the film is by A S Prakash The film is scheduled to hit screens for Sankranthi next year IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mellifluous-number-addham-mundhu-from-ravi-teja-starrer-bhartha-mahasayulaku-wignyapthi-released-652683.html Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/makers-of-sahakutumbaanaam-postpone-films-release-to-december-19-to-make-way-for-balakrishnas-akhanda-2-652744.html Hyderabad Dec 11 The makers of director Uday Sharmas upcoming family drama Sahakutumbaanaam featuring actors Raam Kiran and Megha Akash in the lead have now announced that they were postponing the release of their film from December 12 to December 19 as they wanted actor Nandamuri Balakrishnas Akhanda 2 to roar dominate and create unstoppable mass celebrations HNG Cinemas the production house producing the film took to its X timeline to make the announcement Sharing an emotional statement the production house wrote Our film Sahakutumbaanaam which was earlier scheduled for 12th December will now hit theatres on 19th December Thank you all for your love support and patience And guess what A banger song is on the way â stay tunedHNG Cinemass statement read We planned Sahakutumbaanaam for a December 12th release but when Balayya garus Akhanda 2 shifted to the same date we felt only pride and respect As admirers of Nandamuri Balakrishna garu we want his film to roar dominate and create unstoppable mass celebrations So with due respect love and complete goodwill we are postponing our film to December 19thThe production house in its statement further said Some decisions are not business they are emotion We believe cinema is a festival and Balayya garus film deserves its full fireworksWe hope our audience understands this gesture and supports us with even more affection Lets celebrate both films togetherAkhanda 2 December 12th Sahakutumbaanaam December 19th Proud admirers amp makers of SahakutumbaanaamFor the unaware Nandamuri Balakrishnas Akhanda 2 Thaandavam was originally scheduled to release on December 5 However due to certain financial issues its release got postponed at the last minute Now with all financial hurdles having been cleared the film is scheduled to hit screens on December 12 The film has triggered huge expectations and has already been cleared by the Censor Board for release with a UA certificate IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/makers-of-sahakutumbaanaam-postpone-films-release-to-december-19-to-make-way-for-balakrishnas-akhanda-2-652744.html Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/trailer-of-dileep-mohanlals-bha-bha-ba-packs-a-punch-652755.html Chennai Dec 11 The makers of director Dhananjay Shankars explosive action entertainer Bha Bha Ba an acronym for Bhayam Bhakthi Bahumanam featuring actors Dileep Mohanlal and Vineeth Sreenivasan in the lead have now released a highly entertaining trailer of the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs Actor Mohanlal who shared the link to the trailer on his social media pages wrote Enter a world beyond logic ruled by ðaðness BhaBhaBa Trailer out now BhaBhaBa in cinemas worldwide ðððð ðððððððð ðððð BhaBhaBaFromDec18 BhayamBhakthiBahumanam WorldOfMadnessThe films trailer release comes a couple of days after a court cleared actor Dileep of all charges levelled against him in the actress assault case that rocked KeralaThe trailer begins with Vineeth Sreenivasan inserting an audio cassette into a tape recorder to hear a voice that says You must have figured out who I am by now because my face has been put up in every nook and corner of this state We are then introduced to Dileeps character in the film who at one point in the trailer is seen saying This was the moment I was waiting for my comeback momentThe trailer makes it evident that the film will have a high dose of action and quite a bit of comedy as well It gives the impression that Mohanlal will be seen making a cameo appearance in the film as Dileeps close friend We also realise that there will be a flashback portion in the film that will show the bond between the characters played by Mohanlal and DileepThe film has triggered huge expectations as this will be the first film to hit screens after Dileeps acquittal Also the film has caught the attention of fans as Mohanlal will be seen making a cameo appearance in itApart from Dileep Vineeth Sreenivasan and Mohanlal the film will also feature a host of actors including Dhyan Sreenivasan Sandy Balu Varghese Baiju Santhosh Saranya Ponvannan Sidharth Bharathan and Redin Kingsley among othersThe film produced by Gokulam Gopalan and Krishnamoorthy has been coproduced by Baiju Gopalan and VC PraveenMusic for the film is by Shaan Rahman while the films original score has been composed by Gopi Sundar Cinematography for the film is by Armo while its editing is by Ranjan Abraham The story has been penned by writers Fahim Safar and Noorin ShereefThe film is scheduled to hit screens on December 18 this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/trailer-of-dileep-mohanlals-bha-bha-ba-packs-a-punch-652755.html Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/akhanda-2-makers-thank-ap-govt-for-permission-to-hold-films-premiere-shows-on-december-11-652546.html Hyderabad Dec 10 The makers of director Boyapeti Sreenus muchanticipated action entertainer Akhanda 2 Thaandavam featuring actor Nandamuri Balakrishna in the lead have now thanked Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu Deputuy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan and Minister For Tourism Culture and Cinematography Kandula Durgesh for granting permission to hold the premiere shows of their film on December 11 and for permitting a price hike in tickets Taking to its X timeline 14 Reels Plus the production house that has produced the film wrote Our heartfelt thanks to the Honâble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Shri ncbn garu Honâble Deputy CM Shri Pawankalyan Garu and Honble Cinematography Minister Shri kanduladurgesh Garu for granting permission for Premiere shows on December 11th and issuing the GO for ticket pricing for AKHANDA2 This timely support is a big boost in presenting this larger than life experience to our audience in the grandest way possibleFor the unaware the film was originally scheduled to release on December 5 However due to certain financial issues its release got postponed at the last minute Now with all financial hurdles having been cleared the film is scheduled to hit screens on December 12 The film has triggered huge expectations and has already been cleared by the Censor Board for release with a UA certificateA teaser released a few days ago by the makers has only gone on to add to expectations The teaser shows the countrys enemies conspiring to strike at Indias roots The teaser then shows Balakrishna who is dressed as a sadhu saying Where there is a bad parallely there is a God Be brave in his typical inimitable styleThe teaser reinforces what the trailer showcased that Balakrishna has a divine force operating from within him and that he takes on powerful black magic sorcerers aiding Indias enemies The teaser him gives a glimpse of the exciting action sequences awaiting audiences in the filmIt is evident from the teaser that Balakrishnas character will take on both the countrys enemies and the ungodly forces looking to disrupt the peace and harmony in the nation in Akhanda 2 ThaandavamProduced on an ambitious scale by Raam Achanta and Gopichand Achanta under the 14 Reels Plus banner the project is being presented by M Tejaswini Nandamuri The sequel sources claim will be a grand cinematic spectacle with Boyapati Sreenu crafting a largerthanlife narrative on an even more expansive canvasS Thamanâs rousing background score is expected to elevate the filmâs highvoltage scenes delivering the signature adrenaline rush fans anticipate Balakrishnaâs fierce and spiritually charged avatar has already impressed fans masses and movie buffs alikeThe film features Samyuktha as the female lead with Aadhi Pinisetty playing a powerful role and Harshali Malhotra a key characterC Ramprasad and Santoshh D Detakae are the cinematographers who have worked on the film with Tammiraju being in charge of editing IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/akhanda-2-makers-thank-ap-govt-for-permission-to-hold-films-premiere-shows-on-december-11-652546.html Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/from-bengaluru-jail-darshan-urges-support-for-devil-amid-allegations-of-inmate-harassment-652560.html Bengaluru Dec 10 Jailed Kannada film star Darshan has told his supporters that time will resolve all questions surrounding him and urged them to back his new film Devil which is set for release on Friday His message was conveyed on social media through his wife Vijayalakshmi as he remains in jail in connection with the fan murder caseIn the note shared online Darshan said âThis message comes straight from my heart carried to you all by Viji my wife She has been updating me every single time about each one of you your love your concern your tireless support and your unstoppable promotions across the state Even from a distance I feel your presence with me every momentâDarshan said that he wanted to tell the supporters not to worry about anything people said and not to let any noise rumour or negativity disturb them He added that they were his strength and his family and that he was standing at that moment only because of the trust they had placed in himâAt this point in my life my biggest power is you All I want is for you to worry less and channel that love and energy towards what truly matters our movie âDevilââ said the Kannada starâI am who I am because of you all And I know not just believe but know that you will shower Devil with the same immense love you have always shown me Even in my absence I want you to answer every question every doubt every voice not with words but with the roaring success of this film That will be our statementâ he addedHe further said âHearing about promotions your dedication your unity fills me with pride and emotion I cannot wait for the day I meet you all again look you in the eyes and thank you for standing like a wall around me Just as you believe in me I believe in each one of you And remember time has its own way of speaking the truth Time will answer everything Until then keep your heads high your hearts strong and your love unshakableâResponding to claims of misconduct in jail Vijayalakshmi stated online that the allegations about Darshanâs behaviour in jail were baselessâDarshan has not assaulted anyone in jail I visited the prison and spoke to the officials All the allegations against him have been made intentionallyâ she claimedâRumours about Darshan have caused me pain The truth may remain silent for a while but it will never bow down Lies tend to echo loudlyâ she saidHowever sources in the Bengaluru Central Prison claimed that Darshan is facing accusations from fellow inmates who are coaccused in the murder case Officials alleged that his behaviour changed after certain previous facilities were withdrawn According to the account provided by the prison staff Darshan has been rude to some inmates and has allegedly kicked the coaccused while they were asleepTwo of his associates Jagadish and Anukumar reportedly asked to be shifted to Chitradurga district jail saying they were unable to tolerate the harassmentDarshan his partner Pavithra Gowda and 15 others were arrested on June 11 2024 for the alleged kidnapping and murder of Renukaswamy a fan from Chitradurga Police said that the victim had sent obscene and abusive messages to Pavithra expressing anger over her continued association with the actorAfter photographs showing what appeared to be preferential treatment inside the Bengaluru jail emerged Darshan was shifted to Ballari Central Prison The police later filed a 3991page charge sheet in court on September 4 2024 along with an additional charge sheetDarshan was released on bail on October 30 2024 after spending 131 days in custody However the bail was cancelled by the Supreme Court following an appeal by the Karnataka Police and he Pavithra and others were taken back into custody IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/from-bengaluru-jail-darshan-urges-support-for-devil-amid-allegations-of-inmate-harassment-652560.html Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/roshan-kanakala-sakshi-starrer-mowgli-2025-to-now-release-on-december-13-652605.html Hyderabad Dec 10 The makers of director Sandeep Rajs upcoming romantic action film Mowgli 2025 featuring actor Roshan Kanakala and Sakshi Sagar Mhadolkar in the lead on Wednesday announced that their film would now release on December 13 this year much to the delight of fans and film buffs Taking to its X timeline People Media Factory the production house which is producing the film wrote The LION roars and Mowgli steps back to welcome the Jungle King Mowgli2025 GRAND RELEASE WORLDWIDE on 13th DEC 2025 Premieres from DEC 12th A SandeepRaaaj Cinema A Kaalabhairava7 musical Starring RoshanKanakala SakkshiM09 amp publicstarbskThe film was originally scheduled to release on December 12 However in the wake of the release of Balakrishnas Akhanda 2getting pushed to December 12 the makers have now pushed the release of Mowgli2025 by a day to December 13Interestingly the announcement from the makers to push the release of their film by just a day comes in the wake of the emotional outburst by director Sandeep Raj on Tuesday In a post on X on Tuesday Sandeep Raj had said Maybe Colour Photo and Mowgli deserved another director instead of me These movies were made by a group of passionate people who can do anything for their profession The common points between both films are 1 Facing bad luck with their release just when everything seemed to be going well 2 Me Maybe I am the BAD LUCK Even Iâm starting to feel that wayThe director had gone on to lament My dream of seeing the title âDirected by Sandeep Rajâ on the big screen is becoming harder daybyday I think SILVERSCREEN hates me Mowgli was made with the passion sweat and blood of so many dedicated people like Roshan Saroj garu Sakshi Harsha DOP Maruthi Bhairava and many more I truly hope that all good things happen to Mowgli at the very least for their sakeThe trailer that was released begins with Bandi Saroj Kumar who plays a cop in the film narrating a fable about a king with seven sons The seven sons went on a hunt and returned with seven fishes One of the fishes caught did not dry and so the seventh son asked the seventh fish Why did you not dry he says and asks the person sitting opposite him to take a guess on what the fish would have replied The poor man makes a guess only to get shouted at Bandi Saroj Kumar tells himDo fishes speakThe trailer then shows the lead character Roshan Kanakala His friend Bunty while talking about him says To me he is Kittu To all the others he is Mowgli It is clear that Mowgli Roshan Kanakala and his friend know the jungles well It is under these circumstances that a film unit arrives to shoot a film there Jasmine Sakshi Sagar Mhadolkar arrives as a background dancer in this film unit Mowgli falls for Jasmine who is speech and hearing impairedThe trailer then shows a pervert saying he wants Jasmine It also shows the hero saying This is not like your city where after everything happens people take out candle marches on roads We directly light torchesThings begin to intensify after the Sub Inspector of Police for the area gets transferred and a new ruthless officer arrives in his place The new officer is someone who believes that no one should lay a hand on anything he perceives as hisThe trailer then shows us glimpses of the hardships Mowgli undergoes to prove his innocenceIn all it is clear that the film will be about the conflict between Roshan Kanakalas character and the character played by Bandi Saroj Kumar over love The film has triggered huge expectations among fans and film buffsFor the unaware young hero Roshan Kanakala who impressed with his brilliant performance in his debut film Bubble Gum is playing the lead in Mowgli 2025 which is being directed by Sandeep Raj best known for his National Awardwinning film Color PhotoProducers TG Vishwa Prasad and Kriti Prasad are producing the film under the People Media Factory bannerSakshi Sagar Mhadolkar is making her debut as a heroine with this film the cinematography of which is being handled by Rama Maruthi M Kala Bhairava has been entrusted with scoring the films music Editing for the film is by Kodati Pawan Kalyan and art direction is by Kiran Mamidi Nataraj Madigonda has choreographed the action scenes The film has screenplay by Rama Maruthi M and Radhakrishna Reddy IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/roshan-kanakala-sakshi-starrer-mowgli-2025-to-now-release-on-december-13-652605.html Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shruti-haasan-rings-in-the-spirit-of-christmas-puts-out-a-video-of-her-setting-up-her-black-christmas-tree-652034.html Chennai Dec 8 Actress and singer Shruti Haasan who has disclosed that this is her favourite time of the year has now put out a video of her setting up her black Christmas tree Taking to her Instagram page to post a video clip of her setting up her black Christmas tree Shruti Haasan wrote Itâs my favourite time of the year I love putting up my black Christmas tree in the first week of December itself so Iâm a little late this year Thanks to Surekha and Vaishnavi we had it all done in less than forty minutes This year you added a lot more white to the tree and Iâm loving it Wishing you and yours a beautiful Christmas and an incredible year ahead Love and peace to all The actress and singer who was recently in the news for her spellbinding performance at the title announcement event of director S S Rajamoulis Varanasi had recently disclosed how Oscar award winning music director M M Keeravani had pleasantly surprised her when she had turned up to sing a song in the film Taking to her Instagram page Shruti Haasan wrote It was a pleasure to sing for MM Keeravaani sirâs musical What a powerful trackâ LET IT BANG GLOBETROTTERShe added I was seated quietly listening to sir on the keys He said he usually begins his sessions with the Vigneswara mantram before anything starts so I assumed thatâs what he was starting to play Suddenly I realised it was appas song â and that moment was super special Thank you sir for your kindness and the love and warmth of the entire team that day Canât wait for youâll to listen to the trackA few days after this the actress had gone on to share a video of her performing her first independent single on Instagram Sharing it she wrote I would have never shared this song if it wasnât for the lovely evening I had performing Sanchari We have the great fortune of performing for thousands but the silence before that applause is where the art meets the artist When I went to record this epic track for Varanasi Globetrotter kaalabhairava7 said I love your song âedgeâ and it meant the world to me as an independent musician so hereâs the real deal Every time I have a great big flash of fortune I will always remember where I began This is the video I sent to karanparikh27 during lock down saying letâs make this this was my fist independent single Thankful for the music and even more for the musicians IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shruti-haasan-rings-in-the-spirit-of-christmas-puts-out-a-video-of-her-setting-up-her-black-christmas-tree-652034.html Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/we-are-in-the-process-of-discussing-a-story-for-the-sequel-of-padayappa-says-rajinikanth-652105.html Chennai Dec 8 Superstar Rajinikanth has now disclosed that he is in the process of discussing the story for a sequel to his blockbuster film Padayappa and that if it came out well it would provide a celebration for fans like what one witnessed in a festival Rajinikanth made this disclosure in a video clip titled The Return of Padayappa that was released ahead of the rerelease of the film For the unaware Rajinikanths blockbuster film Padayappa is to be rereleased on December 12 to mark his 75th birthday In the video clip that was released Rajinikanth disclosed several interesting details about the film not known until now The Superstar said As far as I know in my 50 years in the film industry the first time women broke open the gates of a theatre to watch a film was Padayappa Now if you see in recent times we have 20 Jailer 2 It suddenly occurred to me why not do a second part to Padayappa Anyway Neelambari played by Ramya Krishnan has told in the first part that I will at least take revenge in the next birth So the title will be Neelambari Padayappa 2 If the film comes out well then it will be another film like Padayappa and will provide a celebration for fans like what one witnesses in a festivalIn the video clip Rajinikanth also disclosed that he was the actual producer of the film and that he had come up with the story of the film as well The Superstar also disclosed that it was he who came up with the title of the film When we had to think of a title I was the one who suddenly came up with this title I dont know how it came to my mind but I was the one who suggested it Director K S Ravikumar was shocked when I suggested the title Padayappa He said I havent heard this word before It is nice but does it not sound a little old I said it had a nice ring to it and so asked him to keep it He agreed to keep this title Rajinikanth disclosed IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/we-are-in-the-process-of-discussing-a-story-for-the-sequel-of-padayappa-says-rajinikanth-652105.html Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/joyful-song-of-blessing-sallangundaale-from-roshan-anaswara-rajan-starrer-champion-released-652388.html Hyderabad Dec 9 The makers of director Pradeep Advaithams sports drama Champion featuring actors Roshan and Anaswara Rajan in the lead on Tuesday released the foottapping number Sallangundaale from the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs Sallangundaale is basically a song of blessing which the father of a bride delivers In the lyrical video released a bride is seen sitting quietly ahead of her wedding saddened by the thought of leaving her home and village Her father comes to comfort her and thatâs where the song begins As he blesses her to stay happy and peaceful the entire family and eventually the whole village joins in marking the start of the wedding celebrationsThe way each family member talks about the gifts they are offering for the wedding beautifully captures the true essence of a traditional ceremony And the emotions that surface during the Appagintalu the moment of giving the bride away resonate deeply with everyoneMickey J Mayer shows his class again with Sallangundaale which is yet another wonderful composition filled with both emotion and celebration This blend gives the song a refreshing charm Chandraboseâs lyrics vividly portray every ritual and sentiment that unfolds in a wedding Singers Ritesh G Rao and Manisha Eerabathini lend their voices so beautifully that the song becomes a delight to listen to Brinda Gopal Masterâs choreography fits the situation and mood perfectlyNandamuri Kalyan Chakravarthy and Archana shine as the brideâs parents while the lead pair Roshan and Anashwara Rajan bring vibrant energy to the song with their lively danceThe film has triggered huge expectations as it boasts of a wonderful technical team National Award winning art director Thota Tharani brings the preIndependence period to life with careful detail while cinematographer R Madhie enhances the story with rich engaging visuals The film has been edited by Kotagiri Venkateswara RaoChampion is scheduled to hit theatres on December 25 just in time for Christmas IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/joyful-song-of-blessing-sallangundaale-from-roshan-anaswara-rajan-starrer-champion-released-652388.html Tue, 09 Dec 2025 19:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sharwanand-starrer-nari-nari-naduma-murari-to-hit-screens-at-549-pm-on-january-14-say-makers-652401.html Hyderabad Dec 9 In what is being seen as a firstofitskind announcement the makers of director Ram Abbarajus upcoming feelgood family entertainer Nari Nari Naduma Murari featuring actor Sharwanand in the lead on Tuesday announced that their film would release at 549 PM on January 14 next year AK Entertainments the production house producing this film took to its X timeline to make the announcement It wrote This Sankranthi is set to deliver a HATTRICK BLOCKBUSTER for our Charming Star ImSharwanand The celebration begins with NariNariNadumaMurari hitting theatres January 14th 2026 from 549 PM onwards While production houses are generally known to announce the date of a films release the makers of Nari Nari Naduma Murari choosing to announce the exact time of the films release has come as a surprise for both fans and filmbuffsThat apart the fact that the makers have chosen to have the premiere show at 549 PM has again raised eyebrows Typically films open with morning or earlymorning shows but for the first time this movie is opting for an evening release However sources close to the unit of the film point out that the muhurtham auspicious time being finalized so early is an indication of the units meticulous planningFor the unaware Nari Nari Naduma Murari will be a vibrant mix of humor heartfelt emotions and engaging family drama making it an ideal festive watch The film has been produced by Ramabrahmam Sunkara under the AK Entertainments banner in association with Adventures International Pvt LtdAlong with Sharwanand the movie will feature actresses Samyuktha and Sakshi Vaidya in the lead Interestingly Sharwanandâs previous Sankranthi blockbusters Shatamanam Bhavati and Express Raja were also released on January 14 This slightly late festival release is expected to benefit the film especially given the intense competition during the holiday seasonThe announcement poster showcases Sharwa in a stylish look wearing a confused expression and sporting a flower garland Samyuktha appears with a look of anguish while Sakshi Vaidya is seen with a cheerful expression The backdrop features a traditional setup with floral decorations and lush greenery giving the poster a festive feel with a humorous undertoneThe film brings together an impressive group of technicians Music for the film has been composed by Vishal Chandrashekar while its visuals have been crafted by cinematographers Gnana Shekhar VS and Yuvraaj Bhanu Bogavarapu has provided the story with Nandu Savirigana contributing dialogues Art direction has been managed by Brahma Kadali Ajay Sunkara has taken on the role of a coproducer and Kishore Garikipati is the executive producer IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sharwanand-starrer-nari-nari-naduma-murari-to-hit-screens-at-549-pm-on-january-14-say-makers-652401.html Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/thaman-discloses-that-the-second-single-from-prabhass-the-raja-saab-will-be-an-uber-cool-melody-652178.html Hyderabad Dec 9 Music director Thaman who is scoring the music for director Maruthis muchawaited horror entertainer The Raja Saab featuring actor Prabhas in the lead has now shared an important update about Sahana Sahana the second single from the film Taking to his X timeline Thaman posted a cute but brief video clip that gave fans an idea of what they could expect from the number Thaman also disclosed that this will be an uber cool melody which Prabhas will be seen singing to Nidhi Agarwal in the film Thaman wrote Second single from TheRajaSaab is Getting Ready A Uber Cool Melody from RebelSaabâs Heart for his Cutie AgerwalNidhhi SahanaSahana TheRajaSaabSecondSingle Beautifully written by kklyricist Yow This will make your drive and your hard drive trippingThe makers have already confirmed that the film is all set for a grand worldwide theatrical release on January 9 2025 as a Sankranthi attractionThe film has triggered huge interest among fans and film buffs and a spinechilling but really well cut trailer of the film that the makers released some days ago has only gone on to add to the excitementThe trailer that was released opens with actor Prabhas being hypnotised by a trained expert to learn of his past As Prabhas delves back into his past he senses the presence of a weird creature in the dark and snaps out of his slumber It is not just spine tingling horror that the film offers There is also an adequate amount of humour as the trailer then goes on to showOne sequence in the trailer shows a spirit getting ready to confront Prabhas who welcomes the spirit calling it his granddad and offering to introduce it to those around him A perplexed VTV Ganesh wonders why they would want to be introduced to the spirit to which Prabhas says Then what are you waiting for RunThe film seems to have romance action and humour all in adequate amounts along with horror The trailer gives the impression that audiences will be in for a treat with regard to action The character of Sanjay Dutt is introduced next A voice over says He is not some street magician who knows a few spells Hes an exorcist a hynotist and a psychiatrist Hes playing with our brainsFinally we get to see another Prabhas as a demon Whats your problem Am I an ant to sting you when you reach into the anthill Im the demon he says even as he stylishly smokes a cigar seated upside down on a throne that appears to be hanging from the ceilingThe film has triggered huge expectations as Prabhas will be seen stepping into uncharted territory with this project For those unaware The Raja Saab will be Prabhass first fullfledged horror entertainerThe film has cinematography by Karthik Palani and music by Thaman SThe cast of The Raja Saab includes the stunning trio of Malavika Mohanan Nidhhi Agerwal and Ridhi Kumar who are expected to add charm elegance and freshness to the eerie yet colourful world of The Raja Saab IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/thaman-discloses-that-the-second-single-from-prabhass-the-raja-saab-will-be-an-uber-cool-melody-652178.html Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/i-thought-aishwarya-rai-was-correct-for-the-role-of-neelambari-in-padayappa-says-rajinikanth-652181.html Chennai Dec 9 Superstar Rajinikanth has now disclosed that he initially had wanted actress Aishwarya Rai to play the powerful role of Neelambari in his superhit film Padayappa which is now all set to rerelease on December 12 Rajinikanth made this disclosure in a video clip titled The Return of Padayappa that was released ahead of the rerelease of the film For the unaware Rajinikanths blockbuster film Padayappa is to be rereleased on December 12 to mark his 75th birthdayIn the video clip that was released Rajinikanth disclosed several interesting details about the film not known until nowThe Superstar saidWhenever I thought of the Neelambari character I would remember Aishwarya Rai I thought Aishwarya Rai was correct for this role and that she should do the role We tried for almost three months to get her dates for this role We even tried to reach her through her relatives If she had said the role was good and that we needed to wait we would have even waited for her for a year That was because that character would have to click Else the film would not work It was later we realised that she was not interested in this roleThe actor also disclosed that when they had to look for another person for the role he had pointed out to director Ravikumar that if this film had to work the role of Neelambari had to be powerful Rajinikanth said that several suggestions were made but he was unable to find a person with powerful eyesI had told Ravikumar that if we cant find the right person with powerful eyes for this role we will put the project on hold Rajinikanth recalled The Superstar then said that it was director K S Ravikumar who suggested Ramya Krishnans name and she came on board the projectFor the unaware Ramya Krishnans performance as Neelamabari in the film came in for a lot of critical acclaim and her popularity soared after the filmRajinikanth also said in the video clip that he was now discussing a story to make a sequel of PadayappaAs far as I know in my 50 years in the film industry the first time women broke open the gates of a theatre to watch a film was Padayappa Now if you see in recent times we have 20 Jailer 2 It suddenly occurred to me why not do a second part to Padayappa Anyway Neelambari played by Ramya Krishnan has told in the first part that I will at least take revenge in the next birth So the title will be Neelambari Padayappa 2 If the film comes out well then it will be another film like Padayappa and will provide a celebration for fans like what one witnesses in a festivalIn the video clip Rajinikanth also disclosed that he was the actual producer of the film and that he had come up with the story of the film as well IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/i-thought-aishwarya-rai-was-correct-for-the-role-of-neelambari-in-padayappa-says-rajinikanth-652181.html Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/tamil-romantic-sci-fi-web-series-heartiley-battery-to-release-on-december-16-652189.html Chennai Dec 9 The makers of director Sadasivam Senthil Rajans eagerly awaited Tamil romantic scifi series Heartiley Battery will release on December 16 this year The series will premiere on the OTT platform Tamil Zee5Sources say that the series will be a refreshing romantic drama that will blend science emotions unexpected connections and heartfelt momentsWritten and directed by Sadasivam Senthil Rajan the series will seek to introduce a unique perspective on modernday love one that tests the boundaries between logic and feelingsThe series stars Guru Lakshman as Sid and Padine Kumar as SofiaHeartiley Battery follows the journey of Sofia a brilliant science enthusiast who has always believed that love is nothing more than a mix of biology and chemistry After witnessing fractured relationships around her including her own parentsâ she becomes determined to remove ambiguity from love At just 16 she dreams of inventing a device that can scientifically measure loveâs authenticity Years later at 24 Sofia finally succeeds only to meet Sid a comic writer who thinks her invention is absurd A playful journey that asks one timeless question can science ever decode the language of the heartTalking about the series actor Guru Lakshman said âSid is a character who believes deeply in emotions instinct and the magic of love Playing him allowed me to explore vulnerability and humour in equal measure Heartiley Battery is not just a love story itâs a journey of understanding what the heart truly wants and I canât wait for audiences to witness itâPadine Kuma for her part said âSofia is a character I instantly connected with driven brilliant and someone who believes she can understand love scientifically But beneath her confidence lies someone afraid of emotional instability Playing her was both challenging and fulfillingâTamil and Malayalam Zee5 Business Head and SVP Marketing South Lloyd C Xavier said âHeartiley Battery is a story that beautifully captures the clash and harmony between science and emotion Tamil audiences are always open to new concepts and heartfelt narratives and this series offers both in a refreshing relatable way With this unique storytelling and a talented cast bringing these characters to life we are excited to present a series that celebrates the unpredictability and magic of loveâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/tamil-romantic-sci-fi-web-series-heartiley-battery-to-release-on-december-16-652189.html Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/makers-of-yashs-toxic-a-fairytale-for-grown-ups-unveil-new-poster--652201.html Chennai Dec 9 The makers of Toxic A Fairy Tale for GrownUps on Tuesday officially kickstarted the 100day countdown to the films grand release on March 19 next year by choosing to release a new poster from the film The film already one of the most anticipated releases of 2026 continues to generate buzz with each updateTo heighten the excitement the team has revealed a powerful new poster showcasing Rocking Star Yash in an intense avatar In the poster Yash presents a sexy rugged look while posing in a bloody bathtub flexing his chiselled biceps Although his face is not visible he gazes outside illuminated by a streak of light His body is adorned with tattoos delivering a perfect badass vibe that hints at his character Fans are thrilled with this striking imageFor the unaware Toxic is set to release during a significant festive period overlapping with Gudi Padwa Ugadi and Eid which offers a strong fourday holiday boxoffice windowAlong with the poster the team spotlighted the accomplished technicians shaping the filmâs ambitious vision Cinematography for the film is by National Award winning cameraman Rajeev Ravi while music for the powerpacked action entertainer has been composed by Ravi Basrur known for his previous collaboration with Yash on KGFUjwal Kulkarni has been assigned the task of overseeing editing and TP Abid is in charge of production design Bringing an international touch Hollywood action director JJ Perrycelebrated for his work in John Wickhas been roped in for the film Perry along with National award winning action directors Anbariv has crafted some of the filmâs most significant action sequencesWritten by Yash and Geetu Mohandas and directed by Geetu Mohandas Toxic has been filmed simultaneously in English and Kannada and will also be dubbed in Hindi Telugu Tamil and Malayalam The film is being produced by Venkat K Narayana and Yash under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/makers-of-yashs-toxic-a-fairytale-for-grown-ups-unveil-new-poster--652201.html Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/prabhas-is-safe-confirms-the-raja-saab-director-maruthi-652210.html Hyderabad Dec 9 Seeking to allay the fears of fans who were concerned about the safety of actor Prabhas in the wake of a strong earthquake striking Japan director Maruthi on Tuesday confirmed that actor Prabhas was safe and that he had spoken to him on Tuesday morning For the unaware actor Prabhas has gone to Japan for the release of his blockbuster film Baahubali The EpicResponding to a fans concerned tweet that read Japan lo Earthquake and Tsunami warning anta hero akkade unnadu repu return avuthunadu anta It seems there is an earthquake in Japan and that a Tsunami warning has been issued Our hero is there and he is to return tomorrow director Maruthi responded saying Spoke to Darling he is not in Tokyo and doing safe no worriesMeanwhile the films music director Thaman has now shared an important update about Sahana Sahana the second single from the filmTaking to his X timeline Thaman posted a cute but brief video clip that gave fans an idea of what they could expect from the numberThaman also disclosed that this will be an uber cool melody which Prabhas will be seen singing to Nidhi Agarwal in the filmThaman wrote Second single from TheRajaSaab is Getting Ready A Uber Cool Melody from RebelSaabâs Heart for his Cutie AgerwalNidhhi SahanaSahana TheRajaSaabSecondSingle Beautifully written by kklyricist Yow This will make your drive and your hard drive trippingThe makers have already confirmed that the film is all set for a grand worldwide theatrical release on January 9 2025 as a Sankranthi attractionThe film has triggered huge interest among fans and film buffs and a spinechilling but really well cut trailer of the film that the makers released some days ago has only gone on to add to the excitementThe film has triggered huge expectations as Prabhas will be seen stepping into uncharted territory with this project For those unaware The Raja Saab will be Prabhass first fullfledged horror entertainerThe film has cinematography by Karthik Palani and music by Thaman SThe cast of The Raja Saab includes the stunning trio of Malavika Mohanan Nidhhi Agerwal and Ridhi Kumar who are expected to add charm elegance and freshness to the eerie yet colourful world of The Raja Saab IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/prabhas-is-safe-confirms-the-raja-saab-director-maruthi-652210.html Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actress-kolla-hema-cleared-in-2024-rave-party-case-blames-media-trial-for-mothers-death-652247.html Bengaluru Dec 9 Tollywood actress Kolla Hema released an emotional video on Tuesday after the Karnataka High Court cleared her of all charges in the 2024 rave party case In the video she said that her mother had died unable to bear the distress caused by the case âCarrying that pain in my heart I want to share this good news The High Court has dismissed the caseâ she said as she broke downIn her message Hema said âHi all I am your Hema I stand before you with the grief of losing my mother The Karnataka High Court has quashed my case The verdict came on November 3 I was told not to share the news until the certified copy of the judgment was availableâShe said her mother suffered a stroke days after the verdict and did not recoverâIn the meantime my mother suffered a stroke and passed away She was my strength and source of courage Whatever I am today is because of her She could not cope with what happened to me My mother could not bear the social media posts and the media trial carried out by news channelsâ Hema saidThe actress added that she repeatedly pleaded with social media users and media outlets to stop spreading unverified allegationsâI had already shared that my mother was unwell Who gave social media users and media outlets the authority to troll me From the beginning I have been pleading with them not to broadcast false information To cover up one false report they kept spreading more incorrect news and stooped to lower levels I repeatedly said that I had done nothing wrong and would come out clean Today I stand before you with a clean image God is beside meâ she saidShe said the long legal ordeal cost her both peace and work âI won the case but lost my mother forever Will you bring my mother back How am I supposed to cope Do I have to struggle endlessly I have come out clean with the blessings of my mother and God For the past one and a half years my life has been hell I had not contacted any director or anyone from the film industry You the media carried out propaganda and continued with itâ Hema said in the videoIn a major relief the Karnataka High Court quashed the drug case registered against her in connection with the May 2024 Hebbagodi rave party The single judge bench allowed her petition seeking dismissal of the case noting the absence of standard testing methods and legally sustainable evidence The bench headed by Justice Mohammad Nawaz passed the orderHema was among the 88 people detained after the Central Crime Branch raided a rave party at GR Farms on May 19 2024 Police had alleged that MDMA pills and cocaine were used at the event and booked the group under the NDPS Act She later underwent a medical test at a private hospital but the High Court held that the report could not be considered reliable in the absence of standardised forensic parameters in the countryThe court pointed out several gaps in the process including a lack of a national nodal drug testing laboratory the absence of approved protocols for analysing blood and urine samples and the unreliability of tests conducted without uniform scientific standards Given these shortcomings the bench ruled that the proceedings against the actress could not continueThe CCB had filed a chargesheet against all 88 people arrested in the party Hema then approached the High Court seeking its dismissal IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actress-kolla-hema-cleared-in-2024-rave-party-case-blames-media-trial-for-mothers-death-652247.html Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actress-krithi-shetty-on-the-eight-hour-shift-in-films-debate-everyones-working-process-is-different-652004.html Chennai Dec 8 Actress Krithi Shetty who is one of the top actresses in the Tamil and Telugu film industries at the present has opined that cinema has never been a one size fits all kind of industry and that the choice to work for only eight hours or more will depend on an individual and that it will vary from person to person In an exclusive interview to IANS Krithi Shetty who will be seen playing the female lead character in director Nalan Kumarasamys upcoming commercial entertainer Vaa Vaathiyaar was asked about the debate over certain actresses insisting on shooting only for eight hours a day while certain others in the film industry were all for working longer hoursResponding to the question Krithi Shetty said I think cinema has never been one size fits all Every single person here is different Everyones working process is different No two people are the same Obviously no two actresses can be the same Because I think actresses are a little more different in their process of living and a little more clear because they are so conscious of what they do So I think it all depends on what works for youExplaining her point of view further by using herself as an example Krithi Shetty said Personally I can work 24 hours because I might have the energy to I dont have as many family responsibilities to take care of I am willing to I am a directors actor If the director requires me to work 13 hours I am completely willing to In fact while shooting for this film I was doing double shifts One in Hyderabad and one here in Chennai Right now I am willing to work because I have the energy But if someone doesnt I particularly dont see it as a wrong thingThe actress explained that the working hours factor would not be an issue if everything was discussed in advance If the director and the producers know in advance that an actor is willing to work these long hours then there is no issue If not they can look for another person So I think it depends on the individual And its healthier if its discussed in prior IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actress-krithi-shetty-on-the-eight-hour-shift-in-films-debate-everyones-working-process-is-different-652004.html Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/the-issue-with-the-release-of-akhanda-2-has-deeply-disturbed-me-says-the-raja-saab-producer-vishwa-prasad-651818.html Hyderabad Dec 7 One of Telugu film industrys top producers T G Vishwa Prasad whose production house People Film Factory is now producing a number of big films including actor Prabhass upcoming film The Raja Saab has said that the issue with the release of actor Nandamuri Balakrishnas eagerly awaited film Akhanda 2 Thaandavam had left him deeply disturbed Taking to his X timeline to pen his thoughts on films being stopped from releasing at the last moment producer Vishwa Prasad wrote It is unfortunate to see movies being stopped just before release and the impact it has on various others in the industry Artists of the movie small movie producers waiting to release their movies timing sic it with big moviesStating that the issue with the release of Akhanda 2 movie had deeply disturbed him the ace producer said There have been many speculations around Rajasaab and its release It is deeply unfortunate that a lastminute attempt was made to disrupt a filmâs release Such actions deserve strong condemnation â cinema deserves integrity not interferencePointing out that such disruptions impact thousands of livelihoods across exhibitors distributors producers technicians and the entire support ecosystem the producer opined that it was critical that clear legal guidelines were framed to prevent such lastminute disruptions by third parties in the futureThe affected stakeholders should also consider appropriate legal action against such irresponsible attempts to derail releases so that deterrence is established for the future he said The producer also made it clear that all raised investments for Prabhass The Raja Saab had been fully cleared and that whatever little had to be settled would be done so shortlyOn Rajasaab all raised investments are fully cleared through internal funds and the remaining interest will be settled shortly â well before business opens he explained He ended the note saying Looking forward to the grand release of Akhanda 2 all remaining December releases Rajasaab Mana Sankara Vara Prasad Garu Bhartha Mahashayaku Vignapthi Anaganaga Oka Raju Nari Nari Naduma Murari Jana Nayagan Para Sakthi and any other Sankranthi releases with glorifying success IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/the-issue-with-the-release-of-akhanda-2-has-deeply-disturbed-me-says-the-raja-saab-producer-vishwa-prasad-651818.html Sun, 07 Dec 2025 15:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/emotional-number-pommante-from-naga-shauryas-bad-boy-karthik-is-an-ode-to-sibling-love-651522.html Hyderabad Dec 4 The makers of director Raam Desinas eagerly awaited upcoming film Bad Boy Karthik featuring Telugu star Naga Shaurya in the lead on Thursday released the lyrical video of the emotional number Pommante from the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs Sri Vaishnavi Films the production house producing the film took to its X timeline to share the link to the single It wrote Her love is as warm as a motherâs and as strong as a fatherâs Feel the soulful sibling emotion in Pommante from BadBoyKarthik out now A Jharrisjayaraj Musical Sung by IAMVIJAYYESUDAS ShakthisreeG Lyrics by boselyricistComposed by Harris Jayaraj Pommante blends melody with raw emotion beautifully reflecting the pain of separation and the unspoken love that defines a sibling relationship Lyricist Chandrabose weaves touching lines that capture the sentiment of regret and affection while singers Vijay Yesudas and Shakthisree Gopalan lend their soulful voices to create a song that lingers long after it endsVisually the song features Naga Shaurya and Sridevi Vijaykumar portraying a brother and sister torn apart by misunderstanding yet connected by unbreakable love Their heartfelt performances supported by Ajayâs presence elevate the trackâs emotional intensity This song indeed is a hearttugging ode to sibling loveExpectations from the commercial action entertainer have been steadily growing ever since the makers released a teaserThe teaser released gives one the impression that Naga Shaurya plays a rugged aggressive and stylish character in this film It is packed with intense action sequences and highoctane moments Apart from Shaurya the teaser also unveils key cast members such as Vidhi Samuthirakani Naresh VK Saikumar Mime Gopi Sridevi Vijaykumar Vennela Kishore and Brahmaji hinting at a blend of intense drama and ribtickling comedyThe teaser gives the impression that director Raam Desina has crafted a commercial entertainer tailored for the masses laced with style and energy The up and coming action entertainer is being produced by Srinivasa Rao Chintalapudi under the banner of Sri Vaishnavi FilmsVidhi plays the female lead opposite Naga Shaurya in this film in which Tamil actor Samuthirakani plays a character called Varadha ReddyThe film boasts a quality technical team Cinematography for the film is by Rasool Ellore Interestingly music director Harris Jayaraj will be making a return to Telugu cinema with this film which has Ramanjaneyulu as its art director Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao is the editor for the film which will feature fight sequences choreographed by Supreme Sundar and PrithviDances for the film have been choreographed by Raju Sundaram the brother of Prabhu Deva Shobi Master Vijay Polanki and Sirish Lyrics for the songs in the film have been penned by Chandra Bose Ramajogayya Sastry Kasarla Shyam and Krishnakanth IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/emotional-number-pommante-from-naga-shauryas-bad-boy-karthik-is-an-ode-to-sibling-love-651522.html Fri, 05 Dec 2025 03:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/music-of-mental-manadhil-is-going-to-be-a-special-treat-for-aayirathil-oruvan-mayakkam-enna-fans-says-g-v-prakash-651528.html Chennai Dec 4 Twotime National Award winning music director actor and producer G V Prakash on Thursday dropped an update on Mental Manadhil his eagerly awaited romantic entertainer which is being directed by ace director Selvaraghavan Quoting a post put out by the ace director on X in which he had uploaded a still from the sets of the film G V Prakash wrote Shoot mode with the legendary selvaraghavan sir â the film and its music is going to be a special treat for aayirathiloruvan and mayakkamenna fansThe film has triggered huge excitement and has raised expectations This is because the Selvaraghavan G V Prakash combination has managed to deliver chartbusters on both the previous occasions they worked together Now with the duo reuniting fans are hoping for another chart buster album just like how the duo thrilled them with the music of Aayirathil Oruvan and Mayakkam Enna For the unaware G V Prakash is not only the music director of Mental Manadhil but is also playing the lead in the film and producing it Actress Madhuri Jain plays the female lead opposite G V Prakash in this romantic film which will also feature a number of leading character artistes in supporting roles On the technical front cinematography for the film is being by Arun Ramakrishnan while music is being scored by GV Prakash Kumar himselfEditing for the eagerly awaited romantic entertainer is by Balaji while art direction for the film is by RK Vijay Murugan Dinesh Guna is serving as the executive producer of this film which is being produced by G V Prakash Kumar under the banner of Parallel Universe PicturesThe first three schedules of the film were completed in the first half of this year and in October the fourth schedule began Meanwhile Selvaraghavan who also impressed as an actor in the Shane Nigamstarrer Balti and the Vishnu Vishalstarrer Aaryan expressed his happiness at a tweet put out by actor Vishnu Vishal that showed that their film Aaryan had taken the top spot in the list of top movies on the OTT platform Netflix IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/music-of-mental-manadhil-is-going-to-be-a-special-treat-for-aayirathil-oruvan-mayakkam-enna-fans-says-g-v-prakash-651528.html Fri, 05 Dec 2025 03:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/premiere-shows-of-balakrishnas-akhanda-2-thaandavam-cancelled-in-india-due-to-technical-issues-say-makers-651531.html Hyderabad Dec 4 The makers of director Boyapeti Sreenus muchanticipated action entertainer Akhanda 2 Thaandavam featuring actor Nandamuri Balakrishna in the lead have now announced that the films premiere shows in India that had been scheduled for Thursday had been cancelled due to technical issues Taking to its X timeline 14 Reels Plus the production house that has produced the film wrote Akhanda2 Premieres in India scheduled for today are cancelled due to technical issues Weve tried our best but a few things are beyond our control Sorry for the inconvenience The overseas premieres will play as per the schedule todayThe film has triggered huge expectations and has already been cleared by the Censor Board for relese with a UA certificateIt may be recalled that IANS quoting sources had reported on Saturday that the film had completed its censor formalities and that it had been cleared for release with a run time of 166 minutes 2 hours and 44 minutesFor the unaware the film is scheduled to hit screens on December 5 this yearA newly released teaser by the makers only went on to add to expectations The new teaser shows the countrys enemies conspiring to strike at Indias roots The teaser then shows Balakrishna who is dressed as a sadhu saying Where there is a bad parallely there is a God Be brave in his typical inimitable style The teaser reinforces what the trailer showcased that Balakrishna has a divine force operating from within him and that he takes on powerful black magic sorcerers aiding Indias enemies The teaser him gives a glimpse of the exciting action sequences awaiting audiences in the filmIt is evident from the teaser that Balakrishnas character will take on both the countrys enemies and the ungodly forces looking to disrupt the peace and harmony in the nation in Akhanda 2 ThaandavamProduced on an ambitious scale by Raam Achanta and Gopichand Achanta under the 14 Reels Plus banner the project is being presented by M Tejaswini Nandamuri The sequel sources claim will be a grand cinematic spectacle with Boyapati Sreenu crafting a largerthanlife narrative on an even more expansive canvasS Thamanâs rousing background score is expected to elevate the filmâs highvoltage scenes delivering the signature adrenaline rush fans anticipate Balakrishnaâs fierce and spiritually charged avatar has already impressed fans masses and movie buffs alikeThe film features Samyuktha as the female lead with Aadhi Pinisetty playing a powerful role and Harshali Malhotra a key characterC Ramprasad and Santoshh D Detakae are the cinematographers who have worked on the film with Tammiraju being in charge of editing IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/premiere-shows-of-balakrishnas-akhanda-2-thaandavam-cancelled-in-india-due-to-technical-issues-say-makers-651531.html Fri, 05 Dec 2025 03:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/director-vysakh-on-mammootty-some-actors-dont-just-act-they-evolve-651617.html Chennai Dec 5 Well known director Vysakh who says he is eagerly waiting to watch Mammootty in director Jithin K Joseâs Malayalam film Kalamkaval that releases on Friday has showered praises on the Malayalam superstar saying he was among those actors who dont just act but evolve and push boundaries Taking to his Instagram page to pen a lengthy post director Vysakh who himself is currently directing Prithviraj Sukumarans eagerly awaited film Khalifa wrote Some actors donât just actâ they evolve They push boundaries They make us believe again And seeing Mammukka step into every new character with fresh fire â thatâs a privilege we deeply cherish as an audience Eagerly waiting to witness how you conquer this characterThe director who wished Mammootty all the very best for Kalamkaval said May this film become another shining chapter in his legendary journeyVysakh also wrote to actor Vinayakan director Jithin K Jose and other members of the cast and crew He said Vinayakan â canât wait to experience the intensity youâll bring to the screen Truly excited this time Warmest wishes to director Jithin K Jose and writer Jishnu Sreekumar â your passion deserves to echo through every single seat in the theatre Congratulations and all the best to dearest George Chettan and mammoottykampany the strong creative force behind this filmHe ended the post saying First day first show â booked Because when certain films arriveâ we show up with full heartsFor the unaware Kalamkaval featuring Malayalam superstar Mammootty and Vinayakan in the lead hits screens worldwide on December 5The Censor Board has already cleared the film for release with a UA certificate In fact Mammootty had himself confirmed the news stating Kalamkaval Censored with UA 16 Certificate In Cinemas SoonThe film has triggered huge interest in fans and film buffs ever since the makers released a teaserKalamkaval the shooting of which was wrapped up in November last year has story and screenplay by Jithin K Jose and Jishnu Sreekumar It has editing by Praveen Prabhakar and cinematography by Faisal Ali Music for this exciting entertainer will be by young composer Mujeeb Majeed Stunts for the film have been choreographed by Action SanthoshThe film has been in the news for the curiosity that it has triggered with its makers claiming that the film will showcase Mammootty in a role in which he has never been seen beforeAlready rumours doing the rounds in the industry suggest that Mammootty plays a character with shades of grey in it IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/director-vysakh-on-mammootty-some-actors-dont-just-act-they-evolve-651617.html Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/first-look-of-aegan-sri-devi-apalla-femina-george-starrer-haiku-released-651696.html Chennai Dec 5 The makers of director Yuvaraj Chinnasamys upcoming trilingual film Haiku featuring actors Aegan Sri Devi Apalla and Femina George in the lead on Friday released the first look poster of the film Vision Cinema House the production firm producing this film chose to release the first look and title of the film on Friday to mark the birthday of the films producer Dr Arulanandhu The trilingual film is being made in Tamil Telugu and Malayalam Starring Aegan Telugu industryâs promising actress Sri Devi Apalla and Mollywoodâs sensational actress Femina George in the lead roles the First Look poster gives the impression that the upcoming film will be a refreshing sliceoflife romantic drama set against the innocence of young loveThe poster shows the lead pair seated in an empty gallery of colourful chairs with a heartshaped sky trail symbolising the soft poetic essence the title hints at Haiku has been written and directed by Yuvaraj Chinnasamy who sources claim brings a unique narrative with rooted storytelling and youthful vibrancy He shares the credits of screenwriting along with Hariharan Ram for this filmThe film features a strong cast which includes Adhirchi Arun in a pivotal role Music for the film has been composed by Vijai BulganinIt may be recalled that Vision Cinema Houses earlier two productions Joe and Kozhi Pannai Chella Durai had come in for critical acclaim The production house continues to build its slate with stories driven by fresh talents and inspiring ideas Sources say that with Haiku the production house looks forward to presenting a fun heartfelt film that celebrates the purity of first love friendship and selfdiscoveryThe film is being produced by Dr D Arulanandhu and Mathewo Arulanandhu on behalf of Vision Cinema House Aegan Arulanandhu is the executive producer of this film which has Srinivas Niranjan coproducing it IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/first-look-of-aegan-sri-devi-apalla-femina-george-starrer-haiku-released-651696.html Fri, 05 Dec 2025 16:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/tamil-film-industry-plunges-into-gloom-as-veteran-producer-avm-saravanan-passes-away-tn-cm-stalin-pays-respects-651452.html Chennai Dec 4 One of Tamil cinemas most respected film producers AVM Saravanan passed away early on Thursday morning at the age of 86 due to agerelated ailments His demise marks the end of an era for the Indian film industryAVM Saravanan who had celebrated his birthday only a day before leaves behind an unparalleled legacy as the force behind numerous iconic films produced under the prestigious AVM bannerHis contributions shaped generations of cinema and earned him immense admiration across the industrySources close to the producer said that his mortal remains would be placed for public homage till 330 pm on the third floor of AVM StudiosThe news of the veteran producers death plunged the Tamil film industry in gloom with many production houses cancelling events scheduled for the day as a mark of respect to a man considered a visionary a mentor and a pioneer of Tamil cinemaTamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin was among those who paid respects to the departed icon of Tamil cinemaIn a condolence message which he posted on his timeline on X Chief Minister Stalin observed that he was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of AVM Saravanan one of the greatest personalities of the Tamil film industry and the face of the historically renowned AVM company The role Saravanan played in shaping the course of AVM was as significant as the crucial role his production house AVM played in shaping and determining the path of the Tamil film industry Stalin observed in his condolence message The Chief Minister pointed out that Saravanan had bought fame to his father the late AVM whom everybody fondly addressed as Appachi and highlighted the production houses longstanding association with the Dravidian movement through films like Annas Oru Raavu Kalaignar Karunanidhis Parasakthi and Murasoli Marans Kuladeivam Pointing out that AVM Saravanans silent and simple nature was his trait Stalin said the late producer had treated everyone around him with love and kindness The Chief Minister said he extended his deepest condolences and sympathies to the family members and film industry friends of the departed veteran IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/tamil-film-industry-plunges-into-gloom-as-veteran-producer-avm-saravanan-passes-away-tn-cm-stalin-pays-respects-651452.html Fri, 05 Dec 2025 01:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-shaam-turns-director-directs-inspiring-indie-song-sung-by-kannada-star-kichcha-sudeep-651482.html Chennai Dec 4 Actor Shaam who has delivered several superhits in Tamil cinema has now turned a director Sources close to the actor say that he has now directed an inspiring Indie song titled Varum Vetri Interestingly the number has been rendered by none other than Kannada star Kichcha Sudeep Sources point out that Shaam who for over twentyfive years has remained a compelling presence in Tamil cinema has not only directed the music album Varum Vetri but has also produced it under the banner of SIR StudiosJoining him on screen is actress Neera whose vibrant presence complements the albumâs mood of aspiration and upliftment The song has been composed by Amrish renowned for his dynamic musical range while celebrated choreographer Sridhar Master has embellished the song with his appealing dance steps The prestigious TSeries label is to present the album worldwide further elevating its reach in the global music marketThe song has been shot by cinematographer K A Sakthivel while editing is by Lawrence Kishore Lyrics for the song is by Jagan while art direction for the album is by V R Rajavel Stunt Coordination is by Monster Mukesh and costume styling by NeeraOn the acting front Shaam has completed shooting for director P Velmanikkams upcoming action thriller The Trainer The film features actor Srikanth along with Shaam in the lead The muchawaited film has been inspired by the âKaavalanâ App Initiative of the Tamil Nadu police forceSources close to the unit of the film say that The Trainer will feature Srikanth in a compelling role as a dog trainer with a trained dog named âLeeâ playing a significant part throughout the narrativeActor Shaam will be seen essaying the role of a cop Drawing inspiration from the âKaavalanâ App developed by the Tamil Nadu Police Department to ensure the safety of women the film blends social relevance with gripping actionSources say that the story of The Trainer will revolve around a mysterious gang involved in criminal activities under the influence of an acupuncture doctor They also point out that the film will be high on action and will feature at least eight highoctane action sequences that are bound to leave audiences thrilledApart from Shaam and Srikanth the films cast also includes Pujitha Ponnda Anjana Kirthi Junior MGR Vagai Chandrasekar and Sai Dheena in pivotal rolesOn the technical front the film will have cinematography by cameraman Arunmozhi Cholan music by Karthik Raja the elder son of ace music director Ilaiyaraaja and crisp editing by Niranjan Antony IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-shaam-turns-director-directs-inspiring-indie-song-sung-by-kannada-star-kichcha-sudeep-651482.html Fri, 05 Dec 2025 02:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/avm-saravanan-stood-by-me-when-i-went-through-difficult-times-says-rajinikanth-651489.html Chennai Dec 4 Tamil Superstar Rajinikanth paid glowing tributes to veteran film producer AVM Saravanan who passed away early on Thursday saying the latter was a true gentleman and that he was someone who had stood by him when he was going through difficult times Talking to the media after paying his last respects to the veteran producer whose demise marks the end of an era for the Indian film industry Rajinikanth said He was a really great person He was a true example of a gentleman He would always wear white colour dresses and his heart was likewise pure He was someone who loved cinema with all his heart If he spoke for minutes he would remember his dad whom he called Appachi several timesThe actor then went on to share details of the special relationship he shared with the iconic producer known for his kindness and humility Rajinikanth said He loved me a lot and was a well wisher of mine He has stood by me when I went through difficult times I have acted in nine films in AVM All nine films emerged as big hits It wont be an exaggeration if I said that the main reason for them becoming hits was Saravanan sirThe superstar then went on to say In the eighties it was Murattu Kalai It was made on a grand scale in Tamil In the 2000s it was Sivaji which was again made on a grand scale Similarly he was in talks with me to make another film in the 2020s That hasnt happenedStating that he was pained by the loss of the producer Rajinikanth said I express my deepest condolences to his family members and may his soul rest in peaceFor the unaware Iconic producer AVM Saravanan passed away early on Thursday due to agerelated ailments He was 86AVM Saravanan who had celebrated his birthday only a day before leaves behind an unparalleled legacy as the force behind numerous iconic films produced under the prestigious AVM bannerHis contributions shaped generations of cinema and earned him immense admiration across the industryThe news of the veteran producers death plunged the Tamil film industry in gloom with many production houses cancelling events scheduled for the day as a mark of respect to a man considered a visionary a mentor and a pioneer of Tamil cinemaTamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin was among those who paid respects to the departed icon of Tamil cinema IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/avm-saravanan-stood-by-me-when-i-went-through-difficult-times-says-rajinikanth-651489.html Fri, 05 Dec 2025 02:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/we-wanted-to-tell-a-story-that-feels-lived-not-performed-says-director-vipin-radhakrishnan-651513.html Chennai Dec 4 Director Vipin Radhakrishnan who has directed the Geetha Kailasamstarrer Angammal says that they wanted to make a film that felt lived and not performed Says director Vipin Radhakrishnan âWe wanted to make a film that feels lived not performed born from the soil the voices and the resilience of real people Geetha Kailasam approached Angammal with extraordinary conviction She lived in the village embraced its rhythms and internalized every gesture of its women Her performance is the soul of this film both delicate and fiercely dignifiedVipin also goes on to give credit to other members of his films cast for their fine performances Saran Sakthi stands as a strong pillar of the narrative Having admired his work in Vada Chennai we knew he carried the emotional agility the role demanded and he delivered with remarkable intensity A special mention for Bharani who has delivered an impeccable performance His character has pivotal prominence in this movie he addsFor the unaware Angammal which releases on December 5 revolves around a mother whose traditional attire respected in her village becomes a point of shame for her son as he anxiously prepares for his inlawsâ visit What seems small evolves into a deep examination of identity dignity womanhood and the emotional negotiations within a family Vipin who created this hardhitting tale that its makers are sure will touch the hearts goes on to explain Our ensemble stepped into every moment with sincerity enduring long nights and unpredictable village weather without hesitationStating that choosing syncsound was a bold decision the director says capturing every breath live required absolute discipline from actors and crew Our camera and sound teams met that challenge with deep artistic sensitivity The music the visuals every department collaborated with one shared purpose truth And our producers backed that vision wholeheartedly believing in a film that may appear simple but speaks profoundly about tradition identity and pride Without their support Angammal would not exist in this formâ he saysThe film is being presented by Stone Bench Films in association with Njoy Films amp Firo Movie StationThe film has been written for the screen and directed by Vipin Radhakrishnan adapted from a story by Perumal Murugan with cinematography by Anjoy Samuel and music amp original background score by Mohammed Maqbool Mansoor It has been produced by Kaarthekeyen S Firoz Rahim and Anjoy Samuel and coproduced by Shamsudeen Khalid and Anu Abraham IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/we-wanted-to-tell-a-story-that-feels-lived-not-performed-says-director-vipin-radhakrishnan-651513.html Fri, 05 Dec 2025 03:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/allu-arjun-starrer-pushpa-2-the-rule-to-release-in-japan-on-january-16-next-year-japanese-trailer-released-651360.html Chennai Dec 3 Director Sukumars blockbuster film Pushpa 2 The Rule featuring actors Allu Arjun Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil in the lead is to release in Japan on January 16 next year Geek Pictures India which is distributing the film in Japan took to its X timeline to make the announcement It wrote Konnichiwa Nihon no Tomo yo Indian Cinemaâs Industry Hit blazes into Japan in full force Pushpa Raj takes over Japan on 16th January 2026 taking the wildfire across borders and seas Pushpa2inJapan Pushpa2TheRule PushpaKunrin WildFirePushpaActress Rashmika Mandanna who plays the female lead in the superhit franchise also tweeted about the films release on her X timeline and shared the link to the Japanese trailer of the filmShe wrote Konnichiwa Japan Aaaand the wildfire is officially going globalPushpa lands in Japan on 16th Jan 2026 Are you ready Watch the full Japanese trailer here Pushpa2inJapan Pushpa2TheRule PushpaKunrin WildFirePushpa ããããåè IconStar alluarjun FahadhFaasil aryasukku SukumarWritings MythriOfficial ThisIsDSP resulp TSeries PushpaMovie pushpakunrin AAFilmsIndia Japan Distribution Geek Pictures Shochiku geekpicturesIN Arjunarcv mokshamodgillFor the unaware director Sukumars Pushpa 2 The Rule emerged a huge blockbuster completing a triumphant 50day run in theatresIt may be recalled that the makers had also released a reloaded version from January 17 this year which had an additional 20 minutes footage of the film Interestingly the reloaded version was to first release on January 11Pushpa 2 The Rule emerged as the biggest film of 2024 setting unparalleled examples of success since its release From winning the hearts of the audience to breaking box office records the film left its mark everywhere Not only did it inaugurate the over â¹800 Crore club in Hindi but it also crossed the â¹1800 Crore mark worldwide making it Indias biggest and highestearning filmPushpa 2 The Rule directed by ace director Sukumar and featuring Allu Arjun Rashmika Mandanna and Fahadh Faasil is a gripping story that revolves around Pushpa Raj a man who after having had everything taken away from him decides that he will not lose anything more in life to anyoneThe story tells his rise to the heights of power by becoming the head of a powerful syndicate that illegally deals in red sandalwoodThe film which has three parts was produced by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar writings with music on T Series The second part released on December 5 2024 IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/allu-arjun-starrer-pushpa-2-the-rule-to-release-in-japan-on-january-16-next-year-japanese-trailer-released-651360.html Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/srikanth-srushti-dange-starrer-the-bed-to-release-in-january-next-year-651365.html Chennai Dec 3 The makers of director S Manibharathi upcoming thriller The Bed featuring actors Srikanth and Srushti Dange in the lead have now disclosed that they were looking to release their film in January next year The film bankrolled by V Vijayakumar on behalf of Srinidhi Productions has now got a boost with Anjaneya Productions of Coimbatore all set to release it The film features Srikanth and Srushti Dange in the lead with actors John Vijay Black Pandi Pappu and Devi Priya portraying impactful supporting charactersSources say that the The Bed which has been written and directed by S Manibharathi after his notable films Vettu Vettu and Parivarthanai will belong to a new genre made with the intention of offering a neverbefore cinematic experience to audiences The film has been shot amidst the aweinspiring natural grandeur of the Nilgiris deep forest trails drenched in mist and expansive tea estates breathing tranquility The Bed promises an entirely refreshing cinematic sensibility Stating that rather than narrating events through a conventional human protagonist sources say the story of the film will unfold through the silent gaze of a bed placed inside a secluded cottage in Ooty a witness to the private storms and secret longings of the lives it supportsShedding more light on âThe Bedâ and sharing his experience of shaping the film director S Manibharathi said âProducer Vijayakumar and our lead actor Srikanth are truly the greatest blessings this film has given me The moment Anjaneya Productionsâ K Kandasamy and K Ganesan watched the film they immediately came forward to release it For that I remain deeply grateful Releasing right at the dawn of a New Year The Bed will arrive as a celebration for audiences We shot romantic sequences in the midnight frost of Ooty it was brutally challenging for its climatic conditions yet the results have become some of the filmâs most cherished momentsThe director further went on to add What excites me most is the originality of our narrative Rather than a human telling the story the screenplay unfolds through the gaze of a bed inside a cottage a silent witness to human joy sorrow love and secrets This bed has seen everything that the world refuses to notice That perspective I believe will stay with the audience long after the film endsâThe filmâs technical excellence is amplified by the artistry of cinematographer K Gokul music composer Taj Noor lyricist Yugabharathi editor J P and art director Palanivel with A V Palanisamy serving as production executive IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/srikanth-srushti-dange-starrer-the-bed-to-release-in-january-next-year-651365.html Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/venkatesh-wraps-up-shoot-for-mana-shankara-vara-prasad-garu-calls-working-with-chiranjeevi-an-absolute-joy-651375.html Hyderabad Dec 3 Announcing that he had completed the shooting of his portions in director Anil Ravipudis muchawaited mass family entertainer Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Telugu star Venkatesh on Wednesday said that it was an absolute joy to work with Megastar Chiranjeevi in the film and that this was something that was long overdue Taking to his X timeline to make the announcement Venkatesh who is one of the top Telugu stars wrote Wrapped up my part today for ManaShankaraVaraPrasadGaru and what an incredible experience it has been Working with my favourite KChiruTweets was an absolute joy and this film has left me with so many lovely memories It was long overdue to share the screen with âMegastar Chiranjeeviâ and Iâm so glad AnilRavipudi finally brought us together for this special film Canât wait to celebrate Sankranthi 2026 with all of you in theatresIt may be recalled that only recently the makers of the film featuring Mega star Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara in the lead had begun filming a song number featuring Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh togetherSources close to the unit had said the stylish dance number on Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh was shot in Gachibowli Interestingly it will be for the first time ever that Chiranjeevi and Venkatesh will be seen shaking a leg together in a grand celebration numberThe two top stars will be seen dancing to Bheems Ceciroleos perfect dance number with electrifying beats sources had claimed and added that the song featured over 500 dancers who had turned the set into a carnival of colour rhythm and vibe while the song was being shot The sources had also pointed out that the explosive energy nonstop cheers and magical camaraderie between the two stars in the dance number were likely to make it a favourite of fans and movie buffsThe film which was initially being referred to as Mega157 has triggered huge expectations as after Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy and Godfather Nayanthara will be seen sharing screen space with Chiranjeevi for the third time in this filmOne other reason for fans to be excited about this film is that actor Venkatesh plays a cameo in the film This will be the first time that actors Venkatesh and Chiranjeevi will be seen appearing together in a filmBacked by producers Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela under Shine Screens and Gold Box Entertainments with Smt Archana presenting the film boasts toptier technical talentBheems Ceciroleo has been entrusted with the task of scoring music for this eagerly awaited entertainer while Sameer Reddy has been appointed cinematographerEditing for the film is by Tammiraju and A S Prakash its art director S Krishna is the executive producer of the film the story of which has been cowritten by S Krishna and G Adi Narayana The film is scheduled to release for Sankranti 2026 IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/venkatesh-wraps-up-shoot-for-mana-shankara-vara-prasad-garu-calls-working-with-chiranjeevi-an-absolute-joy-651375.html Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/angammal-demanded-fearless-honesty-says-actress-geetha-kailasam-651104.html Chennai Dec 2 Actress Geetha Kailasam who plays the lead in director Vipin Radhakrishnans upcoming film Angammal says that to become the character she had to fearlessly honest and that she had to surrender completely to her silence her pride her heartbeat Set in a Tamil Nadu village the film examines how a motherâs traditional attire a cultural identity worn without a blouse becomes a source of conflict when her son worries about family honor before his inlawsâ visit This intimate tension unfolds into a wider emotional examination of autonomy pride and the deep resilience of women whose lives are shaped by tradition yet guided by unwavering selfrespectPresented by Stone Bench Films in association with Njoy Films amp Firo Movie Station the film features apart from Geetha Kailasam actors Saran Sakthi and Nadodigal fame Bharani among others Sources close to the unit say that Geetha Kailasam has delivered a performance rooted in courage grace and the unspoken convictions of motherhood in the filmTalking about her role in the film and her performance Geetha Kailasam says Becoming Angammal required me to be fearlessly honest to surrender completely to her silence her pride her heartbeat Filming in the real village living among the people who inspired her spirit changed the way I performed every frameStating that she should thank director Vipin for shaping that world with such sensitivity Geetha Kailasam said He allowed me to discover the character through lived moments not rehearsed actions Working with Saran Sakthi and our wonderful ensemble gave me the comfort of truthful reactions each scene felt alive Bharani has always been a contentdriven performer and he will be witnessing a phenomenal response after the films releaseThe actress was also all praise for the units sound and camera technicians who worked silently and efficiently Performing with syncsound meant capturing every breath and every tremble exactly as it unfolded It demanded immense discipline from all of us Our camera and sound teams worked like invisible artists recording the raw life of the setting This film reminded me that dignity need not shout sometimes it simply stands tall holding generations of strength behind itâAngammal which features screenplay and direction by Vipin Radhakrishnan is scheduled to hit screens on December 5 this year The plot of the film is inspired by a short story by Perumal Murugan The film has been produced by Kaarthekeyen S Firoz Rahim and Anjoy Samuel coproduced by Shamsudeen Khalid and Anu Abraham shot by Anjoy Samuel and features music and original background score by Mohammed Maqbool Mansoor IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/angammal-demanded-fearless-honesty-says-actress-geetha-kailasam-651104.html Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shooting-for-mohanlals-drishyam-3-wrapped-up-651110.html Chennai Dec 2 If sources in the industry are to be believed shooting for director Jeethu Josephs eagerly awaited Malayalam film Drishyam 3 featuring Malayalam superstar Mohanlal in the lead has now been wrapped up It may be recalled that Mohanlal had completed shooting for his portions for the film on Monday A video clip of the actor cutting cake in front of the entire unit to celebrate the completion of his portions had gone viral A picture of the units clap board with the phrase Pack Up is now doing the rounds on social media with sources stating that the unit had indeed wound up the shooting of the filmIt may be recalled that Mohanlal had begun work on this film on the eve of receiving Indian cinemaâs highest honour the Dadasaheb Phalke AwardThe film which is the third instalment in the highly rated franchise was formally launched with a traditional puja ceremony that was held at a law college near Kochi in September this year Director Jeethu Joseph addressing the media ahead of the launch had revealed that Drishyam 3 would explore the next chapter in the life of Georgekutty the iconic character played by Mohanlal in the filmâThe film focuses on what happens in Georgekuttyâs life after fourandahalf years That is the crux of the storyâ Joseph had explainedProducer Antony Perumbavoor a longtime collaborator of Mohanlal and a key force behind the success of the Drishyam series said that the decision to move forward with the third installment came after extensive discussionsâThe phenomenal response to the first two parts convinced us that Georgekuttyâs journey had more to tell Only after detailed talks with Jeethu did we finalize this new versionâ Perumbavoor statedThe unit shot at a number of places including Thodupuzha and Vagamon with the final five day schedule taking place at ErnakulamThe Drishyam films have achieved cult status in Indian cinema for their gripping storytelling intricate suspense and Mohanlalâs acclaimed performanceThe first film released in 2013 set new benchmarks in Malayalam cinema while its sequel released in 2021 drew recordbreaking viewership both in theatres and on streaming platformsAccording to the producers Drishyam 3 is slated for release in March 2026 and expectations are already skyhigh among audiences across India and abroad IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shooting-for-mohanlals-drishyam-3-wrapped-up-651110.html Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/hit-2-director-sailesh-kolanu-tells-adivi-sesh-the-kind-of-support-you-gave-is-something-i-will-never-forget-in-my-life-651210.html Chennai Dec 3 In an emotional post that he chose to write on the occasion of his superfilm Hit 2 completing three years director Sailesh Kolanu has thanked his entire crew in general and his films lead actor Adivi Sesh in particular saying he would never forget the kind of support Adivi Sesh gave him during the making of that film Taking to his X timeline to pen the post director Sailesh Kolanu wrote Canât believe itâs been three years HIT2 taught me so much Ten days before the start of the shoot I lost my brotherHe then went on to recall that his wife Swathi was also in an advanced state of pregnancy at that time He wrote Swathi was in her ninth month of pregnancy carrying Abhay and there was no way I was gonna give her my grieving energy The only thing that kept me going was being on my set with my team Canât thank them enough for giving me the energy to keep goingThe director further went on to say A month into the shoot my boy was born Felt like my brother came back to me Was shooting then and I vividly remember every team member on HIT2 set genuinely feeling happy for me Indebted to each and every member of the Hit2 teamHe then thanked actor Adivi Sesh who played the lead in the film and actor Nani who presented the film Sailesh Kolanu wrote AdiviSesh the kind of support you gave is something I will never forget in my life Meenakshiioffl thanks for being my Arya NameisNani bro meeku enni sarlu thanks cheppina thakkuve Sarkaar No matter how many times I thank you it will not be enough Sarkaar walpostercinema thanks for always believing in meFor the unaware the second instalment of the superhit franchise Hit was written and directed by Dr Sailesh Kolanu The film was produced by Prashanti Tipirneni and presented by actor Nani IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/hit-2-director-sailesh-kolanu-tells-adivi-sesh-the-kind-of-support-you-gave-is-something-i-will-never-forget-in-my-life-651210.html Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actress-anikha-surendhran-i-had-a-full-mental-breakdown-when-mammooka-invited-me-on-stage-651219.html Chennai Dec 3 Actress Anikha Surendran has now shared how pleasantly surprised she was when Malayalam superstar Mammootty during a recent prerelease event of his film Kalamkaval had invited her on stage and asked for a picture with her The young actress who had played the daughter of Malayalam Superstar Mammootty in director Haneef Adenis film The Great Father said she was so delighted by the sudden unexpected gesture from the superstar that she had a full mental breakdown on the way up to the stageTaking to her Instagram page to post a video of the sweet moment a visibly moved Anikha Surendran wrote Never in my wildest dreams did I think Mammooka was gonna randomly invite me on stage and ASK ME FOR A PICTUREShe went on to say I had a full mental breakdown on the way up to the stage How is life even real Donât know where Id be if I wasnât âMammokkede molu Mammookkas daughter Forever gratefulThe young actress went on to wish the entire team of Kalamkaval the very best as well She said Thank you so much for having me and all the best to team kalamkaval Excited In the video Mammootty spotting Anikha Surendran who played his daughter in The Great Father seated in the audience gently gestures to her with his hand to come up on stage The video clip has now gone viral winning the hearts of several fans and film buffs For the unaware director Jithin K Joseâs Malayalam film Kalamkaval featuring Malayalam superstar Mammootty and Vinayakan in the lead is slated to hit screens on December 5 this year The Censor Board has already cleared the film for release with a UA certificateThe film has triggered huge interest in fans and film buffs ever since the makers released a teaserThe teaser of the film which the makers released several days ago begins with a door being knocked A Tamilian opens the door and asks Who are you We then see a police officer asking another cop whose identity is not revealed to the audience Are you the one whos Nath We then are treated to a series of visuals of both lead actors Vinayakan and Mammootty While Vinayakan who appears to be a police officer sports a grim look all through out Mammootty whose role cannot be made out sports the look of a cool calm man surveilling someone elseKalamkaval the shooting of which was wrapped up in November last year has its story and screenplay penned by Jithin K Jose and Jishnu Sreekumar It has editing by Praveen Prabhakar and cinematography by Faisal Ali Music for this exciting entertainer will be by young composer Mujeeb Majeed Stunts for the film have been choreographed by Action SanthoshThe film has been in the news for the curiosity that it has triggered with its makers claiming that the film will showcase Mammootty in a role in which he has never been seen before IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actress-anikha-surendhran-i-had-a-full-mental-breakdown-when-mammooka-invited-me-on-stage-651219.html Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actors-aishwarya-rajesh-thiruveer-starrer-titled-oh-sukumari-651229.html Hyderabad Dec 3 The makers of director Bharat Dharshans eagerly awaited Telugu film featuring actors Aishwarya Rajesh and Thiruveer in the lead on Wednesday announced that the film had been titled Oh Sukumari Taking to its X timeline Gangaa Entertainments the production house producing the film wrote Get ready for a spark of entertainment and a storm of emotions GangaEnts Production No2 is OhSukumari A PAN INDIAN FAMILY ENTERTAINER Starring iamThiruveeR aishudil Directed by SSbharath Produced by MaheswaraMooliFor the unaware actor Thiruveer who is best known for his performance in the superhit film The Great Pre Wedding Show plays the lead in this film along with well known actress Aishwarya Rajesh who played one of the female leads in the blockbuster Sankranthiki Vasthunnam which released earlier this year The film which was until now tentatively being referred to as Production Number 2 marks the directorial debut of Bharat Dharshan and is being produced by Maheswara Reddy Mooli under the banner of Gangaa EntertainmentsAfter impressing audiences with its first production Shivam Bhaje which garnered critical acclaim Gangaa Entertainments is now backing another compelling and entertaining story penned by director Bharat Dharshan himself The filmâs grand launch ceremony was held in Hyderabad last month in the presence of the cast and crewKnown for his strong contentdriven choices Thiruveer continues to explore diverse genres from the critically acclaimed Masooda to the recent Pre Wedding Show This new film is billed to be a hilarious entertainer that promises a refreshing experienceThe movie boasts a talented team of technicians CH Kushendar known for his work in Razakar and Polimera is the cinematographer of this film which has now caught the attention of film buffsBharath Manchiraju an associate of MM Keeravani is scoring the music for this filmThirumala M Thirupathi of Balagam fame is heading the art department and Sree Varaprasad of Ka fame is the editorAanu Reddy Akkati who is also working on director Bharat Krishnamacharis muchawaited historical magnum opus Swayambhu has been assigned the responsibity of designing the costumes for this film Popular lyricist Purnachary is to pen the lyrics for this filmSources had told IANS that the regular shoot of the film had commenced from November 19 The film its makers say will release in Telugu Tamil Malayalam and Kannada languages IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actors-aishwarya-rajesh-thiruveer-starrer-titled-oh-sukumari-651229.html Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mohanlal-thudarum-director-tharun-moorthy-reunite-for-another-film-650992.html Chennai Dec 2 Malayalam film director Tharun Moorthy whose recently released Mohanlalstarrer Thudaram went on to emerge a huge blockbuster has now disclosed that Malayalam superstar Mohanlal and he have reunited for another film Taking to his X timeline Tharun Moorthy wrote When a storyteller and a legend meet again a universe stirs After Thudarum I and Mohanlal embark on another voyage carried by the vision of Ashiq Usman Productions Rolling SoonThe directors announcement has triggered huge excitement among fans some of whom have now begun to wonder if the upcoming film will be a sequel to one of Tharun Moorthys earlier films This is because Tharun Moorthy on the occasion of Onam earlier this year had announced that he was in the process of writing a sequel to one of his earlier filmsTharun Moorthy had put out a post in which he wrote Happy Onam This Onam is truly special for me As an artist as a filmmaker and as a human being Im cherishing every moment of artistic ecstasy We are now in serious discussions about a sequel to one of my projects Some personal meetings and reallife incidents still inspire me to bring it back This is not official yetbut in some ways it already feels officialThe director then recalled how doors first opened for him during an earlier Onam seasonHe wrote It was during an Onam season when I was completely blank that a door first opened before me And this Onam I couldnt let that signal fade away Yes Ive started writing again this time the second part of one of my films Ill share more official updates soon Be with us As alwaysNow with Tharun Moorthy announcing he has joined hands with Mohanlal fans have begun wondering if this film is a sequel to the blockbuster ThudarumFor the unaware Thudarum was a crime action drama that featured Mohanlal and Shobana in the lead Directed by Tharun Moorthy the film had triggered huge excitement among fans for a number of reasonsThe first and foremost reason was that this film featured actress Shobana opposite Mohanlal after almost 19 years Their onscreen pairing is among the most loved in Malayalam cinema Some of the landmark films in which the two actors have been featured together include Manichithrathazhu Thenmavi Kombathu and MambazhakkalamThe next reason was that this film was actor Mohanlalâs 360th film and his 56th film with actress ShobanaThudarum shattered box office records when it released earlier this year It emerged a huge blockbuster collecting over a whopping Rs 100 crore in just Kerala aloneMohanlal put out a poster on his social media timelines that read A new chapter in Kerala box office history A 100 crore Kerala grossHe also wrote Thudarum storms into the record books with its first 100 crore mark exclusively at the Kerala box office A milestone that we created together Thank you KeralaMohanalal was so moved by the phenomenal success of the film that he penned a heartfelt note of gratitude to the audiencesThe actor wroteIâm deeply moved and truly humbled by the love and heartfelt response for Thudarum Each message and every word of appreciation has touched me in ways I canât fully expressHe then went on to sayThank you for opening your hearts to this story for seeing its soul and for embracing it with such graceThis gratitude is not mine alone It belongs to every single person who walked this journey with me giving their love effort and spirit to every frameTo Renjith M Tharun Moorthy KR Sunil Shobhana Binu Pappu Prakash Varma Shaji Kumar Jakes Bejoy and our extraordinary team â your artistry and passion made Thudarum what it is Mohanlal saidThe actor pointed out that Thudarum was made with care with purpose and above all with truthTo see it resonate so deeply is more than a reward It is a true blessingWith all my heart thank you with love and gratitude always he had said IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mohanlal-thudarum-director-tharun-moorthy-reunite-for-another-film-650992.html Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/teaser-of-nandamuri-balakrishnas-akhanda-2-thaandavam-packs-a-punch-650752.html Hyderabad Nov 29 The makers of director Boyapeti Sreenus muchanticipated action entertainer Akhanda 2 Thaandavam featuring actor Nandamuri Balakrishna in the lead have now released an actionpacked teaser of the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs Production house 14 Reels which is producing the film took to its X timeline to share the links to the Tamil and Telugu versions of the teaser It wrote Every frame every shot shows THE DIVINE FURY Akhanda2 massive Thaandavam teaser out now In cinemas worldwide on December 5thThe newly released teaser shows the countrys enemies conspiring to strike at Indias roots We then see Balakrishna who is dressed as a sadhu saying Where there is a bad parallely there is a God Be brave in his typical inimitable style The teaser reinforces what the trailer showcased that Balakrishna has a divine force operating from within him and that he takes on powerful black magic sorcerers aiding Indias enemies The teaser which shows Balakrishnas daughter calling out to him gives a glimpse of the exciting action sequences in the film It is evident from the teaser that Balakrishnas character will take on both the countrys enemies and the ungodly forces looking to disrupt the peace and harmony in the nation in Akhanda 2 ThaandavamDirector Boyapati Sreenu who is known for delivering blockbusters is now in the process of directing the highoctane sequel Akhanda 2 Thaandavam Sources say the film is in its final phase of postproductionProduced on an ambitious scale by Raam Achanta and Gopichand Achanta under the 14 Reels Plus banner the project is being presented by M Tejaswini Nandamuri The makers have already announced that the film will hit the big screens on December 5 this year The sequel sources claim will be a grand cinematic spectacle with Boyapati Sreenu crafting a largerthanlife narrative on an even more expansive canvasS Thamanâs rousing background score is expected to elevate the filmâs highvoltage scenes delivering the signature adrenaline rush fans anticipate Balakrishnaâs fierce and spiritually charged avatar has already impressed fans masses and movie buffs alikeThe film features Samyuktha as the female lead with Aadhi Pinisetty playing a powerful role and Harshali Malhotra a key characterC Ramprasad and Santoshh D Detakae are handling cinematography with Tammiraju in charge of editing and AS Prakash serving as the art director IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/teaser-of-nandamuri-balakrishnas-akhanda-2-thaandavam-packs-a-punch-650752.html Sat, 29 Nov 2025 11:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/suresh-krissna-tells-rajinikanth-id-want-to-be-reborn-as-a-director-and-hopefully-direct-another-annamalai-baba-baasha-650772.html Chennai Nov 29 Ace director Suresh Krissna who has directed Superstar Rajinikanth in blockbusters such as Annamalai and Baasha on Saturday said that if he took another 100 janmas hed want to be reborn as a director again to adore Rajinikanths films and hopefully direct another Annamalai Baba and Baashaâ Taking to his X timeline on Saturday director Suresh Krissna wrote Dear Rajni Sir when you said youâd choose to be born as Rajnikanth even in 100 janmas it moved me deeply If I take 100 janmas Iâd want to be born again as a director to adore your films and hopefully direct another Annamalai Baba n Baasha sicâA week ago the ace director who is known as much for his softspoken and gentle nature as he is known for his blockbuster film had expressed delight at his film Baasha featuring Rajinikanth in the lead having been selected for screening at the 56th IFFI in Goa Expressing his happiness he had on X said Honoured and grateful that BAASHA has been selected for the 56th IFFI Goa celebrating 50 years of Rajinikanth Sirâs legendary journey A timeless blessingThe legendary director is now in the process of directing Anantha a spiritual feature film on Sai Baba For the unaware Anantha which has been directed by veteran filmmaker Suresh Krissna is being produced by Girish Krishnamurthy The upcoming spiritual feature film will feature actors Jagapathi Babu and Suhasini Maniratnam in the leadSpeaking at the music launch event of the film which took place recently director Suresh Krissna had said âWords cannot express my happiness today My heartfelt thanks to Girish for making this project possible I have directed several commercial films but when I was told to make a film on Sai Baba and that it should also have commercial appeal â I saw it as a divine challengeThe director then went on to disclose details of a miracle that had happened in 2009A friend who wanted to make a biopic on Baba took me to Puttaparthi When I stood before Baba he looked at me and said in Telugu âWhere have you been all these yearsâ and I broke down Two years later Baba attained samadhi Years passed and one morning Baba appeared in my dream That same day my friend told me they had just been discussing making Babaâs film with me Suresh Krissna saidThe director went on to add that soon after producer Girish approached him and told him that they must make a film that devotees around the world would celebrate â and even those who didnt know Baba would come to know himI asked for three days to reflect But the next day at 3 AM inspiration struck In one hour the entire story flowed through me â as though Baba himself was writing it The film tells several reallife stories where Babaâs presence and miracles are felt Deva sir composed a song for the film in just 10 minutes â truly divine grace Every single day of shooting we witnessed one miracle after another I was blessed with a wonderful team who worked tirelessly with devotion I sincerely believe Anantha will touch every viewerâs heartâ he said expressing hope IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/suresh-krissna-tells-rajinikanth-id-want-to-be-reborn-as-a-director-and-hopefully-direct-another-annamalai-baba-baasha-650772.html Sat, 29 Nov 2025 12:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/lyrical-video-of-foot-tapping-second-single-vanavaasam-from-roshan-kanakalas-mowgli-2025-released-650535.html Chennai Nov 27 The makers of director Sandeep Rajs upcoming romantic action film Mowgli 2025 featuring actor Roshan Kanakala in the lead on Thursday released Vanavaasam the lyrical video of the foottapping second single from the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs Taking to its X timeline the production house People Media Factory shared the link to the track that was released on YouTube The production house wrote BANG The Loudest WarCry of the Modern Ramayana is here Mowgli second Single Vanavaasam Lyrical Video out Now A sandeepraaaj Cinema A kaalabhairava7 musical Lyrics by tripuranenikalyanachakravarthy Mowgli2025 GRAND RELEASE WORLDWIDE on 12th DEC 2025The energetic track which has been set to tune by music director Kaala Bhairava has lyrics by Kalyan Chakravarthy and has been rendered by Kaala Bhairava and Sony KomanduriThe film has triggered huge expectations among fans and film buffs ever since the makers released a glimpse videoThe video released begins with a voice over by actor Nani Nani says Let me tell you a small love story The year is 2025 A period when technology hasnt fully developedIf you head to the jungles you wont even get phone signals During this period a chap whose name we learn is Kittu in the film made 30 people run around without food or water He is not a gangster or a smuggler but a young loverThe glimpse video then shows some romantic visuals from the film even as Nani continues his narration He goes on to say that this person does not even know 50 per cent of what we know to survive in a city But when it comes to surviving in the jungle he knows 50 per cent more than we doThe glimpse video then shows Bandi Saroj Kumar saying Mowgli get ready for Sher Khan is on his wayIn all The World of Mowgli makes it clear that the film will be about the conflict between Roshan Kanakalas character and the character played by Bandi Saroj Kumar over loveSources close to the unit had told IANS earlier that the unit of the film had completed its third schedule in August this yearThe makers completed shooting a big climax action schedule in Maredumilli Massive action sequences were shot in this schedule which lasted for a period of 15 days sources had informed a few days agoThe sources had also pointed out that the hero of the film Roshan Kanakala chose to take a lot of risk and perform action stunts himself in the climax sequence These scenes the sources claimed were going to be a major highlight of the filmSources had also pointed out that the action sequences in the film were going to be the highlight of the filmFor the unaware young hero Roshan Kanakala who impressed with his brilliant performance in his debut film Bubble Gum is playing the lead in Mowgli 2025 which is being directed by Sandeep Raj best known for his National Awardwinning film Color PhotoProducers TG Vishwa Prasad and Kriti Prasad are producing the film under the People Media Factory bannerSakshi Sagar Mhadolkar is to make her debut as a heroine with this film the cinematography of which is being handled by Rama Maruthi M Kala Bhairava has been entrusted with scoring the films music Editing for the film is by Kodati Pawan Kalyan and art direction is by Kiran Mamidi Nataraj Madigonda has choreographed the action scenes The film has screenplay by Rama Maruthi M and Radhakrishna Reddy IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/lyrical-video-of-foot-tapping-second-single-vanavaasam-from-roshan-kanakalas-mowgli-2025-released-650535.html Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mahesh-babus-nephew-jaya-krishna-ghattamanenis-debut-film-titled-srinivasa-mangapuram-650556.html Hyderabad Nov 27 Director Ajay Bhupathis eagerly awaited upcoming film featuring Telugu star Mahesh Babus nephew Jaya Krishna Ghattamaneni in the lead has now been titled Srinivasa Mangapuram its makers announced on Thursday Chandamama Kathalu Pictures the production house producing the film took to its X timeline to make the announcement It wrote Two lives One journey Two hands One promiseTwo hearts One destiny AB4 is SrinivasaMangapuram Get ready to witness a cult that will be a timeless chapter in the world of love stories Shoot in progressFirst Look amp more updates soon An DirAjayBhupathi FilmDirector Ajay Bhupathi for his part wrote My next film SrinivasaMangapuramThis lovestory is destined to stay in your hearts for ages AB4 First Look blasting soonFor the unaware Jaya Krishna Ghattamaneni the grandson of Superstar Krishna and son of late Ramesh Babu and nephew of Superstar Mahesh Babu is to make his debut in the world of acting with this film The film is being directed by Ajay Bhupathi best known for having made the blockbusters RX 100 and MangalavaramUntil now this ambitious project which sources say will be rich in emotion intensity and authenticity was being referred to as AB4The film is being presented by Ashwini Dutt of Vyjayanthi Movies and produced by P Kiran Garu under the Chandamama Kathalu bannerInterestingly Ashwini Dutt who is presenting this film is the same person who had earlier produced the cult blockbuster Agni Parvatham featuring Superstar Krishna and later introduced Mahesh Babu to Telugu cinema with RajakumaruduThe friendship that is between Ashwini Dutt and superstar Mahesh Babus family continues with the ace producer launching the thirdgeneration star Jaya Krishna Ghattamaneni in collaboration with Ajay Bhupathi a filmmaker celebrated for his raw storytelling and emotional depthSources say that Jaya Krishna Ghattamaneni is fully prepared for his film debut after having undergone intense training in acting fights and danceSources add that the film will be set against the breathtaking backdrop of rugged hills and rooted in earthy realism and that it will present a refreshing soulful and intense love story IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mahesh-babus-nephew-jaya-krishna-ghattamanenis-debut-film-titled-srinivasa-mangapuram-650556.html Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actress-samyuktha-shanmughanathan-weds-cricketer-aniruda-srikkanth-650587.html Chennai Nov 27 Bigg Boss contestant and Tamil film actress Samyuktha Shanumughanathan wed cricketer Aniruda Srikkanth at an intimate ceremony here on Thursday The wedding which was a closed affair was attended by family and close friends of the coupleSoon after the wedding actress Samyuktha and cricketer Aniruda shared pictures of their wedding on their social media handles They also put out a video of the couple getting ready for their big day The video also had popular television presenter and columnist Bhavna Balakrishnan a close friend of Samyuktha speaking about the couple Bhavna while expressing her wishes to the couple said Sometimes opposites attract Sometimes similar people come together Sometimes ambitious people come together Sometimes loving people come together But if two people came together as friends and healed each other in a very special manner that was Ani and Sam Wishing you two a beautiful life together Aniruda Srikkanth who is the son of former India cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth is a cricketer and a sports commentator Actress Samyuktha who played the role of a police officer in director A S Mukundans recently released Tamil Madharas Mafia Company shot to fame after her stint in the Tamil Television reality show Bigg Boss It may be recalled that the actress had in August this year dropped hints that she was dating Aniruda SrikkanthTaking to Instagram page to reintroduce herself to her followers she had said Hi If you are new to my page let me reintroduce myself Im Samyuktha everyone calls me Sam Sammy samosa but if you are close or family then Iâm Pinky Went through a roller coaster ride with Covid lost everything familiar or anything that felt like home and had to restart life from scratch not because of Covid but during the same time frameMy lil bub was just about four years then As the Latin phrase goes Fortes fortuna adiuvat fortune favours the brave And as a twist of fate would have got into Bigg Boss and all the great moments that followed and finally a little hope that things might actually work out for me after allFive years now couple of movie stints lots of social media content amp campaigns and man Life is good More than what I would have asked for I love good laughs I take my fitness seriously because it powered me through my tough times Im socially awkward I forget people and names easily I stick to 23 close friends of mine canât do too many social events very weak social battery but I do have a wild sense of humour that I believe I have passed it over to my son tooSo follow me as I laugh through struggles fumble through life and make fun nonsense content because life is too short to be serious and yea for sure for some cute dance reels I weathered the storm and here Im smooth sailing Tune in for vibes only Ps got a very cute Bf also Yaay Happy endings IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actress-samyuktha-shanmughanathan-weds-cricketer-aniruda-srikkanth-650587.html Fri, 28 Nov 2025 01:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vineeth-srinivasan-joins-the-sets-of-basil-joseph-tovino-thomass-athiradi-650596.html Chennai Nov 27 If sources in the industry are to be believed actor Vineeth Srinivasan has now joined the unit of director Arun Anirudhans eagerly awaited Malayalam film Athiradi The film which features actors Basil Joseph Tovino Thomas and Vineeth Sreenivasan in the lead commenced its second schedule of shooting from November 18The unit which had completed the first schedule of the film by the beginning of this month had originally intended to start the second schedule on November 12 However the unit had to encounter a slight delay and the schedule started on November 18Sources had pointed out that while the schedule began from November 18 Tovino Thomas joined the unit for shooting from November 23 They had then said that Vineeth Srinivasan would join the unit on November 25 Now sources have confirmed that the actor has joined the unit and that the entire schedule will be completed in a single stretch Athiradi has triggered huge excitement among fans and film buffs as it will be the first film to bring together Basil Joseph Tovino Thomas and Vineeth Sreenivasan on screenA teaser released by the makers some days ago opens with the introduction of Vineeth Sreenivasanâs character It is followed by the introduction of the characters of Basil Joseph and Tovino Thomas The teaser hints at Athiradi being a mass action entertainer The punchline of the teaser gives the impression that the team is gearing up to deliver a powerpacked theatrical experience The teaser also indicates that the trio will portray distinctly different characters both in appearance and personalityThe film is being produced by actor Basil Josephs production house Basil Joseph Entertainments along with Doctor Ananthu EntertainmentsAthiradi which is being made as a complete entertainer is being directed by debutant filmmaker Arun Anirudhan who was one of the screenwriters of the first Malayalam superhero film Minnal Murali which was directed by Basil JosephThe script has been cowritten by Paulson Skaria and Arun Anirudhan The filmâs coproducers are Sameer Thahir and Tovino Thomas After Minnal Murali Athiradi will mark the reunion of Tovino Thomas Basil Joseph Sameer Thahir and Arun AnirudhanOn the technical front the film has cinematography by Samuel Henry and music by Vishnu Vijay Editing for the film is by Chaman Chacko while costume design is by Mashar Hamsa IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vineeth-srinivasan-joins-the-sets-of-basil-joseph-tovino-thomass-athiradi-650596.html Fri, 28 Nov 2025 01:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/spark-for-psychological-thriller-stephen-came-from-our-short-film-says-actor-gomathi-shankar-650624.html Chennai Nov 26 The makers of director Mithun Balajis Tamil psychological thriller Stephen featuring actors Gomathi Shankar and Smruthi Venkat in the lead have now disclosed that the spark for the eagerly awaited film came from a short film that they had made earlier Talking to IANS exclusively director Mithun Balaji and actor Gomathi Shankar who has also co written the script for the film which is to stream on the OTT platform Netflix from December 5 said that a short film that was based on the character of Stephen had gone on to win awards and that inspired them to take this project up In around 2020 we did a short film which we cowrote That short film is based on Stephen We got a very good reception for the short film across short film festivals The short film was about this character and people liked it We did not really think people would give much about serial killers and we treated it a bit differently explained Gomathi ShankarHow was it different There was no violence in that short film It was about 10 minutes long And it was a conversation by a serial killer with a psychiatrist People found it interesting We got a few awards for it which really encouraged us The short film won awards for best actor best director and best film and we were very surprised but we were very thrilled So we thought why not make a sequel for a short film he addedAs we cowrote that script we found it had a run time of 40 minutes We bounced that script off our team comprising of aspiring directors and writers and everybody seemed to like it One person in that team suggested that we make it into a feature film You guys have written for 40 minutes If you just push it further it will become a feature And we were like okay We thought wed add content for 15 more minutes but that took years We wrote for oneandahalf years and we got a feature film he explained The film which has been produced by Jayakumar and Mohan will feature Michael Thangadurai in a pivotal role The muchawaited thriller is to release on the OTT platform Netflix on December 5In a world where reality is often stranger than fiction the makers say Stephen will dare to question everything one thinks one knows about guilt and innocenceStephen will be a tense characterdriven thriller exploring guilt morality and the blurred lines between right and wrong IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/spark-for-psychological-thriller-stephen-came-from-our-short-film-says-actor-gomathi-shankar-650624.html Fri, 28 Nov 2025 01:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/lyrical-video-of-aalapikkey-ummak-from-karthi-starrer-vaa-vaathiyaar-released-650627.html Chennai Nov 27 The makers of director Nalan Kumarasamyâs upcoming film Vaa Vaathiyaarâ featuring actors Karthi and Krithi Shetty in the lead on Thursday released the lyrical video of the track Aalapikkey Ummak from the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs Set to tune by Santhosh Narayanan the song has lyrics by Kelithee and has been rendered by Kelithee and Santhosh Narayanan themselvesThe song a fun number with a peppy foottapping beat has been filmed on Karthi Studio Green the production house producing the film shared the link to the lyrical video on its X timeline and wrote Arrest your stress Activate the vibe KarthiOffl s Aura à SaNaâs Sonic Fire AalapikkeyUmmak from VaaVaathiyaar is here to rule your Playlist Out Now Kelithee SanthoshNarayanan Kelithee A NalanKumarasamy Entertainer A MusicSanthosh MusicalApart from Karthi and Krithi Shetty the film will also feature a host of actors including Sathyaraj Rajkiran Anand Raj Shilpa Manjunath Karunakaran G M Sundar Ramesh Thilak P L Thenappan Vidhya Borgia Nivas Adthitan and Madhur MittalInterestingly Karthi plays a police officer in the film with Karunakaran being his subordinate A teaser that was released by the filmâs makers showed Karthi in an avatar never seen before In the teaser Karthi is seen alighting from a police patrol vehicle to join a bunch of dancers enjoying themselves to a rhythmic beat on the street The teaser gives away the fact that the film will be a proper commercial entertainer that will be high on humour romance and action Cinematography for the film is by George C Williams while editing has been taken care of by Vetre Krishnan Stunts for the film have been choreographed by Anal Arasu and choreography is by Sandy and ShariefLyrics for the songs have been penned by Vivek Kelithee and Muthamil and costumes have been designed by Poornima Ramaswamy Aegan Ekambaram and Pallavi SinghInterestingly the film has three codirectors in Rams Murugan Navakanth Rajkumaar and Sundar Venkat IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/lyrical-video-of-aalapikkey-ummak-from-karthi-starrer-vaa-vaathiyaar-released-650627.html Fri, 28 Nov 2025 01:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-gautham-ram-karthik-tells-wife-manjima-mohan-thank-you-for-choosing-me-650714.html Chennai Nov 28 On the occasion of their third wedding anniversary actor Gautham Ram Karthik penned a beautiful post to his wife Manjima Mohan in which he thanked her for choosing him Taking to his Instagram page on Friday Gautham Ram Karthik wrote Three yearsThree years of laughing crying learning unlearning falling rising and growing togetherHe went on to say Youâve seen it all with me side by side You chose to walk through the fire with me You chose to bring peace into every storm I create in my own headYou chose to ground me when life gets too loud And lift me when I forget my own strengthThe young actor further praised his wife saying In a world that keeps rushing me forward youâre the one who helps me breathe in peace Thank you for being my partner my calm my clarity And most importantlyâ thank you for choosing me Iâm so grateful for you now and forever Happy anniversary my loveManjima Mohan too had penned a heart touching post for Gautham Karthik on the occasion of their special day Taking to her Instagram page Manjima Mohan wrote In a world full of noise you are my peace my safe place Happy Three my loveThe deep trust and bond that the couple share is no secret In fact Gautham Karthik a popular hero who is also the son of well known actor Karthik had taken to his Instagram page earlier this year to let his wife know how proud he was when she completed 10 years as an actress On the work front Gautham Ram Karthik next has director Sooriyaprathap Ss scifi crime thriller ROOT gearing up for release The film will mark the Tamil cinema debut of Bollywood star Aparshakti Khurana celebrated for his standout performances in Hindi blockbustersActress Bhavya Trikha plays the female lead in the film which will also have veteran actor Y Gee Mahendran in a pivotal roleProduced by Dhanishtan Fernando Rajarajan Gananasambandam Sanjai Shankar and Shaik Mujeeb under the Verus Productions banner the film sources claim will be an edgeoftheseat thriller IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-gautham-ram-karthik-tells-wife-manjima-mohan-thank-you-for-choosing-me-650714.html Fri, 28 Nov 2025 15:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mellifluous-romantic-number-ratnamala-from-sivakarthikeyans-parasakthi-released-650299.html Chennai Nov 25 The makers of director Sudha Kongaras eagerlyawaited period film Parasakthi featuring actor Sivakarthikeyan in the lead on Tuesday released the lyrical video of the second single from the film Ratnamala much to the delight of fans and film buffs Taking to his X timeline actor Sivarkarthikeyan shared the links to both the Tamil and Telugu versions of the just released lyrical video and wrote Ratnamala from Parasakthi is here ParasakthiFromJan14The slowpaced romantic number features Sivakarthikeyand and Sreeleela who delight audiences by surprising them with some fastpaced dance steps occasionallyTwotime National Award winner G V Prakash Kumar who has scored the music for the number has also rendered it himself Lyrics for the Tamil version is by JayJayashree Mathimaran while lyrics for the Telugu version is by Ramajogayya SastryIt may be recalled that actress Sreeleela had begun dubbing for her portions in the film last weekTaking to its X timeline Dawn Pictures the production house producing the film had announced Her own voice on the big screen sreeleela14 starts dubbing for Parasakthi Get set for the grand arrival in theatres on January 14th ParasakthiFromPongal ParasakthiFromJan14The production house also released a video clip that showed the actress dubbing for the filmIt may be recalled that only a couple of weeks ago actor Ravi Mohan who plays the antagonist in the film began dubbing for itThe makers had officially confirmed on October 21 this year that the unit had wrapped up the shooting of the film In August the unit wrapped up its Pollachi scheduleSources in the know say that some important sequences in the film were shot during this schedule which began on July 18 However Sivakarthikeyan had joined the unit a little laterIt may be recalled that while the first schedule of Parasakthi happened in Madurai the unit headed to Sri Lanka for the films second schedule The schedule in Pollachi in Tamil Nadu was the thirdâParasakthiâ has triggered huge interest among fans and film buffs The period film which also features Atharvaa is believed to be set in the 1960s in the then state of MadrasA teaser released by the unit shows that the story takes place in the Pachaiyappaâs college in Madras where Sivakarthikeyan is seen going door to door in search of something He comes across as a fearless leader looking to lead students on a violent protest in rebellion against an unjust system which seems to have imposed orders such as âStudents do not touchâ Incidentally the teaser shows this order printed on a wall changed to âDo not touch studentsâThe teaser gives away the fact that Ravi Mohanâs character is intent on killing Sivakarthikeyanâs characterParasakthi which was tentatively being referred to as SK25 as it is Sivakarthikeyanâs 25th film has music by G V Prakash and cinematography by experienced cameraman Ravi K Chandran Stunts for the film are by Supreme Sundar The film is scheduled to hit screens on January 14 next year for the festival of Pongal IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mellifluous-romantic-number-ratnamala-from-sivakarthikeyans-parasakthi-released-650299.html Wed, 26 Nov 2025 01:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mammootty-starrer-kalamkaval-to-now-hit-screens-on-december-5-650349.html Chennai Nov 26 The makers of director Jithin K Joseâs Malayalam film Kalamkaval featuring Malayalam superstar Mammootty and Vinayakan in the lead have now announced that the film will hit screens worldwide on December 5 this year Taking to its Instagram page Mammootty Kampany the production house of actor Mammootty said We know youve waited long The wait will be worth it Kalamkaval In Cinemas Worldwide from Decemeber 5 2025 Keep Calm and wait for himIt may be recalled that the makers had earlier announced the release date of the film as November 27 this year However the release got postponed Mammootty Kampany had then said Delayed NOT Diminished We hear you The wait is noted The Venom Beneath Will Arrive Soon Kalamkaval Release Postponed New Release Date will be Announced Soon Mammootty Vinayakan MammoottyKampany JithinKJose WayfarerFilms SamadTruth TruthGlobalFilmsThe Censor Board has already cleared the film for release with a UA certificate In fact Mammootty had himself confirmed the news stating Kalamkaval Censored with UA 16 Certificate In Cinemas SoonThe film has triggered huge interest in fans and film buffs ever since the makers released a teaserThe teaser of the film which the makers released several days ago begins with a door being knocked A Tamilian opens the door and asks Who are you We then see a police officer asking another cop whose identity is not revealed to the audience Are you the one whos Nath We then are treated to a series of visuals of both lead actors Vinayakan and Mammootty While Vinayakan who appears to be a police officer sports a grim look all through out Mammootty whose role cannot be made out sports the look of a cool calm man surveilling someone elseThe film which is Mammootty Kampanyâs seventh production has a tagline that reads âThe venom beneathâEarlier this year the makers had released the second look poster of Mammootty from the film While releasing it Mammootty Kampany on its timeline had said Some Faces Raise Questionsâ Not AnswersPresenting The Second Look Poster of Kalamkaval Directed by Jithin K JoseKalamkaval the shooting of which was wrapped up in November last year has story and screenplay by Jithin K Jose and Jishnu Sreekumar It has editing by Praveen Prabhakar and cinematography by Faisal Ali Music for this exciting entertainer will be by young composer Mujeeb Majeed Stunts for the film have been choreographed by Action SanthoshThe film has been in the news for the curiosity that it has triggered with its makers claiming that the film will showcase Mammootty in a role in which he has never been seen beforeAlready rumours doing the rounds in the industry suggest that Mammootty plays a character with shades of grey in it However there has been no official confirmation in this regard until now IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mammootty-starrer-kalamkaval-to-now-hit-screens-on-december-5-650349.html Wed, 26 Nov 2025 07:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/first-single-gira-gira-gingiraagirey-from-pradeep-advaithams-sports-drama-champion-is-a-mellifluous-delight-650423.html Hyderabad Nov 26 The makers of director Pradeep Advaithams sports drama Champion on Wednesday released Gira Gira Gingiraagirey the mellifluous first single from the film in which actors Pradeep Advaitham and Anaswara Rajan play the lead Production house Swapna Cinemas took to its X timeline to share the lyrical video for the first track It wrote Let this enchanting melody fill your hearts with love Presenting the First Single GiraGiraGingiraagirey from Champion In Cinemas Worldwide on 25th DECEMBER 2025The track the music of which has been composed by Mickey J Meyer is a soothing melodic delight Ram Miriyalaâs charismatic vocals lend a charm to the lyrics of Shyam Kasarla making the numbers retention value to go up The song beautifully captures the world and spirit of Chandrakala played by Anaswara RajanThe film is a joint production between Swapna Cinemas Anandi Art Creations and Concept Films with Zee Studios presenting itWhile the teaser introduced audiences to the fierce determination of Michael C Williams a glimpse video that the makers released for this single introduced Chandrakala as a strongwilled village belle with dreams much bigger than her surroundings She longs to shine as a drama artist and eventually establish her own troupeAnaswara Rajans scenes radiate charm ambition and liveliness making it clear that her character is very pivotal to the plot The song also showcases some delightful chemistry between the characters of Roshan and Anaswara positioning their love story as a central heartwarming layer of ChampionThe film boasts of an excellent technical team While music for the film is by Mickey J Meyer production design is by National Award winner Thota Tharani Cinematography is by R Madhie who brings the visuals to life with immersive frames and striking color palettes and editing is by Kotagiri Venkateswara RaoChampion is scheduled to hit screens on Christmas on December 25 this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/first-single-gira-gira-gingiraagirey-from-pradeep-advaithams-sports-drama-champion-is-a-mellifluous-delight-650423.html Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/malaysian-tamil-rappers-yogi-b-dr-burn-emcee-jesz-to-perform-at-vijays-jana-nayagan-audio-launch-650182.html Chennai Nov 25 The makers of director H Vinoths action entertainer Jana Nayagan which incidentally will be actor Vijays last film on Tuesday announced that well known Malaysian Tamil rappers Yogi B Dr Burn and Emcee Jesz would perform at the Thalapathy Thiruvizha A live tribute concert which is to be held as part of the films audio launch in Malaysia on December 27 this year The muchawaited event is officially set to take place at the Bukit Jalil Stadium in Kuala Lumpur marking Vijayâs return to Malaysia after three yearsOn Tuesday KVN Productions the production house producing the film took to its X timeline to make the announcement It wrote Ladies and Gentlemen Players and Hustlersâ Get ready to sing Tananeh tanthananeh tanthananeh tanthanahâ Welcome onboard YogiB DrBurn EmceeJesz for the ThalapathyThiruvizha A live tribute concert Bukit Jalil Stadium Kuala Lumpur Malaysia See you on Dec 27 2025The upcoming event while generating great excitement among fans and film buffs has also brought a tinge of sadness for those long associated with Vijay Jagadish Palanisamy one of the coproducers of Jana Nayagan who has been a close associate of Vijay for a long time had turned emotional while announcing the date and the venue of Vijays last films audio launch In fact the producer had penned an emotional note on the occasion of announcing the last audio launch He had said From the days I sat starstruck in the crowd at the Nanban audio launch to working on countless audio launches for you and now building up to your OneLastDance â Jananayagan audio launchâ this journey has been nothing short of extraordinary After three years the moment weâve all held so close to our hearts is finally here For me and for everyone else this is more than an audio launch Itâs an emotion Thank you anna Malaysiaâ see you soon JanaNayaganAudioLaunchDirected by H Vinoth Jana Nayagan boasts a powerful ensemble cast featuring Bobby Deol Pooja Hegde Mamitha Baiju Prakash Raj and Gautham Vasudev MenonProduced by Venkat K Narayana under KVN Productions the film is set for a global release on January 9 2026 just in time for PongalSignificantly Jana Nayagan marks the final chapter of Thalapathy Vijayâs illustrious film journey â making this audio launch not just a celebration but a moment in history for fans worldwide IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/malaysian-tamil-rappers-yogi-b-dr-burn-emcee-jesz-to-perform-at-vijays-jana-nayagan-audio-launch-650182.html Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/megastar-chiranjeevi-gifts-director-anil-ravipudi-a-special-watch-on-his-birthday-650019.html Hyderabad Nov 23 Mega star Chiranjeevi on Sunday presented a special watch to Anil Ravipudi the director of his upcoming film Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu on the occasion of the latters birthday Sources close to the actor say that the team cut a cake to celebrate the birthday of the director who was visibly moved by this surprise gift and heartfelt wishes from the Megastar Chiranjeevi also took to his X timeline to wish the director a happy birthday He wrote Many Many Happy Returns of the Day to my Director AnilRavipudi Your warmth on set and your joyous filmmaking style make every moment special Excited to celebrate the festive magic with you and our ManaShankaraVaraPrasadGaru team this Sankranthi 2026 in theatresAnil Ravipudis upcoming film Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has triggered huge excitement and raised expectations from fans and film buffs It may be recalled that the unit of the eagerly awaited action entertainer had begun shooting the climax fight sequence of the film at the beginning of this monthSources close to the unit said the climax action sequence featuring Chiranjeevi and a group of fighters in Hyderabad would be stylishSources claimed the fight sequence that had been shot was unlike typical action sequences This sequence was crafted with a unique and visually captivating approach designed to impress audiences across the board Renowned choreographer Venkat Master supervised the action ensuring every moment exuded precision the sources had saidWith Chiranjeeviâs unmatched charisma and grace and Anil Ravipudiâs signature touch the film was all set to deliver a perfect and memorable end they addedIt may be recalled that the makers had released the films title teaser for Chiranjeevis birthday The teaser showed a smartly dressed Chiranjeevi arriving in a vehicle and being duly followed by a group of commandoes bearing weapons The background music had the word Boss being repeated several times giving us the impression that he heads an entity that specialises in providing securityThe film which was initially being referred to as Mega157 is being produced by Sahu Garapati and Sushmita Konidela under the banner of Shine Screens and Gold Box EntertainmentsThe film has triggered huge expectations as after Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy and Godfather Nayanthara will be seen sharing screen space with Chiranjeevi for the third time in this film One other reason for fans to be excited about this film is that actor Venkatesh plays a cameo in the film This will be the first time that actors Venkatesh and Chiranjeevi will be seen appearing together in a filmBheems Ceciroleo has been entrusted with the task of scoring music for this eagerly awaited entertainer while Sameer Reddy has been appointed cinematographerEditing for the film is by Tammiraju and A S Prakash its art director S Krishna is the executive producer of the film the story of which has been cowritten by S Krishna and G Adi NarayanaThe film is scheduled to release for Sankranti 2026 IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/megastar-chiranjeevi-gifts-director-anil-ravipudi-a-special-watch-on-his-birthday-650019.html Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/censor-board-clears-keerthy-sureshs-revolver-rita-for-release-with-ua-certificate-649889.html Chennai Nov 22 The Central Board of Film Certification CBFC has now cleared director J K Chandrus actioncomedy entertainer Revolver Rita featuring actress Keerthy Suresh in the lead for release with a UA certificate It may be recalled that the action comedy was originally scheduled to hit screens on August 27 for the festival of Vinayaka Chathurthi However the films release got postponed It is now scheduled to hit screens worldwide on November 28 this yearPassion Studios one of the production houses associated with the film took to its social media timelines to announce the films clearance by the censor board It said Weâll see UAnd your family in theatres on Nov 28th RevolverRitaFromNov28 The film has triggered huge excitement among fans and film buffs ever since the makers released the films title teaser some months agoIn the title teaser thugs snatch Keerthy Sureshs hand bag while she is busy buying vegetables from a push cart The bag snatchers take the bag to the hideout only to find a revolver a blood stained butchers knife and a bomb in it Minutes later Keerthy Suresh arrives at the snatchers hideout and demands her bag back with the weapons in themThe rattled criminals ask her if she is a RAW agent an underworld don or a cop Keerthy refuses to give any of them a clear answer Before long she gets a call from Radhika Sarathkumar who plays her mother in the film asking her where the tomatoes were as she is in the process of cooking Keerthy replies Keep the stove on sim and I am on my wayProduced by Sudhan Sundaram and Jagadish Palanisamy the film has music composed by Sean RoldanApart from Keerthy Suresh and Radikaa Sarathkumar the film also features actors Sunil Ajay Ghosh Redin Kingsley Super Subbarayan and John Vijay among othersCinematography for the film is by Dinesh Krishnan B and editing is by National Award winning editor Praveen K L Art direction is by MKT and stunts by Dhilip Subbarayan IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/censor-board-clears-keerthy-sureshs-revolver-rita-for-release-with-ua-certificate-649889.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/our-quest-to-search-learn-and-be-curious-should-never-stop-says-actress-ramya-subramanian-649904.html Chennai Nov 22 Well known actress and VJ Ramya Subramanian who seems to be experiencing a greater level of fulfillment with regard to practising Bharathanatyam after having resumed her training in the dance form now after several years says that ones quest to search learn and be curious should never stop Taking to her Instagram page to post a brief clip of her practising Bharathanatyam Ramya Subramanian who has acted in a number of Tamil films wrote Todayâs reel isnât just a dance rehearsal clip Itâs a small bookmark in my lifeShe then went on to explain about the reel she had posted I learned Bharat Natyam from the age of six for 10 years and when life work routines and priorities happened â everything pushed it to the sideAnd then this year sent me a few signs A health scare some heavy blows in the choices I made â as a sign and reminder for me to slow down to sharpen my mind to take care of the body Iâve been borrowing all these years and to take back the perspective that I had lost she explainedSo I walked into this dance class after a gap of 15 years almost shy and feeling distant â And then something in me unlocked again It feels different now â like Iâm learning with a fuller heart a steadier mind and a deeper curiosity than I ever had at age six she saidStating that coming back to dance felt like coming back to herself the actress said the muscle memory helps me align my movements easy too And the joy of learning it all again with your classmate and friend you reunited with makes it only more special vijnavasudevan She then explained the point she was looking to make She said My point is our quest to searchlearn and be curious should never stopâcuz when we have a purpose to our existence each day feels blissful grateful and our problems start distancing away from us âHereâs to recycling and repurposing life and goals IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/our-quest-to-search-learn-and-be-curious-should-never-stop-says-actress-ramya-subramanian-649904.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/anaswara-rajan-plays-chandrakala-in-pradeep-advaithams-sports-drama-champion-649916.html Hyderabad Nov 22 The makers of director Pradeep Advaithams sports drama Champion on Saturday revealed that actress Anaswara Rajan plays a character called Chandrakala in the film On Saturday the makers of the film dropped a glimpse video for the films first single Gira Gira Gingiraagirey The glimpse video shines the spotlight on Chandrakala played by Anaswara RajanProduction house Swapna Cinemas took to its X timeline to share the glimpse video It wrote Presenting the glimpse of CHANDRAKALA from Championâ Sheâs all set to conquer your hearts First Single GiraGiraGingiraagirey releasing on November 25thThe film is a joint production between Swapna Cinemas Anandi Art Creations and Concept Films with Zee Studios presenting it While the teaser introduced audiences to the fierce determination of Michael C Williamsthe glimpse video introduces Chandrakala as a strongwilled village belle with dreams much bigger than her surroundings She longs to shine as a drama artist and eventually establish her own troupeAnaswara Rajans scenes seem to radiate charm ambition and liveliness making it clear that her character is very pivotal to the plot The glimpse video also showcases some delightful chemistry between the characters of Roshan and Anaswara positioning their love story as a central heartwarming layer of ChampionThe track the music of which has been composed by Mickey J Meyer promises to be a soothing and melodic delight Ram Miriyalaâs charismatic vocals hint at a song that beautifully captures Chandrakalaâs world and spirit The film boasts of an excellent technical team While music for the film is by Mickey J Meyer production design is by National Award winner Thota Tharani Cinematography is by R Madhie who brings the visuals to life with immersive frames and striking color palettes and editing is by Kotagiri Venkateswara RaoChampion is scheduled to hit screens on Christmas on December 25 this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/anaswara-rajan-plays-chandrakala-in-pradeep-advaithams-sports-drama-champion-649916.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 01:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rajinikanth-launches-title-teaser-of-daughter-soundaryas-film-with-love-649742.html Chennai Nov 21 Superstar Rajinikanth on Saturday released the title teaser of With Love the film being produced by his daughter Soundarya Rajinikanth along with producer Magesh Raj Pasilian much to the delight of fans and film buffs The film which is being directed by Madhan features Tourist Family director Abishan Jeevinth and Anaswara Rajan in the leadTaking to his X timeline to release the title teaser Superstar Rajinikanth wrote Wishing my daughter soundaryaarajni and the entire team of the film WithLove all the very best God bless mageshrajSoundarya Rajinikanth for her part responded to her dad saying Biggest blessing ever Thank you so much appa You are my life The title teaser released opens with Abishan Jeevinth who plays a character called Sathya calling a friend over phone in the presence of Anaswara Rajan who plays a character called Monisha in the film Sathya blows a fuse as his friend answers the call Monisha however calmly asks the person at the other end if he has the contact of a person called Anisha The person at the other end asks her who she is to which Sathya in a fit of rage screams Shes my fiancee You shut up and speakThe next sequence we see in the teaser is Monisha explaining to Sathya that suspicion is different from possessiveness and that his possessiveness must not be expressed directly but discreetly through his actions Poor Sathya is completely at sea and begs her not to expect anything on those lines from him The teaser gives the impression that both these individuals have contrasting naturesFor the unaware the films makers have already announced that shooting for the film had been wrapped upSources close to the unit of the film say that the entire film has been shot in Chennai and Trichy They also add that with shooting having been completed post production work is now on at a brisk paceThe film which was initially being tentatively referred to as PRNO4 has been garnering attention ever since it was announced as it will mark the debut of director Abishan Jeevinth as an actor Young Abishan Jeevinth was the director of the superhit film Tourist Family which featured actors Sasikumar and Simran in the lead The film which was made on a modest budget and which was released earlier this year went on to make over a 90 crores at the box office pleasantly surprising both critics and fans With Love is being jointly produced by Soundarya Rajinikanths Zion Pictures and Magesh Raj Pasilians MRP EntertainmentThe upcoming film has an excellent technical team working on it It has one of the Tamil film industrys top music directors Sean Roldan scoring music for it Cinematography for the film is by cameraman Shreyaas Krishna and editing is by Suresh Kumar Art direction for the film is by Raj Kamal and Costumes have been designed by Priya Ravi IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rajinikanth-launches-title-teaser-of-daughter-soundaryas-film-with-love-649742.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vijays-jana-nayagan-audio-launch-event-to-take-place-in-malaysia-on-december-27--649746.html Chennai Nov 21 The makers of director H Vinoths action entertainer Jana Nayagan which incidentally will be actor Vijays last film on Friday announced that the films audio launch will take place in Malaysia on December 27 this year The muchawaited event is officially set to take place at the Bukit Jalil Stadium in Kuala Lumpur marking Vijayâs return to Malaysia after three yearsJagadish Palanisamy one of the coproducers of Jana Nayagan penned an emotional note on the occasion He wrote From the days I sat starstruck in the crowd at the Nanban audio launch to working on countless audio launches for you and now building up to your OneLastDance â Jananayagan audio launchâ this journey has been nothing short of extraordinary After three years the moment weâve all held so close to our hearts is finally here For me and for everyone else this is more than an audio launch Itâs an emotion Thank you anna Malaysiaâ see you soon JanaNayaganAudioLaunchTo build anticipation the makers unveiled a beautifully crafted video montage that instantly struck an emotional chord with fans The montage journeys through some of Vijayâs most iconic onscreen moments â from Khushi and Ghilli to Sachein Pokiri Vettaikaran Thuppakki Theri Mersal Bigil Master and Leo Adding to the sentiment the video features Malaysian fans sharing deeply personal stories about what Vijay means to them One fan fondly recalled loving him since childhood â âWho wonât like Annaâ Another called him a lifelong source of inspiration A young woman movingly revealed that she has no family and considers Vijay her brother crediting his words for helping her survive her toughest moments Their excitement for the audio launch is unanimous with many sharing that they would like to see him in person and hear him narrate a âKutty Storyâ liveDirected by H Vinoth Jana Nayagan boasts a powerful ensemble cast featuring Bobby Deol Pooja Hegde Mamitha Baiju Prakash Raj and Gautham Vasudev Menon Produced by Venkat K Narayana under KVN Productions the film is set for a global release on January 9 2026 just in time for PongalSignificantly Jana Nayagan marks the final chapter of Thalapathy Vijayâs illustrious film journey â making this audio launch not just a celebration but a moment in history for fans worldwide IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vijays-jana-nayagan-audio-launch-event-to-take-place-in-malaysia-on-december-27--649746.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/kamal-haasans-production-house-clarifies-it-has-not-hired-casting-agents-for-any-of-its-films-649749.html Chennai Nov 21 Raaj Kamal Films International the production house of wellknown actor producer and politician Kamal Haasan on Friday clarified that it had not hired any casting agents for any of its films and warned that it would initiate legal action if any party was found falsely using its name in any unauthorized manner Taking to its X timeline the production house put out a poster that read This is to clarify that Raaj Kamal Films International has not hired any casting agents for any of our films Please do not trust any emails messages and social media posts received by you for this purpose Legal action will be taken if any party is found falsely using Raaj Kamal Films International name in any unauthorized mannerThis is the second time this year that the production house has had to put out a clarification to caution the public about fake casting calls Raaj Kamal Films International isnt the only production house facing this problem of fake casting calls Several other top production houses too have had to face this problem this year In August this year Neelam Productions the production house of wellknown director and producer Pa Ranjith had urged actors to beware of fake calls and not to trust themTaking to its X timeline Neelam Productions issued a clarification It wrote Beware of FAKE AUDITION CALLS in the name of Neelam Productions Please check for casting calls and audition alerts only from our official social handles Thank youIt also shared a poster that read FAKE AUDITION ALERT Neelam Productions It has come to our attention that numerous Audition callsposters are being circulated in the name of Neelam Productions We would like to declare that these AUDITION CALLS ARE FAKE AND NOT TO TRUST THEM Any AuditionCasting related posters will be shared through our official handles mentioned below Announcements and Audition Calls made through external sources are fraudulent Thank youInstagram neelamproductions Twitter officialneelam Several actors and production houses have consistently been facing this issue of fake casting calls being put out in their namesPrior to that Tamil film actor Sibi Sathyaraj who is also the son of wellknown actor Sathyaraj best known for his performance as Kattappa in the pan Indian blockbuster âBaahubaliâ had alerted the general public about a fake casting call put out in his name on social media The actor had issued a clarification stating that he had nothing to do with either the person who had put it out or with the project mentioned in itThe fake casting call poster which Sibi Sathyaraj warned about gave the impression that the unit of a film directed by Sakthi Saravanan and featuring actor Sibi Sathyaraj in the lead was looking for actors of both genders in the age group of 25 to 50 years It also asked for child artistes in the age group of 10 to 15 years to send their profiles to a particular numberIn February this year Wunderbar Films Director Sreyas had cautioned the public about miscreants issuing fake casting calls saying any casting calls being made in his name or that of his production house Wunderbar Films were âabsolutely fake and baselessâIn a brief statement which he posted on his X handle Sreyas who is the director of Wunderbar Films a production house owned by actor Dhanush had said âHello This is to bring to everyones attention that any casting calls under my name or Wunderbar Films Pvt Ltd is absolutely false and baseless 91 7598756841 is not my number and is being misused with my pictureâPrior to that Prince Pictures another reputed production house had issued a cautionary notice warning actors of fraudsters who were claiming to offer acting roles in their upcoming film Sardar 2 for money or other favours IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/kamal-haasans-production-house-clarifies-it-has-not-hired-casting-agents-for-any-of-its-films-649749.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:38:00 +0530