DailyWorld News - The First International Newspaper From India https://dailyworld.in/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:14:37 +0530 en 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 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/saanve-megghana-of-kudumbasthan-fame-to-play-female-lead-in-director-hariharasuthan-azhagiris-rom-com-649800.html Chennai Nov 22 Actress Saanve Megghana of Kudumbasthan fame will play the female lead in debut director Hariharasuthan Azhagiris upcoming film its makers have now announced The film which is being produced by Shanthi Talkies led by producer Arun Viswa said that its newest venture Production No 4 will feature youtuberturnedactor Bhaarath in the lead The production house which has produced films like Sivakarthikeyans Maaveeran and Siddharths 3BHK is currently producing two films While director Bodi Rajkumars debut film featuring actor Chiyaan Vikram in the lead is being referred to as its Production Number 3 Hariharasuthan Azhagiris film featuring Bhaarath and Saanve Meghana is being tentatively referred to as Production Number 4 The production house announced the new film through a statement which disclosed that the film would be a a refreshing rural romcom that blends heart humour and countryside charm Assuring audiences that Hariharasuthan Azhagiris storytelling would be unique and authentic the production house said that it intended to deliver a wholesome funfilled entertainer that celebrates love simplicity and the beauty of rural lifeProducer Arun Viswa for his part said âOur guiding belief has always been to cultivate fresh ideas and back new voicesHe went on to add âFinally Bhaarath has built a warm and relatable connection among teen and family audiences becoming a familiar presence in countless homes We are delighted to join hands with him for this project Likewise Saanve Megghana delivered a remarkable performance in Kudumbasthan earning both acclaim and affection We are excited to bring her onboard as wellThe producer further said We at Shanthi Talkies have consistently found joy in encouraging young and fresh minds We are elated to introduce Hariharasuthan Azhagiri as the director with Production No4 The film will have more familiar and promising actors As of now we have roped in Bala Saravanan to play a pivotal role The details about the others in the cast and crew will be revealed soonâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/saanve-megghana-of-kudumbasthan-fame-to-play-female-lead-in-director-hariharasuthan-azhagiris-rom-com-649800.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/trailer-of-nandamuri-balakrishnas-akhanda-2-thandavam-promises-explosive-action-entertainer-649809.html Chennai Nov 22 The makers of director Boyapeti Sreenus muchanticipated action entertainer Akhanda 2 Thaandavam featuring actor Nandamuri Balakrishna in the lead have now released an actionpacked trailer 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 trailer It wrote His rage is divine His power is destructive Here is the Akhanda2Trailer Akhanda2SurgicalStrike Akhanda2 in cinemas worldwide on December 5thThe trailer begins with evil forces conjuring a plan to make the masses lose faith in the belief that when difficulties arise God arrives to help A voice over says We must make them believe that God will not arrive when difficulties arise The day they believe that this country will go to pieces The trailer also makes it evident that the wicked are looking to target the Kumbha Mela Meanwhile Aadhis character comes across as one practising black magic The trailer also shows that the film will have mothers sentiment with Balakrishnas mom who is on her death bed telling Balakrishna that her soul will rest in peace only if her son performs her last ritesThe film it seems will have plenty of both conventional and supernatural fights The trailer has a portion that shows Balakrishna saying In any nation in any world what you find is a religion Here in India you find a dharmam called Sanatana Haindava Dharmam The trailer also ends with Balakrishna warning the countrys enemies that they havent seen Indias Vishwaroopam yetIt is evident from the trailer 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/trailer-of-nandamuri-balakrishnas-akhanda-2-thandavam-promises-explosive-action-entertainer-649809.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 16:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shooting-of-director-c-v-kumars-sci-fi-thriller-xy-wrapped-up-649689.html Chennai Nov 21 The makers of director C V Kumars eagerly awaited scifi thriller XY which interestingly is also a part of the directors Maayavan Cinematic Universe MCU have now announced that shooting for the film has been wrapped up On Friday director C V Kumar who is also known for producing several landmark films in Tamil cinema took to his social media timelines to announce the completion of shooting for the film He wrote Itâs a wrap for XY Maayavan Cinematic Universe A new code of destiny beginsâ A icvkumar FilmAfter the phenomenal success of Maayavan â a critically acclaimed scifi film in Tamil Telugu Hindi Kannada ace filmmaker C V Kumar decided it was time to expand the world of Maayavan into a Cinematic Universe with his ambitious next project titled XYSources close to the unit claim that XY which has been written and directed by C V Kumar promises to redefine the science fiction genre in Indian cinema blending groundbreaking concepts with highoctane storytelling visual grandeur and an emotional core that is likely to resonate with audiencesThe film boasts of a quality technical team It will have cinematography by Hariharan Anandarajah bringing a bold and futuristic visual language Music for the film is by Srikant who has worked with Oscar winner A R Rahman and was part of the Grammywinning album Divine Tides The film will have editing by the accomplished P K and art direction by Kesav The films cast is an exciting mix of stars and fresh talent Rathika Ravindhar a popular artiste from the Telugu film industry will be seen playing the lead along with Aniz Prabakar making his debutThe lead pair will be supported by Varshini Venkat Brana Pragadeesh Srithar Rowdy Baby Varshu and Cheran Academy Hussian who enrich the cinematic universe with diverse and memorable performancesSources claim that XY has been produced on a grand scale by Sambasivam of Sri Krish Pictures in association with Sri International IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shooting-of-director-c-v-kumars-sci-fi-thriller-xy-wrapped-up-649689.html Sat, 22 Nov 2025 00:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/makers-of-naga-chaitanyas-mythological-thriller-nc24-drop-exciting-bts-video-clip-649560.html Hyderabad Nov 20 The makers of actor Naga Chaitanyas eagerly awaited mythological thriller tentatively being referred to as NC24 on Thursday dropped a Behind The Scenes video clip of the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs For the unaware director Karthik Dandu whose Virupaksha went on to emerge a sensational success is directing this film which is being produced on a grand scale by producers BVSN Prasad and Sukumar under the banners of Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra LLP SVCC and Sukumar Writings respectively Meenakshi Chowdhury plays the female lead opposite Naga Chaitanya in this eagerly awaited thriller which will also have Sparsh Srivastava of Laapataa Ladies fame playing a pivotal roleThe striking and immersive BTS video released by the filmmakers gives an idea of the films massive scale vision and ambition It shows the amount of effort the team put into erecting massive sets painstakingly constructed by hundreds of technicians across acres of landIt also offers a glimpse of Naga Chaitanyas training for the action sequences There are shots of the actor training under the supervision of international action choreographers and the transformation he has undergone for the roleThe background score by Ajaneesh Lokanath is the main attraction It adds more mystery and intensity to the music video and gives the audience a foretaste of the kind of world the film will take them intoThe team has announced that it will release the title and first look poster of the film on the occasion of Naga Chaitanyas birthday on November 23 Directed by Karthik Dandu the films story has been penned by director Sukumar The film has cinematography by Neil D Cunha and music by Ajaneesh Loknath Editing for the film is by National award winning editor Navin Nooli while Art direction is by Sri Nagendra Tangala who also handled the art direction of Thandel IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/makers-of-naga-chaitanyas-mythological-thriller-nc24-drop-exciting-bts-video-clip-649560.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vishal-pens-heartfelt-birthday-wish-for-fiancee-sai-dhanshika-thanks-her-for-coming-into-his-life-649566.html Chennai Nov 20 Actor Vishal on Thursday penned a heartfelt birthday post to his fiance actress Sai Dhanshika in which he thanked her for coming into his life and for bringing about a meaning to his life Taking to his X timeline to pen the birthday wish Vishal wrote Happy happy birthday to the light love of my life Many happy returns to my better half soulmate darling SaiDhanshikaHe then went on to add Thank you for coming into my life and as you inspire others with your ways of leading a life and also bringing about a meaning to mine too sic Keep smiling keep sharing that positivity and I thank God every minute for making us to be together forever Have a blastIt may be recalled that Vishal and Sai Dhanshika had in May this year announced that they were in love and that they were to tie the knot soonDhanshika while speaking at the audio and trailer launch of her film Yogi Da had said I have known Vishal for 15 years Wherever we meet he has always given due respect Whenever I have had issues he has raised his voice for me When there was a problem he came to my house We started speaking to each other recently and itlove blossomed then It occurred to him and to me as well We mutually accepted it We realised that this was going to lead to marriage So why wait There is only one thing I want him to be happy she said and turning around to Vishal who was on stage said I love youVishal who had turned up for the event for Dhanshika spoke next The actor began his speech by recalling a vow he had made several years ago that he would get married only after completing the construction of the Nadigar Sangam buildingHe said I told actor Karthi I am going to put a chair at the site where the construction of the Nadigar Sangam building is taking place Karthi is the one who is looking after the construction activities I told him until you finish I am not going to leave the place because my wedding has been fixed I have also got a bride With the permission of the brides dad who is present here I would like to announce the brides name as Sai DhanshikaThe actor further said I want to I love to and I am going to marry Dhansika A wonderful person Both of us understand each other very well Yes Dhanshika and I are going to get married I think I am a very fortunate person God always saves the best for the last That way I think he has saved Dhansika for the last We are going to lead a very positive and lovely life We have good understanding now and it will always be thereActor Vishal also said that Dhanshika would continue to act after the wedding as well She has talent and it shouldnt be stopped he said and added Dhansika is my soulmate I wholeheartedly love her IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vishal-pens-heartfelt-birthday-wish-for-fiancee-sai-dhanshika-thanks-her-for-coming-into-his-life-649566.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/release-of-mammootty-starrer-kalamkaval-postponed-649579.html Chennai Nov 21 The makers of director Jithin K Joseâs Malayalam film Kalamkaval featuring Malayalam superstar Mammootty and Vinayakan in the lead have now confirmed that the release of the film was being postponed It may be recalled that the makers had earlier announced the release date of the film as November 27 this yearTaking to its X timeline Mammootty Kampany the production house of actor Mammootty wrote 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 news of the postponement has disappointed fans who were eagerly awaiting its releaseThe 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/release-of-mammootty-starrer-kalamkaval-postponed-649579.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/carnatic-legend-m-s-subbulakshmis-great-granddaughters-aishwarya-saundarya-sing-in-balakrishnas-akhanda-2-649583.html Hyderabad Nov 21 The makers of director Boyapeti Sreenus muchanticipated action entertainer Akhanda 2 Thaandavam featuring actor Nandamuri Balakrishna in the lead have now disclosed that the films music director Thaman had recorded a massive score featuring Aishwarya and Saundarya the great granddaughters of legendary Carnatic singer M S Subbulakshmi The production house producing the film 14 Reels took to its social media timelines to make the announcementIt wrote Music director MusicThaman has recorded a massive score for Akhanda2 featuring the sister duo Aishwarya and Saundarya They are the greatgranddaughters of the legendary Bharat Ratna MSSubbulakshmi Garu Akhanda2 IN CINEMAS WORLDWIDE FROM DECEMBER 5th Akhanda2ThaandavamMeanwhile music director Thaman announced that he had completed scoring the background music for the filmThaman on his X timeline said Akhanda2 TRAILER fire emojis Blast o blast Jus completed BGM AUM NAMA SHIVAYA NBK GAARU MASSIVE THIS ISThe film is scheduled to hit screens on December 5 this yearDirector 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 a few days ago released the trailer of the film which created a massive buzz and sent fans into a frenzyS 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/carnatic-legend-m-s-subbulakshmis-great-granddaughters-aishwarya-saundarya-sing-in-balakrishnas-akhanda-2-649583.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/inspirational-track-vetri-veerane-from-kavin-andrea-jeremiah-starrer-mask-released-649485.html Chennai Nov 20 The makers of director Vikarnan Ashokâs eagerly awaited Tamil film âMaskâ featuring actor Kavin in the lead have now released the inspirational track Vetri Veerane from the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs Music director G V Prakash took to his X timeline to share the link to the track and wrote VetriVeerane from mask is here Kavinm0431 vikarnan vetrimaaran andreajeremiah MaskFromTomorrowKavin for his part shared the singles link and wrote in Tamil Panam Pathum Seiyum Paniyadhavanai Thappum Sollum His statement when loosely translated means Money can do anything It can find fault with someone who refuses to bow down to itLyrics for the song a foottapping number with high retention value have been penned by Vaaheesan Rasaiya who has also delivered the rap portions in the songSet to tune by G V Prakash the song has been rendered by Anthony Daasan and Vaaheesan RasaiyaIt may be recalled that the censor board has already cleared the film for release with a UA certificateThe film is scheduled to hit screens worldwide on November 21 this yearSources close to the unit of the film say that this film will have Andrea not just producing it but also reportedly playing the antagonist in itThis is not the first time that Andrea is playing the antagonist in a film She was seen playing such a role in director Vetri Maranâs Vada ChennaiSources close to the unit of the film say that Kavin for the first time in his career will be seen in an explosive action entertainerThe film which has triggered huge interest among film buffs and fans has music by National Award winning music director G V Prakash and cinematography by one of the best in the business R D RajashekarEditing for the film is by Ramar and art direction is by Jacki and Vijay IyyappanThe film which is jointly produced by Andrea and S P Chockalingam is to be presented by director Vetri Maranâs Grassroot Film Company IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/inspirational-track-vetri-veerane-from-kavin-andrea-jeremiah-starrer-mask-released-649485.html Thu, 20 Nov 2025 23:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/kalyani-priyadarshans-next-a-women-centric-film-goes-on-floors-649432.html Chennai Nov 20 Actress Kalyani Priyadarshan who is basking in the success of her latest release Lokah has now begun work on her next project which sources close to the unit say is a womencentric film The film which is being directed by debutant director Thiraviyam S N is being produced by well known production house Potential Studios The film which went on floors recently is the production houses seventh venture following six consecutive critically acclaimed and commercially successful films such as Maya Maanagaram Monster Taanakkaran Irugapatru and BlackThe yettobetitled film features Kalyani Priyadarshan in the lead role The fact that Kalyani who has just delivered a panIndian blockbuster has teamed up with a production house with a reputation for delivering hits has triggered huge expectations from this film Apart from Kalyani Priyadarshan the film will also star Devadarshini and Vinoth Kishan of Naan Mahaan Alla fame in pivotal roles Sources close to the unit say that the team intends to shoot the entire film in a single stretch The team has begun shooting the film in Chennai where a major portion is to be shot If possible they might shoot the entire film in Chennai the source addsThe film boasts of a strong technical team Pravin Bhasker and Sree Kumar have written the screenplay and dialogues along with the director of the film Music for the film has been composed by one of Tamil industrys fastest rising music directors Justin Prabhakaran Cinematography for the film will be handled by well known cinematographer Gokul Benoy Aral R Thangam has been roped in to serve as the editor of this film for which Mayapandi has been appointed as the production designer Costumes for the film are to be designed by Inaz Farhan and Sher Ali The film is being produced by SR Prakash Babu SR Prabu P Gopinath and Thangaprabaharan R under the Potential Studios banner IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/kalyani-priyadarshans-next-a-women-centric-film-goes-on-floors-649432.html Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sreeleela-begins-dubbing-for-sivakarthikeyans-parasakthi-649225.html Chennai Nov 18 The makers of director Sudha Kongaras eagerlyawaited period film Parasakthi featuring actor Sivakarthikeyan in the lead on Tuesday announced that actress Sreeleela had now begun dubbing for her portions in the film Taking to its X timeline Dawn Pictures the production house producing the film wrote 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 week ago actor Ravi Mohan who plays the antagonist in the film began dubbing for it The 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 IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sreeleela-begins-dubbing-for-sivakarthikeyans-parasakthi-649225.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/selvaraghavans-pudhupettai-was-what-reshaped-how-i-viewed-cinema-says-dada-director-ganesh-babu-649259.html Chennai Nov 18 Director Ganesh K Babu who is best known for having directed the superhit film Dada has now disclosed that ace director Selvaraghavans film Pudhupettai was what reshaped how he viewed cinema Ganesh K Babu who is at present directing actor Ravi Mohans eagerly awaited political thriller Karathey Babu took to X to post a picture of himself with director SelvaraghavanHe wrote Pudhupettai reshaped how I saw cinema It guided Dada and now KaratheyBabu selvaraghavan sir became the reason I chose this path the reason I became a filmmakerMeeting him today felt like a circle closing selvaraghavan KokkiKumarXKaratheyBabuFor the unaware Karathey Babu will feature Ravi Mohan as a politician In fact the actor had to lose up to 12 kilos for playing his role in the filmA teaser released by the makers of the film earlier this year disclosed the fact that Ravi Mohan plays a politician called Shanmugha Babu representing the R K Nagar constituency in the filmThe teaser has a scene that takes place in the State Legislative Assembly where the Leader of the Opposition played by K S Ravi Kumar asks the Speaker why the Chief Minister played by Nasser was so interested in knowing about the old name of the RK Nagar constituency representative The Chief Minister then gives an explanation on the significance of names after which Shanmugha Babu Ravi Mohan stands up to speak He then discloses that he was called Karathey Babu and that this name was given to him by the people of R K Nagar 17 years agoKarathey Babu has cinematography by Ezhil Arasu music by Sam C S and editing by Kathiresh Alagesan Well known director Rathna Kumar has cowritten the script of this film which features Daudee Jiwal as the female lead IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/selvaraghavans-pudhupettai-was-what-reshaped-how-i-viewed-cinema-says-dada-director-ganesh-babu-649259.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actress-shriya-saran-tells-impersonator-go-get-a-life-649303.html Chennai Nov 19 Well known actress Shriya Saran has now put out a post in Instagram in which she has advised a person looking to impersonate her to stop wasting hisher time and to go get a life Taking to her Instagram page to share the fake profile of the impersonator the actress wrote Who ever this idiot is Please stop writing to people and wasting time Unfortunately this is weird I feel bad for wasting people time This is not me Not my number The actress on a lighter note added The only good thing is this crapy person is reaching out to people I admire and would love to work with Very strange Why would you waste your time to do this Go get a life not someoneâs impersonatorOn the work front Shriya Saran was recently seen shaking a leg for a dance number in director Ananda Krishnans upcoming film Non Violence featuring Metro Shirish Bobby Simha and Yogi Babu in the leadBankrolled by AK Pictures Lekha the films narrative unfolds in the city of Madurai during the 90sSources say the story primarily revolves around events occurring within a Madurai prison during that eraThe film has raised expectations as director Ananda Krishnans previous two films Metro and Kodiyil Oruvanâ were both successesSources claim that as the narrative takes place in the 1990s the production crew has dedicated significant resources to authentically recreate that era on screen Every detail from the props and wardrobe to the filming locations have been meticulously curated to transport viewers back in timeApart from Metro Shirish Bobby Simha and Yogi Babu the film will also feature actors Aditi Balan Garuda Ram and Aditya Kathir in pivotal rolesSources say that the shooting of the film has been completed and that the team is now busy with postproduction work IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actress-shriya-saran-tells-impersonator-go-get-a-life-649303.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/censor-board-clears-allari-nareshs-horror-thriller-12a-railway-colony-for-release-with-ua-certificate-649306.html Hyderabad Nov 19 The Central Board of Film Certification CBFC has now cleared director Nani Kasaragaddaâs eagerlyawaited horror thriller â12A Railway Colonyâ featuring actor Allari Naresh in the lead for release with a UA certificate Taking to its X timeline Srinivasaa Silver Screen the production house producing the film wrote Its ðð with Lot of Thrills Gear Up to enjoy the Complete Entertainer with Many Twists and TurnsThe film has triggered huge interest in fans and audiences ever since the makers released a title teaser for the filmActor Allari Naresh while sharing the title teaser had said â There is no need to escape alive Welcome to the paranormal world of 12ARailwayColony Title TeaserâDr Anil Vishwanath who is known for his work on âPolimeraâ and âPolimera 2â has taken on the role of the showrunner besides providing the story screenplay and dialogues for this ambitious ventureThe movie which is being produced by Srinivasaa Chitturi of the renowned production house Srinivasaa Silver Screen is to be presented by Pavan KumarThe project marks the directorial debut of Nani Kasaragadda who will not only be directing but will also be handling the editing responsibilitiesThe teaser released by the makers provides a glimpse of the movies premise It opens with Allari Naresh standing by a window deep in thought setting a contemplative mood Viva Harshas voiceover inquires why spirits only appear to a select few hinting at the supernatural elements to comeAs the teaser progresses eerie and unsettling occurrences unfold with every character becoming increasingly suspicious The tension culminates in a dramatic moment where Allari Nareshs character shoots someone and with a sinister smile leaves the audience eager to know moreAllari Naresh seems to have come up with another interesting role in this film which features Dr Kamakshi Bhaskarla of Polimera series fame as the leading ladyAlong with the lead pair actors Sai Kumar Viva Harsha Getup Srinu Saddam Jeevan Kumar Gagan Vihari Anish Kuruvilla and Madhumani will be seen playing pivotal roles in the filmThe film has cinematography by Kushendar Ramesh Reddy and music by Bheems Ceciroleo It is scheduled to hit screens worldwide on November 21 this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/censor-board-clears-allari-nareshs-horror-thriller-12a-railway-colony-for-release-with-ua-certificate-649306.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 10:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/arya-drops-important-update-on-vettavam-climax-shoot-649341.html Chennai Nov 19 Actor Arya on Wednesday dropped a hint about the climax sequence of director Pa Ranjiths upcoming gangster drama Vettuvam saying the shooting of the crucial sequence was drawing to a close Taking to his Instagram page to post another picture of his six pack for the film the actor wrote Same mirror same Vettuvam Climax Different Day Ending climax everything blurry Vettuavam ranjithpaThe team of Vettuvam has been shooting the climax portion from October 30 meaning the sequence has taken 20 days to shoot until nowIt may be recalled that it was Arya who had disclosed that shooting for the films climax had resumed after the rainsOn October 30 Arya had taken to his Instagram page to share an update about the film He had said Rain stops Shoot Resumes but Training Continues vettuvam Climax ranjithpaThe actor who posted a picture of his sixpack expressed the hope that rains would stay away thereby enabling the unit of Vettuvam to complete the climax sequenceAryas wish was understandable as maintaining a sixpack can be a demanding taskTaking to his Instagram page Arya had posted a picture of his well toned body and writtenRain Rain pls stay away cant hold this forever Vettuvam Climax continues ranjithpaThe film which is being produced by Ranjiths production house Neelam Productions has actor Dinesh playing the lead Along with Arya the film will also feature actors Kalaiyarasan Mime Gopi Guru Somasundaram and Shabeer Kallarakkal in pivotal rolesThe film has also triggered interest because of it being actress Sobhita Dhulipalas first Tamil film after her wedding Vettuvam which will talk about the sharing of power has music by G V PrakashThe film was in the spotlight in July this year after a stuntman died while performing a car stunt for the film The news left the unit shocked and devastated Well known Tamil film director Pa Ranjits production house Neelam Productions which is producing the film had then said that the death of the dearly loved stunt man had sent them all into shock and heart breakPa Ranjith after the demise of the stuntman posted a statement in which his production house Neelam Productions said On the morning of 13th July we lost unexpectedly a talented stunt artist and a long time colleague Mr Mohan Raj on the sets of our film Vettuvam in Nagapattinam district of Tamizh Nadu Our heart is broken for his wife children family and all who knew and loved Mohan Raj Anna as a colleague and a friendStating that a day that had started out with detailed planning caution clarity in execution prayers and all their good will had ended in the unexpected death of the stuntmen the production house said that the news had has sent them all into shock and heart breakMohan Raj Anna was valued and respected by his colleagues in the stunt team and all of us in the crew He was a veteran in performing stunts whose planning clarity and execution we all relied on We relied on the expertise of our Stunt Director Dilip Subbarayan and followed every protocol every detail that was needed to make this safe That inspite of all of our preparations and precautions we ended up losing a man who had unparalleled experience and achievements who made his family colleagues and directors proud with the quality of his work has affected us deeply He will have our respect love and adoration always the production house had saidStating that Mohan Rajs death was devastating the production house said that it deeply mourned the loss of Mohan Raj Anna as a husband a father an incredible stunt artist and a graceful human beingHe wanted to be remembered for his work as a fabulous stunt artist and thatâs how he will always stay in our memory it had said IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/arya-drops-important-update-on-vettavam-climax-shoot-649341.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shooting-of-vaazha-2-wrapped-up-say-makers-649069.html Chennai Nov 17 The makers of director Savin S As Vaazha 2 the second instalment from the franchise have now announced that shooting for the eagerly awaited film featuring Hashir Alan Ajin and Vijayan among others has been completed Taking to his Instagram page producer Vipin Das wrote 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 superhit The 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 franchise It 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 a week ago 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/shooting-of-vaazha-2-wrapped-up-say-makers-649069.html Tue, 18 Nov 2025 03:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/second-schedule-of-basil-joseph-tovino-thomass-athiradi-to-begin-on-november-18-649015.html Chennai Nov 17 If sources in the industry are to be believed the unit of director Arun Anirudhans eagerly awaited Malayalam film Athiradi featuring actors Basil Joseph Tovino Thomas and Vineeth Sreenivasan in the lead is now all set to commence the second schedule of shooting for the film from November 18 The 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 but will now be starting it on November 18Sources claim that while the schedule will begin from November 18 Tovino Thomas will join the unit for shooting from November 23Athiradi 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 of the film 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 personalityApart from Malayalam the teaser was also released in Tamil Telugu Hindi and KannadaThe 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/second-schedule-of-basil-joseph-tovino-thomass-athiradi-to-begin-on-november-18-649015.html Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/manju-warrier-unveils-title-poster-of-rajakumari-a-women-centric-thriller-648855.html Kochi Nov 15 The title poster of the womencentric Malayalam film Rajakumari was unveiled on the official page of acclaimed actor Manju Warrier lending star power and strong support to what the makers describe as an intense socially relevant drama The film marks the directorial debut of Unnidas Koodathil who also pens the screenplayRajakumari is produced under the banner of Nalla Cinema Productions by Faras Muhammed Fahad Siddiq and Fayaz Muhammed with Ashna Rasheed serving as executive producerAt its core Rajakumari focuses on the emotional journey of women who slowly drift away from their dreams after marriage often subsumed by traditional expectationsThe protagonist Janaki embodies this narrative a young woman stepping into a new household with hope only to encounter realities that threaten to crush her aspirationsDirector Unnidas reveals that the film is inspired by a shocking reallife case that deeply disturbed Kerala the death of Uthra a young differentlyabled mother from Anchal in Kollam district who died from a snakebite later proven to be a murder planned by her husbandThe incident which sparked widespread outrage and painful conversations within family spaces forms the thematic base of RajakumariThrough the film the team aims to revisit the unsettling truths that the case exposed about domestic violence and the exploitation of womenActor Athmeeya who impressed audiences with her performance in Joseph plays the lead role of JanakiDebutant Fahad Siddiq steps in as the male lead while the supporting cast includes Sreejith Ravi Senthil Krishna Kudassanad Kanakam Veena Nair Rajesh Kannur and Rithu ManthraThe film is presented in a thriller mood blending emotional depth with gripping storytellingThe film features music by Denson Dominic with lyrics by Vinayak Sasikumar art direction by Anees Nadodi makeup by Rony Vellathuvayal and costumes by Arun ManoharProduction work on Rajakumari is nearing completion with Vijayan Unni as finance controller Praveen Edavannappara as production executive and Binu Manampur as production controller IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/manju-warrier-unveils-title-poster-of-rajakumari-a-women-centric-thriller-648855.html Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/final-schedule-of-shooting-of-actor-vijay-antonys-nooru-saami-underway-648480.html Chennai Nov 14 The final schedule of director Sasis eagerly awaited upcoming film Nooru Saami featuring actor and music director Vijay Antony in the lead is now underway Actor Vijay Antony chose to give an update on the film by posting a picture of himself on the sets of the film on X The picture he posted showed him sitting in what appeared to be a sugarcane fieldThe actor music director and producer wrote NooruSaami Final Schedule smiley faceIt may be recalled that director Sasi in an exclusive interview to IANS earlier had disclosed that his film which comes after the phenomenal success of the blockbuster Pichaikkaran would be based on reallife incidentsFor the unaware director Sasis earlier film Pichaikkaran which featured Vijay Antony in the lead not only emerged a blockbuster but also went on to become a cult classic Pichaikkarans story revolved around a renowned and wealthy businessman who in a bid to save his mothers life secretly seeks alms and lives the life of a beggar for a period of 48 days as part of a vow made to God The film which was based on a real life incident moved audiences across not just Tamil Nadu but other regions of the country as wellSasi confirmed to IANS that the story of Nooru Saami Hundred Gods the title of which has interestingly been taken from an immensely popular song in Pichaikkaran will be based on the bond between a mother and a son and that it will be based on reallife incidentsHowever when IANS had asked if the story of Nooru Saami would be a continuation of the story of Pichaikkaran Sasi had replied in the negative saying both stories were different and would have nothing to do with each otherIt may be recalled that ace director Sasi had officially announced that he would be working with Vijay Antony again on a film at the trailer launch event of director Leo John Pauls MaarganDirector Sasi had then said In 2006 when I made the film Dishyum Vijay Antony was the music director In 2016 when I made Pichaikkaran Vijay Antony played the lead Now we are going to work together againSasi went on to disclose that his upcoming film was one that he considered very close to his heart He also disclosed that this film would feature two heroesWhile one of the hero roles will be played by Vijay Antony the other heros character will be played by Ajay Dhishan who happens to be Vijay Antonys sisters son I remember Ajay as a small child when we were doing Dishyum He is now a young hero Sasi had added IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/final-schedule-of-shooting-of-actor-vijay-antonys-nooru-saami-underway-648480.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/theeyavar-kulai-nadunga-is-based-on-a-real-life-incident-which-left-me-shaken-says-aishwarya-rajesh-648484.html Chennai Nov 14 Actress Aishwarya Rajesh who plays the lead along with actor Arjun Sarja in director Dinesh Letchumanans muchawaited investigative thriller âTheeyavar Kulai Nadungaâ has now disclosed that the film is based on a reallife incident Participating in a prerelease event organised by the films makers the actress said Theeyavar Kulai Nadunga is inspired by a real incident When director Dinesh narrated the script to me I was left shaken The incident happened in our place It is only when you narrate real stories can the audience connect with it When true stories are narrated on the big screen it makes a huge impact and it will also create a social awareness and thereby usher in change That is why I liked this script and I chose it This is a script that is close to my heartIt may be recalled that the film has already been cleared by the Censor Board for release with a UA certificate The film is scheduled to hit screens worldwide on November 21 this yearIt may be recalled that a teaser released by the film unit some time ago had triggered huge interest in fans and film buffs The crime investigative thrillers teaser promised a number of tense sequences and effectively kindled anticipation for the filmAt the heart of this crime thriller lies a profound moral axiom that law may be surpassed by justice and justice by righteousness but in the end it is always righteousness that emerges triumphantThe teaser begins with Arjun realising that a fictional story that has been penned by a famous writer called Jawa appears nonfictional Soon we see Arjun investigating a series of developments that are bound to keep audiences on the edgeoftheirseats The teaser gives away the fact that Arjun will be playing a police officer Although it is unclear as to what role Aishwarya Rajesh plays in the film we get to understand that her character is pivotal to the plot Woven with scenes of inquiry suspense and sudden intensity the teaser gives one the impression that the film will be a racy thrillerThe film featuring Arjun and Aishwarya Rajesh in the lead roles also stars Bigg Boss fame Abhirami Ramkumar G K Reddy PL Thenappan Logu writeractor Vela Ramamoorthy Thangadurai Prankster Rahul and O A K Sundar among othersCinematography for the film is by Saravanan Abhimanyu and music is by Aasivagan Lawrence Kishore has overseen editing for this investigative thriller which had Arun Shankar heading the art departmentThe film is to have a simultaneous release in Tamil Telugu Malayalam and Kannada IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/theeyavar-kulai-nadunga-is-based-on-a-real-life-incident-which-left-me-shaken-says-aishwarya-rajesh-648484.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/dhruv-vikram-does-not-have-an-account-on-x-clarifies-actors-publicist-648492.html Chennai Nov 14 Pointing out that actor Dhruv Vikram had only one official account on social media which happened to be on Instagram the actors publicist Yuvraaj on Friday alerted social media users to be wary of fake accounts being operated by imposters on different social media platforms Taking to his X timeline the actors publicist Yuvraaj wrote Dear Press Media Fans amp Friends This is an important awareness message Please note that Mr Dhruv Vikram has ONLY one official social media account and that is his Instagram dhruvvikramHe went on to add Other than this he does NOT have any official account on platforms like Twitter Snapchat Facebook or any other applicationThe publicist then went on to say Recently many have been misusing AIgenerated voices and photos of DhruvVikram to create fake accounts and misleading content We kindly request everyone to stay alert and not fall for any unofficial profiles or posts If DhruvVikram opens any new official account in future we will inform you through official sourcesFor the unaware Dhruv Vikram who is the son of popular actor Vikram is now basking in the success of his recently released film Bison Kalamaadan which has gone on to emerge a superhitIn fact several celebrities including Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister and well known actor and producer Udhayanidhi Stalin had gone on to shower praises on the film Udhayanidhi Stalin in particular had called the sports drama directed by Mari Selvaraj a powerful filmUdhayanidhi Stalin who took to his X timeline to pen his thoughts on the film had said Have watched Bison Director MariSelvaraj sir has once again delivered a powerful film Bison is a heartwarming sports drama about an Arjuna award winning Kabaddi player who rises above a violent and troubled society Mari sir captures the journey of a young man who places his faith in sport more than anything else which ultimately leads him to greatnessThe Deputy Chief Minister in particular had a word of praise for Dhruv Vikram saying DhruvVikram5 and the rest of the cast have delivered exceptional performances deeply understanding what the story demanded from them A big congratulations to the entire team of Bison KaalamaadanbeemjiThe critically acclaimed film has gone onto emerge a huge success collecting over Rs 70 crores at the global box office IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/dhruv-vikram-does-not-have-an-account-on-x-clarifies-actors-publicist-648492.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/during-every-single-day-of-shooting-anantha-we-witnessed-one-miracle-after-another-says-director-suresh-krissna-648518.html Chennai Nov 14 Ace director Suresh Krissna who has now directed the spiritual feature film Anantha has now disclosed that he witnessed one miracle after another during every single day of shooting the film For the unware Anantha which has been directed by veteran filmmaker Suresh Krissna and produced by Girish Krishnamurthy is an upcoming spiritual feature film featuring actors Jagapathi Babu and Suhasini Maniratnam in the lead Speaking at the music launch event of the film which took place recently director Suresh Krissna 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 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 hopeMusic for the film is composed by Deva and the grand audio and teaser launch took place recently in Chennai in the presence of the entire cast and crewThe film apart from Jagapathi Babu and Suhasini Mani Ratnam also features Y Gee Mahendra Thalaivasal Vijay Nizhalgal Ravi Sri Ranjani and Abhirami Venkatachalam among others IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/during-every-single-day-of-shooting-anantha-we-witnessed-one-miracle-after-another-says-director-suresh-krissna-648518.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/joy-is-who-you-share-it-with-says-actress-sri-gouri-priya-648600.html Chennai Nov 14 Actress Sri Gouri Priya on Friday penned a note of gratitude to all those who had wished her for her birthday Taking to her Instagram page to pen the thank you note the actress wrote Times and placesare all in who you share âem with And itâs life and the point isenjoyinâ who you share it with Joy is who you share it withâShe then went on to add Sharing all my love to you all Thank you each and everyone for your lovely birthday wishes and blessings on my 27thLooking forward to an amazing year filled with full of love hope godâs and momâs blessings good health and good work Extremely grateful to the universe for the wonders it is doing to me In cloud 9 literally Life is lifeâing alreadyIt may be recalled that the actress who shot to fame in Tamil cinema with her fine performance in the Tamil superhit film Lover had recently penned a lengthy post on Instagram her sudden trip to Bengaluru and how it had helped bring the smile back to her facePosting pictures of herself at Bangalore the actress had said This is Me Getting really happy amazed feeling extremely grateful to God to the universe to my guardian angel mom and to the smallest of the things people and situations around me Itâs been a really long time since I smiled like this from my heartAdmitting that she was a big time overthinker the actress disclosed that she had been lost deep in thought before the tripThis goofy Gouri is a big time overthinker too So her head kinda went for a zuii and nowâ sheâs back Reasons for a happy Gouri Extremely unplanned trip to Bengaluru coz why not Bengaluruâs wind in my hair Bengaluru palaceâs amazing royalty and history Eradu2 benne masala dose and ondu1 filter coffee from CTR and unpredictable sunshine and rains she wrote expressing her happinessStating that she had Found love and beauty in every bit the actress said that life was beautifully unpredictable just like Bengaluruâs weatherSo for good or for bad itâs all about going with the flow and knowing that itâll be totally worth it just like this cute sudden trip of mine for a day which brought in so much hope and positivity Wishing all the more of these and love to you all she ended the noteFor the unaware Lover which was directed by Prabhu Ram Vyas featured actors Manikandan and Sri Gouri Priya in the lead The film which went on to emerge as a superhit was a take on love and relationships in the modern ageLover showcased how the possessiveness and suspicion of one partner could turn suffocating for the other and how it could make a relationship a burdenApart from Manikandan and Sri Gouri Priya the film also featured Kanna Ravi Saravanan Geetha Kailasam Harish Kumar Nikhila Shankar Rini Pintu Pandu and Arunachaleshwaran in important roles IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/joy-is-who-you-share-it-with-says-actress-sri-gouri-priya-648600.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/prakash-raj-appears-before-telangana-sit-in-betting-apps-case-648281.html Hyderabad Nov 12 Actor Prakash Raj on Wednesday appeared before the Special Investigation SIT in connection with the ongoing investigation into the alleged promotion of online betting apps The SIT officials recorded the statement of the actor at the CID officeAfter coming out of the CID office Prakash Raj told the media that he did a promotion for an app in 2016 thinking that it was a gaming app He said that after coming to know that it was a betting app he stopped the promotion He also recalled that betting was banned in 2017Betting apps are wrong They are destroying the lives of many youngsters he said Whether we do the ads knowingly or unknowingly itâs wrong I am sorry for that he addedActor Vijay Deverakonda had appeared before the SIT on Tuesday The officials recorded his statement on the remuneration and commissions taken from betting appsThe Telangana government formed the SIT in March to probe multiple cases involving online betting platformsThe questioning follows a series of arrests made by SIT in six locations in Punjab Gujarat and Rajasthan during the joint operation conducted by SIT in coordination with CID Eight illegal betting organisers were arrested during the operationPrakash Raj and Deverakonda were among 29 celebrities charged with promoting banned betting apps by the Enforcement Directorate ED in JulyAugustThe investigation is based on multiple FIRs filed across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and covers a range of individuals including actors YouTubers and social media personalitiesThey were summoned by the agency under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLAAfter appearing before the ED on July 30 Prakash Raj had stated that the matter dated back to 2016 He claimed that he had not accepted moneyDeverakonda had maintained that he promoted only legal skillbased gaming apps and not unlawful betting platformsActors Rana Daggubati and Manchi Lakshmi had also appeared before the ED IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/prakash-raj-appears-before-telangana-sit-in-betting-apps-case-648281.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 00:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shooting-of-nivin-paulys-horror-comedy-sarvam-maya-wrapped-up-648311.html Chennai Nov 13 The makers of director Akhil Sathyans eagerly awaited horror comedy Sarvam Maya featuring actor Nivin Pauly in the lead have now announced that the shooting of the film has been wrapped up Taking to his X timeline Nivin Pauly said Itâs a WRAP Get ready to go âDeluluâ in theatres this Christmas Sarvam Maya SarvamMayaMovie SarvamMaya Akhilsathyan Fireflyfilms PrietyMukundhanA teaser released by the makers recently has only added to the excitement of fans and film buffs The 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 Sources had told IANS that 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 SookshmadarshiniNivin Pauly playing the lead in this horror comedy is bound to further thrill his fans who are already excited about the actor playing the antagonist in the Tamil film Benz IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shooting-of-nivin-paulys-horror-comedy-sarvam-maya-wrapped-up-648311.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/japanese-fans-clip-showing-him-imitate-ram-charans-steps-in-chikiri-chikiri-goes-viral-peddi-director-reacts-648319.html Chennai Nov 13 A Japanese fan who posted a video clip of him imitating actor Ram Charans dance steps in the recently released single Chikri Chikri from the actors upcoming film Peddi has now caught the attention of the films director Buchi Babu Sana who has appreciated him wholeheartedly for his efforts Buchi Babu Sana who was touched by the efforts the fan from Japan had put in to make the clip which has now gone viral thanked the fan Taking to his X timeline to quote the tweet put out by the Japanese fan Kaketaku Buchi Babu Sana replied Thank u KAKETAKU garu Thank u Japan Sending love from India peddiIn his tweet Kaketaku while posting the video clip showing him imitate Ram Charans steps from the popular track had written ChikiriChikiri from the film Peddi â sending love from Japan ramcharanFor the unaware the makers of the eagerly awaited action entertainer Peddi featuring actor Ram Charan in the lead recently released the foot tapping romantic single Chikiri Chikiri from the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs around the worldThe foottapping number which has been set to tune by A R Rahman has lyrics by Balaji and is sung by Mohit Chauhan Ram Charan unleashed his signature dance flair perfectly synced to Rahmanâs infectious and highvoltage composition in the number The beat radiated energy and the number delivered a fullblown visual and musical feast It may be recalled that a couple of days ago director Buchi Babu Sana had disclosed the meaning of ChikiriThe director who posted a video clip of him having a conversation with the Mozart of Madras A R Rahman was seen explaining the situation of the song to the music director He said The hero sees the heroine for the first time in the village He tells his friend that she is that rare girl who looks beautiful without any make upHe calls her a chikiriRahman asked what a Chikiri was and to that the director replied The men in the heros village affectionately call the pretty women of their village Chikiri That is where the song begins Meanwhile sources say that the team is working relentlessly to keep the project on track as per schedulePeddi is slated for a grand PanIndia theatrical release on March 27 2026 coinciding with Ram Charanâs birthday IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/japanese-fans-clip-showing-him-imitate-ram-charans-steps-in-chikiri-chikiri-goes-viral-peddi-director-reacts-648319.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/education-is-dead-says-director-ram-gopal-varma-648336.html Hyderabad Nov 13 Stating that the Artificial Intelligence AI wave will not wait for universities ministers or outdated boards to adapt popular director Ram Gopal Varma has cautioned that it will simply erase what doesnât evolve and that the first victims will be the students Taking to his X timeline to register his thoughts on the advent of AI and its impact on education director Ram Gopal Varma wrote Education is dead Hey students wake up and CELEBRATE the DEATH of EDUCATION The explosion of AI will be in direct proportion to a public acknowledgement by all concerned that our present day education system is deadThe director then used an example to make his point He wrote Hereâs looking at the medical course for an example A medical student spends five years learning about the body two years doing postgraduation and another two or three years in specialization Thatâs a decade of memorizing muscles nerves organs their functions and protocols all to finally diagnose what went wrong in someoneâs body to give an appropriate treatmentNow if an AI can read millions of medical cases scan patient data and give a diagnosis faster more accurately and without bias and also suggest treatment then whatâs the point of wasting 10 years on what a machine can do in 10 seconds he askedThe director quoted a leading doctor as saying It makes me sad to think of all those present day poor students joining medical colleges because by the time they finish there will be nothing left for them to doâStating that this was not dystopia but the truth of today the director pointed out that this was not only true for students of medicine but for any other course as well In an AI world sticking to our present education system is not traditional itâs both naive and regressive Ours is a memorybased education system built for a time when information was scarce But when you have a device that can give you any information instantly memorizing is not knowledge itâs downright stupidity said the director who said that radical reforms in education was now not a choice but necessary for future survivalHe said The AI wave will not wait for universities ministers or outdated boards to adapt It will simply erase what doesnât evolve and the first victims will be the studentsI believe that radical reforms in education is not a choice but itâs for future survival Otherwise todayâs students will become sacrificial lambs brutally betrayed by their ignorant parents and even more ignorant policymakers who are proudly preparing them for jobs that will not exist he said and came up with a list of suggestions that he thought needed to be implemented swiftlyOn an immediate basis we must allow AI tools inside classrooms and exams not as cheats but as able assistants Schools should stop pretending to educate They should only test how intelligently and creatively a student can use AI The question papers of the future shouldnât ask what you know they should ask how fast how deeply and how innovatively you can make AI work for you Because the new genius will not be the one who knows everything but will be the one who knows how to ask AI the right question he pointed out Addressing students the director said You are living in the eye of an AI apocalypse You need to realise that the ground beneath your textbooks is melting fast Your degrees wont be worth the paper they are printed upon Your professors are teaching you from the ruins of a dead system If you keep learning the old way you will just graduate into extinction AI wonât kill you it will simply ignore you So stop studying for marks and start learning how to use A I Because very soon the ones who canât use A I will be used up by A I IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/education-is-dead-says-director-ram-gopal-varma-648336.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/arya-hopes-rains-stay-away-to-enable-vettavam-team-to-continue-shooting-of-climax-648377.html Chennai Nov 13 Actor Arya who seems to be sporting a six pack in director Pa Ranjiths upcoming gangster drama Vettuvam has now expressed the hope that rains will stay away thereby enabling the unit of Vettuvam to complete the climax sequence Aryas wish is understandable as maintaining a sixpack can be a demanding taskTaking to his Instagram page Arya on Thursday posted a picture of his welltoned body and wrote Rain Rain pls stay away cant hold this forever Vettuvam Climax continues ranjithpaIt may be recalled that it was Arya who had disclosed that shooting for the films climax had resumed after the rainsOn October 30 Arya had taken to his Instagram page to share an update about the film He had said Rain stops Shoot Resumes but Training Continues vettuvam Climax ranjithpaThe film which is being produced by Ranjiths production house Neelam Productions has actor Dinesh playing the lead Along with Arya the film will also feature actors Kalaiyarasan Mime Gopi Guru Somasundaram and Shabeer Kallarakkal in pivotal rolesThe film has also triggered interest because of it being actress Sobhita Dhulipalas first Tamil film after her wedding Vettuvam which will talk about the sharing of power has music by G V PrakashThe film was in the spotlight in July this year after a stuntman died while performing a car stunt for the film The news left the unit shocked and devastated Well known Tamil film director Pa Ranjits production house Neelam Productions which is producing the film had then said that the death of the dearly loved stunt man had sent them all into shock and heart breakPa Ranjith after the demise of the stuntman posted a statement in which his production house Neelam Productions said On the morning of 13th July we lost unexpectedly a talented stunt artist and a long time colleague Mr Mohan Raj on the sets of our film Vettuvam in Nagapattinam district of Tamizh Nadu Our heart is broken for his wife children family and all who knew and loved Mohan Raj Anna as a colleague and a friendStating that a day that had started out with detailed planning caution clarity in execution prayers and all their good will had ended in the unexpected death of the stuntmen the production house said that the news had has sent them all into shock and heart breakMohan Raj Anna was valued and respected by his colleagues in the stunt team and all of us in the crew He was a veteran in performing stunts whose planning clarity and execution we all relied on We relied on the expertise of our Stunt Director Dilip Subbarayan and followed every protocol every detail that was needed to make this safe That inspite of all of our preparations and precautions we ended up losing a man who had unparalleled experience and achievements who made his family colleagues and directors proud with the quality of his work has affected us deeply He will have our respect love and adoration always the production house had saidStating that Mohan Rajs death was devastating the production house said that it deeply mourned the loss of Mohan Raj Anna as a husband a father an incredible stunt artist and a graceful human beingHe wanted to be remembered for his work as a fabulous stunt artist and thatâs how he will always stay in our memory it had said IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/arya-hopes-rains-stay-away-to-enable-vettavam-team-to-continue-shooting-of-climax-648377.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/director-sundar-c-opts-out-of-rajinikanths-thalaivar173-648386.html Chennai Nov 13 In news that has sent shockwaves ace director Sundar C who was to direct Superstar Rajinikanths next film tentatively being referred to as Thalaivar173 has now announced his decision to opt out of the project On Thursday Sundar C issued a statement saying he was making the difficult decision to step back from the project due to unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances It may be recalled that the film had triggered huge excitement as it is being produced by actor Kamal Haasans production house Raaj Kamal Films International Sundar C who is one of Tamil cinemas finest commercial film directors in a statement titled A Heartfelt Note to My Dearest Fans and WellWishers wrote 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 cinema I 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 fans To 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 all IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/director-sundar-c-opts-out-of-rajinikanths-thalaivar173-648386.html Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/anurag-kashyap-starrer-unkill-123-will-be-a-psychological-thriller-about-fame-and-its-consequences-say-makers-648239.html Chennai Nov 12 The makers of director Sam Antons upcoming psychological thriller UNKILL123 featuring Bollywood director Anurag Kashyap in the lead along with actress Sangitha have said that the film will be about fame and its consequences Sources say the film which is being produced by Dr Ishari K Ganesh on behalf of his production house Vels Film International Limited will be a gripping psychological thriller that explores how the search for online fame can change a personâs life and mindSays Producer Ishari K Ganesh âWe have all witnessed the rise of influencers who became stars through social media But very few talk about the emotional cost of that fame the loneliness the comparison and the psychological strain behind the screens UNKILL123 is a story that captures both the glamour and the pain of this newage fame cultureâDirected by Sam Anton and written by Sam Anton and Savari Muthu UNKILL123 will feature Anurag Kashyap in a powerful lead role along with Sangitha who will be seen delivering a pivotal roleThe story follows the rise and fall of a common man turned socialmedia influencer whose dream of becoming famous slowly turns into an obsession It shows how the pressure to stay popular can lead to emotional stress loneliness and a loss of identity reflecting the darker side of todayâs digital world The film captures the growing influence of social media in everyday life and the unseen battles behind the filtered smiles where validation envy and insecurity collideThe film has cinematography by Krishnan Vasant and music by Jerard Felix Art direction for the film is by Sowndar Nallasamy and editing is by NaashSindhuja Ashok is the Costume Designer of the film which has Azar and Raymond in charge of choreographing the songs Stunts for the film are by Kottiswaran IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/anurag-kashyap-starrer-unkill-123-will-be-a-psychological-thriller-about-fame-and-its-consequences-say-makers-648239.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 17:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-pavishs-new-film-titled-love-oh-love-648249.html Chennai Nov 12 Actor and National Award winning music director G V Prakash on Wednesday revealed the title of director Magesh Rajendrans upcoming film featuring actor Pavish in the lead as Love Oh Love Taking to his X timeline G V Prakash wroteBest of luck dear Pavishvofficial Here is LoveOhLove Title of pavishvofficials next LOL A breezy romantic entertainer Following the auspicious launch of the project in October by director Kasthuri Raja the filmâs shoot has been progressing in full swing across vibrant locations in and around Chennai Sources say the team has wrapped up major portions of the first schedule and is gearing up for the next leg with renewed energy and enthusiasmFor the unaware Pavish who plays the lead in this film impressed audiences with his performance in Dhanushs Nilavukku Enmel Ennadi Kobam NEEK The female lead Naga Durga a popular YouTube personality from the Telugu industry makes her muchanticipated Tamil bigscreen debut with this film Her lively performance and onscreen chemistry with Pavish are expected to be major highlights of Love Oh LoveWritten and directed by Magesh Rajendran a former associate of director Lakshman who is best known for having directed films like Bogan and Bhoomi the film promises to be an entertaining journey blending fun emotions and fresh storytellingThe film is being produced by Zinema Media and Entertainment Ltd best known for having released the critically acclaimed film Blackmail and Creative Entertainers amp Distributors led by producer G DhananjheyanCinematography for the film is by well known cinematographer and producer PG Muthaiah National Awardwinning editor NB Srikanth who has worked as the editor of several commercially successful and critically acclaimed films such as Aaranya Kaandam and Madha Gaja Raja is incharge of editing this filmArt Direction for the film is by art director Magendran and costumes are being designed by Harshika Stunts for the film have been choreographed by AbhishekThe postproduction work of the film is to be handled by an expert team from Director Vijayâs D Studios Post IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-pavishs-new-film-titled-love-oh-love-648249.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/tn-cm-stalin-congratulates-art-director-thota-tharani-for-chevalier-award-648170.html Chennai Nov 12 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin was among the first to congratulate National Award winning Art director Thota Tharani for having been chosen by the French government for its prestigious Chevalier Award Taking to his X timeline Chief Minister Stalin in Tamil wrote The announcement of the French governments high honour the Chevalier award for Thiru Thota Tharani who delighted us by gifting us a portrait of Thanthai Periyar which now shines in Oxford has doubled our joyStalin went on to point out that the great art director who had studied at the Government College of Fine Arts in Tamil Nadu was now set to join an illustrious line of great personalities from India who had received this award and that this was a matter of immense pride He ended the congratulatory post saying Congratulations on your achievement that the world admiresThota Tharani will be receiving the award at the Alliance FranÃaise in Chennai from the French Ambassador on November 13The art director will be the sixth Indian to receive the prestigious award after legendary icons like Satyajit Ray Sivaji Ganesan Amitabh Bachchan Shah Rukh Khan and Kamal Haasan Thota Tharani who has closely worked with top film directors Mani Ratnam and Shankar among others has won two National Awards and a number of state awards including three Nandi Awards and four Tamil Nadu State Film AwardsIn 2001 the Government of India honoured the legendary art director by presenting him the Padma Shri Award for his contributions to artThota Tharani who began his illustrious career in 1978 with iconic director Singeetam Srinivasa Raos Telugu film Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi has been a core part of several films hailed as cult classics both in Tamil and Telugu The legendary art directors work has played a crucial role in the success of several blockbusters Some of the films in which his work had come in for exceptional praise include director Mani Ratnams cult classic Nayakan which featured actor Kamal Haasan in the lead Ponniyin Selvan the Rajinikanth Mammoottystarrer Thalapathi Sagara Sangamam Geethanjali Sivaji and Dasavatharam IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/tn-cm-stalin-congratulates-art-director-thota-tharani-for-chevalier-award-648170.html Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ravi-mohan-begins-dubbing-for-sivakarthikeyans-parasakthi-647954.html Chennai Nov 11 The makers of director Sudha Kongaras eagerlyawaited period film Parasakthi featuring actor Sivakarthikeyan in the lead have disclosed that actor Ravi Mohan who plays the antagonist in the film has now begun dubbing for his portions Taking to its X timeline Dawn Pictures the production house producing the film wrote When the voice roars the screen will rise iamRaviMohan starts dubbing for Parasakthi coming to cinemas this Pongal ParasakthiFromPongal ParasakthiFromJan14The production house also released a video clip that showed the actor dubbing for the filmIt may be recalled that the makers had officially confirmed on October 21 this year that the unit had wrapped up the shooting of the filmIn August the makers had announced that the unit had wrapped up the 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 thirdParasakthi has triggered huge interest among fans and film buffs The period film which also features Atharvaa and Sreeleela 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 Pachaiyappas 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 Students do not touch Incidentally the teaser shows this order printed on a wall changed to Do not touch studentsThe teaser gives away the fact that Ravi Mohans character is intent on killing Sivakarthikeyans characterParasakthi which was tentatively being referred to as SK25 as it is Sivakarthikeyans 25th film has music by G V Prakash and cinematography by experienced cameraman Ravi K Chandran Stunts for the film are by Supreme Sundar IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ravi-mohan-begins-dubbing-for-sivakarthikeyans-parasakthi-647954.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 09:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/when-music-director-m-m-keeravani-pleasantly-surprised-shruti-haasan-647959.html Chennai Nov 11 Actress and singer Shruti Haasan who has sung the first track of director S S Rajamoulis eagerly awaited magnum opus Globe Trotter featuring Telugu star Mahesh Babu in the lead has now disclosed how the films music director M M Keeravani pleasantly surprised her while recording the number Taking to her Instagram page to post a video clip of what had happened Shruti Haasan said while she was waiting for M M Keeravani to begin the session with a prayer song he very sweetly played an iconic track from Nayagan a cult classic in which her dad Kamal Haasan had played the lead much to her surpriseShe wrote It was a pleasure to sing for MM Keeravaani sirs musical What a powerful track 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 thats what he was starting playing Suddenly I realised it was appas song and that moment was super special Thank you sir for your kindness and the love and warmth of the entire team that day Cant wait for youll to listen to the trackS S Rajamouli had released the track on Monday night Taking to his X timeline he wroteJust dropped a small thing for you all See you on November 15th at the GlobeTrotter eventThe event director Rajamouli is referring to in the tweet is to be held on November 15 at Ramoji Film City Hyderabad The event is being hailed as a onceinageneration spectacle and is expected to witness a footfall of over 50000 fans making it one of the largest live fan congregations ever seen in the Indian entertainment spaceAccording to an independent industry source The Grand Globetrotter Event on November 15 is shaping into a cultural moment in itself The scale being planned is unlike anything the industry has attempted we are looking at over 50000 fans gathering under one roof It will be the biggest ever stage and screen in films across the world with a 100 ft height and a 130 ft wide screenThe source further added With Prithvirajs powerful first look as Kumbha setting the internet ablaze and excitement rising by the hour the event is now gearing up for a movie announcement that the country is looking forward to The magnitude energy and buildup are unprecedented turning this into one of the biggest events ever mounted in Indian entertainmentThe excitement about the film has reached a feverish pitch with the ace filmmaker unveiling actor Prithviraj Sukumarans look in the film and disclosing that he he plays a character called Kumbha IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/when-music-director-m-m-keeravani-pleasantly-surprised-shruti-haasan-647959.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/i-cried-but-not-the-sad-kind-of-tears-says-actress-vijayalakshmi-in-tribute-to-late-actor-abhinay-647987.html Chennai Nov 11 Well known Tamil actress Vijayalakshmi has now penned a heart touching tribute to late actor Abhinay who passed away at the young age of 44 on Monday saying she was happy for him that his struggle was over Taking to her Instagram page to pen a long post the actress recalled the only time she worked with actor Abhinay She said After Chennai 28 I did a national commercial for WorldSpace Sattelite Radio It was a big deal back then I did it with Abhinay who was the No1 face in the ad world The ad was about a newlywed Tamil coupleStating that the ad was a soulful one Vijayalakshmi said they shot for four days in Delhi staying in a service apartmentEvery evening the north Indian crew would drop us off and leave said Vijayalakshmi who went on to disclose that she wasnt the strong person then she was now I was a timid girl scared of strangers shy still figuring out my place in the world she pointed out and added that therefore it came as a cultural shock to her when the crew made her stay with a person she barely knew in an apartmentI was already in love with Feroz and terrified to even tell him that I was stayingwith a man alone So I didnt The stress of it was too much to handle But Abhinay was a gentleman Well mannered kind and incredibly professional You didnt need to mention his screen presence He owned every frame effortlessly she recalledStating that during this period she would see him sit alone and drink every night after shoot Id peek out of my room sometimes just to check if he was still there He was always there finishing a bottle lost in thoughtIt was heavy to watch someone so young drink in silence she wroteVijayalakshmi then went on to recount a conversation she had with him on the last day There was one question that had been burning in me one I had promised myself not to ask And yet it came out effortlessly Why do you drink so muchYoure young successful doing well why this habit the actress recalled asking AbhinayThats when he opened up He spoke about his life his responsibilities his motherand the weight of being the provider He spoke of the pressure the pain the loneliness I didnt say a word I just listened For two hoursI let him empty his heart until he was tired and almost peaceful The next day at the airport it was time to say goodbye He looked at me and said No one ever listened to my pain like that before Thank you Viji Didnt know God made girls like you Let me know if you have a twin sister I burst out laughing and gave him a hug That was the last time I saw him she recalledFinally she said Today when I heard that he had passed away I cried but not the sad kind of tears I was strangely happy for him happy that his struggle was over that he finally found peace I didnt say RIP I said Party big buddy Because this time I knew he wasnt drinking to numb the pain he was toasting to freedom IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/i-cried-but-not-the-sad-kind-of-tears-says-actress-vijayalakshmi-in-tribute-to-late-actor-abhinay-647987.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ram-gopal-varma-lauds-ram-charans-peddi-director-for-putting-focus-on-where-it-should-be-in-chikiri-song-648006.html Chennai Nov 11 Well known director Ram Gopal Varma has lauded Buchi Babu Sana the director of actor Ram Charans eagerly awaited upcoming film Peddi saying he had put the focus on where it should be in the recently released Chikiri song Taking to his X timeline to pen a lengthy post of appreciation after watching the Chikiri Chikiri song from the film Ram Gopal Varma wrote The true purpose of every craft in cinema be it direction music cinematography etc should be only to elevate the HERO After a long time I saw AlwaysRamCharan in his most raw real and explosive form in the peddi song Chikiri ChikiriHe went on to congratulate the director sayingHey BuchiBabuSena kudos to you for understanding that a star shines brightest when stripped of unnecessary glitter not drowned in massive sets overblown production design or a speck between hundreds of dancers You put the focus where it should be on the star himselfA grateful Buchi Babu Sana replied to Ram Gopal Varmas post He wrote Thank you so much for your kind words RGVzoomin Sir I always believe that in a big film the director can get his moment sometimes but the STAR must shine at his brightest Hearing the same from you means a lot to me sirIt may be recalled that the makers of Peddi had released the foot tapping romantic single Chikiri Chikiri from the film last Friday much to the delight of fans and film buffsThe foottapping number which has been set to tune by A R Rahman has lyrics by Balaji and is sung by Mohit Chauhan Ram Charan unleashes his signature dance flair perfectly synced to Rahmans infectious and highvoltage composition The beat radiates energy and the number delivers a fullblown visual and musical feast Ram Charan sports a mass and rustic look and the hook step is a treat to watchInterestingly director Buchi Babu Sana had recently disclosed the meaning of the songs title Chikiri The director who posted a video clip of him having a conversation with the Mozart of Madras A R Rahman said The hero sees the heroine for the first time in the village He tells his friend that she is that rare girl who looks beautiful without any make up He calls her a chikiriThe director had gone on to add The men in the heros village affectionately call the pretty women of their village Chikiri That is where the song begins Meanwhile sources say that the team is working relentlessly to keep the project on track as per schedule IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ram-gopal-varma-lauds-ram-charans-peddi-director-for-putting-focus-on-where-it-should-be-in-chikiri-song-648006.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/stunned-by-the-barbaric-incident-near-the-red-fort-says-actor-nagarjuna-648054.html Hyderabad Nov 11 Telugu star Nagarjuna who is the latest to express grief over the loss of lives in the car explosion that took place in Delhi on Monday night has said that he was stunned by the barbaric incident near the Red Fort Taking to his X timeline to register his thoughts on the dastardly attack Nagarjuna wrote Stunned by the barbaric incident near the Red Fort My heart goes out to the victims and their loved ones during this painful timeAnother Telugu actor Varun Tej Konidela too expressed grief over the loss of lives in the incidentHe wrote Heartbroken by the incident in Delhis Red Fort Praying for the souls we lost and for strength to the families who are grieving May they find peace during this unimaginable timeSeveral celebrities from across the country have expressed their anger and sorrow over the incident Tamil actor Vishal who was among scores of people across the country who expressed shocked and grief on the loss of lives in the car explosion that took place near Red Fort Metro in the National Capital on Monday said that those responsible for this atrocious act must be caught and punished severelyTaking to his X timeline Vishal who is the General Secretary of the Nadigar Sangam wrote Saddening to hear the news about the tragic blast near Red Fort in Delhi especially being a tourist spot Several lives lost many injured and its disheartening to see so many innocent lives being taken again by a barbaric act of terrorismIts difficult to even say rest in peace to those innocent victims who passed away Heart goes out to everyone who have lost their lives and the injured victims he addedWell known actorturnedpolitician Vijay too expressed his condolences to the families of the victimsTaking to his X timeline to express his condolences Vijay wrote Deeply shocked and saddened by the news of car explosion near Red Fort Metro Delhi that has claimed precious lives My heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones Wishing speedy recovery to all those injuredFor the unaware a deadly blast occurred on Monday evening when a Haryanaregistered car parked near Gate No1 of the Red Fort Metro Station exploded killing at least eight people and injuring dozensIn the wake of the deadly car explosion near the historic Red Fort in Delhi the Union Ministry of Home Affairs has directed all major cities across India to intensify security measures IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/stunned-by-the-barbaric-incident-near-the-red-fort-says-actor-nagarjuna-648054.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 16:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/bomb-threat-to-ajiths-residence-proves-to-be-a-hoax-648077.html Chennai Nov 11 A bomb threat issued to actor Ajith Kumars residence has now been declared a hoax Sources close to the actor said that police teams swung into action as soon as they received information and arrived at the actors residence in Thiruvanmaiyur to neutralise the threat on Tuesday afternoon The police units accompanied by sniffer dogs conducted a thorough search of the residence of the actor before declaring the threat a hoax The bomb threat sources say was received at the DGPs office via mail and that threats had also been issued to the residences of other film celebrities such as Ramya Krishnan and S Ve Shekhar Sources informed that similar searches were conducted by the police at all the places to which threats were issued before declaring the threat a hoaxAlthough the threats have been declared hoaxes the Tamil Nadu police is leaving no stone unturned to find out those behind such threats as off late there has been a considerable increase in such threatsIt may be recalled that only on October 21 actress Sakshi Agarwal had thanked the thanked the Tamil Nadu Police for swiftly responding to a similar bomb threat that was issued to her house and officeTaking to her X timeline the actress had said Thank you tnpoliceoffl tndgp for your due diligence and immediate response to the Bomb Threat to my house and office To my fans we are safe and the bomb threat is being investigatedBomb threats which turn out to be hoaxes have been on the rise in recent times Prior to the threat received by Sakshi Agarwal popular actors Trisha Nayanthara and Vijay had received bomb threats All of these threats proved to be a hoax Sources added that prominent dignitaries such as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin and opposition leader Edappadi K Palanisamy had also received similar threats earlier and that those threats too were found to be a hoax IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/bomb-threat-to-ajiths-residence-proves-to-be-a-hoax-648077.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 17:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/lyrical-video-of-nilaa-kaayum-from-mammootty-starrer-kalamkaval-released-648087.html Chennai Nov 11 The makers of director Jithin K Joses Malayalam film Kalamkaval featuring Malayalam superstar Mammootty and Vinayakan in the lead on Tuesday released the lyrical video of the single Nilaa Kaayum from the film Taking to his X timeline on Wednesday actor Mammootty shared the link to the lyric video and wrote Nila Kaayum Lyric Video from Kalamkaval Out Now The song which has a retro feel has been set to tune by Mujeeb Majeed and has lyrics by Vinayak Sasikumar The song has been rendered by Sindhu Delson The 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 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 One other interesting fact about the film is that it has been cleared for release by the Censor Board with a UA 16 certificate IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/lyrical-video-of-nilaa-kaayum-from-mammootty-starrer-kalamkaval-released-648087.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/keerthy-sureshs-revolver-rita-to-now-hit-screens-on-november-28-647772.html Chennai Nov 10 The makers of director J K Chandrus actioncomedy entertainer Revolver Rita featuring actress Keerthy Suresh in the lead have now announced that the film will hit screens worldwide on November 28 this year 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 Passion Studios one of the production houses associated with the film took to its social media timelines to announce the new release date It said This Revolver is all set to roll on November 28th Babyy Releasing worldwide in Tamil and TeluguRevolverRitaFrom28NovemberThe 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 was 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/keerthy-sureshs-revolver-rita-to-now-hit-screens-on-november-28-647772.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vijays-son-jason-vijays-first-film-as-director-titled-sigma-647782.html Chennai Nov 10 The makers of debut director Jason Vijays eagerly awaited upcoming film featuring actor Sundeep Kishan in the lead on Monday announced the title of the film as Sigma For the unaware Jason Sanjay is the son of actor Vijay who is all set to bid adieu to the world of films as he has now turned a politicianLyca Productions which is producing the film took to its X timeline to share the title poster It saidPresenting the Title of JSJ01 SIGMA The quest beginsThe title poster has Sundeep Kishan sitting on bundles of cash with a bandaged hand Sundeep Kishan has already made it evident that he is impressed by Jason Sanjays qualities In fact the young actor had penned a heart touching note on Jason Sanjays 25th birthday earlier this year in which he had said the world will see and celebrate his hard work sincerity and originality very soonTaking to his Instagram to pen a birthday wish for director Jason Sanjay Sundeep Kishan had said Happy Birthday to My Director Man amp God Gifted Little Bro jasonsanjayofficialHe also went on to add Such a blessing to be around your pure hearted enthusiasm and calm everyday The world shall seecelebrate your hard work sincerity amp Originality very soon and I shall be the proudest brother Cheers to your 25th birthday being your best year yet JS01xSK31Sundeep Kishan kickstarted the year with this film that is being directed by Jason Sanjay the son of one of Tamil cinemas top stars Vijay The film is being produced by the prestigious banner of LycaThe film has music by one of the best music directors in the film industry Thaman S It also has editing by National Award winning editor Praveen KL and cinematography by Krishnan VasanthTelugu actress Faria Abdullah is believed to be playing the female lead in this film which has triggered huge excitement among fans and film buffsTalking about headlining the upcoming film Sundeep had at the beginning of the year said 2024 has been a year of gratification for me and Im filled with gratitude for it Im immensely thankful to the audience for showering me with loveHe shared that as he stepped into 2025 he was thrilled to start it on an exciting note with LYCA Productions and Jason Sanjay on a new filmSanjay is making his directorial debut and it will be an enriching experience to have a fresh perspective on the sets and during the shoot Hes passionate dedicated and has a clear vision for the film and I cant wait for him to take the audience by surprise IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vijays-son-jason-vijays-first-film-as-director-titled-sigma-647782.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/the-great-pre-wedding-show-fame-actor-thiruveers-next-goes-on-floors-647790.html Hyderabad Nov 10 The next film of actor Thiruveer whose performance in the justreleased film The Great Pre Wedding Show has come in for appreciation has now gone on floors with a grand pooja ceremony The new film is to feature well known actress Aishwarya Rajesh who played the one of the female leads in the blockbuster Sankranthiki Vasthunnam as the female leadThe yettobetitled movie which is being tentatively referred to as Production Number 2 will mark the directorial debut of Bharat Dharshan and will be 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 all set to back another compelling and entertaining story penned by director Bharat Dharshan himself The films grand launch ceremony was recently held in Hyderabad 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 His 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 will be the cinematographer of this film which has now caught the attention of film buffsBharath Manchiraju an associate of MM Keeravani is to score the music for this filmThirumala M Thirupathi of Balagam fame will be heading the art department and Sree Varaprasad of Ka fame will be 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 say although preproduction work on the film is on the regular shoot of the film will commence from November 19 The film its makers say will release in Telugu Tamil Malayalam and Kannada languages IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/the-great-pre-wedding-show-fame-actor-thiruveers-next-goes-on-floors-647790.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ninety-five-per-cent-of-jason-sanjays-sigma-completed-say-makers-647796.html Chennai Nov 10 The makers of director Jason Sanjays Sigma featuring actor Sandeep Kishan in the lead have now disclosed that 95 per cent of the films shooting had been completed and that the film would be an action adventure comedy For the unaware 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 politicianLyca Productions which is producing the film took to its X timeline to share the title poster It saidPresenting the Title of JSJ01 SIGMA The quest beginsThe title poster has Sundeep Kishan sitting on bundles of cash with a bandaged handInterestingly the makers have now disclosed that the unit of the film has successfully completed 65 days of shooting and that this covered 95 of the films scheduleSources say Sigma will tell the story of a fearless lone wolfthe eponymous sigmawho defies societal norms and pursues ambitious goals with an underdog mentality The film combines the thrill of a hidden treasure hunt with highstakes criminal heist elements delivering a captivating mix of action adventure and comedyThe film features Sundeep Kishan in the lead Alongside him the ensemble cast will include Faria Abdullah Raju Sundaram Anbu Thasan Yog Japee Sampath Raj Kiran Konda Magalakshmi Sudharsanan and several exciting cameo appearancesLyca Productions CEO Tamil Kumaran said Director Jaoson Sanjay has delivered exactly what he promised His ability to convert his writing into execution with precise planning makes him a perfect complete director It is any production houses dream to produce projects within budget and on time Completing 95 of the film within 65 days with an ensemble of talented artistes is an incredible feat for a debutant director We at Lyca are immensely proud to introduce Jason Sanjay as a director and foresee a very prosperous and long career for himJaoson Sanjay said The title and concept capture the fearless independent spirit of a sigma an outlier who follows his own path undeterred by societal norms With elements of treasure hunts heists and comedy the film promises an adrenalinefueled cinematic journey Thamans electrifying score Sundeep Kishans dynamic action hero presence and Lyca Productions signature grand production values elevate the experienceI am blessed to work with the best professionals in their respective crafts and without their support completing the schedule on time would not have been possible With just one song left we will move to postproduction and aim for an early summer releaseChief technicians include music composer Thaman a topnotch maestro whose electrifying music ignites every scene amplifying the thrills emotions and drama of the story Cinematographer Krishnan Vasant editor Praveen KL and art director Benjamin M ensure a visually stunning and highquality cinematic experience The film which is a multi lingual film in Tamil and Telugu was shot across Chennai Salem Thalakona and Thailand using a combination of live locations and specially designed sets to bring the adventurous story to life IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ninety-five-per-cent-of-jason-sanjays-sigma-completed-say-makers-647796.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vijays-son-jason-sanjays-first-film-as-director-titled-sigma-647799.html Chennai Nov 10 The makers of debut director Jason Sanjays eagerly awaited upcoming film featuring actor Sundeep Kishan in the lead on Monday announced the title of the film as Sigma For the unaware Jason Sanjay is the son of actor Vijay who is all set to bid adieu to the world of films as he has now turned a politicianLyca Productions which is producing the film took to its X timeline to share the title poster It saidPresenting the Title of JSJ01 SIGMA The quest beginsThe title poster has Sundeep Kishan sitting on bundles of cash with a bandaged handSundeep Kishan has already made it evident that he is impressed by Jason Sanjays qualities In fact the young actor had penned a heart touching note on Jason Sanjays 25th birthday earlier this year in which he had said the world will see and celebrate his hard work sincerity and originality very soonTaking to his Instagram to pen a birthday wish for director Jason Sanjay Sundeep Kishan had said Happy Birthday to My Director Man amp God Gifted Little Bro jasonsanjayofficialHe also went on to add Such a blessing to be around your pure hearted enthusiasm and calm everyday The world shall seecelebrate your hard work sincerity amp Originality very soon and I shall be the proudest brother Cheers to your 25th birthday being your best year yet JS01xSK31Sundeep Kishan kickstarted the year with this film that is being directed by Jason Sanjay the son of one of Tamil cinemas top stars Vijay The film is being produced by the prestigious banner of LycaThe film has music by one of the best music directors in the film industry Thaman S It also has editing by National Award winning editor Praveen KL and cinematography by Krishnan VasanthTelugu actress Faria Abdullah is believed to be playing the female lead in this film which has triggered huge excitement among fans and film buffsTalking about headlining the upcoming film Sundeep had at the beginning of the year said 2024 has been a year of gratification for me and Im filled with gratitude for it Im immensely thankful to the audience for showering me with loveHe shared that as he stepped into 2025 he was thrilled to start it on an exciting note with LYCA Productions and Jason Sanjay on a new filmSanjay is making his directorial debut and it will be an enriching experience to have a fresh perspective on the sets and during the shoot Hes passionate dedicated and has a clear vision for the film and I cant wait for him to take the audience by surprise IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vijays-son-jason-sanjays-first-film-as-director-titled-sigma-647799.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/bhagyashrii-borse-tells-dulquer-salmaan-you-are-an-emperor-of-acting-647815.html Chennai Nov 10 Actress Bhagyashrii Borse who plays the female lead in director Selvamani Selvarajs muchanticipated period drama Kaantha has now penned a note of gratitude to her entire unit in which she has called her costar in the film Dulquer Salmaan a nadippu chakravarthy emperor of acting Taking to her Instagram page to pen a post of gratitude the actress said 300323 The day a little girls dream came true The day I became KumariShe began by thanking the director of the film Selvamani Selvaraj for placing trust in her She wrote Thank you selvamaniselvaraj87 Ayya for believing in me and for this rare opportunity to a newcomer such as me Youre my first teacher director This film is your vision and soon our audience will witness your magicShe next thanked actor Rana Daggubatti calling him her mentor She said Thank you ranadaggubati for supporting me from day one Youre a true friend and a gem of a person and I am lucky to have you as my mentor in this journey as an actor and without your support and constant guidance I wouldnt be able to do itShe then penned a paragraph for the films lead actor Dulquer Salmaan She said To my dearest coactor dqsalmaan youre a true Nadippu Chakravarthy it was a great pleasure acting beside you and youve shined in every single frame Youre an inspiration as an actor for us allThe actress concluded the note saying the team had made the film with so much love She said This 14th Nov is extremely special to us all and I hope it will be special to our audience to watch a film made with so much loveFor the unaware Kaantha was originally scheduled to hit screens on September 12 However the team then chose to postpone the films release It is now scheduled to release on November 14A gripping period dramatic thriller set in 1950s Madras Kaantha will look to transport the viewers to the soul of that era It captures a moment in time when tradition and modernity collided giving rise to stories both personal and profoundThe film which is being jointly produced by Spirit Media and Dulquer Salmaans Wayfarer Films has cinematography by ace cameraman Dani Sanchez Lopaz and music by Jhanu Chanthar Art direction for the film is by Tha Ramalingam and editing is by Llewellyn Anthony Gonsalves IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/bhagyashrii-borse-tells-dulquer-salmaan-you-are-an-emperor-of-acting-647815.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ram-charans-peddi-cinematographer-rathnavelu-says-he-is-overwhelmed-by-the-love-coming-his-way-647830.html Chennai Nov 10 One of Indias top cinematographers Rathnavelu who is the man responsible for the brilliant visuals in the recently released song Chikiri Chikiri from actor Ram Charans upcoming film Peddi has now penned a post expressing gratitude for all the love and appreciation coming his way from fans and audiences On Monday the ace cinematographer took to his X timeline to express happiness and gratitudeHe wrote Feeling truly humbled and overwhelmed by all the love and appreciation coming my wayThank you each and everyone for embracing chikiri chikiri and the visuals with such warmth Your support means a lot AlwaysRamCharan JanhviKapoor BuchiBabuSana arrahman AlwaysJani vriddhicinemasIt may be recalled that the makers of director Buchi Babu Sanas eagerly awaited action entertainer Peddi featuring actors Ram Charan in the lead on Friday released the foot tapping romantic single Chikiri Chikiri from the film much to the delight of fans and film buffsThe foottapping number which has been set to tune by A R Rahman has lyrics by Balaji and is sung by Mohit Chauhan Ram Charan was seen unleashing his signature dance flair perfectly synced to Rahmans infectious and highvoltage composition in the number The beat radiated energy and the number delivered a fullblown visual and musical feastNeedless to say the number came in for much appreciation from fans who lauded Ram Charan for his dancing skills A R Rahman for his music and Rathnavelu for its visualsInterestingly director Buchi Babu Sana had only recently disclosed the meaning of the title Chikiri The director during a conversation with music director A R Rahman had said The men in the heros village affectionately call the pretty women of their village Chikiri That is where the song beginsMeanwhile sources say that the team is working relentlessly to keep the project on track as per scheduleRam Charan has undergone a complete transformation for his role Janhvi Kapoor plays a character called Achiyyamma in the film The stellar cast also includes Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar in a powerful supporting role alongside Jagapathi Babu and Divyendu Sharma in key rolesWith a topnotch technical crew on board Peddi promises a rich cinematic experience R Rathnavelu is handling cinematography while National Awardwinning editor Navin Nooli takes charge of the editingPeddi is slated for a grand PanIndia theatrical release on March 27 2026 coinciding with Ram Charans birthday IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ram-charans-peddi-cinematographer-rathnavelu-says-he-is-overwhelmed-by-the-love-coming-his-way-647830.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/the-girlfriend-will-always-hold-a-special-place-in-my-heart-says-anu-emmanuel-647599.html Hyderabad Nov 8 Actress Anu Emmanuel who plays the pivotal role of Durga in actress Rashmika Mandannas just released film The Girlfriend says the film will always hold a special place in her heart Taking to her Instagram page to pen a note of gratitude to the unit of the film Anu Emmanuel wrote The Girlfriend will always hold a special place in my heartPlaying Durga though brief gave me a sense of fulfilment Ive rarely felt before There was a quiet strength in her a stillness that spoke louder than words And somehow in bringing her to life I found a part of myself tooThe actress went on to thank her director Rahul Ravindran for trusting him with such a pivotal role She wrote To our incredible director rahulr23 thank you for trusting me with Durgas world and for writing women with such truth and depth You have literally held my hand and guided me in playing this role Every interaction with you was truly beautifulAnu Emmanuel also praised the films lead actress Rashmika Mandanna saying her warmth and honesty made every moment on set memorable You deserve the bestest of everything always she told RashmikaShe then thanked the entire cast and crew including the films hero Dheekshith Shetty for the love and magic behind every frameAnu Emmanuel also thanked the producers for producing a film that brought a womens battles and emotions to the forefront and for suggesting her for the role of DurgaThe actress made it a point to speak about the work of the films cinematographer Krishnan Vasanth saying that she looked her finest in this film Anu Emmanuel wrote krishnanvasant sir like I dont think Ive ever looked better before in any other film And how you shot the climax thats how you shoot cinematic brillianceFinally she thanked the audience saying To the audience your love has been overwhelming The way youve embraced Durga and this story reminds me why we do what we do Some characters may be small on screen but they leave the biggest mark on the heart Forever grateful IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/the-girlfriend-will-always-hold-a-special-place-in-my-heart-says-anu-emmanuel-647599.html Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/kantara-actress-rukmini-vasanth-warns-public-of-imposter-647463.html Bangalore Nov 8 Actress Rukmini Vasanth whose performance in the pan Indian blockbuster Kantara Chapter 1 has come in for praise has now issued an alert to the public about an imposter who was reaching out to various people under false pretenses Taking to her Instagram Stories section the actress urgently issued an alert to create an awareness about the impersonation attempt being madeIn a story titled Important Alert amp Awareness Message the actress wrote It has come to my attention that an individual using the number 9445893273 is impersonating me and reaching out to various people under false pretensesI want to clarify that this number does not belong to me and any messages or calls from it are completely fake Please do not respond or engage with such messagesThe actress also made it clear that she and her team were initiating legal action against those responsible for this fraudulent actShe explained This act of impersonation falls under cybercrime and appropriate action is being taken against those involved in such fraudulent and misleading activities For any clarification or verification you may directly reach out to me or my team Thank you all for your understanding and cooperation Stay alert and safe onlineMeanwhile a reply that the actress gave to a question posed by a fan on Instagram has now triggered speculation on the Internet if whether she is indeed a part of the muchtouted NTRNeel film the next schedule of which is to start shortlyThe charming actress was asked by a fan during an interactive session on Instagram to describe filmmaker Prashanth Neel in a single wordRukmini Vasanth in reply said the director was a Genius That one word was enough to set the comment section ablaze especially considering the swirling rumours linking her to NTR Jr and Prashanth Neels upcoming project which is tentatively being referred to as NTRNeelFans who were eager to make use of the opportunity to find out if she was indeed part of the eagerly awaited NTRNeel project asked her Are you part of NTR and Prashanth Neels film Rukminis quickwitted reply only added to the excitement She said Aha the worst kept secret of the season isnt it I think everyone already knows more than Im allowed to sayWhile Rukmini didnt give away any official confirmation her playful answer was enough to send social media into a frenzy IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/kantara-actress-rukmini-vasanth-warns-public-of-imposter-647463.html Sat, 08 Nov 2025 10:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-arun-vijays-retta-thala-to-hit-screens-on-december-18-647468.html Chennai Nov 8 Director Krish Thirukumarans eagerly awaited action entertainer Retta Thala featuring actor Arun Vijay in the lead will now hit screens worldwide on December 18 its makers have now announced The film has triggered interest as Arun Vijay will be seen playing two characters in the intense action thrillerIt may be recalled that the actor 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 simultaneouslyA teaser released by the makers gave a glimpse of the intense plot and the two characters that Arun Vijay plays in the film While it was evident from the teaser that one of the characters was called Malpe Upendra Arun Vijay disclosed to IANS that the other character he played in the film was called KaliWe had released only one characters name in the teaser The other character that I play is Kali he said and went on to disclose that it was quite a challenge to play the physically demanding roles especially as he had suffered a serious ACL tear while working on his previous film VanangaanArun Vijay in an earlier interview had disclosed Bala sir wanted me to have a flabby look for Vanangaan So I didnt work out for almost a year and a half for that role In addition I sustained serious injuries including an ACL tear in my left knee That meant I couldnt immediately train However director Kris Thirukumaran was very helpful He gave me time to heal and train by shooting the talkie portions firstDirected 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-to-hit-screens-on-december-18-647468.html Sat, 08 Nov 2025 10:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/gouri-kishen-on-body-shaming-incident-i-am-grateful-for-being-able-to-stand-my-ground-in-a-difficult-situation-647484.html Chennai Nov 8 Malayalam actress Gouri Kishen who stood up to a YouTuber who posed a body shaming question during a recent press conference has now issued a statement in which she has said that she was grateful for being able to stand her ground in a difficult situation The actress who has had support coming from various quarters including the Nadigar Sangam the AMMA Association and the Chennai Press club in her statement said During a press conference earlier this week an exchange took place between myself and a YouTube vlogger that became unexpectedly tense I believe it is important to acknowledge the broader issue behind it so that we can collectively reflect on the kind of relationship we want to encourage between artists and the mediaThe actress went on to say As a public figure I understand that scrutiny is part of my profession However comments or questions direct or indirect that target a persons body or appearance are inappropriate in any context I wish I had been asked questions about the filmthe work I was there forSuggesting that there was a bias against actresses Gouri wondered if whether male actors would be asked the same questions in the same aggressive tone Gouri said I cannot help but wonder if they would ask a male actor the same in the same aggressive tone I am grateful for being able to stand my ground in a difficult situation it was important not only for myself but for anyone who has faced the sameStating that normalising body shaming in jest was not new but still prevalent the actress said I hope this will be a reminder to anyone who has felt this way that we are allowed to speak up We are allowed to express our discomfort question when wronged and work towards stopping this cycleThe actress while stating that this was not an invitation to target the individual involved said that she was deeply grateful for all the support she had received It was unexpected overwhelming and humbling Thank you to the Chennai Press Club AMMA Association Malayalam Film Industry South India Nadigar Sangam for your statements Thank you to the press and media and to the public for your unwavering support Thank you to everyone in the industry who has reached out and stood in solidarity to my contemporaries colleagues and friends she said IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/gouri-kishen-on-body-shaming-incident-i-am-grateful-for-being-able-to-stand-my-ground-in-a-difficult-situation-647484.html Sat, 08 Nov 2025 12:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/singer-sinduri-calls-music-director-vishal-chandrasekhar-truly-her-biggest-inspiration-647519.html Chennai Nov 8 Singer Sinduri who is also the wife of well known music director Vishal Chandrashekar has now penned an adorable birthday post for her husband in which she has said that he was her biggest inspiration and the man she was endlessly proud of Taking to her Instagram timeline to pen the birthday wish Sinduri wrote Happy birthday to my love my heart composervishal I still remember the first time I saw you creating music it felt like watching magic take form Everytime I hear you compose something I see your beautiful heart and soul in that You truly are my favourite musician my biggest inspiration and the man Im endlessly proud ofGoing on to point out that her husband was a selfmade man Sinduri said that she admired him all the more for being that way You are someone I can so proudly say has created a big name for himself in music purely through his talent hard work and relentless passion Youve built everything on your own without any backing without shortcuts and that makes me admire you even more every single day she wroteSinduri went on to say that she loved the music director for who he was But beyond your music what I love most is you I love you for the person you are your humility your patience your honesty and your endless kindness You carry so much grace even when things arent easy That beautiful heart that never stops caring for people around you I know all your dreams are going to come true my love because no one deserves it more than youSinduri also said that she would always be there for him She wrote I know the coming years are going to be massive for you for your career for us and for everyone whose life you touch with your music and your heart And I cant wait to stand beside you through it all cheering for you holding you loving you through every note and every dream that comes true You know how much I love you honey Always have always will The sky is just the beginning for you for us Lets fly high together hand in hand forever Happy Birthday my love Forever proud of you IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/singer-sinduri-calls-music-director-vishal-chandrasekhar-truly-her-biggest-inspiration-647519.html Sat, 08 Nov 2025 14:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/letting-my-bike-dyna-go-was-one-of-the-hardest-losses-of-my-life-says-actor-gautham-karthik-647536.html Chennai Nov 8 Actor Gautham Karthik who is also the son of well known Tamil actor Karthik has now penned an adorable post to his bike which he had to let go during Covid Taking to his Instagram page Gautham Karthik posted a video clip of him riding his bike The clip also had pictures of him with the machine which he called Dyna He wrote From the first time I turned the key To the moment your engine came alive My Harley Davidson my Dyna you carried more than just me You carried my happiness my dreams So many rides so many memoriesGautham also went on to put in words the role his bike played when he went through difficult timesWhen the world threw me down when their noise broke my confidence when they rattled me to my core your roar silenced them all You took me to places I never knew I could reach and surrounded me with a community that stood by me he said and added You gave me the courage to face whatever life shoved my way and helped me cruise through it with the selfassurance of a kingThe actor explained how he experienced a feeling of oneness with his vehicle He wrote As we rode you made me smile from ear to ear like a child I screamed with pure bliss as the wind hit my face My heart beat in sync with the rhythm of your engine and together we soared like eagles across endless skiesPainfully explaining how he had to let go of the bike Gautham Karthik wrote Letting you go during Covid was one of the hardest losses of my life It felt like a piece of me had been ripped away No other bike will ever take your place You were my first my best my dream made real But just as the roads keep going so must life and so must I Thank you my dear Dyna for it all With love Gautham IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/letting-my-bike-dyna-go-was-one-of-the-hardest-losses-of-my-life-says-actor-gautham-karthik-647536.html Sat, 08 Nov 2025 15:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/birthday-wishes-pour-in-for-kamal-haasan-as-iconic-star-turns-71-647233.html Chennai Nov 7 Several celebrities cutting across film industries joined scores of people from all walks of life in greeting actor producer and politician Kamal Haasan who turned 71 years old on Friday Actress Khushbu Sundar who is a good friend of actor Kamal Haasan and whose husband Sundar C is to direct Rajinikanths next film that is being produced by Kamal Haasans Raaj Kamal Films International was among the first to greet the actor Taking to her social media timelines Khushbu wrote To my fav ikamalhaasan Sir Happy birthdayAce cinematographer Rathnavelu who is also the cameraman for actor Ram Charans upcoming film Peddi wrote Happy Birthday to the greatest actor of all time ikamalhaasan sir Thank you for giving us moments memories and masterpieces Your art lives forever HBDkamalhasanAnother top cinematographer Ravi K Chandran too was among those who greeted Kamal Haasan Ravi K Chandran in his birthday greeting said Its really hard to find words to wish someone like you Kamal sir So versatile so full of knowledge and with a passion for cinema What inspires me most is your childlike curiosity about everything new Its such an honour to know you and work with you Wishing you a very happy healthy and amazing year aheadMalayalam actor Joju George who worked with Kamal Haasan in director Mani Ratnams Thug Life was also among the first to wish Kamal Haasan a happy birthday He wrote Happy birthday to my dearest Kamal sir everlastingNayagan GOAT myfav ikamalhaasanSeveral production houses too greeted actor Kamal Haasan on his special day Well known director Lingusamys production house Thirrupathi Brothers took to its X timeline to greet Kamal Haasan It wrote To our ulaganayagan Engal nayagan ikamalhaasan happy birthday sir keep inspiring amp entertaining as you always do Will travel together sir Also happy to see you joining hands with Superstar rajinikanth sir wishing a greater success with SundarC sir HBDKamalHaasan IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/birthday-wishes-pour-in-for-kamal-haasan-as-iconic-star-turns-71-647233.html Fri, 07 Nov 2025 10:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/anushka-shettys-look-as-nila-in-kathanar-released-647256.html Chennai Nov 7 The makers of director Rojin Thomass upcoming horror fantasy thriller Kathanar featuring actors Jayasurya and Anushka Shetty in the lead on Friday released the first look poster of actress Anushka Shetty in the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs The makers also went on to disclose that the actress played a character called Nila in the film on the occasion of the actress birthday on November 7Taking to its social media timelines the production house Sree Gokulam Movies which is producing the film wrote Not the tale you know but the one rewritten by time A timeless beauty Happy Birthday dear AnushkaShetty The face of our Nila amp Kathanar KathanarthewildsorcererIt may be recalled that the makers had also revealed the fearinducing look of actor Jayasurya in the film on the occasion of his birthday in August this yearThe film which was first announced in 2023 has triggered huge interest among fans and film buffs for a number of reasonsOne of the reasons why the project has caught the attention of fans is that the makers of the film have claimed that the film would bring technology never before used in Indian cinemaAt the time of the launch of the film the makers put out a lengthy post through their official movie handle on Instagram The post read KATHANAR movie brings technology never before used in Indian cinema The preproduction work of Kathanar a film using Virtual production technology aided by sophisticated workflows like TechViz StuntViz amp PostViz has begun Asset creation process like full body 3D scans using 200DSLR camera photogrammetry rig and Vicon based infrared biped motion capture have already been initiatedThe makers had further said Hollywood films Jungle Book and Lion King were the pioneers in using these technology before Kathanar Now we are grateful to have an opportunity to bring these technologies used in international cinema to Malayalam cinema through Kathanar Kathanar will be a global cinema that will integrate the technocrats in our country The preproduction amp principal photography of Kathanar will be completed in a year and will be released in seven languagesUntil now the makers have disclosed the looks of actors Prabhu Deva Anushka Shetty and Jayasurya in the filmDirected by Rojin Thomas Kathanar is being produced by Gokulam Gopalan and is being co produced by VC Praveen and Baiju GopalanWritten by R Ramanand the film has cinematography by Neil DCunha and music by Rahul Subrahmanian IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/anushka-shettys-look-as-nila-in-kathanar-released-647256.html Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-prithvirajs-menacing-look-as-kumbha-in-s-s-rajamoulis-globe-trotter-revealed-647275.html Hyderabad Nov 7 Ace director S S Rajamouli on Friday revealed the first look of actor Prithviraj in his eagerly awaited magnum opus Globe Trotter featuring Telugu star Mahesh Babu in the lead saying it was creatively very satisfying for him to bring to life this sinister ruthless powerful antagonist Kumbha Taking to his X timeline to share the first look poster of Prithviraj as Kumbha in the film director S S Rajamouli wrote After canning the first shot with Prithvi I walked up to him and said you are one of the finest actors Ive ever known Bringing life to this sinister ruthless powerful antagonist KUMBHA was creatively very satisfying Thank you Prithvi for slipping into his chair literally PrithviOfficial GlobeTrotterPrithviraj replied to Rajamouli saying Its been an absolute honour Sir So looking forward to the rest of this mad mad ride ssrajamouliPrithviraj appears to play a specially abled person in the film and is seen sitting on a wheel chair that has robotic arms and legsActor Mahesh Babu who also shared the first look poster of Prithviraj wrote Stood on the other side time to meet you headon KUMBHA PrithviOfficial GlobeTrotter ssrajamouli priyankachopra mmkeeravaani SriDurgaArts SBbySSKPriyanka Chopra for her part wroteWe take off with this one Meet KUMBHA PrithviOfficial It may be recalled that director Rajamouli had announced way back in August that they would begin revealing details of the project in November Rajamouli in his post in August this year had saidDear Cinema Lovers in India and around the world as well as fans of Mahesh It has been a while since we began shooting and we appreciate your eagerness to know about the filmHowever the story and scope of this film are so vast that I feel mere pictures or press conferences cannot do it justice We are currently working on something to showcase the essence depth and immersive world we are creating This will be unveiled in November 2025 and we are trying to make ita NEVERBEFORESEEN reveal Thank you all for your patienceSoon after Rajamouli put out this post Mahesh Babu too put out a post on his X timeline in which he said Thank you for all the love I am eagerly waiting as you all are for November 2025 to enjoy the reveal with all of you GlobeTrotterAs promised then the makers have now begun to reveal details The film has consistently been in the news in recent times for a number of reasonsOne of them is that actor Mahesh Babu will be seen performing all the stunts in the film himself without opting for a body double The grapevine has it that the actor will not be opting for a body double while performing stunts in this filmSecondly 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 MudavadiThirdly S S Rajamouli has chosen to work with a different cinematographer for this film instead of his favourite cinematographer K K Senthil KumarA considerable portion of SSMB29 which is being made on a lavish budget was shot at Odisha The film apart from Mahesh Babu features Priyanka Chopra and Prithviraj Sukumaran among others The film an action adventure with some amount of history and mythology is expected to be released in 2027 IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-prithvirajs-menacing-look-as-kumbha-in-s-s-rajamoulis-globe-trotter-revealed-647275.html Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mohanlals-vrusshabha-to-now-hit-screens-on-december-25-647296.html Chennai Nov 7 Malayalam superstar Mohanlals eagerly awaited magnum opus Vrusshabha will now hit screens on December 25 this year its makers announced on Friday It may be recalled that the film was originally supposed to release on October 16 this year It was however postponed to November 6 and now has been further postponed to December 25 this yearTaking to his X timeline Mohanlal who shared a video clip that gave a glimpse of an action seqeunce in the film wrote Some stories are more than cinema theyre legacies This Christmas witness that legacy roar to life in Vrusshabha A film that celebrates emotion grandeur and destiny Releasing worldwide on 25th December 2025The video clip further had statements that read A kings arrival is royal The preparations must be grand Prepare for the king VrusshabhaIt may be recalled that Mohanlals first look poster from the film had triggered huge excitement when it was released to mark his birthday earlier this year Mohanlal was seen as a fierce warrior in an intricately detailed goldenbrown armor with dragonscale patterns With long hair a thick beard and a white tilak he made for an intimidating warrior King His intense look was complete with traditional ornaments and a nose ringMohanlal had then shared the look on social media along with the caption This one is special dedicating it to all my fans The wait ends The storm awakens With pride and power I unveil the first look of VRUSSHABHA a tale that will ignite your soul and echo through timeThe superstar had revealed that dropping the first look of Vrusshabha on his birthday had made it even more specialUnveiling this on my birthday makes it all the more meaningful your love has always been my greatest strength Vrusshabha in cinemas on 16th October 2025 he had said then However now the makers seem to have pushed the release of the film to November 6The 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 TeluguJointly backed by Shobha Kapoor Ektaa R Kapoor CK Padma Kumar Varun Mathur Saurabh Mishra Abhishek S Vyas Vishal Gurnani and Juhi Parekh Mehta the movie will reach the audience in five languages Telugu Malayalam Hindi Tamil and Kannada IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mohanlals-vrusshabha-to-now-hit-screens-on-december-25-647296.html Fri, 07 Nov 2025 13:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/most-powerful-sonali-kulkarnis-role-in-the-paradise-hailed-after-sivagami-of-baahubali-646916.html Chennai Nov 5 The upcoming magnum opus The Paradise directed by Srikanth Odela and starring Natural Star Nani is fast emerging as one of the most anticipated Indian films of 2026 Following their blockbuster collaboration in Dasara the actordirector duo has reunited for what insiders describe as a grander more emotionally charged cinematic experience Recently the makers unveiled the firstlook poster of veteran actress Sonali Kulkarni sparking widespread curiosity about her character Now industry sources reveal that her role is poised to become one of the most formidable female portrayals in Indian cinemaSonali Kulkarnis character is one of the most powerful weve ever seen on screen She plays the mother of the protagonist and her presence is reminiscent of Sivagami from Baahubali commanding dignified and emotionally layered a source close to the production house shared The recently released Raw Statement teaser narrated by Sonalis character has already created a stir In the emotionally charged monologue she introduces her son as the child of a prostitute setting the tone for a narrative rooted in pain pride and redemption The poster further reinforces her dominance in the story promising a performance that will anchor the films core The Paradise is expected to be another cinematic milestone for Srikanth Odela whose debut Dasara not only earned critical acclaim but also crossed the Rs 100crore mark at the box office becoming the biggest hit of Nanis career Odela is known for his attention to detail and emotionally raw storytelling qualities that are expected to shine through once again Adding to the excitement the films music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander whose original soundtrack and vocals alongside Arjun Chandy are said to elevate the films intensity Produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under SLV Cinemas the banner behind Dasara The Paradise is slated for a global release on March 26 2026 in eight languages Hindi Telugu Tamil English Spanish Bengali Kannada and Malayalam With its stellar team striking performances and international scale The Paradise promises to redefine the limits of Indian storytelling IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/most-powerful-sonali-kulkarnis-role-in-the-paradise-hailed-after-sivagami-of-baahubali-646916.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 02:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/prithvirajs-vilaayath-buddha-to-hit-screens-worldwide-on-november-21-647003.html Chennai Nov 6 The makers of director Jayan Nambiars eagerly awaited action entertainer Vilaayath Buddha featuring actor Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead have now announced that the film will hit screens worldwide on November 21 this year Taking to his social media timelines actor Prithviraj announced the date saying VilaayathBudha in cinemas November 21st For the unaware Prithviraj plays a character called Double Mohan in the filmA teaser released recently by the makers of the film has added to the excitement of fans The teaser released begins with two cops discussing about Double whose real name is Mohan One cop informs that Double is the main agent when it comes to smuggling sandalwood and that it is only through him that much of the business that happens there takes place In fact he gives him the moniker Kutty Veerappan Little Veerappan to DoubleThe teaser then shows Mohan Prithviraj to be a cheeky and courageous character who doesnt mind taking on cops When a cop confronts him and tells him Who do you think you are Pushpa Double Mohan mocks him saying Oh he is international I am just local The teaser also shows that there is a romantic side to Mohan and that Mohans sweetheart backs him wholeheartedly The teaser ends with those more powerful than Mohan pointing out to him that he hasnt grown to the extent they have and Mohan confidently pointing out that he has weathered enough storms to be taken seriously enoughProduced by Sandip Senan and A V Anoop the film which has been written by G R Indugopan and Rajesh Pinnadan has triggered huge interest among fans and film buffsOn the technical front the film has cinematography by Arvind S Kashyap and Renadive Music for the film is by the well known Jakes Bejoy while editing is by Sreejith Sarang Jithu Sebastian has contributed as the Art director for the film which has stunts choreographed by Rajasekhar Kalai Kingson Supreme Sundar and Mahesh Mathew IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/prithvirajs-vilaayath-buddha-to-hit-screens-worldwide-on-november-21-647003.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/manjummel-boys-was-more-than-just-a-project-it-was-a-journey-of-friendship-trust-and-sheer-perseverance-soubin-shahir-647007.html Chennai Nov 6 Malayalam actor Soubin Shahir whose brilliant performance as Kuttettan in director Chidambarams blockbuster Manjummel Boys fetched him the Award for Best Character Actor Male at the 55th Kerala State Film Awards has now penned a heartfelt note of gratitude in which he has observed that the film was more than just a project and that it was a journey of friendship trust and sheer perseverance Taking to his Instagram page to post a note of gratitude Soubin Shahir who plays the pivotal role of SijuKuttetan in the film wrote From friendship to filmmaking Congratulations Boys We did it Thank you to Kerala State Academy Awards for the recognitions at the 55th State Film Awards Our Historic win this year is a moment of immense pride and gratitude for all of us who lived amp breathed this story for 101 days Manjummel Boys was more than just a project it was a journey of friendship trust and sheer perseveranceThe actor went on to say Siju Kuttettan remains one of my most challenging and fulfilling roles One that will always hold a special place in my heart A role that tested me changed me and reminded me what true teamwork meansSoubin Shahir also remembered to thank the original team of boys on whose life the story is based He wrote Thank you to our very own OG Manjummel Boys for trusting us with your story Your courage your friendship your spirit Its been an honour to bring it to life and overwhelming to see your story reach hearts far and wide To the entire crew cast and everyone who stood by this dream this recognition belongs to all of you Thank you Honoured Humbled GratefulFor the unaware Manjummel Boys walked away with top honours at the 55th Kerala State Film Awards which were announced recently Chidambaram who directed the survival thriller Manjummel Boys won not only the award for Best Director but also won the award for Best Original Screenplay Soubin Shahir who played a pivotal role in the film won the award for Best Character Actor Male along with Sidharth Bharathan for Bramayugam Manjummel Boys also won awards for Best Sound Mixing and Sound Design Its art director Ajayan Challissery took home the award for Best Art Direction while its cinematographer Shyju Khalid won the award for Best Cinematography IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/manjummel-boys-was-more-than-just-a-project-it-was-a-journey-of-friendship-trust-and-sheer-perseverance-soubin-shahir-647007.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rajisha-vijayan-on-working-with-dhruv-vikram-in-bison-i-truly-got-a-brother-in-the-end-647016.html Chennai Nov 6 Actress Rajisha Vijayan who plays the pivotal role of Raji in director Mari Selvarajs superhit film Bison has now penned a note of gratitude in which she has said that she has found a brother in the films lead actor Dhruv Vikram Taking to her Instagram page to pen the lengthy post actress Rajisha Vijayan wrote Ive been thinking for the past few days on everything that has been happening around Some successes truly do leave you speechless Bison is one such I dont know where to start or end but the one person Im truly grateful for is my director Mari sir For thinking of me and trusting me with Raji bringing me into this amazing world of Bison and giving me memories of a lifetime To work with such a visionary director and empathetic human being has been a privilege This has been such a fulfilling experience and it couldnt have been possible without my amazing people who have in turn become such an integral part of my livesRajisha Vijayan then wrote about actor Dhruv Vikram and the bond that she shares with him I truly got a brother in the end I cant tell you how proud I am of everything that is coming your way now Rooting for you always she told Dhruv Vikram She also had words of praise for Anupama Parameswaran who plays the female lead in the film and actor Pasupathi who played her dad in the film Rajisha wrote anupamaparameswaran96 sisters in this and going forward Here for you always no matter what Forever my Rani Pasupathi sir for being my appa on and off screenRajisha also thanked the fils producers saying they were the biggest pillars of support The young actress also remembered to thank actress Raveena who dubbed for her in the film She wrote raveena1166 for lending your soulful voice to Raji and doing such an amazing job Forever indebted After thanking the crew members including the cinematographer and music director Rajisha wrote To every single person who has worked on this film and taken a piece of my heart I love you all To everyone who has watched our Bison and showered it with love I love you all even more May we be able to create magic on screen as long as we can Gratitude in abundanceFor the unaware director Mari Selvarajs Bison is a sports social drama that has been produced by Applause Entertainment in collaboration with director Pa Ranjiths Neelam Studios Dhruv Vikram plays a kabaddi player in the film alongside Anupama Parameswaran The film is inspired by true events and brings to life a gripping tale of passion resilience and triumph against all oddsThe film which features Anupama Parameswaran as the female lead also stars Lal Pasupathy Rajisha Vijayan Hari Krishnan Azhagam Perumal Aruvi Madhanand and Kalaiyarasan in pivotal rolesBison short for Bison Kaalamaadan has cinematography by Ezhil Arasu K The film has editing by Sakthi Thiru and is jointly produced by Sameer Nair Deepak Saigal director Pa Ranjith and Aditi Anand IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rajisha-vijayan-on-working-with-dhruv-vikram-in-bison-i-truly-got-a-brother-in-the-end-647016.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/censor-board-clears-rashmika-mandannas-the-girlfriend-for-release-with-ua-certificate-647024.html Hyderabad Nov 6 The Central Board of Film Certification CBFC has now cleared director Rahul Ravindrans eagerly awaited romantic drama The Girlfriend featuring actress Rashmika Mandanna in the lead along with actor Dheekshith Shetty for release with a UA certificate Geetha Arts the production house presenting the film on Thursday took to its social media timelines to share the news It wrote It is a UA for TheGirlfriend Experience intense drama relatable emotions and stellar performances on the big screen Grand Release Worldwide TomorrowThe film which has triggered huge interest in fans and film buffs is scheduled to hit screens on November 7 this yearA trailer of the film that the makers recently released begins with Rashmikas character Bhooma hesitantly suggesting to her boyfriend Vikram that they take a small break She then goes on to explain that by a break she means a proper oneThe trailer then moves to a period when Vikram first proposed to her He says There is an auspicious time day after tomorrow Lets get married While Vikram is certain that Bhooma is the ideal person to be his girfriend Bhooma is not as certain and is shown reluctantly addressing him as her boyfriendWe also get to see Anu Emmanuels character being very skeptical about the relationship between the two She is the one who asks Bhooma if she is happy when she is with Vikram She is also the one who points out that while Bhooma is perfect for Vikram he isnt right for herThe trailer shows Vikram to be a dominating arrogant violent selfish and suspecting man and shows Bhooma to be a victim who is burdened by a toxic relationship but is struggling to get out of itActress Rashmika has expressed immense faith in director Rahul Ravindran and his film The Girlfriend In a post she had penned for the directors birthday Rashmika had said You are too precious my friend I still cant believe youve made a film like The Girlfriend The emotional depth you have the niceness that you have in your heart flows through every frame she said and added that she had met him for The Girlfriend and had found a director a friend a mentor a partner in crime for a lifetime who I trust wholly and immenselyWritten and directed by Rahul Ravindran the film has music by Hesham Abdul Wahab and cinematography by Krishnan Vasant IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/censor-board-clears-rashmika-mandannas-the-girlfriend-for-release-with-ua-certificate-647024.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/karnataka-cm-dk-shivakumar-offers-his-condolences-on-the-passing-of-kgf-actor-harish-rai-647107.html Bangalore Nov 6 Popular Kannada actor Harish Rai passed away on the 6th of November The actor as per reports was battling cancer and passed away at a hospital in BangaloreSharing the tragic news DK Shivakumar the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka took to his X formerly Twitter account and offered condolences He wrote The passing away of Harish Roy the renowned villain actor of Kannada cinema is an extremely sorrowful event The film industry has become poorer with the death of Harish Roy who was suffering from cancerHe added In films including Om Hello Yama as well as KGF and KGF 2 Harish Roy had acted wonderfully and attracted everyones attention I pray that his soul attains peace and that God grants strength to his family and loved ones who are in pain from his departure to bear the sorrow Om ShantiFor the uninitiated Harish Rai is fondly remembered for his roles in Om and Chacha and fondly remembered for his roles as Don Rai in the cult classic Om and Chacha in KGF The actor had been battling thyroid cancer that had apparently spread to his stomachA few months ago Harish had spoken to the media and elaborated on his health He had spoken about the high treatment and the high cost following it He had revealed that a single injection had cost him Rs 355 lakhApparently the doctors had prescribed him three injections per cycle for over 63 days that amounted to Rs 105 lakh per cycle Talking about his long career in the film industry Harish reappeared in Kannada Tamil and Telugu filmsHis movies include Om Samara Jodihakki Raj Bahadur Sanu Wedds Geetha Swayamvara Nalla and both chapters of the superhit movie KGF IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/karnataka-cm-dk-shivakumar-offers-his-condolences-on-the-passing-of-kgf-actor-harish-rai-647107.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/karnataka-deputy-cm-dk-shivakumar-offers-his-condolences-on-the-passing-of-kgf-actor-harish-rai-647108.html Bangalore Nov 6 Popular Kannada actor Harish Rai passed away on the 6th of November The actor as per reports was battling cancer and passed away at a hospital in BangaloreSharing the tragic news DK Shivakumar the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka took to his X formerly Twitter account and offered condolences He wrote The passing away of Harish Roy the renowned villain actor of Kannada cinema is an extremely sorrowful event The film industry has become poorer with the death of Harish Roy who was suffering from cancerHe added In films including Om Hello Yama as well as KGF and KGF 2 Harish Roy had acted wonderfully and attracted everyones attention I pray that his soul attains peace and that God grants strength to his family and loved ones who are in pain from his departure to bear the sorrow Om ShantiFor the uninitiated Harish Rai is fondly remembered for his roles in Om and Chacha and fondly remembered for his roles as Don Rai in the cult classic Om and Chacha in KGF The actor had been battling thyroid cancer that had apparently spread to his stomachA few months ago Harish had spoken to the media and elaborated on his health He had spoken about the high treatment and the high cost following it He had revealed that a single injection had cost him Rs 355 lakhApparently the doctors had prescribed him three injections per cycle for over 63 days that amounted to Rs 105 lakh per cycle Talking about his long career in the film industry Harish reappeared in Kannada Tamil and Telugu filmsHis movies include Om Samara Jodihakki Raj Bahadur Sanu Wedds Geetha Swayamvara Nalla and both chapters of the superhit movie KGF IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/karnataka-deputy-cm-dk-shivakumar-offers-his-condolences-on-the-passing-of-kgf-actor-harish-rai-647108.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/makers-of-vijay-starrer-jana-nayagan-release-new-poster-confirming-films-release-date-as-january-9-647126.html Chennai Nov 6 The makers of director H Vinoths eagerly awaited action entertainer Jana Nayagan which will mark actor Vijays grand cinematic farewell on Thursday released a brandnew poster that confirmed that the film would hit screens on January 9 next year The move by the makers to release the new poster reaffirming the release date seems to have been aimed at shutting down rumours doing the rounds that the films release could be postponed Directed by H Vinoth and backed by KVN Productions the film a magnum opus has triggered huge expectations as its the final act of one of Tamil cinemas most bankable starsIn October this year rumours began doing the rounds that the makers of the film had decided to pause the promotional activities of the film in the wake of the Karur tragedy Soon there were rumours that claimed that the films release was likely to be postponed Now in a bid to shut down all such rumours the makers have released a brand new poster of the film which reaffirms the date of the films release as January 9 next year The film is being looked upon as a tribute to Vijays extraordinary journey both onscreen and beyondReleasing just ahead of Makar Sankranti and Pongal January 14 2026 Jana Nayagan is expected to set the cash registers ringing at the box office The harvest festivals are synonymous with family outings celebrations andmost importantlyblockbusters And the makers have deemed the timing perfect for the release of a film that will mark Thalapathy Vijays grand farewell to cinema Pongal releases have repeatedly shattered records with Vijay himself delivering multiple industry hits during this season With the unwavering fan frenzy a festive fiveday weekend and a massive global distribution via Phars Film Jana Nayagan is perfectly positioned to unleash boxoffice dominanceThe firstlook poster set the Internet on fire portraying Vijay standing tall taking a selfie with an electrified crowda symbol of his deeprooted bond with his fans The title Jana Nayagan meaning The Peoples Leader perfectly captures his largerthanlife aura honouring his cinematic legacy with his reallife influence Sources close to the unit say that KVN Productions and Phars Film have crafted a worldwide release strategy that will ensure Thalapathy Vijays final cinematic outing reaches every corner of the globe IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/makers-of-vijay-starrer-jana-nayagan-release-new-poster-confirming-films-release-date-as-january-9-647126.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/meghana-raj-recalls-how-her-late-husband-chiranjeevi-sarja-had-predicted-she-would-win-the-state-award-for-iruvudellava-bittu-646886.html Bangalore Nov 5 Actress Meghana Raj who has won the Karnataka State Award for Best Actress for her outstanding performance in the Kannada film Iruvudellava Bittu has now penned an emotional post recalling how her late husband Chiranjeevi Sarja had predicted that she would win the State Award for the film when she was shooting for it Taking to her Instagram handle Meghana Raj wrote In 2017 I had signed three films in Kannada Out of which one was a mega big budget film starring the biggest names from our industry I was contemplating whether I should do this film Iruvudellava Bittu with a new director where I also play a mother of child I was prepping for my engagement and was to be married the next year and as all leading ladies I had this fear of being written off when you play a mother at your primeShe then went on to say how her husband then guided her She wrote Chiru sat me down and asked me two questions that day Who is the lead of this mega budget multistarrer film I told him the names He smiled he asked again Who plays the lead in Iruvudellava Bittu I named my co actors He smiled again and said YOU you play the lead Its going to be your film dont worry how it will be taken by the audience or the industry You just do what you do best and the rest will be taken care ofThe actress also disclosed that this was the only film set of hers apart from Aatagara that her husband Chiranjeevi ever visitedHe sat near the monitor that day we were shooting a crucial sequence and didnt budge After I finished the shot he looked up and saidYou will win the State Award for this Kuttimma In 2020 January the first person I called after I received the news of me winning the state award was CHIRU Congratulations kuttimma naan heldhe taane you will win and you will win big with this film antha he beamed she recalledStating that she was wearing her muhurtha saree for the occasion she said it wasnt just appropriate it was important I take him with me to the award ceremonyThe actor also went on to thank her director and the entire unit of the film for their support She wrote I would like to thank my team kaanthakannalli my director who envisioned the character and wrote it so beautifully My coactors Shrimahadev and Tilak who have been so supportive towards the film and me Our films codirector Somu He made sure after every heavy duty scene he would lighten the vibe so we all could relax He would be so proud today We miss him Our music director Shridhar V Sambhram without his contribution through his amazing music our performances would have not been this elevated And of course my Parents for always cheering me on no matter My dearest Audience who have watched this movie multiple times for me I love you guys IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/meghana-raj-recalls-how-her-late-husband-chiranjeevi-sarja-had-predicted-she-would-win-the-state-award-for-iruvudellava-bittu-646886.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vetri-starrer-lakshmikanthan-kolai-vazhakku-goes-on-floors-with-pooja-ceremony-646903.html Chennai Nov 5 Work on director Dayal Padmanabhans eagerly awaited film Lakshmikanthan Kolai Vazhakku featuring actors Vetri and Brigida in the lead began with a traditional pooja on Wednesday The pooja ceremony was attended by the entire cast and crew of the film and wellwishers from the industry Apart from Vetri and Brigida in the lead roles the film will also feature well known journalist Rangaraj Pandey in a pivotal role For the unaware Lashmikanthan Kolai Vazhakku which means the murder case of Lakshmikanthan revolves around the murder of a celebrated journalist that happened several decades ago and the sensational involvement of iconic Tamil cinema personalities in it The case is among those that shook the entire nationOver the years many creators have attempted to recreate this intriguing chapter through fictional narratives However nobody has been successfu until now Now a team of passionate filmmakers has embarked on realizing this longawaited cinematic visionProduced by K V Sabareesh under the banner of 2m Cinemas the film has been written and directed by Dayal Padmanabhan who will also be coproducing the film under his home banner D Pictures Speaking about the project Producer K V Sabareesh said Its a project that many have dreamt of making and I feel privileged to be realizing it now Dayal Padmanabhan has taken meticulous care in drawing inspiration from the reallife incident while crafting an engaging fictional screenplay The people and events remain rooted in reality but presented with cinematic appeal and entertainment valueDirector Dayal Padmanabhan added This has been my dream for a long time and Im delighted that its finally taking shape We commenced shooting today with a pooja ceremony marking a significant beginning Im thankful to producer K V Sabareesh for backing this project with such conviction While we prefer to keep details under wraps for now audiences can expect a deeply engrossing and surprising experienceThe films ensemble cast will also include Saravanan Lollu Sabha Maran Ilavarasu and Kavitha Bharathi among othersThe technical crew features M V Panneerselvam as the cinematographer and Darbuka Siva as the music director Anbu heads the production design while Ramesh will design costumesThe entire shooting schedule has been planned across Chennai and its captivating locales promising a visual experience as compelling as its subject IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vetri-starrer-lakshmikanthan-kolai-vazhakku-goes-on-floors-with-pooja-ceremony-646903.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 01:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/lyrical-video-of-melancholic-single-needhey-kadha-from-rashmika-mandannas-the-girlfriend-released-646909.html Chennai Nov 5 The makers of director Rahul Ravindrans eagerly awaited entertainer The Girlfriend featuring actress Rashmika Mandanna in the lead along with actor Dheekshith Shetty on Wednesday released the lyrical video of the melancholic single Needhey Kadha from the film Taking to its Instagram timeline Geetha Arts the production house that is presenting the film wrote The fire within Bhooma in an inspiring song TheGirlfriend fourth single out now The Girlfriend in cinemas on November 7th TheGirlfriendOnNov7thThe song a melancholic number has been set to tune by Hesham Abdul Wahab The number beautifully captures the emotions of love and longing in the character of Bhooma played by Rashmika Mandanna in the film Lyricist Rakendu Mouli has penned the lines for this song which has been rendered by Anurag Kulkarni The song has additional vocals by Hesham Abdul WahabThe film which has triggered huge interest in fans and film buffs is now scheduled to hit screens on November 7 this yearA trailer of the film that the makers recently released begins with Rashmikas character Bhooma hesitantly suggesting to her boyfriend Vikram that they take a small break She then goes on to explain that by a break she means a proper oneThe trailer then moves to a period when Vikram first proposed to her He says There is an auspicious time day after tomorrow Lets get married While Vikram is certain that Bhooma is the ideal person to be his girfriend Bhooma is not as certain and is shown reluctantly addressing him as her boyfriendWe also get to see Anu Emmanuels character being very skeptical about the relationship between the two She is the one who asks Bhooma if she is happy when she is with Vikram She is also the one who points out that while Bhooma is perfect for Vikram he isnt right for herThe trailer shows Vikram to be a dominating arrogant violent selfish and suspecting man and shows Bhooma to be a victim who is burdened by a toxic relationship but is struggling to get out of itActress Rashmika has expressed immense faith in director Rahul Ravindran and his film The Girlfriend In a post she had penned for the directors birthday Rashmika had said You are too precious my friend I still cant believe youve made a film like The Girlfriend The emotional depth you have the niceness that you have in your heart flows through every frame she said and added that she had met him for The Girlfriend and had found a director a friend a mentor a partner in crime for a lifetime who I trust wholly and immenselyWritten and directed by Rahul Ravindran the film has music by Hesham Abdul Wahab and cinematography by Krishnan Vasant IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/lyrical-video-of-melancholic-single-needhey-kadha-from-rashmika-mandannas-the-girlfriend-released-646909.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 01:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vishnu-vishals-suggestion-to-heroes-reduce-your-remuneration-646771.html Chennai Nov 5 Producer and actor Vishnu Vishal who plays the lead in the now successfully running psycho thriller Aaryan has suggested to his fellow actors and artistes that they must consider reducing their remuneration Vishnu Vishal made this suggestion in reply to a question at the Thanksgiving meet of his film Aaryan Pointing out that as a producer he had managed to deliver three successive hits a journalist asked Vishnu Vishal what suggestions he would give to other producers who were struggling to make their films succeed at the box office Responding to this question Vishnu Vishal said I wont make that suggestion to producers I will only say that to the heroes and artistes who are here Please reduce your remuneration It is only then that we can spend on the making of a film That is all I want to sayVishnu Vishals suggestion is something several directors and producers have already spoken about Needless to say his suggestion was welcomed Director and producer S P Sakthivel was among those who welcomed the statement Quoting a clip of the actor answering the question Sakthivel on X remarked Finally Much needed CHANGEMeanwhile Aaryan began screening in theatres with a modified climax from Tuesday The new climax will bring down the duration of the film by around four to five minutesProduced by Vishnu Vishal Studioz in association with Shubhra and Aryan Ramesh and directed by Praveen K Aaryan has been helmed by director Praveen K Notably Manu Anand who directed FIR starring Vishnu Vishal had contributed as the cowriter of this film The film hit screens in Tamil Nadu on October 31 2025 Its Telugu version is now scheduled to hit screens on November 7Vishnu Vishal once again dons the role of a police officer in Aaryan The film also stars Selvaraghavan Shraddha Srinath and Maanasa Choudhary in pivotal roles while Sai Ronak Tarak Ponnappa Mala Parvathi Avinash and Abishek Joseph George join the ensemble IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vishnu-vishals-suggestion-to-heroes-reduce-your-remuneration-646771.html Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/buchi-babu-sana-discloses-meaning-of-chikiri-from-ram-charans-peddi-646788.html Chennai Nov 5 Director Buchi Babu Sana has now disclosed the meaning of Chikri the title of the upcoming single from his eagerly awaited action extravaganza Peddi featuring Telugu star Ram Charan in the lead On Wednesday the Mozart of Madras A R Rahman who is scoring the music of the film took to his X timeline to post a video clip of a conversation he had with director Buchi Babu Sana The Oscar winner wrote What is CHIKIRI Watch the video to find it out ChikiriChikiri Sung by MohitChauhan PEDDI GLOBAL RELEASE ON 27th MARCH 2026 Mega Power Star AlwaysRamCharan NimmaShivanna JanhviKapoor BuchiBabuSana RathnaveluDop artkolla NavinNooliIn the video shared by Rahman director Buchi Babu Sana is seen explaining to Rahman how he was introduced to Rahmans music for the first time by his brother when he was in seventh grade When you said okay to composing music for this film and that I was free to share the news with anyone I wanted I did not know whom to tell it first So I called my brother who had first introduced your music to me When I asked him where he was he replied he was giving the buffaloes a bath in the river When I told him that you had agreed to score music for my film he beats well Buchi Babu Sana says even as Rahman laughs The music director replies When you first came I was really moved by your love trust and respect And although I havent done a straight Telugu film in ages I was genuinely excitedBuchi Babu Sana then explains how the first track Peddis First Shot had emerged a huge hit and how he was now there for the second song Rahman then pulls Buchi Babu Sanas leg saying You should be at the cricket ground right Why are you here To this Buchi Babu Sana smartly replies This time we dont intend to play We are here for the song Rahman asks the director for the situation of the song and Buchi Babu Sana says We need to change the place Rahman then swaps chairs with him and asksIs this place good Sana sheepishly says I meant the place sir not the chairs Anyway I will narrate the situation here itself The hero sees the heroine for the first time in the village He tells his friend that she is that rare girl who looks beautiful without any make upHe calls her a chikiri Rahman asks what is a Chikiri and to that the director replies The men in the heros village affectionately call the pretty women of their village Chikiri That is where the song begins Meanwhile sources say that the team is working relentlessly to keep the project on track as per scheduleRam Charan has undergone a complete transformation for his role Janhvi Kapoor plays a character called Achiyyamma in the film The stellar cast also includes Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar in a powerful supporting role alongside Jagapathi Babu and Divyendu Sharma in key rolesWith a topnotch technical crew on board Peddi promises a rich cinematic experience R Rathnavelu is handling cinematography while National Awardwinning editor Navin Nooli takes charge of the editPeddi is slated for a grand PanIndia theatrical release on March 27 2026 coinciding with Ram Charans birthday IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/buchi-babu-sana-discloses-meaning-of-chikiri-from-ram-charans-peddi-646788.html Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vishnu-vishals-psycho-thriller-aaryan-to-be-screened-with-new-climax-from-tuesday-646676.html Chennai Nov 4 Actor Vishnu Vishal who plays the lead in the now successfully running psycho thriller Aaryan has disclosed that the film will be screened with a modified climax from Tuesday The new climax will bring down the duration of the film by around four to five minutes Participating in a Thanksgiving meet organised by the unit of the film to thank the media for the support they had extended in taking the film to the audiences actor Vishnu Vishal whose production house Vishal Film Factory is also producing the film thanked the media for the encouragement they had given him A film featuring me as the solo hero is coming to theatres after three years The love that audiences have shown me in the opening week of my films release has made it a super one for me The kind of reception I have received in the last three days is amazing said the actor Praising his films director Praveen for being patient and for having tasted success Vishnu Vishal said that they had come up with a unique script in Aaryan which sought to break all the cliches of a thrillerThe actor said that he believed they had tasted almost 80 per cent success in their attempts to break the cliches Another 20 per cent there has been a difference of opinion We take that opinion in our stride he saidStating that there was a major debate even amongst the members of the unit when they were working on the film on what the climax of the film must be the actor admitted that the team had different options and it took the two months to arrive at a decision on whether they must justify Azhagars the antagonists actions in the filmWe decided that the audience would prefer a particular ending and we decided to go with it However that is the only factor that has worked in the negative to a small extent Now we have addressed that too From today the original climax that we intended to have for this film will be screened So as I have always said I take the feedback from the audience and the media seriouslyFrom today the 20 per cent disappointment that people have had with the climax will also not be there Audiences will find this to be a new climax and will be more fair Vishnu Vishal disclosedTalking exclusively to IANS Vishnu Vishal said that they had got the new climax cleared by the Censor Board and that the change in climax would decrease the duration of the film by four to five minutes Produced by Vishnu Vishal Studioz in association with Shubhra and Aryan Ramesh and directed by Praveen K Aaryan has been helmed by director Praveen K Notably Manu Anand who directed FIR starring Vishnu Vishal had contributed as the cowriter of this film The film hit screens in Tamil Nadu on October 31 2025 Its Telugu version is now scheduled to hit screens on November 7Vishnu Vishal once again dons the role of a police officer in Aaryan The film also stars Selvaraghavan Shraddha Srinath and Maanasa Choudhary in pivotal roles while Sai Ronak Tarak Ponnappa Mala Parvathi Avinash and Abishek Joseph George join the ensemble IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vishnu-vishals-psycho-thriller-aaryan-to-be-screened-with-new-climax-from-tuesday-646676.html Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-dileep-releases-trailer-of-keralas-first-horror-comedy-series-inspection-bungalow-646682.html Chennai Nov 4 Malayalam film actor Dileep on Tuesday released the trailer of acclaimed director Saiju S Ss horrorcomedy series Inspection Bungalow featuring actor Shabareesh Varma in the lead The web series a paranormal investigative thriller is to premiere on the OTT platform ZEE5 on November 14The makers of the web series claim that this is Keralas first horrorcomedy seriesThis edgeoftheseat paranormal comedy unfolds within a police station where a chain of eerie incidents blurs the line between reality and the supernaturalProduced by Veena Nair under the banner of A Veena Nair Productions and written by Suneesh Varanaad the series features standout performances by Aadhiya Prasad Shaju Sreedhar and Senthil Krishna Blending mystery horror humour and emotion Inspection Bungalow promises a thrilling unpredictable ride that will keep audiences hooked till the very end The plot of Inspection Bungalow is set in the village of Aravangad SubInspector Vishnu Shabareesh Varma a reluctant cop with a shadowed past is assigned to shift his police station to an abandoned government property that locals call the Inspection Bungalow What starts as a routine transfer spirals into a terrifying investigation involving unexplained deaths ghostly apparitions and a hidden truth buried for decades As Vishnu is forced to confront his deepest fears he partners with Mythili a brilliant paranormal researcher only to uncover secrets more sinister than the spirits themselvesTalking about the series director Saiju S S said Inspection Bungalow isnt just about fear its about finding laughter and meaning in the middle of it This series explores how the unseen often mirrors our own truths and how humour sometimes becomes our only way to face darkness Every frame is designed to make the viewer feel something deeper whether its tension amusement or reflection As Keralas firstever horrorcomedy web series we wanted to break away from formulas and build an experience where fear and fun coexist naturallyShabareesh Varma said Playing Vishnu was unlike any role Ive done before Hes a simple man caught between fear absurdity and the humour that life sometimes throws at us That mix of emotion and dark comedy really challenged me as an actor Inspection Bungalow isnt a straight horror story its layered with irony emotion and moments that make you laugh even when you least expect itMalayalam and Tamil Zee5 Business Head and South Sr VP Marketing Lloyd C Xavier said After the overwhelming response to Kammattam were thrilled to continue delivering powerful Malayalam stories with Inspection Bungalow This series blends mystery fear humour and emotion in a way that feels both grounded and gripping Its not just a paranormal thriller its a story about courage belief and confronting ones deepest fears Saiju SS has created something truly atmospheric and we believe Inspection Bungalow will be another strong addition to our Malayalam slate that connects with audiences across generations IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-dileep-releases-trailer-of-keralas-first-horror-comedy-series-inspection-bungalow-646682.html Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/second-schedule-of-basil-joseph-tovino-thomass-athiradi-to-begin-on-november-14-646704.html Chennai Nov 4 If sources in the industry are to be believed the unit of director Arun Anirudhans eagerly awaited Malayalam film Athiradi featuring actors Basil Joseph Tovino Thomas and Vineeth Sreenivasan in the lead has now completed the first schedule of the film and intends to begin the second schedule on November 14 It may be recalled that sources in the industry had earlier said that the second schedule was to begin on November 12 However now sources indicate that the unit is to begin its second schedule on November 14Sources also add that Rekhachithram fame actor Zarin Shihab will be part of the castAthiradi 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 of the film opens with the introduction of Vineeth Sreenivasans 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 personalityApart from Malayalam the teaser was also released in Tamil Telugu Hindi and KannadaThe 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 films 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/second-schedule-of-basil-joseph-tovino-thomass-athiradi-to-begin-on-november-14-646704.html Tue, 04 Nov 2025 22:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ravi-tejas-rt76-unit-begins-shooting-song-in-specially-erected-set-in-hyderabad-646585.html Hyderabad Nov 4 The unit of director Kishore Tirumalas upcoming film RT76 featuring Telugu star Ravi Teja in the lead has now begun filming a song at a specially erected set in Annapurna Studios Sources close to the unit say that the team is in the process of shooting the song which will feature hero Ravi Teja and heroine Aashika Ranganath The song which is being choreographed by Shekhar Master will be a sensational dance numberRavi Teja who looks to entertain audiences with his infectious energy will be seen sporting a new stylish look in this film Sources say the film will be a fullfledged family drama with humour emotion and Ravi Tejas mass elementsDirector Kishore Tirumala who is known for his emotional stories is making this film to appeal to all sections of the audienceFor the unaware the fullfledged entertainer which is tentatively being referred to as RT76 is being produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the SLV Cinemas banner Sources in the know say that the film is being made stylishly on a big canvas It may be recalled that the unit of this film had only recently been to Spain to shoot a considerable portion of the film there The unit began its foreign shooting schedule at Valencia in Spain and shot in nearby islands as well It then moved to Geneva and France to shoot certain other sequencesThe team shot crucial talkie portions and two songs choreographed by Sekhar Master during the 25day foreign schedule Sources further added that while one of the songs to be shot was a peppy dance number the other was a soulful melodyThe film also boasts a toptier technical crew Prasad Murella is handling the cinematography of the film while National Awardwinning editor Sreekar Prasad is on board as its editor The film will have music by one of the highly rated music directors in the film industry Bheems CeciroleoAS Prakash leads the production design for the film IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ravi-tejas-rt76-unit-begins-shooting-song-in-specially-erected-set-in-hyderabad-646585.html Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/meenakshi-chaudhary-plays-daksha-in-naga-chaitanyas-nc24-646590.html Hyderabad Nov 4 The makers of director Karthik Dandus mythological thriller tentatively being referred to as NC24 and featuring actor Naga Chaitanya in the lead on Tuesday revealed actress Meenakshi Chaudharys look in the film and also went on to disclose that she plays a character called Daksha in the film Taking to its X timeline Sri Venkateshwara Cine Chitra SVCC the production house producing the big budget entertainer said In the depths of mystery she unearths the truth Meet the intensely magnetic Meenakshiioffl as Daksha from the world of NC24 More updates loading this November Yuvasamrat chayakkineni karthikdandu86 SparshShrivastava BvsnP aryasukku RagulDHerian AJANEESHB SrinagendraArt NavinNooli SVCCofficial SukumarWritings Nc24chroniclesIt may be recalled that Meenakshi Chaudharys character look in the film was originally supposed to be released on Monday However the unit of the film as a mark of respect to all the victims in the tragic bus accident that happened on Monday in Telanganas Chevella mandal chose to postpone the event to Tuesday The production house in a statement on Monday had said We are deeply saddened by the tragic incident that occurred in Chevella Rangareddy district Our heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones and prayers for a speedy recovery to the injuredIn light of this unfortunate event Team NC24 has decided to postpone the reveal of Meenakshi Chaudharys character poster to tomorrow May strength and peace be with everyone affected by this tragedyNC24Meanwhile NC24 has triggered huge expectations among fans and film buffs It may be recalled that Naga Chaitanya had disclosed details of this project in an interview to a YouTube channel some months agoNaga Chaitanya had said that his upcoming film with director Karthik who is best known for having directed the horror thriller Virupaksha would be a mythological thriller This will be a very heavy VFXbased cinema and I am very excited about this project Naga Chaitanya had said The actor went on to point out that he had not done a film with this kind of span in his 15year film careerThis film will be in the zone of adventure treasure hunting the actor had saidDirected by Karthik Dandu the film is being produced by BVSN Prasad The films story has been penned by director Sukumar The film which is tentatively being referred to as NC24 will have cinematography by Neil D Cunha and music by Ajaneesh Loknath Editing for the film will be by National award winning editor Navin Nooli while Art direction will be by Sri Nagendra Tangala who also handled the art direction of Thandel IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/meenakshi-chaudhary-plays-daksha-in-naga-chaitanyas-nc24-646590.html Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/makers-of-prabhass-the-raja-saab-trash-rumours-of-films-release-getting-delayed-say-film-will-release-on-time-646617.html Hyderabad Nov 4 The makers of director Maruthis muchawaited horror entertainer The Raja Saab featuring actor Prabhas in the lead have now trashed rumours doing the rounds on social media that claimed that the films release was likely to be postponed People Media Factory the production house that is producing the eagerly awaited film issued a statement in which it made it clear that there was no truth in such rumours and that the film was all set for a grand worldwide theatrical release on January 9 2025 as a Sankranthi attractionIn the statement the production house said In recent days a few fake rumours surfaced on social media claiming that the films release had been postponed once again The makers have categorically clarified that The Raja Saab will hit theatres exactly as announced on January 9 2025 without any delayStating that at present VFX and other postproduction work was progressing at a brisk pace the makers said that the team was also preparing extensive release plans across all languages including IMAX and other premium formats to ensure audiences experienced a spectacular bigscreen extravaganzaA grand prerelease event is scheduled to take place in the US in December and the first copy of the film is expected to be ready by December 25 the makers went on to add The film which was originally scheduled to hit screens worldwide on December 5 this year is now slated to release on January 9 next yearThe 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/makers-of-prabhass-the-raja-saab-trash-rumours-of-films-release-getting-delayed-say-film-will-release-on-time-646617.html Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/fan-murder-case-karnataka-court-frames-charges-against-actor-darshan-16-others-accused-plead-innocence-646405.html Bengaluru Nov 3 A Karnataka court on Monday framed the charges against jailed Kannada superstar Darshan his partner Pavithra Gowda and 15 other accused in the sensational fan murder case Darshan and all other accused denied all charges against them in the case of the gruesome murder of his fan Renukaswamy here on June 8 2024 Renukaswamy was kidnapped from his hometown Chitradurga brought to Bengaluru kept in a shed and tortured to death After the murder his body was thrown into a canal The incident came to light after the security personnel of a private apartment building saw the body being dragged by a pack of dogsJudge Erappanna Pavadi Naik read out the charges against Darshan Pavithra Gowda and the other accused and sought their response The court also asked them to confirm whether they were able to hear the charges clearlySubsequently the judge announced that the date for the trial would be fixed on November 10 and adjourned the matterThe jail authorities had produced Darshan Pavithra Gowda and other accused before the court Tight security arrangements were made in the premises of the 64th CCH Court with additional police force deputedInitially the judge directed that the advocates concerned with the case should only be present or he would adjourn the matter questioning where he would make the 17 accused persons stand while beginning the process of framing of charges He had also directed the lawyers overcrowding the court hall to step outDarshan is facing the charge of murder under IPC Section 302 while he has been booked for causing fatal injuries under Section 355 under Section 120b for criminal conspiracy Section 204 for attempting to destroy evidence and Section 359 for kidnapping He is also booked under Sections 143 147 148 and 149 for illegal gathering and other chargesThe court had earlier fixed October 31 as the date for framing charges However Darshans counsel Sunil requested time to explain the procedure of framing charges to his client He argued that if the accused were to agree to the charges without being adequately informed it could lead to legal complications in the futureAccepting the request the court adjourned the matter to November 3 It also directed both parties to cooperate to ensure the speedy examination of witnesses in the casePolice had on September 4 2024 submitted a 3991page charge sheet against Darshan Pavithra Gowda and 15 associates to the 24th Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate ACMM court Sources said that it had confirmed the role of Darshan in the sensational kidnap and brutal murder caseIt mentioned Darshan and Pavithra Gowdas role in the conspiracy kidnapping torture murder destruction of evidence and bid to misguide the police by getting four of his associates to surrender to the police in connection with the murder of his fan RenukaswamyThe police have matched the CCTV tower locations of the accused persons with the scene of the crime and the calls messages between the accused have matched with the timing of the crime Most importantly the police have received confirmation from the Forensic Science Lab FSL about the presence of blood stains on the clothes of DarshanThe police have gathered evidence regarding a sequence of events on the day that the crime was committed The police have retrieved the messages on Darshan receiving the information when Renukaswamy was brought to the shed The accused had sent a photograph of Renukaswamy to Darshan and the police have recovered itInvestigation officers have recorded the statements of 24 witnesses before the judge under the provisions of the CrPCs Section 164 The photos from the mobile of one of the accused Pradush have been recoveredDarshan Pavithra Gowda and 15 others were arrested on June 11 2024 on charges of kidnapping and brutally murdering Renukaswamy Renukaswamy allegedly sent derogatory and obscene messages to Pavithra Gowda angry that Darshan maintained a relationship with her despite being marriedDarshan was shifted to Ballari Prison after photos of his alleged royal treatment at Bengaluru Central Prison surfaced He currently faces three FIRs related to the caseDarshan was released from prison on October 30 2024 after spending 131 days in custody Following the appeal by Karnataka Police the Supreme Court has cancelled the bail and Darshan his partner Pavithra Gowda and others were rearrested IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/fan-murder-case-karnataka-court-frames-charges-against-actor-darshan-16-others-accused-plead-innocence-646405.html Mon, 03 Nov 2025 19:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/when-i-said-bison-was-beyond-cinema-this-is-what-i-meant-says-anupama-parameswaran-as-she-shares-bts-clip-646428.html Chennai Nov 3 Actress Anupama Parameswaran who played the lead along with Dhruv Vikram in director Mari Selvarajs superhit film Bison Kaalamaadan on Monday shared a BTS clip of her working on the film and said that this was what she meant when she had said that Bison was beyond cinema Taking to her Instagram page Anupama shared the Behind The Scenes clip that showed her doing a number of tasks ranging from standing in the sun with oil applied to her face to chopping wood to washing utensils to riding a bicycle to planting saplings to making bricksShe wrote Welcome to a mariselvaraj84 movie set When I said Bison was beyond cinema this is what I meant It was a journey through the soil the people and the spirit of a place that changed something in me Every day felt like a workshop learning unlearning and living among stories that breathe truth Thank you Mari sir for letting me be a small part of your world where cinema feels like life itself Love you my pookies dhruvvikram and rajishavijayanBison which hit screens on October 17 this year emerged a superhit The film has been produced by Applause Entertainment in collaboration with director Pa Ranjiths Neelam Studios Dhruv Vikram plays a kabaddi player in the film alongside Anupama Parameswaran The film is inspired by true events and brings to life a gripping tale of passion resilience and triumph against all oddsThe films lead actor Dhruv Vikram who has had to make a herculean effort to play the role had posted an emotional post on Instagram about working on this film when the shooting for this film was wrapped up He had then said After years of preparation several months of filming shedding blood sweat and tears its finally a wrap on BISON The process of shooting and prepping for this film has changed my life Thank you mariselvaraj84 Sir for fortifying my soul and giving me an experience of a lifetimeThe film which features Anupama Parameswaran as the female lead also stars Lal Pasupathy Rajisha Vijayan Hari Krishnan Azhagam Perumal Aruvi Madhanand and Kalaiyarasan in pivotal rolesBison short for Bison Kaalamaadan had cinematography by Ezhil Arasu K The film had editing by Sakthi Thiru and was jointly produced by Sameer Nair Deepak Saigal director Pa Ranjith and Aditi Anand IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/when-i-said-bison-was-beyond-cinema-this-is-what-i-meant-says-anupama-parameswaran-as-she-shares-bts-clip-646428.html Mon, 03 Nov 2025 21:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/allu-sirish-gets-engaged-to-the-love-of-his-life-nayanika-645931.html Mumbai Oct 31 Actor Allu Sirish also known as the brother of Allu Arjun took to social media today to share the happiest news of his life his engagement with Nayanika The actor posted a series of dreamy pictures from the ceremony with the caption I am finally amp happily engaged to the love of my life Nayanika The beautiful post instantly went viral and received a lot of love and blessings from fans and industry folks alike The engagement held earlier today was an intimate yet elegant family affair that brought together some of the biggest names from the Allu and Konidela familiesThe celebration party saw Allu Arjun with his family along with Chiranjeevi and his family Stars Ram Charan and Upasana along with Varun Tej with Lavanya were in attendance Talking about Allu Sirish the actor made his debut with the bilingual film Gouravam 2013 and went on to become a popular star in the Telugu industryTalking about Nayanika though much of her personal life remains private reports say she grew up in Hyderabad and comes from a businessfamily background Later appeared in Kotha Janta 2014 Srirastu Subhamastu 2016 Okka Kshanam 2017 and ABCD American Born Confused Desi 2019 Both Sirish and Nayanika looked pictureperfect for the occasion Sirish opted for a customised Manish Malhotra outfit while Nayanika looked ethereal in a stunning Sabyasachi lehenga embodying timeless eleganceThe ceremony traditionally and beautifully followed Telugu cultures and blended modern sophistication with cultural grace The pictures from the engagement reflect immense love and warmth and captured every frame of smile love and laughter and spoke volumes of loveWith the entire Telugu film fraternity and fans showering blessings Allu Sirish and Nayanikas engagement is seemingly standing as a perfect celebration of love and togetherness IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/allu-sirish-gets-engaged-to-the-love-of-his-life-nayanika-645931.html Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/we-wanted-to-show-the-problems-that-men-face-in-relationships-aan-paavam-pollathathu-director-kalaiarasan-645957.html Chennai Nov 1 Director Kalaiarasan Thangavel whose just released Tamil film Aan Paavam Pollathathu has taken a strong opening at the box office says that they chose to make this film as they wanted to showcase the problems that men face in relationships today Talking exclusively to IANS director Kalaiarasan Thangavel said When Vigneshkanth Sivakumar Murugeshan the screenplay and dialogue writer of the film and I were wondering about the story of our film we realised that all the films that were being made on relationships were looking at it from the point of view of women That was when we thought why dont we narrate the mens side of it as well Rio and the other team members contributed immensely with their inputs and we came up with this filmThe film which has come in for praise from various quarters shows how women today misuse laws meant for their protection and how as a result families get derailed Aan Paavam Pollathathu touches upon several important aspects in a relationship including legal provisions such as the Domestic Violence Act of 2005 being misusedKalaiarasan Thangavel also disclosed how his team came together to overcome financial constraints to complete the film in just 33 days We originally planned to shoot the film in around 45 days But then there were financial constraints and we shortened our deadline to 35 days However our team worked efficiently and we were able to complete the film in just 33 daysThe film which seems to have impressed fans and film buffs features actors Rio and Malavika Manoj in the lead It also features RJ Vigneshkanth Sheela and Jenson Dhivakar in pivotal rolesThe story screenplay and dialogues of the film have been penned by Sivakumar Murugeshan who is next expected to turn director with Thaai Kelavi Cinematography for the film is by Madhesh Manickam and music is by Siddhu Kumar IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/we-wanted-to-show-the-problems-that-men-face-in-relationships-aan-paavam-pollathathu-director-kalaiarasan-645957.html Sat, 01 Nov 2025 11:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/chatha-pacha-teaser-packs-a-punch-gives-a-wild-high-voltage-glimpse-of-the-ring-of-rowdies-645974.html Chennai Nov 1 The makers of director Adhvaith Nayars eagerly awaited action extravaganza Chatha Pacha The Ring of Rowdies on Saturday delighted fans and film buffs by releasing a teaser of the film online Reel World Entertainment which is producing the film unveiled the muchanticipated teaser of the film offering a powerpacked glimpse into the vibrant chaotic world of Keralas wrestling culture driven by chaos and combat at its core The teaser offers a pulsequickening preview of what promises to be one of Malayalam cinemas boldest and most inventive spectacles an unapologetically local story told with unmistakable global swaggerChatha 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 channels the raw pulse of Kerala street life and blends it with the flamboyant energy of wrestling cultureThe teaser offers a quick dive into that chaotic world brief glimpses of its raw energy its colour and its eccentric characters Arjun Ashokan Roshan Mathew Vishak Nair and Ishan Shoukath appear by promising something unpredictable It is fierce playful and every frame carries the pulse of a film that knows exactly what kind of madness its bringing to screenSays creative producer Shihan ShoukathWeve spent the last two years building Chatha Pacha from the ground up and in that time its grown from a scrappy underdog idea into a fullblown world weve poured our hearts into Its loud chaotic full of emotion and rooted deeply in the culture we love but its also wild and genrebending in a way that hopefully feels new The teaser barely scratches the surface of whats coming but it gives you a taste of the madness weve crafted one that blends the thrill of wrestling the grit of Fort Kochi and the kind of bigscreen energy we miss As someone whos been both behind the camera and behind the vision I cant wait for audiences to step into this universeActor Roshan Mathew says Chatha Pacha is unlike anything Ive done before The best part is I think thats true for most of us who are part of this film It really is a uniquely mad idea I hope people have as much fun with the film as weve had making it This teaser is just a peek into the world of CP Cant wait to hear what everyone thinks of itThe production boasts the celebrated composer trio ShankarEhsaanLoy making their muchawaited Malayalam cinema debut with the films 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/chatha-pacha-teaser-packs-a-punch-gives-a-wild-high-voltage-glimpse-of-the-ring-of-rowdies-645974.html Sat, 01 Nov 2025 11:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shooting-of-gautham-ram-karthik-starrer-root-wrapped-up-645981.html Chennai Nov 1 The makers of actor Gautham Ram Karthiks upcoming film ROOT Running Out Of Time on Saturday announced that the shooting of the film had now been wrapped up Director Sooriyaprathap S said Weve officially wrapped ROOT The making of this film has been an unforgettable journey weve poured our hearts and hard work into creating a memorable experience for the audience and we cant 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 Im 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 Were truly excited as we move into postproduction and cant 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 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 This 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 Sources say ROOT Running Out of Time is on track to deliver a fresh cinematic experience that pushes the boundaries of Tamil genre filmmaking IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shooting-of-gautham-ram-karthik-starrer-root-wrapped-up-645981.html Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/janhvi-kapoor-plays-achiyyamma-in-ram-charans-peddi-646035.html Hyderabad Nov 1 The makers of director Buchi Babu Sanas eagerly awaited action extravaganza Peddi featuring actor Ram Charan in the lead on Saturday released actress Janhvi Kapoors look in the film and also announced that she played a character called Achiyyamma in the action entertainer On Saturday the makers through the films official handle Peddi shared the first look poster of Janhvi Kapoor and wrote Our Peddis love with a firebrand attitude Presenting the gorgeous JanhviKapoor as Achiyyamma PEDDI GLOBAL RELEASE ON 27th MARCH 2026The makers released two posters of Janhvi Kapoor and described her character as being fierce and fearless In the first poster Janhvi is seen standing on a jeep with her hands over her head and her palms placed together In the other picture she is seen standing with a her left hand placed on her headThe film which is scheduled to hit screens on March 27 next year has triggered huge expectations among both fans and film buffs At present the unit of the film is shooting in Sri Lanka In fact dance choreographer Jani Master who has choreographed dance numbers for actor Ram Charan in the film and who was recently in Sri Lanka for the films shooting had disclosed that the hard work and effort that Ram Charan was putting in for the film was absolutely phenomenalTaking to his X timeline to post a picture of himself with the actor in Sri Lanka where the unit of the film is currently shooting the dance choreographer had said We will cherish this best time spent with my most favourite person hero AlwaysRamCharan Anna and extremely talented director BuchiBabuSana garu during the shoot of PEDDIThe hardwork amp efforts Charan Anna is putting in for this movie is absolutely phenomenal Just wait and watch for its impact vriddhicinemas SukumarWritingsMythriOfficialIt may be recalled that the unit of Peddi had left for Sri Lanka a week ago Sources close to the unit of the film had then confirmed to IANS that shooting would happen at the scenic locations of the island nation for the next few daysProduced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under Vriddhi Cinemas and prestigiously presented by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings the movie is being mounted on a grand scaleIt may be recalled that the unit of Peddi had some time ago shot a grand song featuring a whopping 1000 dancers The unit of the film shot the song on the occasion of Vinayaka Chavithi when most others chose to take the day off The grand song on Ram Charan was filmed in Mysore and had been choreographed by Jani MasterSources say that postproduction work of the film is also happening simultaneously The team is working relentlessly to keep the project on track as per scheduleRam Charan has undergone a complete transformation for his role The stellar cast also includes Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar in a powerful supporting role alongside Jagapathi Babu and Divyendu Sharma in key rolesWith a topnotch technical crew on board Peddi promises a rich cinematic experience R Rathnavelu is handling cinematography while National Awardwinning editor Navin Nooli takes charge of the editPeddi is slated for a grand PanIndia theatrical release on March 27 2026 coinciding with Ram Charans birthday IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/janhvi-kapoor-plays-achiyyamma-in-ram-charans-peddi-646035.html Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ace-director-lokesh-kanakarajs-debut-film-as-actor-titled-dc-646090.html Chennai Nov 1 The makers of director Arun Matheswarans upcoming film featuring ace director Lokesh Kanakaraj as the hero on Saturday announced the title of the film as DC As reported by IANS earlier actress Wamiqa Gabbi plays the female lead in the film which will mark the acting debut of Lokesh Kanakaraj On Saturday Sun Pictures which is producing the film took to its social media timelines to share a title teaser of the film It wrote Sun Pictures proudly presents DC starring DirLokesh amp WamiqaGabbi Directed by ArunMatheswaran An anirudhofficial musical mukeshDOP PrasannaGK KannanS PCstunts kabilanchelliah frankjacobbbb RamKumar HeisenbergThe title teaser appears to lend credibility to rumours that this film will be a gangster drama The teaser establishes the fact that Lokesh Kanakaraj plays a character called Devdas in the film while Wamiqa Gabbi plays a character called ChandraIt begins with Devdas making his way out of a room into a passage way of what appears to be a house of ill repute and Chandra making her way in from one room to another Devdas who has blood stains and some serious injuries all over his face holds a dagger in his hand while Chandra on the other hand picks up a condom packet before stepping outThe film which is being produced by Sun Pictures is slated to hit screens next year The film has dialogues by Arun Matheswaran and Franklin Jacob with additional screenplay by Arun Ranjan Music for the film is by Anirudh and cinematography is by Mukesh G Editing for the film is by G K Prasanna and art direction by Kannan SIt may be recalled that sources had told IANS that shooting for the film was progressing at a brisk pace and the entire film was likely to be wrapped up by January next yearFor the unaware Lokesh Kanakaraj had undergone martial arts training for this film Lokesh underwent martial arts training in Thailand for this film soon after he directed Superstar Rajinikanths Coolie which hit screens worldwide on August 14 this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ace-director-lokesh-kanakarajs-debut-film-as-actor-titled-dc-646090.html Sat, 01 Nov 2025 21:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/enchanting-melody-chinni-gundelo-from-ram-pothinenis-andhra-king-taluka-released-645889.html Hyderabad Oct 31 The makers of director Mahesh Babu Ps upcoming commercial entertainer Andhra King Taluka featuring actor Ram Pothineni in the lead on Friday released the third single from the film Chinni Gundelo much to the delight of fans and film buffs The newly released enchanting melody is a romantic number that transports viewers to a magical world where the lead pair are seen playing among the stars basking in moonlit warmth and sharing tender romantic moments creating an utterly delightful experience Vivek and Mervins composition is exquisite while Mervin Solomon and Satya Yaminis melodious voices elevate the song even further Krishna Kanths graceful lyrics beautifully describe the essence of the songOnscreen Ram and Bhagyashree Borses chemistry is simply adorable adding to the songs charm Jaani Master has masterfully choreographed this romantic number on a vibrant visually stunning set With its captivating energy and charm its set to become yet another blockbuster hit from the albumIt may be recalled that the film is scheduled to hit screens on November 28 this yearCinematography for the film is by Siddhartha Nuni while National Awardwinning editor Sreekar Prasad has been assigned the responsibility of editing the filmAs announced by the production house the film is a biopic of a fan called Sagar played by Ram Pothineni Actress Bhagyashree Borse whose popularity graph is soaring north plays the female lead in the film which will also feature Kannada superstar Upendra Upendra plays the character of a film superstar called Surya Kumar in the filmBacked by a highly experienced technical crew the project promises topnotch cinematic quality A title teaser released by the unit begins with a ticket issuer in a theatre earmarking tickets for all the VIPs in the region That is when Ram Pothineni turns up and demands 50 tickets from the man in the counter When asked which taluk he represents he says FansApart from Ram Pothineni Bhagyashrii Borse and Upendra the film will also feature a host of talented actors including Rao Ramesh Murali Sharma Satya Rahul Ramakrishna and VTV Ganesh IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/enchanting-melody-chinni-gundelo-from-ram-pothinenis-andhra-king-taluka-released-645889.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 20:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mass-jathara-director-bhanu-bogavarapu-tells-ravi-teja-you-are-the-driving-force-behind-this-film-645744.html Chennai Oct 31 Director Bhanu Bogavarapu whose eagerly awaited commercial entertainer Mass Jathara hits screens on Friday has now penned a note of gratitude to his team in which he has said that his films hero actor Ravi Teja was the driving force behind this film Taking to his X timeline to post a note of gratitude director Bhanu Bogavarapu wrote Some dreams take time Some take faith And some take a family of believers At the heart of this journey stands one man My Hero Our Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja Garu Sir you are the driving force behind this film the fire that kept us all going Your energy on set your trust in me and your largerthanlife aura made this debut unforgettable Working with you is not just a dream come true its been my biggest learning and my proudest blessingThe director also went on to thank the other members of his cast and crew in the noteHe wrote Thank you Sreeleela garu for the spark you brought into our story amp to my entire cast for the support throughoutMy Producer Naga Vamsi Garu who made this journey possible forever grateful for the opportunity sir To my amazing team Bheems Ceciroleo garu Vidhu Ayyanna garu Naveen Nooli brother Nagendra Tangala garu all your brilliance gave this dream its wings To my dear Nandu Savirigana and every soul who worked day and night this is our momentIt may be recalled that Ravi Teja had himself taken to his X timeline to announce the release date of the film Ravi Teja had said I know the wait has been longbut it will be worth it Come lets celebrate MassJathara in theatres on OCTOBER 31st Eesari FixFor the unaware Mass Jathara which has been directed by Bhanu Bogavarapu features actress Sreeleela in the lead along with Ravi Teja Cinematography for the film is by Vidhu Ayyanna while editing is by Navin NooliProduced by Naga Vamsi S and Sai Soujanya under the banners of Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas the film is being presented by Srikara Studios IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mass-jathara-director-bhanu-bogavarapu-tells-ravi-teja-you-are-the-driving-force-behind-this-film-645744.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-aarav-turns-film-producer-launches-own-production-house-645881.html Chennai Oct 31 Well known actor Aarav who shot to fame after winning the Tamil Television reality show Bigg Boss Tamil on Friday announced the launch of his production house Aarav Studios In a statement the actor who delivered impressive performances in films like director Magizh Thirumenis Kalaga Thalaivan Rajabheema and Vidaa Muyarchi said Over the years the love and recognition Ive received from people have given me the strength and purpose to be part of this beautiful world of cinemaTo take this journey to the next level Im humbled to announce the launch of my film production company AARAV STUDIOSThe actor went on to point out that his studios was born out of passion and a deep love for storytelling with a vision to create inspiring and untold original stories across all forms of visual and creative mediaWith the blessings of the Almighty and the support of movie lovers we proudly embark on this cinematic journey with gratitude and hope to continue making films that touch hearts the actor said and signed off with love and gratitudeIt may be recalled that Aarav who had played one of the antagonists in director Magizh Thirumenis Vidaa Muyarchi had penned a touching note of gratitude to actor Ajith Kumar who had played the lead in the film Aarav took to his X timeline to post the note He had in his note said Dear Ajith Sir I am truly grateful for the opportunity to be a part of Vidaa Muyarchi It has been an experience of a lifetime filled with unforgettable memories and invaluable lessonsHe had further said Your passion humility and dedication inspired me every day on set Watching you work and the way you treat everyone with kindness has left a lasting impact on me Thank you for believing in me and for being such a positive influence I will always cherish this journey and hope to work with you again in the future With heartfelt gratitude Arav IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-aarav-turns-film-producer-launches-own-production-house-645881.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rage-of-kaantha-from-dulquer-salmaans-kaantha-is-a-fiery-track-that-wins-your-attention-645632.html Chennai Oct 30 The makers of director Selvamani Selvarajs muchanticipated period drama Kaantha featuring actor Dulquer Salmaan in the lead on Thursday released the lyrical video of the films fierce and fiery title track Rage of Kaantha much to the delight of fans and film buffs Actor Dulquer Salmaan who shared the link to the lyrical video of the song track on his X timeline wrote The fire within you now has a Raging soundtrack Unleashing Rage of Kaantha lyrical video OUT NOW A SpiritMediaIN and DQsWayfarerFilm productionRage of Kaantha comes across as being more than just a song It is an anthem forged in fire an intense character driven composition that fuses Tamil and Telugu into a single intense rapstyle track echoing the spirit of oneness across cultures languages and emotionsThe lyrical video of Rage of Kaantha is a sonic embodiment of rebellion grit and ambition The rapdriven verses roar in Tamil and Telugu seamlessly interwoven to reflect both the duality and harmony of Indias diverse identity Composed by Jhanu Chanthar the music is not just bilingual it is bisouled The track pulses with the heartbeat of two languages yet speaks one emotion rage against the obstacles and the fire of selfbeliefIts pulsating beats blended with powerful guitars and lyrical mastery by infusing vintage elements in an exciting new format is likely to make an impression on audiencesFor the unaware Kaantha is a period drama thriller starring Dulquer Salmaan Samuthirakani and Bhagyashri Borse Directed by Selvamani Selvaraj the film is scheduled to hit cinemas worldwide on November 14 this year Produced by Rana Daggubati Dulquer Salmaan Prashanth Potluri and Jom Varghese under the production banner Spirit Media and Wayfarer Films the film has triggered huge expectations among fans and film buffsThe film which has cinematography by ace cameraman Dani Sanchez Lopaz has music by Jhanu Chanthar Art direction for the film is by Tha Ramalingam and editing is by Llewellyn Anthony Gonsalves IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rage-of-kaantha-from-dulquer-salmaans-kaantha-is-a-fiery-track-that-wins-your-attention-645632.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 18:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ram-charans-hard-work-for-peddi-is-absolutely-phenomenal-says-dance-choreographer-jani-master-645638.html Chennai Oct 30 Dance choreographer Jani Master who has choreographed dance numbers for actor Ram Charan in director Buchi Babu Sanas eagerly awaited action extravaganza Peddi has now said that the hard work and effort that the star was putting in for the film was absolutely phenomenal Taking to his X timeline to post a picture of himself with the actor in Sri Lanka where the unit of the film is currently shooting the dance choreographer wrote We will cherish this best time spent with my most favourite person hero AlwaysRamCharan Anna and extremely talented director BuchiBabuSana garu during the shoot of PEDDIThe hardwork amp efforts Charan Anna is putting in for this movie is absolutely phenomenal Just wait and watch for its impact vriddhicinemas SukumarWritingsMythriOfficialIt may be recalled that the unit of Peddi had left for Sri Lanka a week ago Sources close to the unit of the film had then confirmed to IANS that shooting would happen at the scenic locations of the island nation for the next few daysProduced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under Vriddhi Cinemas and prestigiously presented by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings the movie is being mounted on a grand scaleIt may be recalled that the unit of Peddi had some time ago shot a grand song featuring a whopping 1000 dancers The unit of the film shot the song on the occasion of Vinayaka Chavithi when most others chose to take the day off The grand song on Ram Charan was filmed in Mysore and had been choreographed by Jani MasterSources say that postproduction work of the film is also happening simultaneously The team is working relentlessly to keep the project on track as per scheduleRam Charan has undergone a complete transformation for his role The stellar cast also includes Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar in a powerful supporting role alongside Jagapathi Babu and Divyendu Sharma in key rolesWith a topnotch technical crew on board Peddi promises a rich cinematic experience R Rathnavelu is handling cinematography while National Awardwinning editor Navin Nooli takes charge of the editPeddi is slated for a grand PanIndia theatrical release on March 27 2026 coinciding with Ram Charans birthday IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ram-charans-hard-work-for-peddi-is-absolutely-phenomenal-says-dance-choreographer-jani-master-645638.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/bhoomi-shettys-look-as-maha-in-puja-kollurus-mahakali-released-645533.html Chennai Oct 30 The makers of director Puja Kollurus Mahakali on Thursday revealed the first look of the lead actor Bhoomi Shetty as Maha in the muchawaited film much to the delight of fans and film buffs For the unaware the film is a part of director Prasanth Varmas Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe PVCUSharing the first look of Bhoomi Shettys character in the film director Prasanth Varma who is the showrunner for this film wrote From the cosmic womb of creation awakens the most FEROCIOUS SUPERHERO of the universe Introducing BhoomiShetty as MAHA Mahakali RKDStudios RKDuggal PujaKolluru AkshayeKhannaRiwazRameshDuggal ThePVCUSources say the unit has already completed over 50 of the films shoot At present the unit is presently shooting on a grand set specially constructed in Hyderabad While the film industry typically hesitates to invest in a nonstar cast film the makers have gone allin with a reportedly massive production budget led by a newcomer It has also been widely reported that several Alist actresses had expressed interest in portraying the superhero but the makers remained firm in their vision to cast a fresh face a darkskinned girl who embodies the authenticity and essence of the storyThe first look of Mahakali instantly commands attention with its divine intensity and haunting beauty Bhoomi Shetty who plays the titular character is drenched in shades of fiery red and deep gold exudes a raw symbolizing power that mirrors the essence of the goddess herself Adorned with traditional ornaments and sacred markings her piercing gaze emanates both wrath and grace symbolizing destruction and rebirth the eternal duality of MahakaliThe film has triggered huge interest in fans and film buffs It may be recalled that the makers had exactly a month ago released the first look of actor Akshaye Khanna as Shukracharya in the filmPrasanth Varma had then introduced Akshaye Khannas character saying In the shadows of gods rose the brightest flame of rebellion Presenting The Enigmatic AkshayeKhanna as the eternal Asuraguru SHUKRACHARYA from Mahakali PujaKolluru RKDStudios RKDuggal RiwazRameshDuggal ThePVCUAkshaye Khanna essays the role of Shukracharya in this bigscale film Interestingly this is the first time that Akshaye Khanna will be playing a revered Guru for the first time on screenWith Puja Kolluru at the helm Mahakali marks not only the next big chapter of the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe PVCU but also Akshaye Khannas grand debut in Telugu cinemaBacked by RK Duggal and Riwaz Ramesh Duggal RKD Studios is setting the stage for Mahakali With Prasanth Varmas vision and Puja Kollurus directorial prowess this next chapter of the PVCU promises a cinematic spectacle that fans have been eagerly waiting forFor the unaware the PanIndia success of the blockbuster HanuMan introduced audiences to the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe PVCULate last year director Prasanth Varma announced his third project MahakaliMahakali is being awaited with keen interest as it will technically be the superhero story of a woman IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/bhoomi-shettys-look-as-maha-in-puja-kollurus-mahakali-released-645533.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shooting-for-the-climax-of-pa-ranjiths-vettuvam-has-resumed-discloses-actor-arya-645556.html Chennai Oct 30 Actor Arya who plays a pivotal role in director Pa Ranjiths upcoming gangster drama Vettuvam has now disclosed that shooting for the films climax had resumed after the rains Taking to his Instagram page to post a picture of him sweating it out in the gym the actor on Thursday wrote Rain stops Shoot Resumes but Training Continues vettuvam Climax ranjithpaThe film which is being produced by Ranjiths production house Neelam Productions has actor Dinesh playing the lead Along with Arya the film will also feature actors Kalaiyarasan Mime Gopi Guru Somasundaram and Shabeer Kallarakkal in pivotal roles The film has also triggered interest because of it being actress Sobhita Dhulipalas first Tamil film after her wedding Vettuvam which will talk about the sharing of power has music by G V Prakash The film was in the spotlight in July this year after a stuntman died while performing a car stunt for the film The news left the unit shocked and devastated Well known Tamil film director Pa Ranjits production house Neelam Productions which is producing the film had then said that the death of the dearly loved stunt man had sent them all into shock and heart breakPa Ranjith after the demise of the stuntman posted a statement in which his production house Neelam Productions said On the morning of 13th July we lost unexpectedly a talented stunt artist and a long time colleague Mr Mohan Raj on the sets of our film Vettuvam in Nagapattinam district of Tamizh Nadu Our heart is broken for his wife children family and all who knew and loved Mohan Raj Anna as a colleague and a friendStating that a day that had started out with detailed planning caution clarity in execution prayers and all their good will had ended in the unexpected death of the stuntmen the production house said that the news had has sent them all into shock and heart breakMohan Raj Anna was valued and respected by his colleagues in the stunt team and all of us in the crew He was a veteran in performing stunts whose planning clarity and execution we all relied on We relied on the expertise of our Stunt Director Dilip Subbarayan and followed every protocol every detail that was needed to make this safe That inspite of all of our preparations and precautions we ended up losing a man who had unparalleled experience and achievements who made his family colleagues and directors proud with the quality of his work has affected us deeply He will have our respect love and adoration always the production house had saidStating that Mohan Rajs death was devastating the production house said that it deeply mourned the loss of Mohan Raj Anna as a husband a father an incredible stunt artist and a graceful human beingHe wanted to be remembered for his work as a fabulous stunt artist and thats how he will always stay in our memory it had said IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shooting-for-the-climax-of-pa-ranjiths-vettuvam-has-resumed-discloses-actor-arya-645556.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rocking-star-yashs-toxic-to-hit-theatres-on-march-19-as-announced-645621.html Bangalore Oct 30 Rocking Star Yashs actiondrama extravaganza Toxic A Fairy Tale for GrownUps it seems will release in theatres worldwide on March 19 2026 exactly as originally announced Film trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to his X timeline to confirm the news Taran Adarshs confirmation puts an end to rumours doing the rounds on the films release getting postponed The film trade analyst after speaking with the production team clarified that the film was on schedule with postproduction and VFX work having begun in April parallel to when Yash began shoot for Ramayana in Mumbai He said the final stretch of filming was currently underway in Bangalore and that fullscale promotions were expected to roll out in January 2026Tarun Adarsh wrote STOP THE RUMOURS YASHS NEXT FILM TOXIC IS NOT DELAYED OR POSTPONED 19 MARCH 2026 RELEASE CONFIRMED Spoke to the producers Toxic is firmly on track for its 19 March 2026 release perfectly timed for the festive weekend of Ugadi GudiPadwa and Eid Postproduction began while Yash was filming for Ramayana in Mumbai The team is now completing the final portions of the shoot and will commence fullfledged promotions in Jan 2026 Shot simultaneously in English and Kannada Toxic will also be dubbed in multiple Indian and international languages including Hindi Telugu Tamil and Malayalam Directed by GeetuMohandas Produced by VenkatKNarayana and Yash KVNProductions MonsterMindCreationsFollowing this confirmation one of the films production banners KVN Productions reinforced the release plan by sharing a countdown post on social media 140 days to go His Untamed PresenceIs Your Existential CrisisToxicTheMovie releases worldwide on 19032026The release date lands in the heart of a major festive frame coinciding with Gudi Padwa Ugadi and regional New Year celebrations followed closely by Eid creating a highimpact fourday celebration window at the box office With Yash returning to the big screen after KGF the anticipation around Toxic has only intensified Directed by Geetu Mohandas the film has been shot simultaneously in English and Kannada and will also release in Hindi Telugu Tamil Malayalam and moreJointly produced by Venkat K Narayana and Yash under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations Toxic A Fairy Tale for GrownUps is set to ignite the festive frame with a nationwide and global release IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rocking-star-yashs-toxic-to-hit-theatres-on-march-19-as-announced-645621.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/dhanushs-dad-kasthuri-raja-launches-neek-fame-pavishs-new-film--645129.html Chennai Oct 27 Legendary Director Kasthuri Raja father of iconic filmmaker Selvaraghavan and panIndian actor Dhanush on Monday launched actor Pavishs next film which is to be directed by Magesh Rajendran Pavish who played one of the leads in director Dhanushs Nilavukku Enmel Ennadi Kobam NEEK will be playing the lead in this yettobetitled film which sources say will be a youthful romantic entertainer The film is being produced by Zinema Media and Entertainment Ltd best known for having released the critically acclaimed film Blackmail and Creative Entertainers amp Distributors led by producer G Dhananjheyan The shoot was officially launched by director Kasthuri Raja who clapped the board and extended his best wishes to the entire teamJoining in the celebration director Selvaraghavan conveyed his warm wishes to the team saying Im super super super happy that Pavish is going to learn from master Dhananjheyan sirSources say that Pavish carefully evaluated multiple scripts over the past six months before finalizing this project The film has been written and directed by Magesh Rajendran who has previously assisted popular filmmaker Lakshman in films like Bogan and Bhoomi He now turns director with this breezy romantic entertainerThe film will look to introduce Durga a YouTube sensation from the Telugu industry to the Tamil film industry Durga is also set to make her debut in Telugu cinema shortly Cinematography for the film will be by well known cinematographer and producer PG Muthaiah National Awardwinning editor NB Srikanth who has worked as the editor of several commercially successful and critically acclaimed films such as Aaranya Kaandam and Madha Gaja Raja will be incharge of editing this filmArt Direction for the film will be by art director Magendran and costumes are to be designed by Harshika Stunts for the film are to be choreographed by AbhishekThe postproduction work of the film is to be handled by an expert team from Director Vijays D Studios PostThe shoot commenced today October 27 2025 with a traditional pooja ceremony in Chennai attended by the cast and crew Filming will proceed on an intensive schedule with completion targeted for early 2026Writerdirector Magesh Rajendran expressed confidence that the film would resonate with both Gen Z and family audiences offering an engaging mix of tradition modernity emotions and visual poetry IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/dhanushs-dad-kasthuri-raja-launches-neek-fame-pavishs-new-film--645129.html Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/parvathy-thiruvothu-don-palatharas-movies-hold-up-a-mirror-to-how-we-live-and-love-645097.html Mumbai Oct 27 National Awardwinning actor Parvathy Thiruvothu is set to star in filmmaker Don Palatharas next directorial venture costarring the acclaimed filmmakeractor Dileesh Pothan She said that the directors movies hold up a mirror to how we live and love often without judgment or noise This project marks Parvathys first collaboration with Don Palathara and Dileesh PothanParvathy says Don Palatharas movies hold up a mirror to how we live and love often without judgment or noise To step into that kind of world as an actor is very liberating His films have a powerfully meditativeHeaping praise at the director she added He invites us to actively engage in reflecting on how we live As an actor I find that kind of space exhilarating because it demands that you unlearn performance and simply be This is also incredibly challengingParvathy said that working with him has been on her wishlist for a while and is thrilled that this project came her wayShe added And to share the screen with Dileesh someone whose creative sensitivity Ive admired for years feels like an opportunity to be a student againThough details about the storyline are currently under wraps the film is touted to be an emotionally powerpacked drama that will be shot extensively across Kerala and is set to go on floors soonThe announcement comes at an exciting time for Parvathy who recently made headlines for leading Hrithik Roshans debut production Storm and reuniting with filmmaker Bejoy Nambiar after 13 years since MaryanParvathy began her acting career with the Malayalam film Out of Syllabus in 2006 and gained critical acclaim for her performance in the Tamil romantic drama Poo in 2008She rose to prominence with her roles in Bangalore Days Ennu Ninte Moideen and Charlie Her success continued with acclaimed performance in Take Off which earned her the National Film Award Special Mention IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/parvathy-thiruvothu-don-palatharas-movies-hold-up-a-mirror-to-how-we-live-and-love-645097.html Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/aksharaa-haasan-pays-tribute-to-actor-satish-shah-calls-him-an-honest-kind-and-amazing-human-being-645111.html Chennai Oct 27 Actress Aksharaa Haasan the younger daughter of well known actor and politician Kamal Haasan has now penned a heartfelt tribute to late Bollywood actor Satish Shah in which she has described the legendary comedian as being honest kind and an amazing human being Taking to her Instagram stories page actress Aksharaa wrote Rest in peace dearest Mr Satish Shah Ji You will always be one of the true inspirations in comedy and performance sir Over which you were a true person honest kind and an amazing human being sic Genuine honour to have had the opportunity to meet you and get inspired in person dearest sir Rest in peace sir She also went on to add Thank you for helping be as light hearted in life sirAksharaa Haasan is one of several celebrities who have expressed shock and grief at the demise of the beloved comedianFor the unaware actor Satish Shah who is best known for his work in movies such as Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro and Main Hoon Na passed away on Saturday in Mumbai at the age of 74The last rites of Satish Shah took place at the Pawan Hans crematorium in the Vile Parle West area of Mumbai on Sunday Several members of the industry attended the funeral to pay their last respects to the actorSeveral political leaders and celebrities cutting across film industries have expressed their condolences Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his condolence message said actor Satish Shah would be remembered as a true legend of Indian entertainmentTaking to his X handle to share his grief over the loss of the veteran actor PM Modi said Deeply saddened by the passing of Shri Satish Shah Ji He will be remembered as a true legend of Indian entertainment sicHis effortless humour and iconic performances brought laughter into countless lives Condolences to his family and admirers Om Shanti sic the PM added IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/aksharaa-haasan-pays-tribute-to-actor-satish-shah-calls-him-an-honest-kind-and-amazing-human-being-645111.html Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/release-trailer-of-pranav-mohanlals-horror-thriller-dies-irae-out-644865.html Chennai Oct 25 The makers of director Rahul Sadasivans eagerly awaited horror thriller Dies Irae featuring actor Pranav Mohanlal in the lead on Saturday released a brand new trailer of the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs Taking to his X timeline the young actor while sharing the link to the newly released trailer wrote DIESIRAE Release Trailer IN CINEMAS WORLDWIDE FROM OCT 31It may be recalled that the Censor Board has already cleared the film for release on October 31 with an A certificateThe just released trailer begins with Pranav Mohanlal anxiously looking around Even as we witness a number of eerie scenes a voice over says The mighty trumpets wondrous tone shall rend each tombs sepulchral stone and summon all before the throne Both heaven and earth will lie in ashes Full of tears and full of dread is that day that wakes the deadThe film has been eagerly awaited ever since an announcement about its launch was first made A trailer released earlier by the makers had got fans excitedFor the unaware the first trailer that the makers had released some days ago begins with an aged woman telling a man that he should have spoken up when he realised something was wrong with the kid The man retorts by asking how he could go around telling people all that he felt What will people think he asks To this the aged woman says And now didnt that feeling turn out to be trueWe realise that the kid that the couple are talking about is a character that is played by Pranav Mohanlal The trailer gives away the fact that Pranav plays a character that is the only son of a family that its neighbours believe is cursed He experiences some strange and eerie developments but is unable to speak about it to anyone as nobody will believe himThe film which is based on some true incidents is scheduled to hit screens for Halloween this yearDies Irae which features Mohanlals son Pranav Mohanlal in the lead has triggered huge interest because of the people making it The horrorthriller is being made by the same team that made the Malayalam cult classic Brammayugam featuring Malayalam superstar Mammootty in the leadIt may be recalled that Dies Irae went on floors only in the last week of March this year Shooting for the film took place at Vadakara in Calicut What is interesting was that sources had claimed that the makers had plans to complete shooting the entire film in a matter of just 40 days However the unit completed the entire film by April even before this deadline Shehnad Jalal whose work in Brammayugam came in for much critical acclaim is the cameraman of this new film Similarly art direction for the new film is by the art director of Bramayugam Jothish Shankar Editing is by Shafique Mohammed Ali Ali had also worked as the editor of BramayugamDirector Rahul Sadasivans Bramayugam was a critically acclaimed superhit film It was a period horror flick that was set in Keralas dark ages The story of the film primarily revolved around three male characters and was shot in black and white Apart from Mammootty Bramayugam also starred Sidharth Bharathan Arjun Ashokan and Amalda Liz The film had dialogues by Malayalam novelist TD Ramakrishnan best known for his novel Francis Itty Cora IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/release-trailer-of-pranav-mohanlals-horror-thriller-dies-irae-out-644865.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 17:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vetrimaaran-directs-first-shot-of-actor-ken-karunaass-debut-directorial-644633.html Chennai Oct 23 Ace director Vetrimaaran officially launched actor Ken Karunaass upcoming film by directing the first shot of the project much to the delight of all those present Actor Karthi clapped the board for the first shot of the yet to be titled film which will mark the directorial debut of actor Ken Karunaas best known for his powerful performances in films like Asuran and Viduthalai 2 Ken will apart from directing the film also be playing the lead in it For the unaware Ken Karunaas is the son of actor Karunaas and Grace Karunaas Paarvatha Entertainment the production house which is producing this film took to its Instagram page to put out a picture of Ken hugging director Vetrimaaran after the first shot and wrote Our ProductionNo1 journey begins with the blessings of Vaathiyar teacher vetrimaaranofficial sir First shot taken by the master himself Pure goosebumps Pure gratitude The launch of Ken Karunaass first film as director was attended by several leading celebrities from the film industryThe film apart from Ken Karunaas will feature a host of actors including Malayalam star Suraj Venjaramoodu Anisma Anil Kumar Meenakshi Dinesh Priyanshi Yadav Devadarshini and others in pivotal roles Cinematography for this film will be by Vicky and music for this film is to be scored by two time National Awardwinning music director G V Prakash Kumar Editing for the film has been entrusted to Nash while Ramu Thangaraj will handle the art direction for the filmKavya Sriram the exclusive costume designer of Tamil star Dhanush has been roped in as the costume designer for the film Set against a school backdrop the film is being produced by Karuppiah C Ram Kali Rajkumar Sulochana Kumar under the banner of Parvatha Entertainment and Street Boy Studio on a grand budgetApart from Vetrimaaran and Karthi some of the other celebrities from the Tamil film industry who were present at the launch event were Vishal actor and director R J Balaji producers Kalaipuli S Thanu Dr Isari K Ganesh Arun The guests congratulated the film crew on the occasion IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vetrimaaran-directs-first-shot-of-actor-ken-karunaass-debut-directorial-644633.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/i-wanted-to-leave-cinema-discloses-actor-karunakaran-644671.html Chennai Oct 24 Well known comedian and character artiste Karunakaran who has delivered several impactful roles in a number of Tamil and Telugu blockbusters has now disclosed that there was a time when he wanted to quit the film industry Karunakaran who plays a pivotal role in director Praveen Ks investigative thriller Aaryan featuring Vishnu Vishal and Shraddha Srinath in the lead made this disclosure at a recent press conferenceDuring an interaction with the media Karunakaran saidI didnt plan to take a break It happened all by itself I will tell you the truth because you ask My first hit in Tamil cinema was Kalakalappu After that I had Pizza Soothu Kavvum Jigarthanda Indru Netru Naalai and Yaamirukka Bayamey all of which were blockbusters So I thought cinema would be like this It was only after this that I realised that there will be ups and downs in everybodys careers Vishnu Vishnu Vishal knows well There have been several occasions when I had decided to quit the film industry I wanted to leave cinema That was because the treatment you get when you succeed and the treatment you get when you have a downfall is different I wanted to leave films but it was Vishnu Vishal who convinced me to stay saying Please continue to act You are a good artiste It will be like this in cinema Some films will do well Some wont So please dont goKarunakaran said that Vishnu Vishal encouraged him by casting him in two of his upcoming projects including Gatta Kusthi 2Now I have several projects lined up including G D Naidu in which I play an important role Looks like I am comfortably placed for the next two to three years and that I am here to stay he informedFor the unaware Aaryan which has already been cleared by the Censor Board for release is scheduled to hit screens on October 31 this yearProduced by Vishnu Vishal Studioz in association with Shubhra and Aryan Ramesh Aaryan will be a gripping thriller IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/i-wanted-to-leave-cinema-discloses-actor-karunakaran-644671.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ap-bus-accident-actors-vishnu-manchu-mohan-babu-express-shock-grief-644676.html Hyderabad Oct 24 Well known Telugu actor Vishnu Manchu and his father Mohan Babu have expressed shock and grief over the tragic bus accident in Hyderabad which claimed the lives of 11 passengers on Friday Taking to his X timeline Vishnu Manchu who played the lead in the panIndian film Kannappa wrote Deeply disturbed by the tragic bus accident on the HyderabadBengaluru highway So many innocent lives lost in such a horrific manner My heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims Prayers for the injured and strength to those grievingVishnu Manchus father eminent producer and actor Mohan Babu too expressed shock and grief over the tragedyMohan Babu who plays the antagonist in actor Nanis upcoming film Paradise took to his X timeline to express his condolences to the families of the victimsHe wrote Absolutely heartwrenching to hear about the bus tragedy on the HyderabadBengaluru highway So many lives lost in moments Words fall short in times like this My deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones May the injured recover soon and may God give strength to all those in griefFor the unaware at least 11 people were killed when a Volvo bus caught fire and turned into ashes after it hit a twowheeler in Andhra Pradeshs Kurnool district in the early hours of Friday The bus travelling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru had around 40 people on board The bus accident occurred near Ullindakonda in the districtSeveral leaders including Prime Minister Modi have expressed grief and offered their condolences to the families of the victimsPrime Minister Narendra Modi while expressing grief over the loss of lives in the Andhra Pradesh bus fire incident has announced an ex gratia of Rs two lakh each for the kin of the deceasedEarlier President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President CP Radhakrishnan expressed deep grief over the tragic bus incident Both leaders termed the incident deeply unfortunate and extended condolences to the bereaved familiesPresident Murmu in a post on social media platform X wrote The loss of lives in a tragic bus fire accident in Kurnool Andhra Pradesh is deeply unfortunate I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and pray for the speedy recovery of those injured IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ap-bus-accident-actors-vishnu-manchu-mohan-babu-express-shock-grief-644676.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/allu-arjun-calls-rishab-shettys-kantara-chapter-1-a-mind-blowing-film-644707.html Hyderabad Oct 24 Telugu star Allu Arjun on Friday showered praise on the director Rishab Shettys pan Indian blockbuster film Kantara Chapter 1 calling it a mindblowing film Taking to his social media timelines to express his appreciation for the film Allu Arjun said Watched Kantara last night Wow what a mindblowing film I was in a trance watching it Kudos to shettyrishab garu for a oneman show as writer director and actor He excelled in every craftThe actor also went on to compliment other members of the unit He said Aesthetic performances by rukminitweets garu Jayaram garu gulshandevaiah garu and others Brilliant work by the techniciansespecially the music by AJANEESHB garu cinematography by AravindSKashyap garu art direction by DharaniGange91 garu and stunts by ArjunRaj garuAllu Arjun ended his post by congratulating the films producer He wrote Big congratulations to producer VKiragandur garu and the entire hombalefilms team Honestly words fall short to describe the experience Lots of love admiration and respectRishab Shetty responded to Allu Arjuns post saying Thank you alluarjun avre for the lovely wishes Truly grateful for your warmth and support More power and success to you always For the unaware Kantara Chapter 1 released worldwide on October 2 in Kannada Tamil TeluguMalayalam Hindi and English Written and directed by Rishab Shetty and produced by Vijay Kiragandur the film is the muchawaited prequel to the 2022 blockbuster Kantara The movie stars Rishab Shetty Rukmini Vasanth and Jayaram in the lead roles Filming for the upcoming actioner began in November 2023 with the first look and teaser released on November 27Kantara Chapter 1 the prequel to the blockbuster film is set during the reign of the Kadambas of Banavasi It has been written and directed by Rishab Shetty and produced by Vijay Kiragandur under Hombale Films IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/allu-arjun-calls-rishab-shettys-kantara-chapter-1-a-mind-blowing-film-644707.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 18:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/kavin-andrea-jeremiah-starrer-mask-to-hit-screens-worldwide-on-november-21-644710.html Chennai Oct 24 Director Vikarnan Ashoks eagerly awaited Tamil film Mask featuring actor Kavin in the lead will hit screens worldwide on November 21 this year its makers announced on Friday Actress Andrea Jeremiah who is turning producer with the film apart from acting in it took to her X timeline to make the announcement She wrote The wait is almost over Mark your calendars November 21st MaskActor Kavin for his part wrote on his X timeline November 21 Unmasking Mask and went on to add Team Mask Sources close to the unit of the film say that this film will have Andrea not just producing it but also reportedly playing the antagonist in itThis is not the first time that Andrea is playing the antagonist in a film She was seen playing such a role in director Vetri Marans Vada ChennaiSources close to the unit of the film say that Kavin for the first time in his career will be seen in an explosive action entertainer One other interesting aspect about the posters released is that all of them have the phrase Vaathiyaaraga Vetri Maran giving rise to speculation that director Vetrimaran plays a Vaathiyaar Teacher in the film However the first single which the makers released a few days ago has put to rest such speculation making it clear that Vetrimaaran has been playing the role of a mentor to the unit with regard to this projectThe film which has triggered huge interest among film buffs and fans has music by National Award winning music director G V Prakash and cinematography by one of the best in the business R D RajashekarEditing for the film is by Ramar and art direction is by Jacki and Vijay IyyappanThe film which is jointly produced by Andrea and S P Chockalingam is to be presented by director Vetri Marans Grassroot Film Company IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/kavin-andrea-jeremiah-starrer-mask-to-hit-screens-worldwide-on-november-21-644710.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 18:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/tamil-film-mayilaa-to-premiere-at-rotterdam-international-film-festival-644731.html Chennai Oct 24 Writer director Semmalar Annams muchawaited Tamil film Mayilaa which is being presented by acclaimed filmmaker Pa Ranjith will premiere at the 55th International Film Festival of Rotterdam IFFR The film which has been produced by Newton Cinema will have its World Premiere in the Bright Future section of the IFFR which is to take place from January 29 to February 8 2026Set in a small village in Tamil Nadu Mayilaa tells the story of Poongodi a woman whose struggle for independence and selfrespect becomes a journey of quiet rebellion Through the eyes of her daughter Sudar the film reflects the unspoken resilience of women and children who carry both tenderness and trauma in their everyday livesSemmalars voice is distinct and courageous said Anto Chittilappilly Founder and Producer of Newton Cinema Her direction blends emotional precision with deep social insight We are proud to support her and grateful to Pa Ranjith Sreekar Prasad Director Ram and others who believed in this story from the beginningSharing his admiration for the filmmaker Pa Ranjith said Mayilaa beautifully captures the complex realities and inner world of working women from marginalized backgrounds With honest cinematic language Semmalar Annam portrays a womans world with striking naturalness and nuance Actors Melodi and Shudar are remarkable in their performancesMayilaa moved me deeply like a poemThe film features Melodi Dorcas as Mayilaa an accomplished theatre actor with over a decade of stage experience V Shudar Kodi plays Poongodis daughter with striking authenticity in her first screen role The cast also includes Geetha Kailasam Sathya Maruthani Auto Chandran RJ Priyanka and Janaki SureshThe films core creative team includes Vinoth Janakiraman Cinematography A Sreekar Prasad Editing Meenakshi Ilayaraja Background Score and Vocals and Anand Krishnamoorthi Sound DesignSemmalar Annam who studied Visual Communication and Journalism from PSG CAS Coimbatore and mentored by indie filmmaker Arunmozhi Sivaprakasam has also acted in several acclaimed Tamil films Mayilaa marks her evolution from actor to filmmaker weaving together themes of endurance faith and identity IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/tamil-film-mayilaa-to-premiere-at-rotterdam-international-film-festival-644731.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 18:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/unit-of-ram-charan-janhvi-kapoors-peddi-heads-to-sri-lanka-for-next-schedule-644737.html Hyderabad Oct 24 The unit of director Buchi Babu Sanas eagerly awaited action extravaganza Peddi featuring Telugu star Ram Charan in the lead has now headed to Sri Lanka for the next schedule of the film Sources close to the unit of the film say that shooting will happen at the scenic locations of the island nation for the next few days A video clip doing the rounds on the Internet showed the actor making his way to the airport to head to Sri LankaProduced by Venkata Satish Kilaru under Vriddhi Cinemas and prestigiously presented by Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings the movie is being mounted on a grand scaleIt may be recalled that the unit of Peddi had some time ago shot a grand song featuring a whopping 1000 dancers The unit of the film shot the song on the occasion of Vinayaka Chavithi when most others chose to take the day off The grand song on Ram Charan was filmed in Mysore choreographed by the popular choreographer Jani MasterSources say that postproduction work of the film is also happening simultaneously The team is working relentlessly to keep the project on track as per scheduleRam Charan has undergone a complete transformation for his role The stellar cast also includes Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar in a powerful supporting role alongside Jagapathi Babu and Divyendu Sharma in key rolesWith a topnotch technical crew on board Peddi promises a rich cinematic experience R Rathnavelu is handling cinematography while National Awardwinning editor Navin Nooli takes charge of the editPeddi is slated for a grand PanIndia theatrical release on March 27 2026 coinciding with Ram Charans birthday IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/unit-of-ram-charan-janhvi-kapoors-peddi-heads-to-sri-lanka-for-next-schedule-644737.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 18:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/indian-cinema-looking-at-kannada-film-industry-with-admiration-kumaraswamy-644577.html Bengaluru Oct 23 Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H D Kumaraswamy claimed on Thursday that Indian cinema is looking at the Kannada film industry with admiration Kannada film industry is achieving great heights and producing quality films The Indian film fraternity is looking at us with admiration Yet Kannada cinema must achieve even greater success and producers should get more opportunities to make good films said Kumaraswamy while addressing an event celebrating senior director S V Rajendra Singh Babus 50 years as a filmmaker in the Kannada film industryThe Union Minister said that for the Kannada film industry to grow and flourish lead actors should act in more films and more heroes should come into the industryHe said that the Kannada film industry has a rich history and a strong foundation adding that Dr Rajkumar Dr Vishnuvardhan and Ambarish elevated Kannada cinema to great heights For this legacy to continue strongly more films need to be made We must carry forward the tradition set by those legendary actors he saidHe expressed concern that fewer Kannadalanguage films are being made nowadays which is why audiences are turning to dubbed movies We have excellent directors and great stories here My wish is that more and more Kannada films should be produced the Minister remarkedSpeaking highly of Rajendra Singh Babu he said that completing five decades as a director and producer is no easy task His entire family has been devoted to the film industry As someone who has worked as a film exhibitor distributor and producer myself I remember distributing and screening Rajendra Singh Babus filmsHe also praised the director comparing him to legends like late Puttanna Kanagal and late Siddalingaiah who were known for making films based on strong literary storiesFormer Deputy Chief Minister and BJP MLA C N Ashwath Narayan former Minister and BJP MLA Munirathna actor Kiccha Sudeep Brahmanda Guruji producer Rockline Venkatesh Basanth Kumar Patil Chamber of Commerce President Krishnegowda veteran filmmaker Girish Kasaravalli and publisher Veerakaputra Srinivas were among those present at the event IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/indian-cinema-looking-at-kannada-film-industry-with-admiration-kumaraswamy-644577.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/censor-board-clears-mammootty-starrer-kalamkaval-for-release-with-ua-certificate-644382.html Chennai Oct 22 The Central Board of Film Certification has now cleared director Jithin K Joses Malayalam film Kalamkaval featuring Malayalam superstar Mammootty and Vinayakan in the lead for release with a UA certificate Taking to his X timeline on Wednesday actor Mammootty wrote 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 teaser The 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 elseIt may be recalled that Mammootty whose production house Mammootty Kampany is producing the film had taken to his X timeline to release the first look poster of the film and its titleThe film which is Mammootty Kampanys seventh production had a tagline that read The venom beneathEarlier 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 Questions 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/censor-board-clears-mammootty-starrer-kalamkaval-for-release-with-ua-certificate-644382.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/the-only-thing-that-truly-matters-at-the-end-of-it-all-is-family-says-malavika-mohanan-644388.html Hyderabad Oct 22 Actress Malavika Mohanan who celebrated this years Deepavali with her family and loved ones has now observed that the only thing that truly matters at the end of it all is family Taking to her Instagram page to post a heartfelt post on the significance of family in ones life the actress wrote Celebrated this Diwali in the favourite corner of my heart A warm cozy evening with family and loved ones As cliché as it may sound the older I grow I realise that the only thing that truly matters at the end of it all is family Almost everything else feels so temporary shifting with time Theres a quiet strength and deep reassurance in having a home and people who love you unconditionally no matter what Hope you all had a happy happy one surrounded by the love and warmth of your familyIt may be recalled that just recently the actress who plays one of the leads along with actor Prabhas and Nidhi Agerwal in director Maruthis eagerly awaited horror thriller The Raja Saab was in Greece for the films shooting In fact when in Greece she had posted a picture of herself sporting an outfit bearing the poster of the filmFor the unaware the unit of The Raja Saab was in Greece to film the final two songs of the film It may be recalled that the unit has already completed all the talkie portions of the film In fact the unit has also begun dubbing for the filmThe film which was originally scheduled to hit screens worldwide on December 5 this year is now slated to release on January 9 next yearThe Raja Saab has triggered huge interest among fans and film buffs and a spinechilling but really wellcut trailer of the film that the makers released recently has only gone on to add to the excitementThe film has raised 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 S IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/the-only-thing-that-truly-matters-at-the-end-of-it-all-is-family-says-malavika-mohanan-644388.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-gopichand-tells-prabhas-on-birthday-having-reached-unimaginable-heights-you-still-remain-grounded-644449.html Hyderabad Oct 23 Actors Gopichand Arjun Das and Manchu Manoj joined scores of people including actors directors technicians production houses and fans in greeting Pan Indian star Prabhas on the occasion of his 46th birthday on Thursday Telugu actor Gopichand who was among the first to greet the Rebel Star on his birthday took to his X timeline to share his birthday wish He wrote From our Telugu roots to global recognition having reached unimaginable heights you still remain the same humble person and grounded Thats what makes you truly special the darling of millions Heres to a kingsize birthday grandeur celebrations and a year full of blockbuster moments just like you areHAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY PRABHASTamil actor Arjun Das in his birthday post on X wrote Many happy returns of the day Prabhas GaruWishing you a great year aheadTake care amp God bless HappyBirthdayPrabhasActors Manchu Manoj and his brother Vishnu Manchu too greeted Prabhas on his birthdayManchu Manoj in his post on X wrote Happy Birthday to one of the sweetest souls I know Wishing everyones darling Prabhas Babai the very best in everything you desire today and always You continue to own hearts with your love kindness and silent generosity Stay blessed forever Rebel Star HappyBirthdayPrabhasVishnu Manchu for his part wrote Happy Birthday to my brother PrabhasYouve always carried strength and grace and my loyalty to you is for life Wishing you more power peace amp thunder at the box office Love you Har Har Mahadev HappyBirthdayPrabhasWell known production house Vyjayanthi Movies which produced the blockbuster Kalki 2898 AD greeted Prabhas saying To the REBEL force who redefined an era of cinema Happy Birthday to our Bhairava amp everyones darling Prabhas The next chapter awaits see you soon on the sets of K HappyBirthdayPrabhas Kalki2898ADHombale Films too greeted the Telugu star on his birthday It wrote Wishing the One and Only Rebel Star our dearest Prabhas a very Happy Birthday Your humility offscreen and your unmatched intensity onscreen continue to inspire millionsHeres to creating more cinematic magic and unforgettable actionpacked moments together HappyBirthdayPrabhas IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-gopichand-tells-prabhas-on-birthday-having-reached-unimaginable-heights-you-still-remain-grounded-644449.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/first-look-of-joju-georges-action-survival-thriller-varavu-released-644462.html Chennai Oct 23 The makers of director Shaji Kailass Malayalam action survival thriller Varavu have now released the first look poster of the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs The makers released the first look poster on the occasion of the birthday of actor Joju George who plays the lead in the film Sources say that the film combines the strength of the Malabar region with intense actionthriller elements Several stars including Suresh Gopi have extended their birthday wishes to the actor and shared the poster on their social media handlesThe poster shows Joju intensely staring through a shattered jeep windshield signalling that Varavu will be a highoctane experience Released with the tagline Game of Survival the first look encapsulates the essence of the film Set against the backdrop of the Malabar region Varavu revolves around the life struggles of a character named Polly also known as Polachan The first look hints at the signature Joju magic audiences can expectJoining Joju in the action sequences is Malayalams action queen Vani Vishwanath adding extra strength to the films thrilling moments Sources say Shaji Kailass direction combined with Jojus powerful performance will deliver a unique cinematic experience to audiencesInterestingly Varavu marks the first collaboration between Joju George and Shaji KailasVaravu is being produced under the banner of Olga Productions with Reji Prothasis and Nicey Reji as producers and Jomy Joseph as coproducerThe film categorized as an actionsurvival thriller features spectacular stunts choreographed by South Indias top stunt masters including Anup Arivu Stunt Silva Kai Kingston Jacky Johnson Phoenix Prabhu and Kanal KannanJoju George is also preparing for upcoming projects including films with Joshi and Bhadra Announcements regarding his Tamil film and Bollywood debut are also expected to be made later this yearAnother highlight of Varavu will be the return of popular Malayalam actress Sukanya The film also features Murali Gopi Arjun Ashokan Babu Raj Vinci Aloysius Saniya Iyyappan Ashwin Kumar Abhimanyu Shammi Tilakan Biju Pappan Bobby Kuryan Azeez Nedumangad Sreejith Ravi Deepak Parambol Kottayam Ramesh Balaji Sharma Chali Pala and Radhika Radhakrishnan in key rolesScreenplay for the film has been written by AK Sajan known for his successful films Chinthamani Kolacase Red Chillies and Drona Cinematography for the film is by S Saravanan while editing is by Shameer MohammedArt direction for the film is being taken care of by Sabu Ram while makeup is by Saji Kattakada and costume design by Sameer SanishFilming is taking place across Munnar Marayur Theni and Kottayam and the shoot is expected to be completed in 70 days IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/first-look-of-joju-georges-action-survival-thriller-varavu-released-644462.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 11:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/director-hanu-raghavapudis-film-featuring-prabhas-titled-fauzi-644477.html Hyderabad Oct 23 The makers of director Hanu Raghavapudis upcoming historical action film featuring actor Prabhas in the lead on Thursday announced the title of their film as Fauzi much to the delight of fans and film buffs The announcement came on a day when actor Prabhas celebrated his 46th birthdayMythri Movie Makers the production house that is now producing the eagerly awaited historical film took to its social media timelines to make the announcement It wrote PrabhasHanu is FAUZI The bravest tale of a soldier from the hidden chapters of our history Happy Birthday Rebel Star Prabhas HappyBirthdayFAUZI HappyBirthdayPRABHASPrabhas too shared the title poster on his social media accounts and the post put out by the production house The title poster shows Prabhas looking intense even as a Union Jack flag is seen on fire The film which is set in the 1940s and which was tentatively being referred to as PrabhasHanu will be a fictional historical and will feature actress Imanvi as the female leadApart from Prabhas and Imanvi the film also will feature veteran actors Anupam Kher Mithun Chakraborty Bhanu Chander and Jayapradha in pivotal rolesThe film has triggered huge excitement among fans and film buffs and the makers have had a tough time keeping the developments in the project under wraps In fact it may be recalled that in August this year the makers of the film had to warn those sharing a leaked picture from the sets of the film on their social media accounts that such accounts would not only be reported and brought down but that the act itself would be treated as a cyber crime and dealt with appropriatelySources say that work on the film which boasts of an exceptional technical crew is progressing at a brisk pace The film has music by Vishal Chandrasekhar who is one of director Hanu Raghavapudis favourite music directors Interestingly it was Vishal Chandrasekhar who had scored the music for the directors earlier blockbuster Sita Ramam featuring Dulquer Salmaan and Mrunal Thakur in the leadCinematography for the film will be by Sudeep Chatterjee and lyrics for the songs in the film will be by Krishna Kanth Sheetal Sharma is the costume designer for this historical film which has triggered huge expectations among fans and film buffs IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/director-hanu-raghavapudis-film-featuring-prabhas-titled-fauzi-644477.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:35:00 +0530