DailyWorld News - The First International Newspaper From India https://dailyworld.in/ Sat, 15 Nov 2025 01:17:59 +0530 en 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 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rishab-shetty-nothing-beats-the-thrill-of-calling-the-shots-644481.html Mumbai Oct 23 Kannada superstar and filmmaker Rishab Shetty who is currently basking in the success of his latest release Kantara Chapter 1 believes the real fun of filmmaking begins by calling the shots Rishab took to Instagram to share a series of behindthescenes pictures from the sets of his latest release showcasing himself calling the shotsNothing beats the thrill of calling the shots thats where the real fun of filmmaking begins KantaraChapter1 he wrote as the captionThe actor has been sharing many glimpses from the making of the film lately On October 13 Rishab shared that he shot Kantara Chapter 1 climax with a swollen leg amp exhausted bodyThis was during the climax shoot a swollen leg an exhausted body but today the climax has become something that millions watch and admire This was only possible through the blessings of the divine energy we believe in Heartfelt thanks to everyone who have supported ussicKantara A Legend Chapter 1 also stars Jayaram Rukmini Vasanth and Gulshan Devaiah A prequel to the 2022 film Kantara the story delves deeper into the origins of the tradition and ancestral conflict introduced in the first filmSet in precolonial coastal Karnataka the film explores the ancient roots of the Bhuta Kola ritual and the lore and history explored in the first film released in 2022 Like its predecessor the prequel blends regional folklore spirituality and action continuing the saga of mans relationship with nature and the divineMeanwhile Kantara which was released in 2022 centres around Bhuta Kola a traditional form of worship practiced in the region It follows a Kambala champion who clashes with an upright forest officer leading to a larger conflict involving sacred land ancestral legacy and the balance between nature and manmade law IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rishab-shetty-nothing-beats-the-thrill-of-calling-the-shots-644481.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sameer-ali-khans-rom-com-tamil-paiyan-hindi-ponnu-to-hit-screens-on-january-9-next-year-644489.html Chennai Oct 23 Director and actor Sameer Ali Khans romantic comedy Tamil Paiyan Hindi Ponnu will hit screens worldwide on January 9 next year its makers announced on Thursday The film which will feature Sameer Ali Khan in the lead is also being directed and produced by him Apart from Sameer the film will also feature actors Aadukalam Naren Brahmaji Sonia Bose and Kumki Asvin in key roles Sources close to the unit of the film say that the shooting of the film had been completed and that postproduction was now underway in full swingThis will be the actors second film after his debut with Kadhal Mattum Vena Sources say Tamil Paiyan Hindi Ponnu will be a colourful and entertaining romcom Sameer is producing the film under the Super Star Films bannerThe makers chose to announce the release date of the film through its second look posterSpeaking about the film Sameer Ali Khan said Tamil Paiyan Hindi Ponnu is a vibrant romcom We have designed the film with high production values and presented it in a stylish manner The story revolves around a Tamil boy and a Hindi girl from two very different backgrounds who fall in love The film humorously and emotionally captures the challenges they face and how they overcome various obstacles to unite in loveIn this era where a film is released in multiple languages we have made Tamil Paiyan Hindi Ponnu only in Tamil due to our love for the language added Sameer Ali KhanThe filming of Tamil Paiyan Hindi Ponnu was done across locations including Chennai Coimbatore and Puducherry Postproduction work is currently progressing at full swing Cinematography for the film is being handled by A Kumaran while editing for the film is by Venkatramanan Well known lyricist Madhan Karky has penned the lyrics for the songs in the film IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sameer-ali-khans-rom-com-tamil-paiyan-hindi-ponnu-to-hit-screens-on-january-9-next-year-644489.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-venkatesh-to-play-extended-cameo-in-megastar-chiranjeevis-mana-shankara-vara-prasad-garu-644495.html Chennai Oct 23 The makers of director Anil Ravipudis eagerly awaited commercial entertainer Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu featuring Megastar Chiranjeevi and actress Nayanthara in the lead on Thursday delighted fans of not just actor Chiranjeevi but also actor Venkatesh by announcing that Venkatesh would be playing an extended cameo in the eagerlyawaited Chiranjeevi film Gold Box Entertainments one of the production houses producing the film took to its social media timelines to make the exciting announcement It wrote A collaboration that generations have been dreaming of Team ManaShankaraVaraPrasadGaru proudly welcomes Victory VenkyMama garu for an extended cameo alongside Megastar KChiruTweets garu MSG THE BIGGEST FAMILY ENTERTAINER OF TFIChiranjeevi himself welcomed Venkatesh onboard the unit Taking to his X timeline Chiranjeevi wrote Welcoming my dear friend Victory VenkyMama to our ManaShankaraVaraPrasadGaru Family Lets celebrate the joy this Sankranthi 2026 in theatresThe announcement comes close on the heels of Chiranjeevis Deepavali celebrations Interestingly actor Chiranjeevi had celebrated Deepavali this year with all his close friends including actors Venkatesh and NagarjunaThe film had already triggered great excitement among fans and this new development has only gone on to take excitement levels to a feverish pitchIt 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 filmDirector Anil Ravipudi who recently delivered a huge blockbuster with his festival entertainer Sankranthiki Vasthunam is directing this 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/actor-venkatesh-to-play-extended-cameo-in-megastar-chiranjeevis-mana-shankara-vara-prasad-garu-644495.html Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/i-have-learnt-you-dont-have-to-win-to-be-happy-says-vignesh-shivan-644266.html Chennai Oct 22 Director Vignesh Shivan who chose to postpone the release of his upcoming film Love Insurance Kompany LIK to December to avoid a clash with Pradeep Ranganathans other film Dude has now shared a heart touching note on the occasion of his superhit film Naanum Rowdy Dhaan completing 10 years Taking to his Instagram page Vignesh Shivan wroteTen years of NaanumRowdyDhaan today October 21st 2015 A life blessed with a lot of miracles started from this lovely day How beautifully time has played its tuneThe director however explained that he had dreamt of this day differently saying he had hoped that his film Love Insurance Kompany LIK would have reached all your hearts when your smiles your words your love Would have made this day even more special for meHe went on to add Somewhere deep down I had kept my happiness saved for that moment But life in its quiet wisdom Taught me something far more beautiful todayPointing out that even without the big moment he was finding himself smiling truly peacefully the director observed that maybe this Diwali was meant to remind him that happiness didnt always come with applause or astounding success or ambitious results or release datesWe chase milestones thinking theyll only make us happy But happiness is not such a tough destination If you keep the rules for it simple amp silly he wrote adding It can be a gentle pause from everything else that kept you busy a sense of calmness a feeling of satisfaction A warm hug from your loving wife that kiss reassuring the deep love existing for over a decade The innocent laughter from your babies looking straight into your eyes knowing nothing about the pain thats hidden inside Your family amp friends unconditional love saying sweet things that they want you to hear and feel better All these are as good as the big wins we save our happiness for I have learnt You dont have to win to be happyJust being with all the small sweet blessings around you is more than enoughSometimes dreams take a different route but God always always in His quiet own way finds a method a specific timing to make you smile Wait for it eagerly with a happy heart amp positive energy A heart that feels grateful even when things dont go as planned is the heart thats blessed filled with love amp acceptance he wrote Nenacchadhu nadandhaalum nadakkalanaalum Nalladheyyyy nadakkummm nu nambuvom Whether what you believe happens or does not happen let us believe that only good things will happen Believe that Life is beautiful God is great IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/i-have-learnt-you-dont-have-to-win-to-be-happy-says-vignesh-shivan-644266.html Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/your-hardwork-and-your-proficiency-amaze-me-says-rajinikanth-to-bison-director-mari-selvaraj-644299.html Chennai Oct 22 Superstar Rajinikanth has congratulated director Mari Selvaraj on his just released film Bison saying the directors hard work and proficiency had left him impressed Taking to his X timeline to disclose that Superstar Rajinikanth had congratulated him after watching his film Mari Selvaraj in Tamil wrote that Rajinikanth had told him Super Mari Super Watched Bison Your hard work and proficiency in film after film impresses me Congratulations MariThe director also expressed his gratitude to Rajinikanth for his heartfelt appreciation He wrote I extend my heartfelt thanks on behalf of myself and my entire team to Superstar Rajinikanth who called me over phone to congratulate me and director Pa Ranjith just like how he had called me and congratulated after watching my earlier films Pariyaerum Perumal Karnan Maamannan and VaazhaiRajinikanth is the latest to congratulate director Mari Selvaraj whose film featuring Dhruv Vikram and Anupama Parameswaran in the lead has already emerged a blockbuster Several film industry professionals and politicians including Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin have already showered praises on both the director and the film In fact Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister and well known actor and producer Udhayanidhi Stalin had called director Mari Selvarajs sports drama Bison Kaalamaadan as a powerful filmUdhayanidhi Stalin who took to his X timeline to pen his thoughts on the film after watching it before its release wrote Have watched Bison Director MariSelvaraj sir has once again delivered a powerful filmThe actor turned politician went on to say 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 greatnessUdhayanidhi also had a word of praise for the films lead actor Dhruv Vikram who is the son of popular actor Vikram He wrote 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 KaalamaadanbeemjiBison 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/your-hardwork-and-your-proficiency-amaze-me-says-rajinikanth-to-bison-director-mari-selvaraj-644299.html Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sivaji-laya-starrer-titled-sampradayini-suppini-suddapoosani-644302.html Hyderabad Oct 22 The makers of director Sudheer Srirams upcoming film featuring actors Sivaji and Laya in the lead have now announced the title of the film as Sampradayini Suppini Suddapoosani The title announcement was made on the occasion of actress Layas birthday Actor Sivaji whose production house is producing this film shared the link to films shoot wrap up event and wrote Grace and a Smile that Lights Up Every Frame Wishing the evercharming Laya a very Happy Birthday HappyBirthdayLaya A etvwin Original Production In Association with SreeSivajiprodsThe title of the film was disclosed by way of a teaser that was screened at the end of the event It may be recalled that actor Sivaji plays a character called Sriram in the filmSources close to the unit have said that versatile actor Sivaji was all set to captivate audiences once again in the role of Sriram The film is being produced under the actors home banner Sree Shivaji Productions and marks the banners second venture The project has been written and directed by Sudheer Sriram known for his engaging storytellingThe movie brings back the iconic onscreen pair Shivaji and Laya who once created magic together in several memorable hits Adding more excitement the film also stars Ali Dhanraj Prince Jabardasth Emmanuel Raj Thirandasu Karan and Rohan who earlier worked with Sivaji in the hit 90s web seriesSources in the know say that Sivajis character in the film Sriram is a man of integrity and compassion a Panchayat Secretary who stands firmly for truth and justice He is someone who cannot tolerate wrongdoing and believes that no one should suffer due to another persons mistakes His family his wife and child are his entire world and he is willing to go to any extent to protect themIt may be recalled that the makers have also unveiled the first look poster of actress Laya who plays a key role in the film Laya plays Uttara a homemaker with multiple shadesLayas role is said to be layered with contrasting emotionsoutwardly an ordinary woman yet inwardly carrying a criminal instinct The character exhibits dual behavior hiding her darker nature behind a façade of simplicity The character poster released by the team hinted at these intense shades showing a new and different side of Laya that audiences havent witnessed beforeAccording to sources close to the unit of the film Uttara is a woman who will go to any lengths when it comes to protecting her family This character with multidimensional shades gives Laya ample scope to showcase her acting prowess The first look featuring her holding weapons reflects the depth and intensity hidden within her personality IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sivaji-laya-starrer-titled-sampradayini-suppini-suddapoosani-644302.html Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/keerthy-suresh-tells-fans-your-warmth-and-love-truly-mean-the-world-to-me-644151.html Chennai Oct 21 Actress Keerthy Suresh who was flooded with birthday greetings and wishes from friends family members and fans on her birthday which she celebrated recently has now penned a note of gratitude thanking everyone who had greeted her on the occasion Taking to her X timeline the actress shared a handwritten note of gratitude In the note Keerthy Suresh said Thank you all for the lovely birthday wishes Your warmth and love truly mean the world to me Every message every post artwork edit and poster Ive seen them all and theyve made me feel so so so special Wishing you and your family all the love light and prosperity this Diwali Happy Diwali With immense gratitude Keerthy SureshOn the work front Keerthy Suresh has a number of interesting projects lined up including Revolver Rita an untitled film with Vijay Deverakonda that is being directed by Ravikiran Kola and a yettobetitled film in which she plays the lead along with MysskinFor the unaware Revolver Rita is an actioncomedy entertainer which is being directed by J K Chandru The film has triggered huge excitement among fans and film buffs ever since the makers released the films title teaser some months agoApart from Keerthy Suresh and Radikaa Sarathkumar the film also features actors Sunil Ajay Ghosh Redin Kingsley Super Subbarayan and John Vijay among othersKeerthy Suresh also plays the lead along with director Mysskin in director Praveen S Vijays intense courtroom drama which is yet to be titled Interestingly Keerthi Suresh shares her birthday with director Praveen S VijayThe actress also plays the lead along with Vijay Deverakonda in a new film that is being produced by Sri Venkateswara Creations and directed by Ravikiran Kola who impressed everyone with Raja Vaaru Rani Gaaru Shooting for this film a rural action drama began on October 16 It is likely to release next year IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/keerthy-suresh-tells-fans-your-warmth-and-love-truly-mean-the-world-to-me-644151.html Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/dulquer-salmaans-much-awaited-period-drama-kaantha-to-hit-screens-on-november-14-644015.html Chennai Oct 20 The makers of director Selvamani Selvarajs muchanticipated period drama Kaantha featuring actor Dulquer Salmaan in the lead on Monday announced that the film will now hit screens worldwide on November 14 Actor Dulquer Salmaan who plays the lead in the film took to his social media timelines to make the announcement He wrote Diwali just got a whole lot more explosiveKaantha will be lighting up theatres worldwide from NOVEMBER 14thWishing you all a happy Diwali and well see you in the theatres very soon A thespiritmedia and dqswayfarerfilms productionFor the unaware the film 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 teaser that the makers of Kaantha had released some time ago has triggered huge excitement among fans and film buffs The teaser has only increased expectations from the filmThe teaser begins with an announcer stating that Saantha the film being made by Modern Studios will be Tamil cinemas first horror film The teaser then shows the film getting made Ayya Samuthirakani is the writer and director of the film and Dulquer Salmaan is the hero of the film It is evident that both the director and the hero of the film are now at loggerheads with one another and are no longer on talking terms While Ayya wants a scene in which a character called Chandran gets scared after seeing a spirit called Neeli to be shot first Dulquer wants some other pleasant scene to be shot firstThe hero and the director are bitter enemies only now but there was a time when both of them loved and respected each other before turning foes The teaser shows that Ayya is the one who trained and made Dulquer the hero he is today However all that is a thing of the past While Ayya seeks to make the heroine the central character of the film Dulquer continues to make changes In the end the teaser shows Dulquer changing the title of the film from Saantha to KaanthaA 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 profoundSources close to the unit say that the film which has been anchored by powerful performances is a richly textured story and has stunning visualsThe muchanticipated period film stars Dulquer Salmaan and Bhagyashri Borse in the leadThe 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/dulquer-salmaans-much-awaited-period-drama-kaantha-to-hit-screens-on-november-14-644015.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-sharwanands-film-with-director-abhilash-kankara-titled-biker-644027.html Chennai Oct 20 The makers of director Abhilash Kankaras upcoming Telugu film featuring actor Sharwanand in the lead on Monday announced the title of the film as Biker For the unaware actor Sharwanand plays a bike racer in this upcoming film which was until now being referred to as Sharwa36Taking to its X timeline UV Creations the production house producing the film made the announcement on the festive occasion of Deepavali It wrote Sharwa36 is BIKER May you conquer every corner every jump and every obstacle in life and aim for glory Wishing you a Happy Diwali GoAllTheWay BikerMovie Charming Star ImSharwanand MalvikaNair abhilashkankara rajeevan69 ghibranvaibodha dopyuvraj dhilipaction Synccinema arifminhaz anilkumarp0106AforAnilkumar UVCreationsSources close to the unit of the film say that the Sharwanand will be seen as a skilled motorcycle racer in the film the shooting of which is now in its final stagesA source had in September this year said that the shooting of the film was going on in Hyderabad and that key scenes related to the race on Sharwanand and the team were being shot These scenes are going to be the highlight of the film the source had said then He Sharwanand is going to impress audiences with stunts that will give viewers an adrenaline rush like never beforeMalavika Nair plays the female lead in this film which will also feature well known character artistes Brahmaji and Atul Kulkarni in pivotal rolesProduced by Vamsi and Pramod this highenergy film is believed to be set against the backdrop of motocross racing Sources say it is a thrilling story of a family that is spread over three generations and set against the exciting motocross backdrop of the 90s and early 2000sCinematography for the film is by well known cameraman J Yuvraj Music for the film has been scored by famed Tamil music director Ghibran Anil Kumar P is the editor of the film which has N Sandeep as its executive producer Rajeevan is the production designer and A Panneerselvam is the art director IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-sharwanands-film-with-director-abhilash-kankara-titled-biker-644027.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-sharwanands-film-with-director-abhilash-kankara-titled-biker-644028.html Chennai Oct 20 The makers of director Abhilash Kankaras upcoming Telugu film featuring actor Sharwanand in the lead on Monday announced the title of the film as Biker For the unaware actor Sharwanand plays a bike racer in this upcoming film which was until now being referred to as Sharwa36Taking to its X timeline UV Creations the production house producing the film made the announcement on the festive occasion of DeepavaliIt wrote Sharwa36 is BIKER May you conquer every corner every jump and every obstacle in life and aim for glory Wishing you a Happy Diwali GoAllTheWay BikerMovie Charming Star ImSharwanand MalvikaNair abhilashkankara rajeevan69 ghibranvaibodha dopyuvraj dhilipaction Synccinema arifminhaz anilkumarp0106AforAnilkumar UVCreationsSources close to the unit of the film say that the Sharwanand will be seen as a skilled motorcycle racer in the film the shooting of which is now in its final stagesA source had in September this year said that the shooting of the film was going on in Hyderabad and that key scenes related to the race on Sharwanand and the team were being shot These scenes are going to be the highlight of the film the source had said then He Sharwanand is going to impress audiences with stunts that will give viewers an adrenaline rush like never beforeMalavika Nair plays the female lead in this film which will also feature well known character artistes Brahmaji and Atul Kulkarni in pivotal rolesProduced by Vamsi and Pramod this highenergy film is believed to be set against the backdrop of motocross racing Sources say it is a thrilling story of a family that is spread over three generations and set against the exciting motocross backdrop of the 90s and early 2000sCinematography for the film is by well known cameraman J Yuvraj Music for the film has been scored by famed Tamil music director Ghibran Anil Kumar P is the editor of the film which has N Sandeep as its executive producer Rajeevan is the production designer and A Panneerselvam is the art director IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-sharwanands-film-with-director-abhilash-kankara-titled-biker-644028.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/selvaraghavan-completes-dubbing-for-manithan-deivamagalam-643746.html Chennai Oct 18 Ace director and actor Selvaraghavan who is also the elder brother of actor Dhanush has now announced that he had completed dubbing for his upcoming film Manithan Deivamagalam Taking to his X timeline Selvaraghavan wrote Wrapped dubbing for ManithanDeivamagalam voice emotion and madness complete Directed by dennisfilmzoneFor the unaware Manithan Deivamagalam is a film that is being directed by Dennis Manjunath and is being produced by Mrs Vijaya Sathish under the banner of Vyom EntertainmentsIt may be recalled that the title of the film had been launched by actor Dhanush on social mediaLed by acclaimed filmmakeractor Selvaraghavan with Kushee Ravi the ensemble will also feature actors Y G Mahendran Mime Gopi Kousalya Sathish Deepak Hema Lirthika and N Jothi Kannan in pivotal rolesSources close to the unit of the film say that the story is set in a village embraced by nature and peace A devastating tragedy unsettles this peaceful villages harmony and draws the protagonist into its turmoil In his quest to save his people the choices he makes transform him into the deity of the land says a source while explaining the inspiration behind the films titleProducer Vijaya Sathish had said that Manithan Deivamagalam would explore faith sacrifice and the spiritual bond between a land and its people We cant wait to present more very soon Heartfelt thanks to our cast crew and supporters who have stood by us from day one the producer had said at the time of the announcement of the films titleOn the technical front the film has cinematography by Ravi Varma K and music by A K PrriyanEditing for the film is being done by Deepak S while Art Direction has been handled by Bhakiyaraj The stunts in the film have been choreographed by Monster Mukesh while Swapna Rajeshwari has served as the casting director The dances in the film have been choreographed by Azar IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/selvaraghavan-completes-dubbing-for-manithan-deivamagalam-643746.html Sat, 18 Oct 2025 11:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/title-teaser-of-basil-joseph-tovino-thomas-and-vineeth-sreenivasans-athiradi-released-643824.html Chennai Oct 18 The makers of director Arun Anirudhans upcoming entertainer Athiradi featuring actors Basil Joseph Tovino Thomas and Vineeth Sreenivasan in the lead released the films title teaser on Saturday The film is being produced by actor Basil Josephs production house Basil Joseph Entertainments along with Doctor Ananthu EntertainmentsThe film which is being made as a complete entertainer will be 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 JosephSources say that the shooting of Athiradi will begin by the end of October The 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 AnirudhanThe teaser released 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 KannadaEarlier a casting call with the tagline Looking for mass boys who can deliver a solid punch was shared on social media A few weeks ago while launching his production companys logo actor and director Basil Joseph had officially announced Athiradi and shared initial details 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 screenOn the technical front the film will have cinematography by Samuel Henry and music by Vishnu Vijay Editing for the film will be by Chaman Chacko while costume design would be by Mashar Hamsa IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/title-teaser-of-basil-joseph-tovino-thomas-and-vineeth-sreenivasans-athiradi-released-643824.html Sat, 18 Oct 2025 20:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mahesh-babu-releases-spine-chilling-trailer-of-sudheer-babu-sonakshi-sinhas-jatadhara-643643.html Hyderabad Oct 17 Telugu star Mahesh Babu on Friday released the spinechilling trailer of Venkat Kalyan and Abhishek Jaiswals supernatural fantasy thriller Jatadhara featuring actors Sudheer Babu and Sonakshi Sinha in the lead Taking to his X timeline Mahesh Babu wrote Heres the trailer of JatadharaMy best wishes to the entire team for a grand success JatadharaTrailerThe eagerly awaited bilingual film that is being made in Telugu and Hindi is to hit screens on November 7 this yearThe trailer released shows that in ancient times wealth was buried and sealed with dark spells the deadliest being the Pisacha Bandhanam a demonic binding that summoned spirits to guard itA sceptic ghost hunter intent on proving ghosts dont exist unwittingly breaks this curse due to one mans greed unleashing a Dhana Pisacha a wealth demon Haunted by visions of a childs impending sacrifice he races to stop a terrifying ritualWhat begins as scepticism soon gives way to chaos as the trailer reveals nightmarish glimpses of possessions shadowy temples and fierce spiritual warfare One particularly haunting shot where Sudheers character drinks blood from the earth in a trance sets the tone for the films visceral intensity Sudheer Babu seems to have transformed himself completely for the character and if one is to go by what one witnesses in the promo his performance in this film is likely to be intenseSonakshi Sinha stuns in a fierce unconventional avatar as the vengeful Dhana Pisachi Her portrayal balances malevolence and mystique The trailer also hints at intriguing supporting characters played by Avasarala Srinivas and Shilpa ShirodkarDirected by Venkat Kalyan and Abhishek Jaiswal Jatadhara doesnt just rely on jump scares but it leans into the psychological dread and grandeur of ancient Indian mythos The aesthetic is gritty yet ethereal with Sameer Kalyanis cinematography capturing both the divinity and darkness of the world with haunting beautyBacking the visuals is a tense thumping score from Rajeev Raj elevating every transformation and ritual sequence with pulsepounding energy From crumbling temples to otherworldly confrontations the production design supported by Zee Studios and Prerna Arora hints at a work of bold ambition in the making IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mahesh-babu-releases-spine-chilling-trailer-of-sudheer-babu-sonakshi-sinhas-jatadhara-643643.html Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-sivaji-plays-panchayat-secretary-sriram-in-sudheer-srirams-film-643683.html Hyderabad Oct 17 The makers of director Sudheer Srirams upcoming film featuring actors Sivaji and Laya in the lead on Friday disclosed that actor Sivaji played a character called Panchayati Secretary Sriram in the film Sources close to the unit said that versatile actor Sivaji was all set to captivate audiences once again in the role of Sriram The film is being produced under the actors home banner Sree Shivaji Productions and marks the banners second venture The project has been written and directed by Sudheer Sriram known for his engaging storytellingThe movie brings back the iconic onscreen pair Shivaji and Laya who once created magic together in several memorable hits Adding more excitement the film also stars Ali Dhanraj Prince Jabardasth Emmanuel Raj Thirandasu Karan and Rohan who earlier worked with Sivaji in the hit 90s web seriesSources in the know say that Sivajis character in the film Sriram is a man of integrity and compassion a Panchayat Secretary who stands firmly for truth and justice He is someone who cannot tolerate wrongdoing and believes that no one should suffer due to another persons mistakes His family his wife and child are his entire world and he is willing to go to any extent to protect themTo mark the festive spirit of Deepavali the makers unveiled the first look poster of Shivaji in the film as Sriram The poster set in a rustic village backdrop shows him carrying firecrackers symbolizing a heartfelt family celebration The visual hints at a warm emotional family drama rooted in rural lifeIt may be recalled that the makers have already unveiled the first look poster of actress Laya who plays a key role in the film Laya plays Uttara a homemaker with multiple shadesLayas role is said to be layered with contrasting emotionsoutwardly an ordinary woman yet inwardly carrying a criminal instinct The character exhibits dual behavior hiding her darker nature behind a façade of simplicity The character poster released by the team hinted at these intense shades showing a new and different side of Laya that audiences havent witnessed beforeAccording to sources close to the unit of the film Uttara is a woman who will go to any lengths when it comes to protecting her family This character with multidimensional shades gives Laya ample scope to showcase her acting prowess The first look featuring her holding weapons reflects the depth and intensity hidden within her personality IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-sivaji-plays-panchayat-secretary-sriram-in-sudheer-srirams-film-643683.html Fri, 17 Oct 2025 21:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/censor-board-clears-baahubali-the-epic-for-release-with-ua-certificate-film-has-a-runtime-of-3-hours-and-44-minutes-643501.html Chennai Oct 17 The Central Board of Film Certification CBFC has now cleared director S S Rajamoulis Baahubali The Epic for release with a UA certificate On Thursday the makers using the films official handle on X said Certified UA 3 Hours 44 Minutes of Sheer Epicness Jai Maahishmathi BaahubaliTheEpic BaahubaliTheEpicOn31stOctThe film which will combine both parts of the franchise has triggered huge interest in fans and film buffs In fact Shobu Yarlagadda who was one of the producers of the pan Indian blockbuster Baahubali had a few days ago expressed his heartfelt thanks to director S S Rajamouli and his team for diligently working on the postproduction of Baahubali The Epic The producer had pointed out then that with director S S Rajamouli and his team there were no half measuresShobu Yarlagadda had given an update on how director Rajamouli was giving the finishing touches and final edit trims for Baahubali The Epic He had then said Editing has been one of the most challenging tasks of making this version BaahubaliTheEpic BaahubaliTheEpicOnOct31stWhen a media handle quoted his tweet and wrote about how director S S Rajamouli were working on the film as if it was a fresh release the producer responded saying Absolutely with ssrajamouli and entire team BaahubaliMovie there are no half measures When we do something we go all the way and try to give you the very best we can My heartfelt thanks to the team for working on The Epic like its new film They are working for the pride of it BaahubaliTheEpic BaahubaliTheEpicOnOct31stFor the unaware Baahubali The Epic will be a film combining both parts of the spectacular franchise Baahubali The makers of the iconic franchise have chosen to rerelease the film on the occasion of the film completing 10 glorious years To mark the milestone the makers have chosen to release a single film combining both parts on October 31 this yearBaahubali The Beginning the first of a twopart franchise directed by S S Rajamouli and featuring actors Prabhas Rana Daggubatti Anushka Shetty and Tamannaah in the lead released on July 10 2015 The film smashed box office records to emerge a huge blockbusterIt was producer Shobu Yarlagadda who was the first to drop hints about the movies rerelease in October this year I am thrilled to inform you all that we are planning an Indian and international rerelease of BaahubaliMovie in October this year It wont just be a rerelease it will be a year of celebration for our beloved fans Expect nostalgia new reveals and a few epic surprises along the way Stay tuned ReliveTheEpic BaahubaliReturns he had saidBaahubali 2 the second instalment of the immensely popular Baahubali franchise released in over 9000 screens worldwide in 2017The film which was made on a lavish budget of Rs 250 crore raked in over a whopping 1800 crores worldwide thereby becoming the highest grossing Indian film of all time It also has the distinction of being the first Indian film to cross the Rs 1000 crore mark in terms of collections As of 2025 Baahubali 2 remains the highest grossing film in IndiaThe film apart from emerging an emphatic global success at the box office also won widespread critical acclaim It won awards both at the National and international levels The film which won three National Awards For Best Stunt Choreography Best Special Effects and Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment at the 65th National Film Awards also won the Saturn Award for Best International Film at the 44th Saturn Awards IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/censor-board-clears-baahubali-the-epic-for-release-with-ua-certificate-film-has-a-runtime-of-3-hours-and-44-minutes-643501.html Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/simbu-vishal-back-young-heroes-ask-their-fans-to-lend-support-to-films-releasing-for-deepavali-643518.html Chennai Oct 17 In a heartwarming development two of Tamil cinemas top heroes Simbu and Vishal have now urged their fans to extend their support to all three Tamil films featuring young heroes in the lead For the unaware the Tamil film industry has always witnessed films of big Tamil stars releasing for the festival of Deepavali However this year departing from this practice films of young heroes are releasing for the festivalNow top heroes have urged their fans to lend support to these films featuring upcoming heroes as wellActor Silambarasan aka Simbu took to his X timeline to pen a message to his huge fan baseHe wrote Dear fans This Diwali belongs to our youngsters Diesel Dude and Bison are made with love belief and hard work Lets stop comparing and start celebrating them as part of our Tamil cinema Support those who stepped in are stepping in and waiting to step in Together we keep this cinema alive Watch all the films in Theatres Advance Happy DiwaliActor Vishal too penned a note of support which he posted on his X timelineHe wrote Wishing nothing but super success to all three films Dude Diesel and Bison releasing this Diwali Diwali has always been a turning point for every actor a time to entertain audiences far and wide during the festive season This year we have three of the most promising and talented stars pradeeponelife iamharishkalyan and DhruvVikram all set to prove their mettle in their own unique style and forte Wishing them and the entire cast and crew of all three films killer success at the box office Go for it boys God blessWhile Dude a romantic entertainer has been directed by Keerthiswaran and features Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju Diesel an action drama revolving around the smuggling of crude oil has been directed by Shanmugam Muthusamy and features Harish Kalyan and Athulyaa RaviBison Kaalamaadan which has been directed by critically acclaimed director Mari Selvaraj features actors Dhruv Vikram and Anupama Parameswaran in the lead IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/simbu-vishal-back-young-heroes-ask-their-fans-to-lend-support-to-films-releasing-for-deepavali-643518.html Fri, 17 Oct 2025 10:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/the-depth-of-diesels-script-left-me-spell-bound-says-actor-harish-kalyan-643393.html Chennai Oct 16 Actor Harish Kalyan who plays the lead in director Shanmugam Muthusamys gripping thriller Diesel says he was spell bound by the depth of the films script Harish Kalyan said I was awestruck by director Shanmugham Muthusamys research and detailing The depth of his script left me spellbound and Im sure audiences will love it tooGoing on to give details about his film which is scheduled to hit screens on Friday for Deepavali Harish Kalyan said Petrol and diesel are connected to everyone and more than gold crude oil the black gold is the most used resource We often visit petrol bunks but rarely think about the world behind crude oil Diesel will deal with this worldThis film will be a new experience for global audiences Its made with meaning and purpose and mounted on a grand scale Weve taken big creative risks Shooting for this film in some of the busiest places was truly challenging but also thrilling he addedActor Harish Kalyan is betting big on this racy thriller which also happens to be the most ambitious and bigbudgeted project of his career so farTalking abouth his experience of working on the film Harish said Diesel was both physically and mentally demanding From talkie portions to songs and intense action sequences everything required immense effort But at the end of the project I felt a deep sense of fulfillment If audiences embrace me in the action space itll open doors for me to more films in this genreThe actor also said Deepavali has always been special to me Ive grown up watching big releases during this season This time Im thrilled that my own film is part of the Diwali celebration I thank my producers for trusting me with such a massive project and I truly hope audiences will appreciate our humble yet passionate effortDiesel has been produced by Devarajulu Markandeyan of Third Eye Entertainment with SP Cinemas presenting the film Written and directed by Shanmugham Muthusamy the film features a stellar ensemble including Harish Kalyan Athulyaa Ravi Vinay Rai Sai Kumar Ananya Karunaas Bose Venkat Ramesh Thilak Kaali Venkat Vivek Prasanna Sachin Khedekar Zakir Hussain Thangadurai Maaran KPY Dheena and Apoorva Singh IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/the-depth-of-diesels-script-left-me-spell-bound-says-actor-harish-kalyan-643393.html Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/raghav-juyal-to-undergo-look-transformation-for-nanis-paradise-643262.html Hyderabad Oct 15 Actor Raghav Juyal who is basking in the success of of Bads of Bollywood has now announced that he will be changing his look for Telugu star Nanis eagerly awaited action entertainer Paradise The actor who impressed audiences and critics alike with his performance in the recent Bollywood hit took to social media to share an exciting update about his upcoming transformation for the new roleSharing the video on his Instagram Raghav said Sharing this because its the last time youll see me like this Im changing my look for my next film The Paradise Once the transformation starts Ill be staying quiet till we reveal it Weve started shooting at Hyderabad Im very excited I hope you all like my Telugu debut Love you allThe announcement has sparked curiosity and anticipation among fans who are eager to see Raghav in an allnew avatarIt may be recalled that actor Raghav Juyal had such a blast at the script reading session of director Srikanth Odelas The Paradise that he could not contain his excitement about being a part of the project and had said he couldnt wait join Natural Star Nani on the sets of the filmTaking to his Instagram timeline Raghav Juyal had then written TheParadise begins Had a blast at the script reading session with my dearest srikanthodelaNatural Star Nameisnani garu cant wait to join you anirudhofficial slvcinemas theparadisemovieIt may be recalled that the unit of Paradise had welcomed actor Raghav Juyal on board the unit of the film on the occasion of his birthday in July this yearWhile 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 filmThe film which is being made as a pan India entertainer is to be released in eight languages namely Telugu Hindi Tamil Kannada Malayalam Bengali English and SpanishParadise considered to be Nanis most ambitious project till date is being produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the banner of SLV Cinemas Nani and director Srikanth Odela have joined hands once more in Paradise after their film together Dussehra emerged a blockbusterThe film is set to be released in theaters worldwide on March 26 2026 IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/raghav-juyal-to-undergo-look-transformation-for-nanis-paradise-643262.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/music-director-jakes-bejoy-comes-onboard-rashmikas-mysaa-643271.html Chennai Oct 15 The makers of director Rawindra Pulles eagerly awaited action entertainer Mysaa featuring actress Rashmika Mandanna in the lead have now welcomed well known music director Jakes Bejoy onboard the unit of the film Taking to its X timeline UnFormula Films the production house that is producing the film wrote Team MYSAA welcomes the sensational composer jakesbejoy on board Brace yourself for a musical journey thats rooted in emotion and riveting in impact More updates soonMysaas technical team looks even more formidable with the addition of the star music composerIt may be recalled that the makers have already roped in one of the top cinematographers in the country Shreyaas Krishna as the cameraman for the film While welcoming the cinematographer on board earlier this year the makers had said In the world of MYSAA every landscape tells a story every frame breathes life Welcoming onboard DOP kshreyaas whose visuals are set to leave a lasting impactFor stunts the makers of the film have brought on board international stunt choreographer Andy Long who has worked on films like Commando Kung Fu Warrior Projekt Adler The Intergalactic Adventures of Max Cloud Sanak and KalkiRashmika has been betting big on Mysaa It may be recalled that the actress had disclosed that the character she plays in this film represents a version of her that even she hadnt met until nowTaking to Instagram Rashmika Mandanna while sharing the firstlook poster featuring her in a fierce and intense avatar had said I always try to give you something new something different something excitingAnd this This is one of thoseA character Ive never played before a world Ive never stepped into and a version of me that even I hadnt met till now Its fierce its intense and its extremely rawI am so nervous and super excited I genuinely cannot wait for you to see what were going to be creating This is just the beginningMysaaIn Mysaa which is said to be an emotional action thriller the actress reportedly portrays a woman from the Gond community Helmed by Rawindra Pulle the film is bankrolled by Ajay and Anil Sayyapureddy IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/music-director-jakes-bejoy-comes-onboard-rashmikas-mysaa-643271.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 22:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/everytime-i-do-a-challenging-scene-my-dad-chiyaan-is-there-in-my-mind-and-heart-says-dhruv-vikram-642825.html Chennai Oct 13 Actor Dhruv Vikram who is the son of popular star Vikram has now disclosed that every time he did a challenging scene in his upcoming film Bison he would think of his dad Vikram to inspire himself to give his best Speaking at a prerelease event of the film the actor said Everytime I do a challenging or difficult scene or if there is a scene which is intense Chiyaan Vikram will be there in my mind and in my heart The question When he does so much cant we push a little harder will be repeatedly playing in my mind I dont know if I can be like him I dont know what I have done to be his son but I am willing and prepared to do everything to make me deserving of this honour Thank you Chiyaan for everythingThe actor also went on to thank his director Mari Selvaraj for having given him the opportunity to be a part of his filmHe said No matter how much I thank my director Mari Selvaraj who has given me such a stage and such an opportunity to act with such fine actors it wont be enough Some people say that I waited for two or three years for sir I would have even waited 20 or 30 years for him People tell me that I have put in hard work for this film But I believe if Mari sir had acted in this film it would have been even better As actors if we are able to deliver 10 per cent of what he tells us the scene will come out well I will always long for his Take okay or Superda Thank you so much sir Wont be enough no matter how much I thank youThe actor also went on to add that he wanted this film to become a hit for the effort that his director Mari Selvaraj had put inDhruv also thanked all the coaches and the Kabaddi players who had worked with him in the film Thanking each one by stating their names and recalling the time he had spent with them the actor disclosed that he shared a close bond with all the players and coaches who worked with him in the filmFor the unaware Dhruv plays a kabaddi player in director Mari Selvarajs sociosports drama Bison Kaalamaadan along with Anupama Parameswaran and Rajisha Vijayan The eagerly awaited film is to hit screens on October 17 this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/everytime-i-do-a-challenging-scene-my-dad-chiyaan-is-there-in-my-mind-and-heart-says-dhruv-vikram-642825.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 13:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shooting-of-soundarya-rajinikanths-film-featuring-abishan-jeevinth-as-hero-wrapped-up-642949.html Chennai Oct 13 The makers of director Madhans upcoming romantic entertainer featuring Tourist Family director Abishan Jeevinth and Anaswara Rajan in the lead have now announced that shooting for the film had been wrapped up Soundarya Rajinikanth who is one of the producers of the film took to her Instagram page to share a post that announced the completion of the films shootingThe post that she shared read And Its a wrap The shooting of MRP Entertainment Zion Films ProductionNo4 has successfully been completedSources 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 to begin shortlyThe yet to be titled film which is 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 For the unaware 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 fansPRNO4 which is being jointly produced by Soundarya Rajinikanths Zion Pictures and Magesh Raj Pasilians MRP Entertainment will have Abishan Jeevinth playing a character called Sathya while Anaswara Rajan plays a character called Monisha in the filmThe 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/shooting-of-soundarya-rajinikanths-film-featuring-abishan-jeevinth-as-hero-wrapped-up-642949.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 20:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/first-single-im-the-guy-from-vishnu-vishals-aaryan-released-642952.html Chennai Oct 13 The makers of director Praveen Ks investigative thriller Aaryan featuring actor and producer Vishnu Vishal in the lead on Monday released the first single from the film titled Im the guy much to the delight of fans and film buffs The single a mellifluous romantic number has lyrics by Vamanaa and has been set to tune by Ghibran The song has been rendered by Ghibran and Guru Hariraj The romantic number which has been picturised on Vishnu Vishal and Shraddha Srinath shows Vishnus character expressing what love has done to himProduced by Vishnu Vishal Studioz in association with Shubhra and Aryan Ramesh and directed by Praveen K Aaryan is a gripping investigative thrillerThe film has triggered huge excitement ever since the makers released a teaserIntroducing a chilling murder investigation and unveiling Vishnu Vishals intriguing character the teaser transports audiences into the dark and intense world of Aaryan With a strikingly different appearance Vishnu Vishal commands attention The actor 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 ensembleCrafted as a unique investigative action thriller the film is helmed by director Praveen K Notably Manu Anand who directed FIR starring Vishnu Vishal has contributed as the cowriter of this film The film is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on October 31st 2025It may be recalled that Vishnu Vishal had announced in February this year that they had wrapped up the shooting of this film Vishnu Vishal had then said I just have one promise to make today Aaryan will be a unique viewing experience to all the audiencesShoot wrappedThe film went on floors with a pooja in September 2022 At the time of the film going on floors Vishnu Vishal had given out the reason as to why he considered this film special He had then said My son now has my film in his name This is going to be an unforgettable title for meCinematography for the film is by Harish Kannan and music for the crime thriller has been scored by Sam CS San Lokesh is the editor of this film which has stunts by Stunt Silva IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/first-single-im-the-guy-from-vishnu-vishals-aaryan-released-642952.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 20:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rajisha-vijayan-breaks-down-on-stage-at-bison-event-recounts-how-director-mari-selvaraj-saved-her-from-drowning-642794.html Chennai Oct 13 Actress Rajisha Vijayan who plays the pivotal role of Raji in director Mari Selvarajs upcoming social sports drama Bison featuring actor Dhruv Vikram and Anupama Parameswaran in the lead has now disclosed how she was about to drown while shooting a sequence for the film and how director Mari Selvarajs timely intervention saved her Participating in a grand prerelease event of the film which is scheduled to hit screens on October 17 Rajisha who broke down on stage and shed tears of joy said When Mari sir approached me for this project he sounded doubtful if I would do it as it was a sisters role I told him be it any role I just wanted to work with him I have done 30 films but the trust I have in him is something special I have blind trust in Mari sir The actress then went on to narrate an unnerving incident while shooting for the filmWhen working on this film there was a scene for which I had to jump in to the water Mari sir asked me if I knew swimming as I had learnt swimming for Karnan and I said yes because I wanted to do the scene However I had forgotten swimming as it was four years ago When I jumped into the water I felt I was going down For five seconds I thought my end was near I had several things flashing in my mind in those five seconds I felt people saving me When I got a grip on myself and looked around I saw a man in the water with his cooling glasses on It was director Mari Sir He had not removed his shoes socks and even coolers but had jumped in just like that to save me the actress said with gratitudeStating that Bison was much more than a sports drama the actress said this film of Mari Selvaraj would have something extra than what his other four films offeredFor the unaware Bison which features Dhruv Vikram and Anupama Parameswaran as the 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-breaks-down-on-stage-at-bison-event-recounts-how-director-mari-selvaraj-saved-her-from-drowning-642794.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/antony-varghese-pepes-fiery-look-in-kattalan-released-642591.html Chennai Oct 11 The unit of the panIndian Malayalam film Kattalan featuring actor Antony Varghese Pepe in the lead has now released the first look of the actor in the film on the occasion of his birthday Cube Entertainments the production house producing the film took to its social media timelines to share the first look poster It wrote ONLY THE WILDEST WILL SURVIVE KATTALAN THE HUNTER FIRST LOOK ANTONY VARGHESE as never seen beforeHappy Birthday ChampThe poster that has been released shows the stunning transformation of Antony Varghese Pepe in the lead role With flaming eyes messy red hair and a cigar burning between his lips Anthonys look radiates raw intensity and sets the tone for a thrilling mass entertainer The bloodstained face and hands further highlight the films gritty action essence portraying Antony in a fierce new light unlike anything seen beforeIt may be recalled that only a day ago the makers had announced that the unit had wrapped up the films Thailand scheduleThe unit had begun its Thailand schedule on October 1 this yearRecently during the filming of an action sequence in Thailand the actor sustained an injury in a stunt involving an elephant The highvoltage action sequences in Thailand were choreographed by Kecha Khamphakdee the worldrenowned action director behind the OngBak series along with his expert team Interestingly Kaattalan also features Pong the elephant that gained fame through the OngBak filmsFor the unaware producer Shareef Muhammed of Cubes Entertainments best known for making the blockbuster Marco is back with his next ambitious venture titled Kattalan a highoctane panIndian action thriller that is being directed by Paul GeorgeWhile actor Antony Varghese Pepe and actress Rajisha Vijayan play the lead in the film it will also feature Rapper Baby Jean Telugu actor Sunil best known for his performances in blockbusters like Pushpa The Rise 2021 Pushpa 2 2024 and Jailer 2023 actor Kabir Duhan Singh known for his intense screen presence and powerful performances across multiple languages and veteran Malayalam actors Jagadeesh and Siddique in pivotal rolesIt may be recalled that the makers had also welcomed actor Parth Tiwari and actor Anson Paul on board the unit of the film Prior to that they had got on board promising talent Shon Joy The modelturnedactor is best known for his performance in his debut film Alappuzha Gymkhana 2025 He is known to have a strong screen presence and is considered a promising talentStory for the film has been penned by Paul George Joby Varghese and Jero Jacob The dynamic trio is making its sensational writing debut with Kattalan Sources say that the writers have blended raw storytelling energy with cinematic vision to craft a gritty highstakes narrative that thrusts audiences deep into the world of power betrayal and the deadly missionsThe film has music by Ajaneesh Loknath the musical genius behind Kantara 2 and choreography by Sharief Costumes for the film are by Dhanya Balakrishnan and cinematography is by Renadive Editing for the film is by Shameer Muhammed IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/antony-varghese-pepes-fiery-look-in-kattalan-released-642591.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 21:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/prabhas-tells-amitabh-bachchan-privilege-to-witness-your-legacy-and-work-alongside-you-642473.html Hyderabad Oct 11 One of Indias top stars Prabhas has now penned a heartfelt greeting to Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan on the occasion of the latters birthday today Taking to his Instagram stories section actor Prabhas wrote Happy birthday amitabhbachchan sir Its a privilege to witness your legacy and work alongside you Wishing you a wonderful year ahead Sir Happy Happy Happy BirthdayIt may be recalled that Prabhas had worked with the Big B in director Nag Ashwins scifi magnum opus Kalki 2898 AD While Prabhas played the character of Bhairava in the film Amitabh Bachchan played a pivotal role as Ashwatthama For the unaware the film also featured actors Deepika Padukone and Kamal Haasan in important roles The film which went on to emerge as a huge blockbuster has made expectations from the upcoming parts to skyrocketMeanwhile Prabhas is currently in Greece filming a couple of songs for his eagerly awaited horror thriller The Raja SaabDirector Maruthi who is directing the film recently put out a post to make the point that he was awestruck by the energy Prabhas was generating in the dance numbersTaking to its X timeline director Maruthi posted an iconic scene from director S S Rajamoulis Baahubali in which Kattappa lifts the heel of Baahubali and places it on his head and wrote Watching my darling Prabhas energy for the songsJust remembered this one TheRajaSaab 9th Jan 2026 Inka mee opikaThe unit of The Raja Saab is currently 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 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-tells-amitabh-bachchan-privilege-to-witness-your-legacy-and-work-alongside-you-642473.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 11:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/nivin-pauly-plays-attendent-sanal-mathew-in-arun-varmas-upcoming-thriller-baby-girl-642512.html Chennai Oct 11 The makers of director Arun Varmas eagerly awaited thriller Baby Girl on Saturday announced the name of the character that Nivin Pauly plays in the film Taking to his Instagram page to greet Nivin Pauly on his birthday director Arun Varma shared a motion poster and wrote In every silence a storm brewsPresenting Nivin Pauly as Attendant Sanal Mathew Wishing our leading man a fantastic year ahead HAPPY BIRTHDAY NIVIN PAULY Baby Girl in theatres soon The motion poster released shows Nivin Pauly holding a baby in his arms The film will also feature actors Lijomol Jose Abhimanyu Thilakan and Sangeeth Prathap in pivotal rolesIt may be recalled that the makers of the film had a few days ago released a motion poster that had caught the audiences without giving anything away about the plot of the film The motion poster released then opened with a voice over One hears a police officer reporting some developments back to the police headquarters over his walkie talkie We are then shown the four main characters of the film emerging one by one We get to know from the motion poster that Abhimanyu Thilakan plays a cop in the film Lijomol Jose best known for her performance in Jai Bhim and actor Sangeeth Prathap who plays a crucial supporting character in Premalu are then introduced to audiences Finally Navin Paulys face comes up Interstingly the first look poster of the film shows these four characters looking in one direction while several other faceless people seem to be looking the other way aroundProduced by well known producer Listin Stephen Baby Girl has triggered huge interest as its story has been penned by popular writers Bobby and Sanjay who are known for their hearttouching stories in films such as Traffic and Ayalum Njanum ThammilBaby Girl boasts of not just a strong cast but an equally impressive technical team as well It has music by Christy Joby and editing by Shyjith Kumaran Cinematography for this eagerly awaited film is by Faiz Siddik Baby Girl has two executive producers in Naveen P Thomas and Santhosh Krishnan and a line producer in Akhil YesodharanCostumes for the film have been designed by Melwy J and make up is by Rasheed Ahammed The stunt sequences in the film have been choreographed by stunt choreographer Vicky The film is likely to hit screens in November this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/nivin-pauly-plays-attendent-sanal-mathew-in-arun-varmas-upcoming-thriller-baby-girl-642512.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 13:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/foreign-schedule-of-ravi-tejas-rt76-gets-underway-in-spain-642520.html Hyderabad Oct 11 The unit of director Kishore Tirumalas upcoming film featuring Telugu star Ravi Teja in the lead has now begun its foreign schedule in Valencia Spain For 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 canvasSources point out that the unit has begun its shooting schedule at Valencia in Spain and that they will look to shoot in nearby islands as well This will be followed by a stretch in Geneva and FranceIt may be recalled that for the last few days the team had been conducting an extensive location recce in order to finalise the best places to shoot The team aims to shoot crucial talkie portions and two songs choreographed by Sekhar Master in this 25day foreign schedule Sources further add that while one of the songs to be shot will be a peppy dance number the other will be a soulful melodyRavi Teja known for his electric screen presence will be seen sporting a stylish new avatar in this film touted to be a fullfledged family drama laced with humor emotion and Ravi Tejas signature mass appealDirector Kishore Tirumala acclaimed for his emotionally rich narratives has crafted a story that promises to strike a chord with all sections of the audienceThe 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/foreign-schedule-of-ravi-tejas-rt76-gets-underway-in-spain-642520.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 14:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-pradeep-ranganathan-on-the-reason-for-his-fan-following-people-see-themselves-in-me-642338.html Hyderabad Oct 10 Actor and director Pradeep Ranganathan who has been delivering superhits and blockbusters until now says that the reason he has a fan following is because people see themselves in him At a prerelease event organised to promote his upcoming film Dude which is scheduled to hit screens on October 17 for Deepavali the actor was asked You dont look like you are hero material But you seem to have a big fan following for someone who has done a couple of films It happens very rarely So would you attribute it to hard work or luckResponding to the woman journalist who asked the question Pradeep said Hardwork is there I have been thinking over the last few months about the love I have been getting There are a lot of talented people like me I have seen I think people see themselves in me When they see the screen they feel they are the hero They are acting in it They are romancing in it they are doing the fights So when they see themselves in me I am already a heroPrior to Pradeep answering the question posed by the woman journalist actor Sarath Kumar intervened to say You cannot say from A to Z who is hero material Everybody over here is hero material You dont have any specification for a hero A person who is doing any act which is going to be benefitting the society is a heroFor the unaware Dude which has been directed by Keerthiswaran features actor and director Pradeep Ranganathan in the lead along with Mamitha Baiju best known for her performance in the Malayalam superhit film PremaluA trailer that was released a few days ago by the makers shows Pradeep Ranganathan to be a youngster who is considered goodfornothing by his uncle played by Sarathkumar The trailer shows Sarathkumar chiding Mamitha Baiju who is seen constantly accompanying Pradeep in all that he does The trailer and the dialogues in it give the impression that the story will revolve around a boy who isnt scared to take on the world and is ready to back his decisions once they are made It gives the impression that the film will be occasionally funny and will look to showcase the mindset of youngsters todayFor instance there is a scene in the film trailer that shows Mamitha Baiju asking him You keep getting into fights with this body Tell me can you bash up 10 people if they turn up To this he replies Even if its a 100 men I can take blowsPradeep Ranganathan who has been delivering backtoback successes with his latest offering Dragon going on to emerge a phenomenal blockbuster will next be seen in this pan India venture which is being produced by Mythri Movie MakersThe first look poster of Dude featured Pradeep Ranganathan in an intense avatar with his face marked with bruises and his expression filled with grit as he held a Mangalsutra in his handMythri Movie Makers has brought together a dynamic crew of emerging talent for their upcoming bilingual film The visual aesthetics of the film have been entrusted to the capable hands of cinematographer Niketh Bommi Barath Vikraman is the editor for the film Dude is to be released in Telugu Tamil Kannada Malayalam and Hindi languagesApart from Pradeep Ranganathan Sarath Kumar and Mamitha Baiju the film will also feature a host of stars including Rohini Molleti Hridhu Haroon and Dravid Selvam among othersAnil Yerneni is the executive producer for this film which has Poornima Ramaswamy as its costume designer IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-pradeep-ranganathan-on-the-reason-for-his-fan-following-people-see-themselves-in-me-642338.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/trisha-trashes-wedding-rumours-says-i-love-when-people-plan-my-life-for-me-642421.html Chennai Oct 10 Popular actress Trisha on Friday trashed rumours that she was to wed a Chandigarhbased businessman with a sarcastic comment on Instagram Taking to her Instagram stories section Trisha wrote I love when people plan my life for me Just waiting for them to schedule the honeymoon tooTrishas sharp post comes in the wake of a section of the media claiming that the actress was to wed a Chandigarhbased businessman soon The reports claimed that both families knew each other well This isnt the first time that such baseless rumours have been spread about the actressTrisha who is one of the leading actresses in both the Tamil and Telugu film industries has had some anxious moments right from the start of this monthOnly a week ago Trishas residence received a bomb threat leaving the police no other choice but to conduct a thorough search of her premisesSources said that the police swung into action as soon as they received information and arrived at her residence in Teynampet swiftly Police personnel along with sniffer dogs conducted a thorough search of Trishas residence only to realise that the threat was a hoaxMeanwhile Trisha has a number of films lined up for release The actress who will be seen playing the lead along with Megastar Chiranjeevi in director Vassishtas muchanticipated sociofantasy entertainer Vishwambhara will also be seen playing the female lead in actor Suriyas Karuppu which has been directed by R J BalajiWhile Vishwambhara produced by Vikram Vamsi and Pramod under the UV Creations banner will blend mythology and emotion and look to be a cinematic spectacle Karuppu which has been produced by Dream Warrior Pictures will be an action entertainer in which actor Suriya plays a lawyer called SaravananActress Trisha plays the female lead in both films Karuppu apart from Trisha and Suriya will also feature Malayalam actors Indrans Sshivada Swasika and Tamil actors Yogi Babu and cinematographer and actor Natty in pivotal roles It will have music by young music sensation Sai Abhyankkar and cinematography by GK Vishnu the very same cinematographer who impressed with his work in films like Vijays Bigil Jawan and MersalVishwambhara on the other hand is to release in the summer of 2026 Chiranjeevi while announcing that the film would release for summer next year had pointed out that Vishwambhara was a wonderful story like the Chandamama and that it would appeal to children and to the child in every grown up individual IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/trisha-trashes-wedding-rumours-says-i-love-when-people-plan-my-life-for-me-642421.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 22:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/unit-of-antony-vargheses-kattalan-wraps-up-thailand-schedule-642272.html Chennai Oct 10 The unit of the panIndian Malayalam film Kattalan featuring actor Antony Varghese Pepe in the lead has wrapped up the films Thailand schedule its makers have now announced Cubes Entertainments the production house producing the film took to its Instagram account to post a video of the unit shooting in Thailand and wrote The Hunt returns to home as Thailand schedule wrapped upIt may be recalled that the unit had begun its Thailand schedule on October 1 this yearTaking to its Instagram page Cubes Entertainments had then announced Action Goes International KATTALAN Thailand Schedule Begins CUBES ENTERTAINMENTS X JAIKA STUNTS X KATTALANFor the unaware producer Shareef Muhammed of Cubes Entertainments best known for making the blockbuster Marco is back with his next ambitious venture titled Kattalan a highoctane panIndian action thriller that is being directed by Paul GeorgeWhile actor Antony Varghese Pepe and actress Rajisha Vijayan play the lead in the film it will also feature Rapper Baby Jean Telugu actor Sunil best known for his performances in blockbusters like Pushpa The Rise 2021 Pushpa 2 2024 and Jailer 2023 actor Kabir Duhan Singh known for his intense screen presence and powerful performances across multiple languages and veteran Malayalam actors Jagadeesh and Siddique in pivotal rolesIt may be recalled that the makers had also welcomed actor Parth Tiwari and actor Anson Paul on board the unit of the film Prior to that they had got on board promising talent Shon Joy The modelturnedactor is best known for his performance in his debut film Alappuzha Gymkhana 2025 He is known to have a strong screen presence and is considered a promising talentStory for the film has been penned by Paul George Joby Varghese and Jero Jacob The dynamic trio is making its sensational writing debut with Kattalan Sources say that the writers have blended raw storytelling energy with cinematic vision to craft a gritty highstakes narrative that thrusts audiences deep into the world of power betrayal and the deadly missionsThe film has music by Ajaneesh Loknath the musical genius behind Kantara 2 and choreography by Sharief Costumes for the film are by Dhanya Balakrishnan and cinematography is by Renadive Editing for the film is by Shameer Muhammed IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/unit-of-antony-vargheses-kattalan-wraps-up-thailand-schedule-642272.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/forever-grateful-says-nayanthara-as-she-completes-22-years-in-film-industry-642098.html Chennai Oct 9 One of south Indias top actresses Nayanthara who has now completed 22 years in the film industry has now penned a note of gratitude in which she has said that every frame every shot and every silence had shaped her healed her and made her who she was Taking to her Instagram stories section the top actress posted a hand written note which read Twenty two years since I first stood in front of the camera not knowing movies would become the love of my life Every frame every shot every silence shaped me healed me and made me who I am Forever gratefulThe actresss post of gratitude came on a day when the first look posters of Hi her upcoming film with actor Kavin were releasedThe romantic entertainerwhich is being jointly produced by Zee Studios South The Rowdy Pictures and Seven Screen Studios will also feature a host of actors including K Bhagyaraj Prabhu Radhika Sathyan Adithya Kathir and Kureishi among othersFor the unaware Vishnu Edavan who is making his debut as a director with this film had earlier worked as an associate director to ace director Lokesh Kanagaraj in several of his projects including Kaithi Master and VikramActress Nayanthara who shared the first look posters on her Instagram timeline and wroteIt all begins with a simple Hi Director Vishnu Edavan while commenting about his film said that it will be a wholesome family entertainer that will speak about true loveSources close to the unit of the film say that shooting for the film is currently on in places in and around Chennai Around 20 days of shooting has already been completed The film has seven songs in all Of these two songs have already been picturisedExpectations from the film are high as this will be the first time that actors Nayanthara and Kavin are acting togetherThe film which boasts of a strong technical team will have music by Jen Martin and cinematography by Rajesh Shukla Editing for the film will be by the capable Philomin Raj and art direction will be by Shekhar B Dances in the film are to be choreographed by Brinda while stunts are to be choreographed by Dinesh Kasi IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/forever-grateful-says-nayanthara-as-she-completes-22-years-in-film-industry-642098.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/censor-board-directs-cuts-in-shane-nigams-new-film-over-beef-biryani-scene-642163.html Thiruvananthapuram Oct 9 Shane Nigams muchanticipated film Soul of Haal has run into a censorship crisis with the Censor Board instructing the filmmakers to remove a scene featuring beef biryani and dialogues related to a ceremonial salute In response the films production team has approached the Kerala High Court challenging the boards directiveThe boards objections include the dialogue Dhwaja Pranama the team is on guard and a scene depicting the consumption of beef biryaniThese instructions have delayed the issuance of the censor certificate putting the films release on holdFilmmakers argue that these cuts compromise the narrative and have sought judicial intervention to resolve the issueDirected by debutant Veer Haal was originally scheduled to release on September 12 but the date was subsequently postponedThe film one of the biggest budget projects in Shane Nigams career features Sakshi Vaidya in the female lead roleThe supporting cast boasts seasoned actors such as Johnny Antony Nath Vineeth Beep Kumar K Madhupal Sangeetha Madhavan Nair Joy Mathew Nishant Sagar Niyas Becker Riyas Narmakala Suresh Krishna Ravindran Sohan Seenulal Manoj KU Unniraj and Sreedhanya promising a strong ensemble performanceHaal is slated for a simultaneous release in Malayalam Hindi Telugu Tamil and Kannada positioning it as a colorful multilingual entertainerIn addition the film marks Bollywood singer Ankith Tiwaris Malayalam cinema debutThe censorship row highlights the ongoing tension between creative freedom and regulatory oversight with filmmakers urging the court to allow the film to be released without compromising its contentThe High Courts decision is eagerly awaited by fans and industry watchers alike who have been anticipating Shane Nigams latest performanceAs the legal proceedings unfold the films release remains in limbo intensifying anticipation for one of Malayalam cinemas most talkedabout projects of the year IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/censor-board-directs-cuts-in-shane-nigams-new-film-over-beef-biryani-scene-642163.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/kaalamaadan-gaanam-from-dhruv-vikrams-sports-drama-bison-kaalamaadan-released-642222.html Chennai Oct 9 The makers of director Mari Selvarajs eagerlyawaited sports drama Bison Kaalamaadan featuring actor Dhruv Vikram in the lead on Thursday released the track Kaalamaadan Gaanam from the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs The song a foot tapping folk number has lyrics by director Mari Selvaraj and set to tune by Nivas K Prasanna The song has been rendered by VMMahalingamThe song starts off with a poem by director Mari Selvaraj which when translated in English reads Innumerable unanswerable questions fenced me and arose around as a tall wall Violently I dashed my head against it As I dashed on and on ferociously piercing through the flesh horns sprout out As the innocents near me with tears as the strong oppose me with swords from within me soars a KaalamaadanIt may be recalled that the censor board has already cleared the film for release with a UA certificate The film is scheduled to hit screens on October 17 this yearThe makers of the film had released the first look of Bison in March this year The film has been produced by Applause Entertainment in collaboration with director Pa Ranjiths Neelam StudiosSources close to the unit of the film say that Bison will be an electrifying sports drama Dhruv Vikram plays a kabaddi player in the film alongside Anupama ParameswaranSources also say that the film is inspired by true events and brings to life a gripping tale of passion resilience and triumph against all oddsPacked with raw energy and Mari Selvarajs signature storytelling Bison they say will be a landmark Tamil film that will leave audiences inspired and exhilaratedThe 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 upHe wrote 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 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/kaalamaadan-gaanam-from-dhruv-vikrams-sports-drama-bison-kaalamaadan-released-642222.html Thu, 09 Oct 2025 23:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/karthi-starrer-vaa-vaathiyaar-to-hit-screens-on-december-5-641911.html Chennai Oct 8 Director Nalan Kumarasamys eagerly awaited commercial entertainer Vaa Vaathiyaar featuring actors Karthi and Krithi Shetty in the lead will hit screens on December 5 this year its makers announced on Wednesday Studio Green the production house producing the film took to its X timeline to make the announcementIt wrote The Swag Master locks the date VaaVaathiyaar storms into theatres on December 05 2025 A NalanKumarasamy Entertainer A MusicSanthosh Musical VaaVaathiyaarOnDec5It may be recalled that the makers of the film had released the first single of the film Uyir Pathikaama on Valentines Day earlier this yearApart 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 films 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 actionCinematography 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 and Muthamil and costumes have been designed by Poornima Ramaswamy Aegan Ekambaram and Pallavi SinghInterestingly the film has three stunt codirectors in Rams Murugan Navakanth Rajkumaar and Sundar Venkat IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/karthi-starrer-vaa-vaathiyaar-to-hit-screens-on-december-5-641911.html Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mellifluous-number-hudiyo-hudiyo-from-ravi-tejas-mass-jathara-released-641933.html Chennai Oct 8 The makers of director Bhanu Bogavarapus eagerly awaited commercial entertainer Mass Jathara featuring actor Ravi Teja in the lead on Wednesday released the mellifluous romantic number Hudiyo Hudiyo from the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs Ravi Teja who took to his X timeline to share the link to the single wrote Here it is HudiyoHudiyo MassJathara MassJatharaOnOct31stThe romantic number which has lyrics by Dev has been set to tune by Bheems Ceciroleo who along with music director Hesham Abdul Wahab has also sung the songThe mellifluous folk number has been picturised on Ravi Teja and Sree Leela and has good retention valueIt may be recalled that the makers of the film had only recently confirmed that the film would release on October 31 this yearSithara Entertainments the production house producing the film had prior to announcing the films release date released a funny video in which an actor repeatedly keeps asking actor Ravi Teja when the film is to hit screens The first time the question is asked Ravi Teja replies the film will hit screens for Sankranthi When that does not happen the person returns to ask when Mass Jathara will hit screens Ravi Teja explains that there were delays due to injuries and that the film will now hit screens for summer When the film again does not release in summer the person returns a third time with the same question Teja says the film will release for Vinayaka Chathurthi That too does not happen Finally he says the film will for sure release on October 31Ravi Teja himself took to his X timeline to announce the release date He wrote 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 and was originally scheduled to hit screens on August 27 this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mellifluous-number-hudiyo-hudiyo-from-ravi-tejas-mass-jathara-released-641933.html Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/a-tale-of-two-titans-as-mohanlal-basks-in-glory-mammootty-faces-heat-641934.html Kochi Oct 8 It has been a week of contrasting headlines for Malayalam cinemas towering figures Mohanlal and Mammootty Even as Mohanlal basks in national glory honoured with the countrys highest film honour the Dadasaheb Phalke Award his longtime screen rival finds himself under intense scrutinyOn Wednesday the Enforcement Directorate ED raided Mammoottys Elamkulam residence in Kochi as well as the homes of his son actor Dulquer Salmaan in Kochi and Chennai in connection with the alleged Bhutan luxury car import racketThe operation follows earlier raids by Indian Customs which seized Dulquers Land Rover Defender under Operation NumkhoruED officials say the crackdown is linked to violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act FEMA involving the illegal import and registration of highend vehicles through Bhutan and Nepal routes using forged documentsOver 150 such vehicles are believed to be in KeralaFor Mammootty the timing couldnt be tougherThe 74yearold actor only recently returned to public appearances after an eightmonth hiatus owing to ill healthOnce celebrated for his disciplined offscreen image the veteran now finds his name figuring in a highprofile investigation even though he is not an accused in the caseIn sharp contrast Mohanlal stood in the spotlight just days ago at a grand felicitation ceremony hosted by the Kerala government marking a rare moment of collective pride for the Malayalam film industryThe star known for his understated public persona has remained silent amid the storm swirling around his contemporaryMoreover on Tuesday he was honoured by the Indian Army in Delhi by the Chief of the Army for winning the highest film honour in the countryIncidentally for the past several years the actor has been a Lt Col in the Territorial ArmyThe two actors arch screen rivals for nearly four decades now find themselves at dramatically different points in public perception one honoured at the pinnacle of his career the other grappling with unwelcome headlines IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/a-tale-of-two-titans-as-mohanlal-basks-in-glory-mammootty-faces-heat-641934.html Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/kannada-film-producer-arrested-for-sexually-harassing-actress-blackmailing-over-private-videos-641854.html Bengaluru Oct 7 Karnataka Police on Tuesday arrested a Kannada film actor director and producer on charges of sexually harassing an actress and blackmailing her using private photos The arrested person has been identified as Hemanth Kumar The Rajajinagar Police in Bengaluru initiated action following a complaint filed by the actress Hemanth Kumar had acted in directed and produced the Kannada movie Richie According to the police the accused met the actress in 2022 and later offered her a role in his film Richie It is alleged that during a film promotion event in Mumbai on August 5 2023 the accused spiked a mocktail with liquorOnce the actress lost consciousness the accused allegedly took her private photos and videos He later allegedly exploited her physically and began blackmailing herPreliminary investigations revealed that Hemanth Kumar and the actress had previously argued after he accused her of skipping publicity events and ignoring his callsThe accused had also filed a complaint with the Kannada Film Chamber of Commerce alleging that the actress and her mother had assaulted him The film body had intervened in the matter at that timeIn her complaint the actress stated that the accused had agreed to pay her Rs 2 lakh for the role of which Rs 60000 was given as an advance She alleged that he forced her to wear revealing clothes and coerced her to come alone to a private hotel under the pretext of a publicity eventWhen she refused he allegedly threatened to release her uncensored photos on social media and issued life threats to her motherFurther details are awaited as the police continue their investigationEarlier Kannada TV serial actor Charith Balappa was arrested by RR Nagar police in Bengaluru following a complaint against him by a 29yearold actress over sexual harassment and blackmailThe complainant who has been acting in Kannada and Telugu serials since 2017 became acquainted with the accused in 2023 The accused allegedly insisted on being in a romantic relationship with the complainant and subjected her to mental harassment death threats and threats of murder the police stated IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/kannada-film-producer-arrested-for-sexually-harassing-actress-blackmailing-over-private-videos-641854.html Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-basil-joseph-tells-mammootty-thank-you-for-giving-us-an-evening-we-will-treasure-forever-641715.html Chennai Oct 6 Well known Malayalam actor and director Basil Joseph has now penned a note of gratitude to Malayalam superstar Mammootty for spending time with him and his family and for exuding a warmth and grace that could not be described by words Taking to his Instagram page to post pictures of Mammootty spending time with him and his family he wrote Had the rare privilege of spending an evening with a legend It was overwhelming in the most gentle heavenly way a moment our family will cherish foreverDirector Basil Joseph who is also known for his performance as the lead actor in the superhit Malayalam film Ponman said that when his little daughter looked up at Mammootty and innocently asked his name the legend simply smiled and said MammoottyThat humble reply etched itself into our hearts as a core memory for a lifetime Basil wrote and added that Mammootty even took pictures on his own camera including several selfies with his daughter HoppeyFor a couple of hours he somehow made us forget who he is to the world and made us feel as if we were just sitting with a close friend That kind of grace and warmth is beyond words said Basil Joseph and concluded the note saying Thank you Mammookka from the bottom of our hearts for your kindness warmth and for giving us an evening we will treasure foreverSeveral actors and directors responded to Basil Josephs post including Im Game director Nahas Hidayath and actresses Amala Paul Sanchana Natarajan and Nikhila VimalIt may be recalled that Mammootty has returned to work after an eightmonth break The 74yearold actor who has been away from public life owing to health concerns has now resumed workThe actor is currently shooting for director Mahesh Narayanans eagerlyawaited action thriller Patriot featuring his close friend Mohanlal along with himDirector Narayanan has confirmed that around 60 per cent of the film has already been shot but production was delayed as Mammootty underwent treatment in ChennaiThe makers had originally aimed for a release this month which is now likely to be rescheduled IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-basil-joseph-tells-mammootty-thank-you-for-giving-us-an-evening-we-will-treasure-forever-641715.html Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/music-director-thaman-on-cloud-nine-after-sachin-tendulkar-tells-him-you-have-great-bat-speed-641721.html Chennai Oct 6 One of Indias top music directors Thaman who is also known to be a fantastic cricketer is now on cloud nine as one of the sports iconic legends Sachin Tendulkar has told him that he had great bat speed Taking to his X timeline on Monday Thaman posted a picture of himself with the Master Blaster and disclosed that he was travelling with Sachin Tendulkar from Dallas to DubaiHe wrote Traveling with God of Cricket the Legend sachinrt Had some lovely time all the way from Dallas to Dubai Showed him the ccl matches clips of mine batting The master said you have a great bat Speed Uhf Sorted Might work with him soon thaman Sachin MasterBlaster SachinTendulkarFor the unaware Thaman who is known to be a huge fan of cricket plays for the Telugu Warriors in the Celebrity Cricket League CCL The cricketing all rounder is known for his powerful striking abilitiesSources close to the music director say that Thaman is known to play cricket often with those in his studioOn the work front Thaman who is now basking in the success of his recently released film They call him OG featuring actor Pawan Kalyan in the lead has a series of big film projects including Akhanda 2 Thandavam and Prabhass The Raja Saab lined upIn fact the director of They Call Him OG Sujeeth had penned an appreciation post for Thamans work in his film Sujeeth in a tweet on X had saidTaking to his X timeline Sujeeth complimented Thaman and wrote MusicThamananna has been a constant pillar of support standing by me every step of the way since the very beginning His music his time and his presence are something I will never forget Eagerly waiting for people to experience his impeccable music it will be cherished and remembered for years to come See you tomorrow OGOne other interesting development is the music director will be seen making a return to actingYes the music director who made his debut as an actor with ace director Shankars Tamil film Boys will be seen returning to acting with director Aakash Baskarans upcoming romantic drama Idhayam Murali featuring actor Atharvaa in the lead IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/music-director-thaman-on-cloud-nine-after-sachin-tendulkar-tells-him-you-have-great-bat-speed-641721.html Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sriya-reddy-on-working-with-pawan-kalyans-og-unit-must-have-done-something-right-in-life-641726.html Chennai Oct 6 Actress Sriya Reddy who plays the pivotal role of Geetha in the Pawan Kalyanstarrer They call him OG has now penned a post showering praises on her coactors in the blockbuster film saying she must have done something right in life to have worked with them Taking to her X timeline Sriya Reddy wrote Working with great actors sorry wonderful human beings on the set theycallhimog has made the experience even more sweeter and grateful pawankalyan sir is such a warm and most endearing person spreads his wings for everyone to come and take shelter under his wings emraanhashmi therealemraan was such a lovely and wonderful person Just transformed once the cameras were on joinprakashraj my family my friend is special and always will be imarjundas hes the sweetest warmest most gentle human baby Arjun was the cutest harishuthamanofficial my friend and a brilliant actor I am so humbled and truly grateful to this amazing team of just wonderful humans Must have done something right in lifeIt may be recalled that Sriya Reddy had penned a long post of appreciation for the entire unit even before the films releaseShe had in her post then said Sujeeths writing of Geetha reminded me that strength on screen is built through courage off it It takes a director with rare confidence to allow a woman to stand uncompromised fierce and whole inside the scale of a film like OG and then to allow her to hold her ground within a world as immense as thisThanking the director for giving her the character of Geetha the actress said channeling her has been an experience that will stay with me alwaysShe went on to sayI always believe when you are a great human being great things happen and for me you are the sweetest most genuine person Ive seen around so this success is truly deserving your sheer hard work faith and lot of sacrifices you are testimony of that TheyCallHimOGThey call him OG which has been directed by Sujeeth boasts a powerful ensemble with 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 the film had cinematography by Ravi K Chandran ISC and Manoj Paramahamsa ISC and editing by Navin NooliThe film which is high on action was originally slated to hit screens worldwide on September 27 last year However its release was delayed and it eventually hit screens almost a year later on September 25 IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sriya-reddy-on-working-with-pawan-kalyans-og-unit-must-have-done-something-right-in-life-641726.html Mon, 06 Oct 2025 12:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/dhanush-offers-prayers-at-ancestral-temple-treats-those-from-his-village-to-a-feast-641743.html Chennai Oct 6 Actor and director Dhanush whose film Idli Kadai released recently has now offered prayers at his ancestral temple in Theni and treated those from his village to a feast Video clips of the actor offering prayers and then greeting and treating those from his native place to a feast have now gone viral on social media The actor along with his family members was also seen eating at the feastDhanushs visit to the ancestral temple is winning hearts as the actor seems to be putting to practise the suggestion he had made to his fans ahead of the films releaseIt may be recalled that Dhanush during the audio launch event of the film had spoken at length about the message the film would look to deliverHe had then said What is your identity Studying well getting a good degree and getting a good job will give you a good position in society However our identity lies in our ancestral roots The lives our father grandfather great grandfathers and ancestors led shouldnt just dissipate in the air It should continue to remain in the form of a memory in the minds of the next generations to come The breath of our ancestors along with the diety of our soil is what we worship as our ancestral diety Please go along with your family and offer prayers at the temples of your ancestral deities We shouldnt forget certain important thingsHe further went on to add Just like how a bird which goes in search of food returns correctly back to its nest we too irrespective of which direction we go in search of a livelihood shouldnt forget the way we came and the life we lived This is the point that Idli Kadai makes IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/dhanush-offers-prayers-at-ancestral-temple-treats-those-from-his-village-to-a-feast-641743.html Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/chiranjeeviand-jackie-shroff-bring-back-the-80s-vibe-at-reunion-party-641645.html Mumbai Oct 5 It was a night of nostalgia glam and golden memories as legendary actors Chiranjeevi and Jackie Shroff brought back the charm of the 80s at a muchawaited reunion party Surrounded by fellow stars from the iconic era Chiranjeevi and Jackie posed with others showcasing their timeless camaraderie The event turned into a celebration of cinema friendship and the unforgettable spirit of the 80s Taking to Instagram the South superstar posted photos from the reunion and captioned it Every reunion with my beloved friends from the 80s is a walk down memory lane filled with laughter warmth and the same unbreakable bond weve shared for decades So many beautiful memories and yet every meet feels as fresh as the first 80sStarsReunionIn the group pictures Chiranjeevi and Jackie could be seen posing alongside other 80s celebs including Daggubati Venkatesh Revathy and others A few 80s stars could also be seen twining with ChiranjeeviOn the work front Chiranjeevi had recently completed 47 years in the industry Marking this significant milestone in his film career the superstar thanked his fans in the Telugu film industry for their unwavering love and support throughout the years Sharing a poster of his first film Pranam Khareedu on Instagram Chiranjeevi penned a heartfelt note in Telugu reflecting on his glorious tenure in Tollywood22 September 1978 I known as Konidela Siva Sankara Vara Prasad was introduced to you as Chiranjeevi through the film Pranam Khareedu and today marks the triumphant completion of 47 years this film you breathed life into me as an actor and as your elder brother son family member and a megastar you have always supported and loved me unconditionally I will forever remain grateful to the Telugu cinema audience for this he pennedChiranjeevi added To say that I have completed 155 films to date the reason for this is your selfless love The numerous awards and honors I have received over these 47 years are not mine alone they belong to all of you bestowed upon me by you I wish for this bond of love between us to continue forever in this way With gratitude Yours ChiranjeeviMeanwhile the actor is gearing up for his next film Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu Previously known as Mega 157 the title is reportedly inspired by the actors full name Konidela Shankara Vara Prasad He will be seen sharing the screen with Nayanthara who plays the female lead in this muchanticipated dramaIn addition to that Chiranjeevi is also set to appear in Vishwambhara a project written and directed by Mallidi Vassishta IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/chiranjeeviand-jackie-shroff-bring-back-the-80s-vibe-at-reunion-party-641645.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 14:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rashmika-mandannas-the-girlfriend-to-hit-screens-on-november-7-641540.html Chennai Oct 4 The makers of director Rahul Ravindrans eagerly awaited entertainer The Girlfriend featuring actress Rashmika Mandanna in the lead along with actor Dheekshith Shetty on Saturday announced that the film would hit screens on November 7 this year Taking to its X timeline Geetha Arts the production house that is presenting the film wrote WHO IS YOUR TYPE Lets have this conversation with TheGirlfriend in theaters from NOVEMBER 7th 2025 In Telugu Tamil Hindi Kannada and Malayalam TheGirlfriendOnNov7th WhoIsYourTypeThe makers also released a promo video to make the announcement In the promo that has been released Rashmika is seen having an intense conversation with her boyfriend over a meal After he places the order for food she asks him Vikram everyone has a type right Am I your type What I mean is how does one find out if two people are right for each other More importantly when do they find out Vikram responds to her by askingAre you wondering if I am right for you To this Rashmika replies I am also wondering if I am right for you People get into relationships for a variety of reasons But how many have this clarityThe release date announcement is sure to bring a smile to the faces of the actress fans who have been eagerly awaiting the films release The fans who have been constantly demanding updates from the unit about the film went to the extent of making the hashtag ReleaseTheGirlfriend trend on the platform X some months agoInterestingly Rashmika had to step in then to support her director and pacify her fans Rashmika had then tweeted Hi my loveliesI know weve been making you wait and your trend really is something elsebut trust me 23rahulr is really working on it to give you the best output and its one of the most special kind of films Its a film where we speak about things we generally dont talk much about Its a pure charactersdriven film and thats the beauty of it We promise you we want to give you the best and itll be worth your while But because of today for all the love youve shown us well just speed up the process and deliver it to you soonestActress 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 parter 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/rashmika-mandannas-the-girlfriend-to-hit-screens-on-november-7-641540.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 16:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actress-shamna-kasim-tells-her-husband-your-silent-love-means-more-than-a-thousand-spoken-promises-641545.html Chennai Oct 4 Actress Shamna Kasim who is better known as Poorna to her fans in the Tamil film industry has now penned an adorable post to her husband Shanid Asif Ali in which she has said that his silent love meant more than a thousand spoken promises to her Taking to her Instagram page actress Shamna Kasim wrote Ive trusted many people in my life and along the way Ive learned some difficult lessons I chose family over friendships gave my heart sincerely and still found myself hurt at times But those experiences taught me something important in this life were truly blessed if we have even a few who genuinely love and stand by usThe actress said that she was blessed with two of the most valuable gifts one could ask for My parents who have always been my pillars and you my husband my quiet strength she saidStating that her parents had given her unconditional love sacrifice and guidance that shaped her into the person she is the actress said that she would forever be grateful to God for choosing them for herShe then praised her husband And you you may not show your love through words but I feel it every day in your actions in how you take care of us and in the way you fulfill your responsibilities without complaint That silent love means more than a thousand spoken promises I thank Allah from the bottom of my heart for blessing me with parents like mine and a husband like you May He keep our hearts united in love faith and understanding always Alhamdulillah for everything she wroteIt may be recalled that the actress had only last month announced that they were expecting their second childThe couple who already have a son called Hamdan Asif Ali are expecting the second child to be born in 2026Taking to her Instagram page to share the happy news the actress wrote Our hearts are full and our family is growingGetting married and living with the one you love is a dream come true but becoming parents has been the most beautiful chapter of allToday Im beyond blessed and overwhelmed with joy to share that we are expecting our second baby Its said that children complete a family and now with our second little miracle on the way our hearts feel even more completeThe actress took the opportunity to thank all those who had stood by them saying To everyone who has stood by us with love prayers and support thank you Your presence in our journey means more than words can say We cant wait for the days ahead full of new laughter tiny footsteps and endless loveIt may be recalled that actress Poorna wed businessman Shanid Asif Ali in Dubai in October 2022 IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actress-shamna-kasim-tells-her-husband-your-silent-love-means-more-than-a-thousand-spoken-promises-641545.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 16:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/dubbing-for-prabhass-the-raja-saab-begins-641446.html Hyderabad Oct 4 The makers of director Maruthis eagerly awaited horror thriller The Raja Saab featuring actor Prabhas in the lead have now announced that the unit has begun dubbing for the film The film which was originally scheduled to hit screens worldwide on December 5 this year is now slated to release on January 9 next yearPeople Media Factory the production house producing the film took to its X timeline to share the update It shared pictures of the unit at the dubbing studio and wrote The world will soon hear the rage romance and entertaining ride of TheRajaSaabDubbing begins with all heartThe 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 recently 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/dubbing-for-prabhass-the-raja-saab-begins-641446.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 09:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/with-s-s-rajamouli-there-are-no-half-measures-says-baahubali-producer-shobu-yarlagadda-641465.html Chennai Oct 4 Shobu Yarlagadda who was one of the producers of the pan Indian blockbuster Baahubali has now expressed his heartfelt thanks to director S S Rajamouli and his team who have been diligently working on the postproduction of Baahubali The Epic saying that with Rajamouli and his team there are no half measures Recently Shobu Yarlagadda posted a tweet on his X timeline in which he gave an update on how director Rajamouli was giving the finishing touches and final edit trims for Baahubali The Epic He wrote Editing has been one of the most challenging tasks of making this version BaahubaliTheEpic BaahubaliTheEpicOnOct31stWhen a media handle quoted his tweet and wrote about how director S S Rajamouli were working on the film as if it was a fresh release the producer responded saying Absolutely with ssrajamouli and entire team BaahubaliMovie there are no half measures When we do something we go all the way and try to give you the very best we can My heartfelt thanks to the team for working on The Epic like its new film They are working for the pride of it BaahubaliTheEpic BaahubaliTheEpicOnOct31stFor the unaware Baahubali The Epic will be a film combining both parts of the spectacular franchise Baahubali The makers of the iconic franchise have chosen to rerelease the film on the occasion of the film completing 10 glorious years To mark the milestone the makers have chosen to release a single film combining both parts on October 31 this yearBaahubali The Beginning the first of a twopart franchise directed by S S Rajamouli and featuring actors Prabhas Rana Daggubatti Anushka Shetty and Tamannaah in the lead released on July 10 2015 The film smashed box office records to emerge a huge blockbusterIt was producer Shobu Yarlagadda who was the first to drop hints about the movies rerelease in October this year I am thrilled to inform you all that we are planning an Indian and international rerelease of BaahubaliMovie in October this year It wont just be a rerelease it will be a year of celebration for our beloved fans Expect nostalgia new reveals and a few epic surprises along the way Stay tuned ReliveTheEpic BaahubaliReturns he had saidBaahubali 2 the second instalment of the immensely popular Baahubali franchise released in over 9000 screens worldwide in 2017The film which was made on a lavish budget of Rs 250 crore raked in over a whopping 1800 crores worldwide thereby becoming the highest grossing Indian film of all time It also has the distinction of being the first Indian film to cross the Rs 1000 crore mark in terms of collections As of 2025 Baahubali 2 remains the highest grossing film in IndiaThe film apart from emerging an emphatic global success at the box office also won widespread critical acclaim It won awards both at the National and international levels The film which won three National Awards For Best Stunt Choreography Best Special Effects and Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment at the 65th National Film Awards also won the Saturn Award for Best International Film at the 44th Saturn Awards IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/with-s-s-rajamouli-there-are-no-half-measures-says-baahubali-producer-shobu-yarlagadda-641465.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 11:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-director-umapathy-ramaiahs-film-featuring-natty-in-the-lead-goes-on-floors-641342.html Chennai Oct 3 Actordirector Umapathy Ramaiah who impressed audiences with his directorial film Raja Kili has now begun work on his next film which began here in the city with a traditional pooja on Friday The film which is being produced by Kannan Ravi Groups in association with Gantaraa Studios is yet to be titled and is being tentatively referred to as Production Number 6The film will be a political satire laced with humour and entertainmentThe film features Natty Subramaniam in the lead role alongside a powerhouse ensemble including Umapathy Ramaiahs father Thambi Ramaiah Shrrita Rao Chandini Tamilarasan Viji Chandrasekar Vadivukkarasi Ilavarasu MS Bhaskar Kingsley John Vijay Aadukalam Naren VJ Andrews SathyanJawa Sunderasan Chaams Kingkong and Devi MageshThe film has triggered huge interest in film buff as it will mark the firstever collaboration between Natty Subramaniam and Thambi RamaiahSpeaking about the film Producer Kannan Ravi said This film is a political satire that reflects contemporary situations with humour Umapathy has already proved his versatility as a filmmaker When he narrated this script we found it to be instantly engrossing Natty Subramaniam has emerged as a contentdriven star and a producerfriendly actor ensuring strong trade reception It is an honour to work with National Award winners like Thambi Ramaiah and MS Bhaskar along with such a talented cast We are delighted to begin this journey todayDirector Umapathy Ramaiah said Its a privilege to collaborate with Kannan Ravi whose passion for cinema makes him a true asset to the industry This film will be an entertainer rooted in realism and humour Its great to have Natty sir playing the protagonist Just a few minutes into the narration he instantly agreed to do this film which gave me immense satisfaction At the same time it brought upon me a sense of responsibility to ensure we make the film as narrated We have begun the shoot and are working towards wrapping it at the earliestA unique highlight of this film is that it is being made by the dadson duo While actor Thambi Ramaiah has penned the story and dialogues for this film his son Umapathy is directing itCinematography for the film is by P G Muthaiah while music is by Darbuka Siva Thangamani will be in charge of editing while Sandy will be in charge of the films choreography Magesh Mathew has come onboard as the films stunt choreographer IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-director-umapathy-ramaiahs-film-featuring-natty-in-the-lead-goes-on-floors-641342.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/makers-of-kantara-chapter-1-request-audiences-not-to-support-piracy-641348.html Chennai Oct 3 The makers of director Rishab Shettys just released panIndia film Kantara Chapter 1 on Friday appealed to audiences and fans not to support piracy saying it not only harmed the film but also the dreams and efforts of thousands who worked tirelessly to bring the film to life Taking to its social media timelines Hombale Films the production house that has produced the film put out an appeal that read Dear Kantara family and cinema lovers From the beginning Kantara has been yours as much as ours Your love and support have carried this journey forward We humbly request you not to support piracy It not only harms the film but also the dreams and efforts of thousands who worked tirelessly to bring it to lifeThe makers also urged audiences not to record or share videos from theatres even with good intentions We also kindly ask fans not to record or share videos from theatres even with good intentions it takes away the magic of cinema Kantara Chapter 1 was created for the big screen for you to feel every sound every frame every emotion as it was meant to be Lets protect this journey together and keep Kantara an unforgettable experience in theatres the makers addedThe film which has taken a strong opening has come in for praise from various quarters Team India cricketer Varun Chakravarthy and ace director Sandeep Reddy Vanga are among those who have showered praise on the film Taking to his social media timelines Varun Chakravarthy said Kantara has to be one of the best representation and portrayal of the many diverse and intricate cultures of our Indian land in every possible angle Fantastic and mind blowing shettyrishabVarun Chakravarthy wasnt the only one to shower praise on the magnum opus which has now taken a strong openingWell known director Sandeep Reddy Vanga best known for having directed the blockbuster film Animal also praised the Kannada filmTaking to his X timeline Sandeep Reddy Vanga wrote KANTARA Chapter 1 is a true masterpiece Indian cinema has never seen anything like this before Its a cinematic thunderstorm raw divine and unshakable Rishab Shetty delivers a true oneman show crafted and carried singlehandedly shettyrishab Special mention to the BGM by AJANEESHBResponding to his compliment the production house Hombale Films which has produced this film wrote Thank you imvangasandeep sir We are truly overwhelmed seeing your kind words about KantaraChapter1For 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/makers-of-kantara-chapter-1-request-audiences-not-to-support-piracy-641348.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 17:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/thank-you-all-for-the-overwhelming-love-for-our-idli-kadai-says-dhanush-641254.html Chennai Oct 3 Actor and director Dhanush has now penned a note of gratitude to the audience for the love they were showing to his recently released film Idli Kadai Touched by the really strong opening the film which released on October 1 has taken the actor on his timeline on X wrote Thank you all for the overwhelming love and affection towards our Idli kadai Blessed GratefulThe film which has now received a thumping response from audiences is well on its way to emerging a huge successWunderbar Films Director Sreyas too penned a note of gratitude to the audiences for the phenomenal response Taking to X he wrote Overwhelmed with love and gratitude Thank you each and every one of you IdliKadaiIt may be recalled that the makers of the film had on Thursday warned those promoting or distributing pirated copies of the film of strict legal actionOn Thursday Dawn Pictures one of the production houses that has produced the film had said Any leaked or pirated content of IdliKadai will be removed instantly without Warning Strict legal action will be taken against those promoting or distributing pirated copiesThe production house had also urged audiences to report pirated content or spoilers immediatelyIt wrote Protect cinema Report pirated content or spoilers immediately your support is the industrys strongest defense and put out a series of links through which audiences could report piracyThe film which features Dhanush Arun Vijay and Nithya Menen in the lead has triggered huge expectations and got fans and film buffs excitedFor the unaware Dawn Pictures had initially announced that the film would hit screens worldwide on April 10 this year However they chose to postpone the release to October 1Arun Vijay plays the antagonist in this film which has Shalini Pandey playing a pivotal role along with SathyarajIdli Kadai which will feature Dhanush and Nithya Menon in the lead has been directed by Dhanush himself The film which is being jointly produced by Dhanushs Wunderbar films along with Dawn Pictures has cinematography by Kiran Koushik and music by G V Prakash IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/thank-you-all-for-the-overwhelming-love-for-our-idli-kadai-says-dhanush-641254.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/bomb-threat-to-actress-trishas-residence-turns-out-to-be-a-hoax-641259.html Chennai Oct 3 A bomb threat issued to wellknown actress Trishas residence on Friday turned out to be a hoax Sources said that the police swung into action as soon as they received information and arrived at her residence in Teynampet swiftly Police personnel along with sniffer dogs conducted a thorough search of Trishas residence only to realise that the threat was a hoax Sources added that prominent dignitaries such as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalinand had also received similar threats Although the threats have been declared a hoax 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 threatsJust a couple of days ago a bomb threat was made to actor Vijays Neelankarai residence prompting the police to launch a probe Last month a bomb threat to the residence of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami in Chennai had triggered concernMeanwhile actress Trisha has a number of films lined up for release The actress who will be seen playing the lead along with Megastar Chiranjeevi in director Vassishtas muchanticipated sociofantasy entertainer Vishwambhara will also be seen playing the female lead in actor Suriyas Karuppu which has been directed by R J Balaji While Vishwambhara produced by Vikram Vamsi and Pramod under the UV Creations banner will blend mythology and emotion and look to be a cinematic spectacle Karuppu which has been produced by Dream Warrior Pictures will be an action entertainer in which actor Suriya plays a lawyer called Saravanan Actress Trisha plays the female lead in both films Karuppu apart from Trisha and Suriya will also feature Malayalam actors Indrans Sshivada Swasika and Tamil actors Yogi Babu and cinematographer and actor Natty in pivotal roles It will have music by young music sensation Sai Abhyankkar and cinematography by GK Vishnu the very same cinematographer who impressed with his work in films like Vijays Bigil Jawan and MersalVishwambhara on the other hand is to release in the summer of 2026 Chiranjeevi while announcing that the film would release for summer next year had pointed out that Vishwambhara was a wonderful story like the Chandamama and that it would appeal to children and to the child in every grown up individual IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/bomb-threat-to-actress-trishas-residence-turns-out-to-be-a-hoax-641259.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/manoj-paramahamsa-tells-pawan-kalyan-always-thought-vijay-was-the-hardest-working-star-but-you-went-one-step-ahead-641100.html Chennai Oct 2 Ace cameraman Manoj Paramahamsa who is one of the two cinematographers who shot actor Pawan Kalyans blockbuster film They call him OG has now penned a note of thanksgiving in which he has said that he always thought Vijay to be the most hardworking star hero but that Pawan Kalyan had gone one step ahead for their film OG Taking to his X timeline to pen the note of gratitude Manoj Paramahamsa wrote Time for my thanksgiving for the small part I played in the film TheyCallHimOGHe then began by thanking all the other technicians who had worked on the film before finally writing to actor Pawan Kalyan who played the lead in the filmHe wrote Pawan Kalyan sir after working with you earlier OG truly felt like seeing your Viswaroopam Those 16 days were a rollercoaster Backtoback action blocks emotional scenes mass elevations scenes short flights for official work even signing official documents with blood and katana in one hand while learning Japanese lines Too much to ask of anyone but you delivered it all with ease and determination shows your passion for art of cinemaHe then went on to admit that he had always considered Tamil actor Vijay to be the most hardworking but that Pawan Kalyan had gone one step ahead for OGHe wrote I always thought Vijay sir was the hardest working star hero but you went one step ahead for OG Thank you for trusting me again with your time Beyond cinema I deeply respect the way you balance time and responsibility towards the people who trust your governance yet we still wish to see your Viswaroopam on screen againThe cinematographer also was full of praise for the films director Sujeeth He said I always say if a film looks visually stunning credit goes only to the director You decide the time of day you fight for the budget But you went a step further mock shoots for every sequence stunt viz and previz for action blocks mood boards lighting cues and references inspired by real art Any DoP would have delivered the same strong result under such prep and vision you had of OG Hats off to you Udhay BannuUnreal Engine previz artist and the entire AD team fabulous work As a strong believer in prep and previz I was happily surprised For this 16 days of heros schedule you prepped for more than six months which shows your perseverance And this is much deserving success you should cherish IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/manoj-paramahamsa-tells-pawan-kalyan-always-thought-vijay-was-the-hardest-working-star-but-you-went-one-step-ahead-641100.html Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rukmini-vasanth-calls-kantara-chapter-1-a-life-changing-journey-in-emotional-post-641141.html Bangalore Oct 2 Actress Rukmini Vasanth who plays the female lead in director Rishab Shettys magnum opus Kantara Chapter 1 has now penned an emotional post of gratitude in which she has pointed out that the film had not only challenged her but had also taught her and given her a new perspective on life Taking to her Instagram page to post a lengthy note of gratitude the actress wrote Over a year ago I had the privilege of joining the team of Kantara Chapter 1 It has challenged me taught me improved the way I approach my craft and given me a new perspective on life This film is a labour of love painstakingly brought to life by the hundreds of people who worked day and night on it I am so grateful to have been a part of this mesmerising filmRukmini reserved her deepest appreciation for director Rishab Shetty acknowledging his vision and relentless spirit Rishab sir has been the rock of this project Sir your hard work and leadership of this magnificent film has been so inspiring Thank you for your faith in me and for helping me through this journeyShe also extended her thanks to the Hombale Films family Vijay Kiragandur Chaluve Gowda Adarsh and the many unsung heroes who toiled behind the camera to bring this cinematic experience to lifeFor the unaware Kantara Chapter 1 which has been produced by Hombale Films has just released in Kannada Hindi Telugu Malayalam Tamil Bengali and English The creative team of Kantara Chapter 1 includes music director B Ajaneesh Loknath cinematographer Arvind Kashyap and production designer Vinesh Banglan all of whom have shaped the films powerful visual and emotional narrativeMeanwhile with Kantara Chapter 1 opening a new chapter in her career Rukmini now stands on the cusp of two monumental projects one with Rocking Star Yash in Toxic and the other with Prashanth Neels magnum opus with Jr NTR IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rukmini-vasanth-calls-kantara-chapter-1-a-life-changing-journey-in-emotional-post-641141.html Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-chaams-changes-his-name-to-java-sundaresan-641154.html Chennai Oct 2 One of Tamil cinemas popular comedians actor Chaams on Thursday announced that he had officially changed his name to Java Sunderasan which happens to be the name of a character he portrayed in the hit Tamil film Arai En 305il Kadavul The well known Tamil film actor whose original name is Swaminathan announced his new name on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadasami He announced his new name through a video clip that was sent to mediapersonsChaams said I am happy to share the news of my name change with you all on this auspicious occasion of Vijayadasami My original name is Swaminathan and I came to the film industry with this name However I wanted to stand out and be noticed and therefore changed my name to Chaams It is with this name that I have acted in over 230 films so farThe actor further went on to say However I did a character called Java Sundaresan in director Chimbu Devans Arai En 305il Kadavul This character became immensely popular among the masses so much so that fans have started to address me by this name instead of my screen name which is Chaams Therefore after much thought I approached director Chimbu Devan who created this character in the film and formally took permission from him to use the characters name as my name So from today I have decided to change my name from Chaams to Java SundaresanThe actor on the occasion also expressed his heartfelt thanks to director Chimbu Devan for giving him such a character and name He also thanked ace director Shankar who was the producer of the filmI also take this opportunity to thank all the directors and producers who gave me an opportunity to make people laugh the actor said even as he expressed his gratitude to mediapersons for their supportLastly the actor also thanked meme creators who he said had poured their creativity into using the character in memes IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-chaams-changes-his-name-to-java-sundaresan-641154.html Thu, 02 Oct 2025 17:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/unit-of-antony-vargheses-kattalan-begins-thailand-schedule-641041.html Chennai Oct 1 The makers of the panIndian Malayalam film Kattalan featuring actor Antony Varghese Pepe in the lead have now announced that the unit of the film has begun its Thailand schedule Following the blockbuster success of Marco which earned widespread acclaim across India and beyond producer Shareef Muhammed of Cubes Entertainments is back with his next ambitious venture titled Kattalan a highoctane panIndian action thriller that is being directed by Paul GeorgeTaking to its Instagram page Cubes Entertainments announced Action Goes International KATTALAN Thailand Schedule Begins CUBES ENTERTAINMENTS X JAIKA STUNTS X KATTALANWhile actor Antony Varghese Pepe and actress Rajisha Vijayan play the lead in the film it will also feature Rapper Baby Jean Telugu actor Sunil best known for his performances in blockbusters like Pushpa The Rise 2021 Pushpa 2 2024 and Jailer 2023 actor Kabir Duhan Singh known for his intense screen presence and powerful performances across multiple languages and veteran Malayalam actors Jagadeesh and Siddique in pivotal rolesIt may be recalled that the makers had also welcomed actor Parth Tiwari and actor Anson Paul on board the unit of the film Prior to that they had got on board promising talent Shon Joy The modelturnedactor is best known for his performance in his debut film Alappuzha Gymkhana 2025 He is known to have a strong screen presence and is considered a promising talentStory for the film has been penned by Paul George Joby Varghese and Jero Jacob The dynamic trio is making its sensational writing debut with Kattalan Sources say that the writers have blended raw storytelling energy with cinematic vision to craft a gritty highstakes narrative that thrusts audiences deep into the world of power betrayal and the deadly missionsThe film has music by Ajaneesh Loknath the musical genius behind Kantara 2 and choreography by Sharief Costumes for the film are by Dhanya Balakrishnan and cinematography is by Renadive Editing for the film is by Shameer Muhammed IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/unit-of-antony-vargheses-kattalan-begins-thailand-schedule-641041.html Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/you-are-a-fantastic-co-star-says-adivi-sesh-to-actress-wamiqa-gabbi-640843.html Chennai Sep 30 Actor Adivi Sesh who plays the lead in director Vinay Kumar Sirigineedis spy action thriller Goodachari 2 has now penned a belated birthday post in an adorable fashion for his Goodachari 2 costar Wamiqa Gabbi Taking to his X timeline on Tuesday to pen the birthday greeting a day after the actress had celebrated her birthday Adivi Sesh wrote Many many happy returns of the day dear iWamiqaGabbi Youre a fantastic costar and youve given so many layers of gravitas to your role Happy Birthday to our Talented Beautiful and Professional Lead Actress of G2 Goodachari2Interestingly he put out a post script that read ps forgive me for the late wishes with a folded hands image next to itFor the unaware Adivi Sesh apart from playing the lead in the film has also scripted it The film has triggered huge expectations among fans and film buffs primarily because of the phenomenal success of its prequel Goodachari which again featured Adivi Sesh in the leadWhile the blockbuster film Goodachari was directed by Sashi Kiran Tikka the upcoming film is being directed by Vinay Kumar SirigineediThe upcoming spectacle will look to redefine the boundaries of regional cinema bringing together the best of the South and the North talent togetherBollywood star actor Emraan Hashmi who was most recently seen in the Telugu blockbuster They call him OG will be seen playing a parallel lead in this filmSources have claimed that Emraan Hashmi will be seen sharing screen space alongside Adivi Sesh in the panIndia film and that he will portray a role that will be seen as the parallel lead More significantly they claim that he will not be portraying a negative roleThe sequel aims to build on the success of the first part and take the Goodachari franchise to new heightsThe 2018 Telugu film Goodachari featured Sobhita Dhulipala Jagapathi Babu and Prakash Raj in pivotal roles IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/you-are-a-fantastic-co-star-says-adivi-sesh-to-actress-wamiqa-gabbi-640843.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/og-is-a-brilliantly-made-underworld-gangster-film-on-par-with-hollywood-standards-says-chiranjeevi-640851.html Hyderabad Sep 30 Mega Star Chiranjeevi on Tuesday showered showered praise on director Sujeeths just released action entertainer They call him OG featuring actor Pawan Kalyan in the lead calling the explosive action entertainer a brilliantly made underworld gangster film on par with Hollywood standards Taking to his X timeline to register his thoughts on his brother Pawan Kalyans film Chiranjeevi wrote Watched TheyCallHimOG with my whole family and thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it A brilliantly made underworld gangster film on par with Hollywood standards while keeping the right emotions intact From beginning to end the director conceived the film in an extraordinary way Congratulations to sujeethsignFelt so proud watching Kalyan Babu on screen He made the film stand out with his swag and gave the fans the proper feast theyve been waiting for MusicThaman poured his heart and soul into the music dop007 delivered excellent visuals and the editing amp artwork were super Every single member of the team gave their all and delivered the best Congratulations to Producer Danayya and the whole teamIt may be recalled that Chiranjeevi a few days ago had expressed his happiness on how the film was being celebrated by fansHe had then said Delighted to see Kalyan Babu being celebrated as THE OG OJAS GHAMBEERA by everyone Hearty congratulations to dear PawanKalyan sujeethsign Producer Danayya Kudos to MusicThaman and the entire cast amp crew on this grand success emraanhashmi priyankaamohan iamarjundas sriyareddy DVVMovies IamKalyanDasariChiranjeevi isnt the only one to have congratulated the team of OG Actor Nani too had taken to his X timeline to shower praise Nani had said OG is ORIGINAL GIANT BLOCKBUSTER Dont let anyone tell you otherwisePawan Kalyanstarrer They call him OG which has been directed by Sujeeth boasts a powerful ensemble with 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 the same powerhouse behind global phenomenon RRR OG is already being hailed as the biggest cinematic event of 2025Cinematography for the film is by Ravi K Chandran ISC and Manoj Paramahamsa ISC and editing is by Navin Nooli The film was originally slated to hit screens worldwide on September 27 last year However its release was delayed Now the film has hit screens almost a year later IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/og-is-a-brilliantly-made-underworld-gangster-film-on-par-with-hollywood-standards-says-chiranjeevi-640851.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/trailer-of-tamil-web-series-kuttram-purindhavan-the-guilty-one-released-640986.html Chennai Sep 30 The makers of director R K Selvamanis investigative crime thriller Kuttram Purindhavan The Guilty One on Tuesday released the gripping trailer of the web series much to the delight of fans and film buffs The web series which will look to shine the light on the point where the line between responsibility and crime blurs is to stream on the OTT platform Sony LIVThe trailer that was released on Tuesday begins with a man called Solomon knocking on the doors of Bhaskar Pasupathi one night Solomon who is carrying his gasping young daughter Mercy pleads with Bhaskar asking him to save herInitially Bhaskar says that he is not allowed to treat people and that only doctors must treat her However as her desperate father continues to plead he begins to examine her But within minutes there is blood all over her legThe trailer then shows that the girl has gone missing and her mother Esther Lakshmipriyaa Chandramoulifervently searching for her daughter A complaint is filed and the cops too begin to investigate the puzzling caseMeanwhile we get to know that Bhaskar is on the verge of retirement but he urgently needs money for the surgery of a small boy who has a neurological problem A series of developments results in Bhaskar finding himself in a predicament It is clear that Bhaskars good deed has gone wrong and that he now bears a burden the guilt of which is too heavy to bear or hide Will Bhaskar be able to find a way outSony Livs upcoming Tamil original Kuttram Purindhavan The Guilty One stars acclaimed actor Pasupathy in the lead This intense thriller will unravel a story of secrets guilt and choices that cannot be undone as some truths can be hidden but never buriedDirected by Selvamani the show has been produced by AquabullsHappy Unicorn and features National award winner Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli as a grieving mother and Vidaarth as a determined constable Kuttram Purindhavan The Guilty One promises a tense characterdriven narrative filled with twists moral dilemmas and the search for redemption IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/trailer-of-tamil-web-series-kuttram-purindhavan-the-guilty-one-released-640986.html Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/what-a-magnificent-victory-over-pakistan-in-asia-cup-final-says-chiranjeevi-640752.html Chennai Sep 29 Telugu Mega star Chiranjeevi on Monday congratulated the Indian cricket team on its stupendous win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup final saying TeamIndia showed fighting spirit excellence and composure Taking to his social media timelines to congratulate Team India Chiranjeevi said What a magnificent victory over Pakistan in the AsiaCupFinal TeamIndia showed fighting spirit excellence amp composure Kudos to TilakV9 for his splendid innings Proud moment for every Indian Jai Hind INDvsPAKChiranjeevi was the latest to join a number of film stars from across India who had congratulated Team India on winning the Asia Cup titleEarlier on Monday Malayalam superstar Mohanlal had penned a congratulatory message to Team India Mohanlal wrote A fiery chase against Pakistan sealed with sheer brilliance The Men in Blue dazzled with relentless spirit Congrats Team IndiaThe stellar win which incidentally also happens to be Indias ninth consecutive win over Pakistan in a T20 match resulted in celebrations breaking out all across the country In fact the Board of Control for Cricket in India BCCI was so impressed with the win that it announced a sum of Rs 21 crore as prize money for the teamTaking to its X timeline the BCCI wrote 3 blows 0 response Asia Cup Champions Message delivered 21 crores prize money for the team and support staffIt also went on to say A dominant performance capped by an unbeaten campaign Congratulations to TeamIndia on winning AsiaCup2025On Sunday night Malayalam superstar Mammmootty penned a congratulatory note to the Indian cricket team soon after their phenomenal winOn his X timeline Mammootty wrote Team India didnt just win the Asia Cup they owned it Champions without a single defeat Absolutely magnificent INDvsPAK AsiaCupFinalTelugu actor Nikhil Siddhartha for his part wrote India win Tilak Varma you beauty LOVE You India are Asian Champions We Beat Pakistan 3 matches back to back Great job surya14kumar IamShivamDube GautamGambhir IamAbhiSharma4 BCCI IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/what-a-magnificent-victory-over-pakistan-in-asia-cup-final-says-chiranjeevi-640752.html Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/dhanush-is-very-true-to-himself-and-that-is-why-he-has-loyal-fans-says-arun-vijay-640336.html Chennai Sep 25 Actor Arun Vijay who has played the role of the antagonist in actor and director Dhanushs upcoming emotional entertainer Idli Kadai says that Dhanush is a man who is true to himself and that is why he has a very loyal fan base Speaking at a prerelease event of the film that was held in Madurai Arun Vijay saidThere were many people who told me that it takes courage for a hero to agree to play the villain in a film I dont think that is true After Yennai Arindhal in which I played the villain I was looking for a good story with a villain character I could not find a good story That was when Dhanush approached me for the character of Ashwin in the role in Idli Kadai The way the character has been handled is that it has been kept strong throughoutStating that everybody knew Dhanush to be a phenomenal actor on screen Arun Vijay saidIt was only when he was a director that I noticed several things about him Above all things he is a fine human being He keeps everybody around him happy That was how he kept the entire unit comfortableArun Vijay disclosed that there were several traits of Dhanush which he had seen and admired After finishing shoot while we were travelling back Dhanush would suddenly ask Shall we stop and eat at this roadside shop brother We would eat at roadside shops and resume Then we would travel to our shooting spots on bikes and shoot All that I cannot forget He is a very down to earth person He is very true to himself That is the reason why he has such loyal fansFor the unaware Dawn Pictures which is one of the production houses producing the film had initially announced that the film would hit screens worldwide on April 10 this year However they have now postponed the release to October 1Arun Vijay plays the antagonist in the film as does Shalini PandeyIdli Kadai which will feature Dhanush and Nithya Menon in the lead has been directed by Dhanush himself The film which is being jointly produced by Dhanushs Wunderbar films along with Dawn Pictures has cinematography by Kiran Koushik and music by G V Prakash IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/dhanush-is-very-true-to-himself-and-that-is-why-he-has-loyal-fans-says-arun-vijay-640336.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/pawan-kalyans-og-is-original-giant-blockbuster-says-nani-640370.html Hyderabad Sep 25 Telugu star Nani has showered praise on director Sujeeths eagerly awaited action entertainer They call him OG featuring actor Pawan Kalyan in the lead calling the explosive action entertainer as the Original Giant Blockbuster Nani who was among the first to watch the film which has just released took to his X timeline to shower praise He wrote OG is ORIGINAL GIANT BLOCKBUSTER Dont let anyone tell you otherwiseThe actor complimented actor Pawan Kalyan director Sujeeth and music director Thaman saying the three unleashed a lot of fun PawanKalyan sir Sujeethsign MusicThaman what fun watching you all three unleash he wrote and congratulated actress Priyanka Mohan editor Navin Nooli and the production house DVV Movies for the filmPawan Kalyan was not the only star to congratulate the unit of OGMegastar Chiranjeevi who is also the elder brother of Pawan Kalyan took to his X timeline to register the manner the film was being celebratedHe wrote Delighted to see Kalyan Babu being celebrated as THE OG OJAS GHAMBEERA by everyone Hearty congratulations to dear PawanKalyan sujeethsign Producer Danayya Kudos to MusicThaman and the entire cast amp crew on this grand success emraanhashmi priyankaamohan iamarjundas sriyareddy DVVMovies IamKalyanDasariPawan Kalyanstarrer They call him OG which has been directed by Sujeeth boasts a powerful ensemble with 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 the same powerhouse behind global phenomenon RRR OG is already being hailed as the biggest cinematic event of 2025Cinematography for the film is by Ravi K Chandran ISC and Manoj Paramahamsa ISC and editing is by Navin Nooli Titled after its cryptic lead and carrying the tagline They Call Him OG the film promises 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 Now the film has hit screens almost a year later IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/pawan-kalyans-og-is-original-giant-blockbuster-says-nani-640370.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 20:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/lyricist-vairamuthu-pens-poetic-tribute-to-legendary-singer-spb-on-death-anniversary-640391.html Chennai Sep 25 Seven time National Award winning Tamil lyricist Vairamuthu on Thursday penned a hearttouching poetic tribute to one of Indias iconic singers the late S P Balasubrahmanyam on the occasion of the legends death anniversary Taking to his X timeline Vairamuthu penned a Tamil poem He wrote Paasamulla Paatukaara Nenaivu naalil alla unnai ninaikaadha naal illai Nee paadumbothu udan irundha naatkal nimmadhi nimidangal Ponmalai Pozhudu un kuralin azhagiyal vassegaram Sangeetha Jaadhimullai kanneerin thiruvizha Kadhal Rojaave Kavithai katharalVannam Konda Vennilave Kadhalin Advaitham Panivizhum Malarvanam Shringara sirpam Kadhalé En Kadhalé Tholviyin kondaatam Vovoru paatilum unnakul irrundha nadiganai karithu kuzhaithu poosi iruupai Un varaval thirai paadal poochoodi nindrathu Un maraivaal velladai choodi nirkiradhuThe poem when loosely translated in English reads Dear affectionate singer Not just on your remembrance day there is no day that goes by when I dont think of you The days I spent with you while you sang were the minutes of peace in my lifeVairamuthu then listed some of SPBs greatest hits in Tamil and explained the significance of each number He called Ponmalai Pozhudu an enchanting beauty of SPBs voice and said Sangeetha Jaadhimullai was a festival of tearsThe lyricist described Kadhal Rojaave which was sung by S P Balasubrahmanyam and which featured in Mani Ratnams Roja as a poetic cry of loveThe ace lyricist went on to call Vannam Konda Vennilave as the nondualism of love and said Panivizhum Malarvanam was a sculptural masterpiece of romance He concluded the list with Kadhalé En Kadhalé calling it a celebration of defeatIn every song You melted and molded The actor within you Painting it with emotion When you arrived film songs adorned themselves with flowers With your departure they now stand draped in white he saidVairamuthu wasnt the only who paid tribute to SPB on the occasion One of Tamil cinemas top yesteryear actresses Simran too took to her X timeline to recall the geniusShe wrote Remembering the golden voice that still echoes in our heartsSPB IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/lyricist-vairamuthu-pens-poetic-tribute-to-legendary-singer-spb-on-death-anniversary-640391.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/i-lost-nine-kilos-for-my-role-in-balti-says-shanthanu-baghyaraj-640083.html Chennai Sep 23 Actor Shanthanu who plays the pivotal role of a kabaddi player called Kumar in director Unni Sivalingams upcoming TamilMalayalam bilingual sports action drama Balti says he has lost over nine kilos for the role Congratulate the actor who looks like a proper Kabaddi player lean and fit in the film and the actor flashes a smile He says I have lost nine kilos We had to undergo a training camp in Kabaddi and for stuntsThe film the story of which is set in the border region between Kerala and Tamil Nadu will revolve around four boys who put their Kabbadi playing skills to use to settle scores with their rivals It will feature Shanthanu as a specialist in the Kabaddi skill of DashThe actor whose last film in Tamil Blue Star emerged a superhit will be seen in a Malayalam film after almost 15 yearsThe film which has triggered huge interest among fans and film buffs was originally scheduled to hit screens worldwide on August 29 for Onam this year However now the films release has been pushed to September 26Shane Nigam plays a Kabaddi player called Udhayan in the film The sports drama that will revolve around the sport of Kabaddi will showcase Shane Nigam as a fearless raider who strikes terror in the hearts of the defence of the opposing teams Interestingly this film will be an important landmark in Shane Nigams film career as it is his 25th filmApart from Shane Nigam the film will feature actors Preethi Asrani in a pivotal roles More significantly it will have director Alphonse Puthren best known for having directed the blockbuster Premam playing the role of a coldblooded gangster called Soda BabuActor Shanthanu Baghyaraj plays a character called Kumar in the film while Selvaraghavan plays a character called Porthamarai Bhairavan in the filmWritten and directed by Unni Sivalingam the film is being produced by Santhosh T Kuruvilla and Binu George Alexander under the banners of STK Frames and Binu George Alexander Productions respectivelyCinematography for the film is by Alex J Pulickal while art direction is by Ashik S More significantly the movie has music by young music sensation Sai AbhyankkarEditing for the film is by Shivkumar VPanicker while costumes have been designed by Melwy J The film which will be high on action has two stunt masters Action Sandhosh and Vicky IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/i-lost-nine-kilos-for-my-role-in-balti-says-shanthanu-baghyaraj-640083.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/kalyani-priyadarshan-trashes-post-that-claimed-her-parents-had-made-her-brother-and-her-to-stay-at-an-orphanage-640099.html Chennai Sep 23 Actress Kalyani Priyadarshan whose just released film Lokah has now set the cash registers ringing at the box office has trashed a post on X that claimed that her parents had made her brother and her to stay at an orphanage in Vietnam for a week to teach them the value of life Replying to the tweet put out by the handle which attributed the fake quote to her actress Kalyani Priyadarshan wrote Ive never said this and it never happened with a smilieShe then went on to add So please stop spreading false news Soon after the actress responded to the tweet the handle that posted the tweet deleted itMeanwhile director Dominic Aruns Lokah continues its strong run in theatresIt may be recalled that actress Kalyani Priyadarshan who plays the lead in film had penned a note of gratitude to both the audiences and her unit in the wake of the collections of the film going past the Rs 200 crore markTaking to her Instagram page to pen the post the actress had said Yesterday our film reached a number that was only possible because of you the audience Im beyond speechless and truly beyond grateful for the love being showered on this film In our industry content has always been king the biggest star of all and once again youve proved that to us Thank you for giving us the chance to show that stories with vision will always find their place with youThe actress had a special word of appreciation for her director Dominic ArunShe wrote And dominicarun our Dom thank you for giving us a vision we could believe in with our whole hearts Youre the reason we were all so excited to give everything we had and its safe to say none of this would have been possible without you To the most amazing cast and crewthis win feels special for me only because I have you guys to share it withThe film which is being hailed as Malayalam cinemas first woman superhero film Lokah Chapter 1 Chandra has been produced by Dulquer Salmaans production house Wayfarer Films as part of a superhero seriesWritten and directed by Dominic Arun the film has cinematography by Nimish Raviand and editing by Chaman Chakko Music for the film is by music composer Jakes Bejoy The film will have action sequences choreographed by one of the best in the world Yannick Ben Additional Screenplay and dramaturgy for the film have been done by Santhy Balachandran while art direction for the film is by Jithu Sebastian IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/kalyani-priyadarshan-trashes-post-that-claimed-her-parents-had-made-her-brother-and-her-to-stay-at-an-orphanage-640099.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/soothing-lullaby-cheenikkallu-from-dhruv-vikrams-gripping-sports-drama-bison-kaalamaadan-released-640210.html Chennai Sep 23 The makers of director Mari Selvarajs eagerlyawaited sports drama Bison Kaalamaadan featuring actor Dhruv Vikram in the lead on Tuesday released a soothing lullaby called Cheenikkallu from the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs Applause Entertainment one of the production houses producing the film took to its social media timelines to share the link to the released trackIt also reproduced a few stanzas from the song Oatu kooraiyila kuruvi kattum Gopuram nee Veetu thinnaiyila usuru urangum nizhalum nee Cheenikkallu OutNow A nivaskprasanna Musical Lyrics MariSelvaraj Vocals IAMVIJAYYESUDAS Chinmayi BisonKaalamaadan BisonKaalamaadanFromDiwaliThe song which has been set to tune by Nivas K Prasanna has been rendered by Vijay Yesudas and Chinmayi The song a lullaby begins with an ode penned by Mari Selvaraj to his fatherThe poem penned by Mari Selvaraj reads My father who never even knew how to swim was the one who taught me to surf the waves My father who never even looked up at the sky was the one who taught me to fly Gathering molten splashes of wild fire that day my father rolled it and gave it to me and thats the cool sun always with meFor the unaware the film is scheduled to hit screens on October 17 this yearThe makers of the film had released the first look of Bison in March this year The film has been produced by Applause Entertainment in collaboration with director Pa Ranjiths Neelam StudiosSources close to the unit of the film say that Bison will be an electrifying sports drama Dhruv Vikram plays a kabaddi player in the film alongside Anupama ParameswaranSources also say that the film is inspired by true events and brings to life a gripping tale of passion resilience and triumph against all oddsPacked with raw energy and Mari Selvarajs signature storytelling Bison they say will be a landmark Tamil film that will leave audiences inspired and exhilaratedThe 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 upHe wrote 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 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/soothing-lullaby-cheenikkallu-from-dhruv-vikrams-gripping-sports-drama-bison-kaalamaadan-released-640210.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 22:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/nayanthara-releases-peppy-romantic-number-sogasu-chudatharama-from-siddu-jonnalagaddas-telusu-kada-640213.html Hyderabad Sep 23 Actress Nayanthara on Tuesday unveiled the second single Sogasu Chudatharama from popular stylistturnedfilmmaker Neeraja Konas directorial debut film Telusu Kada featuring Siddu Jonnalagada Srinidhi Shetty and Raashi Khanna in the lead Produced by TG Vishwa Prasad and Krithi Prasad under the People Media Factory banner the movie has music by S ThamanThe romantic number Sogasu Chudatharama has been picturised on Srinidhi Shetty and Siddhu JonnalagadaAs the evening draws to a close and Siddu prepares to leave Srinidhi subtly resets the time on his watch a playful gesture that shows she isnt ready to say goodbye just yet Thaman delivers another standout composition with this track blending groovy funk and jazzy elements into an upbeat feelgood number A prominent bassline steady drumbeat and a catchy trumpet melody give the song a cool retro vibe thats hard to resistKarthiks energetic vocals perfectly complement the vibrant arrangement while Adviteeyas soulful voice adds depth and emotion Lyricist Krishna Kanth beautifully captures Siddus emotions for his girl making the lyrics both heartfelt and relatableVisually the song is just as charming The sparkling chemistry between Siddu and Srinidhi lights up the screen and Siddus stylish dance moves are an absolute delight With its infectious tune and captivating visuals this song is likely to appeal to youngstersIt may be recalled that the first single Mallika Gandha from the film had turned out to be a chartbuster It was a classic love number featuring Siddu and Raashi KhannaA recently released teaser which offered a glimpse into the films intriguing premise has also received good responseThe film has cinematography by Gnana Shekar VS while Naveen Nooli takes care of editing Avinash Kolla is the production designer for the film which is scheduled to hit screens on October 17 for Deepavali IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/nayanthara-releases-peppy-romantic-number-sogasu-chudatharama-from-siddu-jonnalagaddas-telusu-kada-640213.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 22:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/dulquer-salmaan-trashes-rumours-on-lokahs-ott-release-date-says-film-isnt-coming-to-ott-anytime-soon-639765.html Chennai Sep 21 Actor Dulquer Salmaan whose production house Wayfarer Films produced the blockbuster superhero film Lokah has now trashed rumours regarding the films OTT release saying the film was not coming to OTT anytime soon Taking to his X timeline on Sunday Dulquer wrote Lokah isnt coming to OTT anytime soon Ignore the fake news and stay tuned for official announcements Lokah WhatstheHurryThe film which has emerged a huge winner has set cash registers ringing at the box office Having already made over a whopping Rs 275 crores the film which is being hailed as Malayalam cinemas first woman superhero film still continues to enjoy a strong run in theatresIn fact the phenomenal success of the film has overwhelmed its makers and its cast as wellIn the wake of the collections of the film going past the Rs 200 crore mark actress Kalyani Priyadarshan had penned a note of gratitude to both the audiences and her unit in which she had said that she was beyond speechless and truly grateful for the love being showered on the filmTaking to her Instagram page to pen the post the actress had said Yesterday our film reached a number that was only possible because of you the audience Im beyond speechless and truly beyond grateful for the love being showered on this film In our industry content has always been king the biggest star of all and once again youve proved that to us Thank you for giving us the chance to show that stories with vision will always find their place with youThe actress had a special word of appreciation for her director Dominic ArunShe wrote And dominicarun our Dom thank you for giving us a vision we could believe in with our whole hearts Youre the reason we were all so excited to give everything we had and its safe to say none of this would have been possible without you To the most amazing cast and crewthis win feels special for me only because I have you guys to share it withWritten and directed by Dominic Arun the film has cinematography by Nimish Raviand and editing by Chaman Chakko Music for the film is by music composer Jakes Bejoy The film has action sequences choreographed by one of the best in the world Yannick Ben Additional Screenplay and dramaturgy for the film have been done by Santhy Balachandran while art direction for the film is by Jithu Sebastian IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/dulquer-salmaan-trashes-rumours-on-lokahs-ott-release-date-says-film-isnt-coming-to-ott-anytime-soon-639765.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 15:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/blessed-to-stand-by-your-side-always-says-antony-perumbavoor-to-mohanlal-639708.html Chennai Sep 20 Well known producer Antony Perumbavoor on Saturday congratulated Malayalam superstar Mohanlal on being conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and said he was blessed to stand by his side always Taking to his Instagram page the leading producer wrote Seeing my dearest Mohanlal Sir honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award fills me with immense joy For those of us who have walked this journey with him its more than an award Its a celebration of a lifetime of love and dedication to cinema Blessed to stand by your side alwaysOne of Malayalam cinemas top actresses Manju Warrier too congratulated Mohanlal on being conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award She wrote Congratulations Laletta Thank you for inspiring generations And for being our very own mohanlal dadasahebphalkeawardActress Sshivada too congratulated Mohanlal Taking to her social media timelines Sshivada wrote Congratulations Laletta on receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke Award Youve always inspired us and continue to do so every single day I feel blessed to have shared the screen with you and Ill forever cherish your words Life is beautiful amazingmake it extraordinary You truly live by those words and were all inspired to do the same Keep inspiring us always mohanlalDirector Ram Gopal Varma for his part took to X to congratulate Mohanlal He wrote I dont know much about DadasahebPhalke except that hes made the 1st ever film which I didnt see and I never met anyone who saw it but from what I saw and know of Mohanlal I think Dadasaheb Phalke should be given the MOHANLAL AWARDOn Saturday the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced that Mohanlal would be honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023 for his praiseworthy contribution to Indian cinemaTaking to its X timeline the ministry announced On the recommendation of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award Selection Committee the Government of India is pleased to announce that Shri Mohanlal will be conferred the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023Speaking about Mohanlals glorious cinematic journey it added Mohanlals remarkable cinematic journey inspires generations The legendary actor director and producer is being honoured for his iconic contribution to Indian Cinema His unmatched talent versatility and relentless hard work have set a golden standard in Indian film historyThe post further revealed that the award will be presented to the Malayalam superstar on September 23 at the 71st National Film Awards ceremonyPrior to this the Government of India had honoured Mohanlal with the Padma Shri in 2001 and the Padma Bhushan in 2019 for his contributions to Indian cinemaIn 2009 Mohanlal became the first actor in the Indian film industry to be awarded the honorary rank of lieutenant colonel in the Territorial Army IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/blessed-to-stand-by-your-side-always-says-antony-perumbavoor-to-mohanlal-639708.html Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/pawan-kalyans-haiku-number-washi-yo-washi-from-they-call-him-og-released-639532.html Chennai Sep 19 The makers of director Sujeeths eagerly awaited action extravaganza They Call Him OG featuring actor Pawan Kalyan in the lead on Friday released the much awaited track Washi Yo Washi in the voice of Pawan Kalyan much to the delight of fans Taking to its social media timelines DVV Entertainment the production house producing the film wrote His voice Our celebration Have a blasting experienceThe track which is more of a Haiku poem has been delivered by Pawan Kalyan and has been set to tune by one of Indias top music directors ThamanThe song is basically Pawan Kalyans character in the film telling Omi the antagonist how he intends to bring him down to ground Pawan Kalyan tells Omi I will tell you a Haiku that my guru told me when I was young ListenPawan Kalyan then delivers the Haiku in Japanese which is basically the procedure one must adopt to hunt a wild eagle The Haiku in Japanese reads WASHI YO WASHI Eagle oh eagle Yasei no washi o korosu ni wa To kill a wild eagle Mazu tsubasa o kiri otosu hitsu yoo ga aru You need to cut its wings firstJimen ni ochitarame o eguri dasu When it falls on the ground you pluck its eyes Me ga mienaku nari doko ni ikeba ii no ka wakara naku suru It becomes blind and doesnt know where to go Sokode ashi o kitte ugokenaku suru Thats when you cut its legs and make it immobile Soshite yasei no shinzou o eguri dasu noda And thats when you will pluck its wild heart out Washi Yo WashiThe film has triggered huge expectations among fans and film buffs ever since the makers released a glimpse video on the occasion of actor Pawan Kalyans birthdayThe glimpse video released showed the antagonist of the film reading a letter he had written to OG played by Pawan Kalyan He says Dear OG Expecting to meet you to talk to you and to kill you your OMI Happy birthday OG The glimpse video then goes on to show the antagonist bludgeoning his victims with a baseball bat The action sequences in the glimpse video give audiences an idea of the brutal nature of the opponent OG will be taking on in the film It also shows Pawan Kalyan with a Japanese Katana sword at the end promising a gripping and intense conflict on the cardsNeedless to say the glimpse video left fans of actor Pawan Kalyan thrilledThey call him OG which has been directed by Sujeeth boasts a powerful ensemble with 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 the same powerhouse behind global phenomenon RRR OG is already being hailed as the biggest cinematic event of 2025Cinematography for the film is by Ravi K Chandran ISC and Manoj Paramahamsa ISC and editing is by Navin Nooli Titled after its cryptic lead and carrying the tagline They Call Him OG the film promises a fullblown assault of mass mystique and madnessThe film which is expected to be high on action was originally slated to hit screens worldwide on September 27 last year However its release was delayed Now the film is all set to hit screens almost a year later on September 25 this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/pawan-kalyans-haiku-number-washi-yo-washi-from-they-call-him-og-released-639532.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 00:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shane-nigams-balti-to-feature-seven-pro-kabaddi-league-players-639554.html Chennai Sep 20 Director Unni Sivalingam whose upcoming TamilMalayalam bilingual sports action drama Balti revolves around the sport of Kabaddi has now disclosed that they have used at least seven real pro Kabaddi league players in the sequences showcasing the sport in the film The director made this disclosure during an interaction with the media at a pre release event of the film which fetures actors Shane Nigam and Shanthanu Baghyaraj in the leadThe films story is set in the border region of Tamil Nadu and Kerala It revolves around four boys who are Kabaddi players and how they use the tricks of their sport to score over their rivals Shane Nigam Shanthanu and the other actors underwent a monthlong training camp in Kabaddi to make them look authentic This apart instead of training actors we thought it would be better if we could get actual players to act in the film So we have at least seven of those in the action sequences in the film are real ProKabaddi league players said Unni SivalingamInterestingly the film has tied up with Pro Kabaddi league team Tamil Thalaivas representing Tamil Nadudisclosed that they have used seven s have now released the look of actor Akshay Radhakrishnan in the film and disclosed that he plays a character called Pratheep in the sports dramaThe film which has triggered huge interest among fans and film buffs was originally scheduled to hit screens worldwide on August 29 for Onam this year However now the films release has been pushed to September 26Shane Nigam plays a Kabaddi player called Udhayan in the film The sports drama that will revolve around the sport of Kabaddi will showcase Shane Nigam as a fearless raider who strikes terror in the hearts of the defence of the opposing teams Interestingly this film will be an important landmark in Shane Nigams film career as it is his 25th filmApart from Shane Nigam the film will feature actors Preethi Asrani and Shanthanu Baghyaraj in pivotal roles More significantly it will have director Alphonse Puthren best known for having directed the blockbuster Premam playing the role of a coldblooded gangster called Soda BabuActor Shanthanu Baghyaraj plays a character called Kumar in the film while Selvaraghavan plays a character called Porthamarai Bhairavan in the filmWritten and directed by Unni Sivalingam the film is being produced by Santhosh T Kuruvilla and Binu George Alexander under the banners of STK Frames and Binu George Alexander Productions respectivelyCinematography for the film is by Alex J Pulickal while art direction is by Ashik S More significantly the movie has music by young music sensation Sai AbhyankkarEditing for the film is by Shivkumar VPanicker while costumes have been designed by Melwy J The film which will be high on action has two stunt masters Action Sandhosh and Vicky IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shane-nigams-balti-to-feature-seven-pro-kabaddi-league-players-639554.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 10:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/i-dubbed-thrice-for-balti-in-malayalam-says-shanthanu-baghyaraj-639566.html Chennai Sep 20 Actor Shanthanu Baghyaraj who plays a pivotal character in director Unni Sivalingams upcoming TamilMalayalam bilingual sports action drama Balti says he dubbed for the entire film thrice Participating in a prerelease event organised by the makers of the film Shanthanu Baghyaraj said with a smile When the director narrated the script to me I was so impressed with both the script and my character in it that in order to ensure that I did not miss out on the opportunity I told him I knew to speak Malayalam when I actually could not speak However I told him that to enhance my performance in the film I would require some assistance with dialogue deliveryStating that he underwent tuitions in Malayalam to ensure he could speak the language well the actor said he himself dubbed for his portions in Malayalam Initially I was invited to Kochi for dubbing for the film We completed it swiftly and I returned That was when the director called me and said that there were small small corrections and if I could return to dub certain parts again When I went I dubbed from start to finish all over again After returning to Chennai he again said there were minor corrections I dubbed a third time again from start to finishShanthanu said he thanked the director for carefully ensuring that dubbing looked perfect The first time the dialogue flow was perfected the second time my slang was perfected and then finally my performance I play a Tamil boy who speaks Malayalam As those in the border regions know both languages well the director had to ensure that I spoke Malayalam really well I am thankful that the director paid such close attention to every small detailThe film which has triggered huge interest among fans and film buffs was originally scheduled to hit screens worldwide on August 29 for Onam this year However now the films release has been pushed to September 26Shane Nigam plays a Kabaddi player called Udhayan in the film The sports drama that will revolve around the sport of Kabaddi will showcase Shane Nigam as a fearless raider who strikes terror in the hearts of the defence of the opposing teams Interestingly this film will be an important landmark in Shane Nigams film career as it is his 25th filmApart from Shane Nigam the film will feature actors Preethi Asrani and Shanthanu Baghyaraj in pivotal roles More significantly it will have director Alphonse Puthren best known for having directed the blockbuster Premam playing the role of a coldblooded gangster called Soda BabuActor Shanthanu Baghyaraj plays a character called Kumar in the film while Selvaraghavan plays a character called Porthamarai Bhairavan in the filmWritten and directed by Unni Sivalingam the film is being produced by Santhosh T Kuruvilla and Binu George Alexander under the banners of STK Frames and Binu George Alexander Productions respectivelyCinematography for the film is by Alex J Pulickal while art direction is by Ashik S More significantly the movie has music by young music sensation Sai AbhyankkarEditing for the film is by Shivkumar VPanicker while costumes have been designed by Melwy J The film which will be high on action has two stunt masters Action Sandhosh and Vicky IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/i-dubbed-thrice-for-balti-in-malayalam-says-shanthanu-baghyaraj-639566.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 11:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/nagarjuna-amalas-cult-classic-shiva-to-re-release-on-november-14-639585.html Hyderabad Sep 20 The makers of director Ram Gopal Varmas cult classic film Shiva featuring Nagarjuna Akkinenni and Amala in the lead have now announced that they are to rerelease the film on November 14 this year Actor Nagarjuna who not only played the lead in the film but whose production house Annapurna Studios produced the superhit film took to his X timeline to make the announcementNagarjuna wrote On my dear father ANRs birthday I am pleased to announce the film that shook Indian cinema is coming back to shake the theaters again AnnapurnaStdios and RGVzoomins PATH BREAKING FILM SHIVA Grand ReRelease in theatres on NOVEMBER 14TH 2025 Experience the cult classic SHIVA4K with Dolby Atmos Sound on the big screens 50YearsOfAnnapurna ANRLivesOn amalaakkineni1 ilaiyaraaja AnnapurnaStdios SGopalReddy adityamusicThe film which was released in 1989 went on to emerge a superhit and then a cult classic While the Telugu version was called Shiva the Tamil version of the film was called Udhayam Interestingly the Tamil version too went on to become a superhit filmDirector Ram Gopal Varma who directed the film responded to Nagarjunas announcementQuoting Nagarjunas tweet he wrote Hey iamnagarjuna Its not a childrens film but coming back on Childrens Day will put childrens glee on a lot of facesThe film which revolves around the titular character Shiva was based on Ram Gopal Varmas experiences when he was a student in an engineering college The film which was known as much for its action sequences as it was known for its songs had music by Isaignani Ilaiayaraaja Cinematography for the film was by S Gopala Reddy and editing was by SattibabuApart from Nagarjuna and Amala the film also featured Raghuvaran Tanikella Bharani Kota Srinivasa Rao Murali Mohan Gollapudi Maruthi Rao Chakravarthy and Sai Chand among others IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/nagarjuna-amalas-cult-classic-shiva-to-re-release-on-november-14-639585.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 12:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/no-competition-between-anirudh-and-me-says-music-director-sai-abhyankar-639617.html Chennai Sep 20 Young music sensation Sai Abhyankkar who is one of Tamil cinemas fastest growing music directors has said that there is no competition between ace music director Anirudh and him as was being speculated in some circles of the media Sai Abhyankar who turned up for the pre release event of director Unni Sivalingams bilingual sports action drama Balti which incidentally happened to be his first press conference was asked by the media if it was true that the competition in the music scene at present was between Anirudh and himResponding to the question Sai Abhyankar said That is not true Anirudh has done a lot I have only now started With all your prayers and blessings I am only looking forward to working more There is no competition at allInterestingly Balti will be the first Malayalam film for which Sai Abhyankkar has scored music In fact actor Shane Nigam who plays the lead in the TamilMalayalam bilingual said that he was addicted to the songs of his film and that he was super proud that Sai Abhyankkar was scoring music for BaltiFor the unaware young Sai Abhyankar who is just 20 years old is turning out to be the next big sensation in music The youngster shot to limelight after his independent single Katchi Sera went viral on social media It did not take long for Tamil film directors to spot the young talent and soon Sai had a list of big films that he was working onAlready he has been roped in to score music for Suriyas 45th film He also has been signed to score music for Pradeep Ranganathans next film with Mythri Movie Makers More importantly he will be composing music for Allu Arjuns upcoming magnum opus that is to be directed by Atlee better known as AA22XA6He has also been entrusted with the task of whipping up music for Simbus upcoming film that is being produced by well known production house Dawn Pictures The film is being tentatively referred to as STR49 IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/no-competition-between-anirudh-and-me-says-music-director-sai-abhyankar-639617.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 14:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sriya-reddy-unveils-fierce-new-look-in-pawan-kalyans-upcoming-film-og-639677.html Chennai Sep 20 Actress Sriya Reddy is gearing up for a powerful comeback with the highly anticipated film OG directed by Sujeeth and starring Pawan Kalyan in the lead The film slated for release later this month has already created massive buzz and the unveiling of Sriyas character poster has only intensified the excitement Known for her commanding screen presence and distinctive voice Sriya Reddy offered a glimpse into her role describing the character as deeply layered and uncompromisingSpeaking about her look and performance she said I feel the character is very real hardhitting and stands strong in tough times She stands for what is right even if it means going against her own family Read that again Her words have struck a chord with fans suggesting a role that combines intensity with moral courageThe film touted as a stylish action drama with emotional depth brings together a starstudded cast with Sujeeths distinct directorial style promising both spectacle and substanceWith Pawan Kalyan leading the narrative OG is expected to be one of the years biggest releases blending mass appeal with a gripping storylineFor Sriya Reddy OG marks another milestone in a career defined by unconventional choices and strong characters She first rose to prominence in Tamil cinema with films like Thimiru 2006 where her portrayal of the fiery antagonist Easwari earned widespread acclaimShe later cemented her reputation as a versatile performer through intense roles in Kanchivaram 2008 Priyadarshans National Awardwinning period drama and Sila Nerangalil 2008 After taking a hiatus from films she made a notable return with the political thriller Andhra Mess 2018Her recent resurgence came through digital platforms particularly with Amazon Prime Videos acclaimed series Suzhal The Vortex 2022 where she delivered a memorable performance as a nononsense police officer The series reintroduced her to a new generation of audiences and reaffirmed her ability to dominate the screenWith OG Sriya Reddy appears poised to extend that momentum embodying a character that is expected to resonate with audiences for its grit and emotional power As the countdown to release begins her presence adds further weight to a film already buzzing with skyhigh expectations IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sriya-reddy-unveils-fierce-new-look-in-pawan-kalyans-upcoming-film-og-639677.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 19:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/you-truly-deserved-this-crown-says-mammootty-to-mohanlal-639696.html Chennai Sep 20 Malayalam superstar Mammootty on Saturday congratulated his close friend and fellow superstar Mohanlal on having been conferred the prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke Award saying he truly deserved the crown Taking to his X timeline Mammootty wrote More than a colleague a brother and an artist who has embarked on this wonderful cinematic journey for decades The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is not just for an actor but for a true artist who has lived and breathed cinema So happy and proud of you Lal You truly deserve this crownMammootty wasnt the only one to heartily congratulate Mohanlal Several actors and film industry professionals cutting across film industries have been congratulating and complimenting the Malayalam superstar Well known cinematographer and director Priyadarshan too was among the first to congratulate Mohanlal A close friend of Mohanlal Priyadarshan wrote on his X timeline Heartfelt congratulations to my dearest friend Lal on being honoured with the DadasahebPhalkeAward No one deserves this recognition more Proud to see the nation celebrate your extraordinary talent Grateful to the Jury for recognising and honouring a most deserving legend MohanlalBollywood star Akshay Kumar too was among those who complimented Mohanlal He wrote Heartiest congratulations Mohanlal sir on being honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award Every time Ive had the chance to meet you or observe your work its been like sitting in the front row of the greatest acting school ever This recognition is so richly deserved Respect and loveTamil actress and producer Khushbu Sundar too congratulated Mohanlal She wrote Extremely happy and delighted to see our most amazing our favorite our most adorably lovable Shri mohanlal Sir being conferred with the most coveted dadasahebphalke honor Its an honor bestowed upon the Malayalam industry in fact the entire South Industry Thank you mibindia Shri ashwinivaishnaw ji Thiru murugantnbjp avl and the jury for this Heartiest congratulations to you LalettanEarlier in the day Prime Minister Narendra Modi had congratulated the actor saying the actor epitomised excellence and versatility IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/you-truly-deserved-this-crown-says-mammootty-to-mohanlal-639696.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 21:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/steaming-hot-trailer-of-dhanushs-idli-kadai-promises-emotionally-satisfying-treat-639701.html Chennai Sep 20 The makers of director and actor Dhanushs upcoming action packed emotional drama Idli Kadai featuring Dhanush and Nithya Menen in the lead on Saturday released a trailer of the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs Actor Dhanush shared the links to the released trailer in Tamil and Telugu on his social media timelines and wrote Idli kadai trailerThe released trailer shows Dhanushs character Murugan having humble beginnings His father Rajkiran owns a small idly shop in his village but one which he runs with love and passion When Murugan as a teenager urges his father to buy a grinding machine his dad tells him A machine can do anything but it lacks the practised touch of a human hand That comes from the human heart As a result Murugan grows up strongly believing that one must wholeheartedly enjoy whatever it is that one doesWe then get to see Arun Vijay heir to a large company in which Murugan is now an employee Murugans arrival at Arun Vijays firm has resulted in profits growing by around 15 per centMeanwhile Murugans father is worried that after him his shop too will shut down His mom however has faith that her son will one day return to his roots to take care of their shop And that is exactly what happens However his decision to go back to the idly shop does not go down well with Arun Vijay What happens then is what the film is all aboutIt may be recalled that Dhanush had recently disclosed that Idli Kadai was a project he considered personal The actor had also gone on to disclose that for the first time his grandmother had acted in his filmThe actor had also spoken at length about the message the film would look to deliver The film will look to stress on the need to stay connected to ones roots he had informedWhat is your identity Studying well getting a good degree and getting a good job will give you a good position in society However our identity lies in our ancestral roots The lives our father grandfather great grandfathers and ancestors led shouldnt just dissipate in the air It should continue to remain in the form of a memory in the minds of the next generations to come The breath of our ancestors along with the diety of our soil is what we worship as our ancestral diety Please go along with your family and offer prayers at the temples of your ancestral deities We shouldnt forget certain important things the actor had explainedHe further went on to add Just like how a bird which goes in search of food returns correctly back to its nest we too irrespective of which direction we go in search of a livelihood shouldnt forget the way we came and the life we lived This is the point that Idli Kadai makesFor the unaware Dawn Pictures which is one of the production houses producing the film had initially announced that the film would hit screens worldwide on April 10 this year However they have now postponed the release to October 1Sources say Arun Vijay plays the antagonist in the film and that the face off between Dhanush and Arun Vijay will be something to look forward to in the filmShalini Pandey too plays a pivotal role in the film as was being speculated in some sections of the mediaIdli Kadai which will feature Dhanush and Nithya Menon in the lead has been directed by Dhanush himself The film which is being jointly produced by Dhanushs Wunderbar films along with Dawn Pictures has cinematography by Kiran Koushik and music by G V Prakash IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/steaming-hot-trailer-of-dhanushs-idli-kadai-promises-emotionally-satisfying-treat-639701.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 22:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/heartbroken-to-hear-about-robo-shankars-passing-says-cricketer-irfan-pathan-639488.html Chennai Sep 19 Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan on Friday condoled the death of well known Tamil film actor Robo Shankar whose sudden demise on Thursday plunged the entire Tamil film industry in gloom Taking to his X timeline ace cricketer Irfan Pathan wrote Heartbroken to hear about Robo Shankars passing Gone too soon My condolences to his familyIt may be recalled that Irfan Pathan had made his acting debut in the Tamil film industry with the Tamil film Cobra of which actor Robo Shankar too was a partEarlier on Friday scores of top stars and politicians including Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam President Vijay condoled the death of the comedian and actorVijay in his condolence message said I am shocked and saddened to learn of the demise of my dear friend Robo Shankar From the small screen to the silver screen he etched out a unique place for himself with his sense of humourHe was a gentleman who would be affectionate towards everyone I extend my deepest condolences to the friends and family of the late actor I pray to God that his soul rests in peaceFor the unaware well known Tamil film actor and comedian Robo Shankar who was undergoing treatment at a private hospital here in the city for a complex abdominal condition passed away on ThursdayHe was 46 years oldRobo Shankar is survived by his wife Priyanka and his daughter Indraja who acted alongside actor Vijay in his blockbuster film BigilGEM hospital where the actor was treated in a medical bulletin said Mr Robo Sankar was admitted to GEM Hospital Perungudi Chennai on 16th September 2025 in a critical condition with a massive gastrointestinal bleed and multiorgan dysfunction secondary to a complex abdominal condition He was managed in the critical care unit with intensive medical management Despite the best efforts of our multidisciplinary team his condition deteriorated rapidly He was declared dead on 18th September 2025 at 905 PM IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/heartbroken-to-hear-about-robo-shankars-passing-says-cricketer-irfan-pathan-639488.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 20:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/tamil-film-actor-robo-shankar-passes-away-kamal-haasan-venkat-prabhu-condole-actors-demise-639329.html Chennai Sep 18 In news that has plunged the Tamil film industry in grief well known Tamil film actor and comedian Robo Shankar who was undergoing treatment at a private hospital here in the city passed away on Thursday He was 46 years oldRobo Shankar is survived by his wife Priyanka and his daughter Indraja who acted alongside actor Vijay in his blockbuster film BigilRobo Shankar who is best known for his stellar performances in Dhanushstarrer Maari Vishals Irumbu Thirai and Vishnu Vishals Vellainu Vandhutta Vellaikaran suddenly fainted on sets during a shoot on Wednesday The unit members rushed the actor to a private hospital where he was being provided treatment in the Intensive Care Unit However the actor couldnt be saved and is believed to have passed away at around 830 pm on Thursday eveningSources say the body of the actor is to be taken from the hospital to his residence where it will be kept for people to pay their last respects on FridaySeveral actors and directors from the Tamil film industry have expressed shock and grief on getting to know of the demise of the actor and comedianActor Kamal Haasan who was among the first to react to the news of the demise of Robo Shankar paid tribute to the late actor through a Tamil poem The poem when loosely translated is a conversation that Kamal Haasan seems to be having with Robo Shankar Pointing out that Robo is just a pseudonym Kamal Haasan says that in his dictionary he considers Robo Shankar to be his younger brother Just because you have gone doesnt mean you have left me Kamal Haasan said and added that while Robo Shankar had left because his job was done he remained as his job remained unfinished He finished the poem saying As you have left tomorrow for me tomorrow is oursDirector Venkat Prabhu too expressed his condolences Taking to his X timeline Venkat Prabhu wrote RIProboshankar gone too soon my friend Deepest condolences to family and friends IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/tamil-film-actor-robo-shankar-passes-away-kamal-haasan-venkat-prabhu-condole-actors-demise-639329.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/tn-cm-stalin-condoles-death-of-tamil-actor-robo-shankar-639335.html Chennai Sep 19 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday expressed his grief over the death of popular comedian and actor Robo Shankar calling him a versatile talent who brought joy to audiences across stage television and cinema In a statement issued the Chief Minister said I am saddened to hear about the passing away of actor Robo Shankar He was a talented artist who entertained the people of Tamil Nadu through his performances on stage television and film I offer my deepest condolences and sympathies to his family and the film fraternity who have lost a gifted performerRobo Shankar whose real name was Shankar began his career as a mimicry and stage artist before rising to prominence through comedy shows on televisionHis spontaneous humour distinctive style of mimicry and ability to connect with audiences made him a household nameHe later transitioned into Tamil cinema carving a niche for himself in comic and character rolesHis breakthrough in films came with Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara 2013 where his quirky performance earned wide appreciationOver the years he appeared in several successful films including Maari Vaagai Sooda Vaa Tharai Thappattai showcasing his flair not only for comedy but also for playing layered supporting charactersHis role in Viswasam alongside Ajith Kumar further cemented his popularity with mainstream audiencesApart from films Robo Shankar was also a familiar face on Tamil television where he served as a judge and performer in comedy showsHis energetic presence and improvisational skills made him a favorite among younger audiences as wellIndustry colleagues and fans have flooded social media with tributes recalling his warmth humility and ability to make people laugh even offscreenMany described him as a natural entertainer whose loss leaves a major void in Tamil cinemas comedy landscapeAs condolences poured in Chief Minister Stalins message reflected the mood of mourning across Tamil Nadus cultural circles highlighting the affection the late actor commandedRobo Shankar is survived by his wife and daughter IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/tn-cm-stalin-condoles-death-of-tamil-actor-robo-shankar-639335.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/come-be-a-part-of-this-crazy-film-says-actor-siddhu-jonnalagada-as-makers-of-his-badass-put-out-casting-call-639359.html Chennai Sep 19 The makers of director Ravikanth Perepus upcoming action entertainer Badass featuring Telugu star Siddhu Jonnalagadda in the lead have now put out a casting call seeking Teluguspeaking talent Taking to its X timeline Sithara Entertainments one of the production houses producing the film wrote CASTING CALL for BADASS Were looking for Teluguspeaking talent Send your details badassfilmcastinggmailcom WhatsApp only 91 9502619987The makers of the film made it clear that they would not entertain instagram reels or callsThe film has triggered huge expectations ever since the makers announced the projectSithara Entertainments while announcing the title of the film in July this year had said You have seen heroes and you have seen villains But this ones not here to fit into your labels Make way for STARBOY Siddu as BadassThis time no mercy Hes going to set the screens on fire A film by ravikanthperepu Produced by vamsi84 and SaiSoujanyaProducer Naga Vamsi for his part had said The ultimate BADASS is coming to make a STATEMENT Our Starboy Siddu in an all new Avatar Blasting onto big screens in 2026 A film by ravikanthperepu SaiSoujanya SitharaEnts Fortune4Cinemas SrikaraStudiosThe makers also shared a new poster of the film which will hit screens in 2026 In it Siddhu Jonnalagadda is seen lighting a cigarette standing next to what appears to be a television news channels cameraThe tagline of the film had caught the attention of fans and film buffs long before the makers chose to release the first look of the actor in the filmThe tag line of the film read If middle finger was a man Although there has been no official confirmation on the plot of Badass sources say that Siddhu will be seen playing an actor in the film and that the films plot will revolve around the issues faced by those in the industryThe film has triggered huge expectations as Sithara Entertainments which is producing this film was also the one that produced the actors immensely popular Tillu franchiseFor Siddhu Jonnalagada a lot will depend on the success of director Ravikanth Perepus Badass and his upcoming film with director Neeraja Kona Telusu Kada as his last released film Jack had an unimpressive run in the theatres IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/come-be-a-part-of-this-crazy-film-says-actor-siddhu-jonnalagada-as-makers-of-his-badass-put-out-casting-call-639359.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 09:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/yashs-toxic-unit-to-move-to-bengaluru-for-films-final-schedule-639448.html Bengaluru Sep 19 The unit of director Geetu Mohandass eagerly awaited action entertainer Toxic A Fairytale for Grownups featuring actor Yash in the lead is to head to Bengaluru for the final schedule of filming For the unaware the unit has just completed a schedule in MumbaiSources close to the unit of the film claimed that the team of Yashs Toxic A Fairytale for Grownups had pulled off what is being described as one of the most ambitious and logistically demanding action schedules ever attempted in Indian cinema Spanning 45 days the mammoth Mumbai leg was mounted on a massive scale and has now been successfully wrappedThe highoctane schedule packed with major action setpieces was designed and executed under the supervision of Hollywood action director JJ Perry With the completion of this intense Mumbai leg the majority of the principal photographyshooting had been finishedThe unit is to move to Bengaluru in the last week of September for the final schedule after which filming for Toxic will officially conclude sources saidA source close to the production shared The Mumbai schedule was undoubtedly the films most challenging and ambitious stretch featuring some of the biggest and most elaborate action sequences ever attempted in Indian cinemaThe schedule was a result of a powerful collaboration of cinematic disciplines blending Geetu Mohandass unique storytelling with JJ Perrys action expertise Yash brought these distinct worlds of filmmaking together to create something truly unique that will be a treat for the audience The source added that the team had now successfully wrapped the main action portions of the filmThe source added that the upcoming Bengaluru schedule will focus on several key sequence The team has given it their all and is charged up for the final schedule the source concludedAfter a sixmonthlong schedule the films unit is returning to Bangalore bringing the journey full circle to the city where the first schedule had begunFollowing the Mumbai wrapup on Thursday Yash is set to fly to London for key meetings for Global partnerships for ToxicToxic has raised huge expectations as its makers claim it to be a genredefying blend of spectacle and storytelling powered by Yashs mass appeal Geetu Mohandass unique creative voice and Hollywood action director JJ Perrys globally honed action sensibilities At its core however the film aspires to remain emotionally resonant connecting with audiences beyond its explosive visualsDirected by Geetu Mohandas Toxic is being shot simultaneously in both Kannada and English This approach is designed to tap into both Indian and global sensibilities allowing the narrative to resonate authentically with a wider diverse audience The film will also be dubbed in Hindi Telugu Tamil and Malayalam for maximum reachProduced by Venkat K Narayanas KVN Productions and Yashs Monster Mind Creations the film is slated for a worldwide release on March 19 2026 IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/yashs-toxic-unit-to-move-to-bengaluru-for-films-final-schedule-639448.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shocked-and-saddened-to-hear-the-news-of-robo-shankars-demise-vijay-639449.html Chennai Sep 19 Actor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam President Vijay on Friday expressed shock and grief at the passing away of his good friend and fellow actor Robo Shankar Taking to his X timeline Vijay in Tamil wrote I am shocked and saddened to learn of the demise of my dear friend Robo Shankar From the small screen to the silver screen he etched out a unique place for himself with his sense of humourHe was a gentleman who would be affectionate towards everyone I extend my deepest condolences to the friends and family of the late actor I pray to God that his soul rests in peaceSeveral political leaders actors and film industry professionals including Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin actors Kamal Haasan Dhanush Silambarasan and Karthi have condoled the demise of actor Robo ShankarFor the unaware well known Tamil film actor and comedian Robo Shankar who was undergoing treatment at a private hospital here in the city for a complex abdominal condition passed away on ThursdayHe was 46 years oldRobo Shankar is survived by his wife Priyanka and his daughter Indraja who acted alongside actor Vijay in his blockbuster film BigilGEM hospital where the actor was treated in a medical bulletin said Mr Robo Sankar was admitted to GEM Hospital Perungudi Chennai on 16th September 2025 in a critical condition with a massive gastrointestinal bleed and multiorgan dysfunction secondary to a complex abdominal condition He was managed in the critical care unit with intensive medical management Despite the best efforts of our multidisciplinary team his condition deteriorated rapidly He was declared dead on 18th September 2025 at 905 PMThe body of the actor has been kept at his residence for the public to pay homage The last rites of the actor are to be performed on Friday afternoon IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shocked-and-saddened-to-hear-the-news-of-robo-shankars-demise-vijay-639449.html Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/makers-of-vijay-antonys-sakthi-thirumagan-release-sneak-peek-ahead-of-films-release-639240.html Chennai Sep 18 The makers of director Arun Prabhus eagerly awaited neo political thriller Sakthi Thirumagan featuring actor Vijay Antony in the lead on Thursday released a sneak peek of the film Actor Vijay Antony who plays the lead in the film took to his X timeline to share the link to the sneak peek video of the film He wrote Sneak Peek of ShakthiThirumagan Releasing worldwide tomorrow VA25The sneak peek video shows events that happen in the year 1989 A senior police officer arrives in what appears to be a rural part of the state The subordinate cops who take him to the crime scene inform him that it has been a couple of hours since the incident has occurred Before long we get to learn what the incident is A young tribal woman is found hanging from the ceiling Beside her is a new born baby The investigating officer realises that there are big shots involved and calls one rich and powerful businessman who offers him a big promotion in return for sweeping the case under the carpet The investigating officer asks a constable to leave a child in what appears to be a waste dumpIt may be recalled that the Censor Board has already cleared the film for release with an UA certificate It may be recalled that actor Vijay Antony had clarified in an event earlier that the politics his film would showcase would be universalVijay Antony had said The politics spoken in Sakthi Thirumagan will be universal It is not confined to any particular party or nation This is politics that happens all around the world I have no plans to come to politics I have done political films before this like Kodiyil Oruvan and Yeman Sakthi Thirumagan will have full time politics and this will be from the viewpoint of director Arun This is a dimension of politics that you wouldnt have seen beforeBoth actor Vijay Antony and the films director Arun Prabhu have said that the film will talk peoples politics and that it will be something that people can relate toSakthi Thirumagan has triggered huge interest among audiences and fans for a number of reasons The first is that the film has been directed by Arun Prabhu Both of Aruns previous films Aruvi and Vaazhl were critically acclaimed The other reason why the film has raised expectations is that this will be Vijay Antonys 25th filmA teaser that had been released by the makers earlier has led to audiences gaining the impression that the film will be a gripping thriller that is likely to have audiences on the edge of their seats for the most partThe teaser begins with the birth of a child It is soon followed by a number of characters raving about the biggest scam of the nation As politicians bureaucrats cops and the public wonder who is behind this scam they realise that they are in the dark and that a man named Kittu is behind itShakthi Thirumagan has been produced by Vijay Antony Film Corporation and features a musical score by Vijay Antony The film has an ensemble cast that includes Vijay Antony Vaagai Chandrasekar Sunil Kripalani Cell Murugan Trupthi Ravindra Kiran Rini Bot Riya Jithu and Master Keshav among others Shelley Calist is handling the cinematography and Raymond Derrick Crasta is the editor of the film IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/makers-of-vijay-antonys-sakthi-thirumagan-release-sneak-peek-ahead-of-films-release-639240.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 16:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mohanlal-plays-a-king-in-vrusshabha-teaser-promises-epic-tale-revolving-around-father-and-son-639318.html Chennai Sep 18 The makers of director Nanda Kishores eagerly awaited bilingual epic Vrusshabha featuring actor Mohanlal in the lead on Thursday released a gripping teaser of the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs Mohanlal who shared the link to the teaser on his social media timelines wrote The wait ends here a film thats very close to my heart Welcome to the World of Vrusshabha Releasing in theatres worldwide this DiwaliThe magnificent teaser shows Mohanlal as a king in the past and as a dad in the presentThe film has triggered huge interest as Mohanlal will be seen playing a king for the very first time in a bilingual epicCrafted with the vision of writerdirector Nanda Kishore and powered by stellar performances from Mohanlal Ragini Dwivedi and the promising young talent Samarjit Lankesh every frame of Vrusshabha carries the weight of passion and purposeSupporting this powerful storytelling are the breathtaking visuals of cinematographer Antony Samson the seamless cuts of editor KM Prakash and the soulstirring music of Sam CS In addition to all this the film will have immersive soundscape by Academy Awardwinner Resul PookuttySources say that the film will present audiences with a cinematic experience that is grand in scale yet deeply rooted in emotionThe film has powerful dialogues by SRK Janardhan Maharshi and Karthik Its adrenalinepumping action sequences have been choreographed by renowned action directors Peter Hein Stunt Silva and NikhilProducer Ektaa R Kapoor said At Balaji weve always believed in powerful storytelling and Vrusshabha is a project that excites us immensely Its not just a film but an epic saga of relationships revenge and redemption We are thrilled to collaborate with incredible talent to present this cinematic experienceDirector Nanda Kishore shared Vrusshabha is not just a film its an emotion Working with the legendary Mohanlal has been an absolute honour his presence elevates every frame and brings unmatched gravitas to the story Playing the son is Samarjit a young talent with incredible potential and charm Ultimately Vrusshabha is the powerful story of a father and son and I cant wait for audiences to experience it on the big screenPresented by Connekkt Media and Balaji Telefilms in association with Abishek S VyasStudios Vrusshabha is being produced by Shobha Kapoor Ektaa R Kapoor CK Padma Kumar Varun Mathur Saurabh Mishra Abishek S Vyas Praveer Singh Vishal Gurnani and Juhi Parekh MehtaShot simultaneously in Malayalam and Telugu the film is also slated to release in Hindi and Kannada this Diwali IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mohanlal-plays-a-king-in-vrusshabha-teaser-promises-epic-tale-revolving-around-father-and-son-639318.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 23:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/my-grandma-has-acted-in-a-scene-in-idli-kadai-discloses-dhanush-639174.html Chennai Sep 18 Stating that his upcoming film Idli Kadai was a project he considered personal actor and director Dhanush has disclosed that for the first time his grandmother had acted in his film The actor who participated in the audio launch event of the film that was held recently disclosedThis Idli Kadai is a personal film for me My grandma Moms mom has acted in a scene in this filmThe actor also spoke at length about the message the film would look to deliverThe film will look to stress on the need to stay connected to ones roots he informedWhat is your identity Studying well getting a good degree and getting a good job will give you a good position in society However our identity lies in our ancestral roots The lives our father grandfather great grandfathers and ancestors led shouldnt just dissipate in the air It should continue to remain in the form of a memory in the minds of the next generations to come The breath of our ancestors along with the diety of our soil is what we worship as our ancestral diety Please go along with your family and offer prayers at the temples of your ancestral deities We shouldnt forget certain important things the actor explainedHe further went on to add Just like how a bird which goes in search of food returns correctly back to its nest we too irrespective of which direction we go in search of a livelihood shouldnt forget the way we came and the life we lived This is the point that Idli Kadai makesFor the unaware Dawn Pictures which is one of the production houses producing the film had initially announced that the film would hit screens worldwide on April 10 this year However they have now postponed the release to October 1Sources say Arun Vijay plays the antagonist in the film and that the face off between Dhanush and Arun Vijay will be something to look forward to in the filmShalini Pandey too plays a pivotal role in the film as was being speculated in some sections of the mediaIdli Kadai which will feature Dhanush and Nithya Menon in the lead has been directed by Dhanush himself The film which is being jointly produced by Dhanushs Wunderbar films along with Dawn Pictures has cinematography by Kiran Koushik and music by G V Prakash IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/my-grandma-has-acted-in-a-scene-in-idli-kadai-discloses-dhanush-639174.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/makers-of-pawan-kalyan-starrer-they-call-him-og-release-prakash-rajs-look-character-name-in-film-639181.html Hyderabad Sep 18 The makers of director Sujeeths eagerly awaited action extravaganza They Call Him OG featuring actor Pawan Kalyan in the lead on Thursday thrilled fans and film buffs by revealing actor Prakash Rajs character look and name in the film Taking to its social media timelines DVV Entertainment the production house producing the film wrote Heres the versatile force Prakash Raj in OG TheyCallHimOG prakashraajThe makers released a poster of Prakash Rajs character which disclosed that he played a character called Satya Dada in the filmEarlier in the month the makers of the film had released a glimpse video on the occasion of actor Pawan Kalyans birthdayThe glimpse video released showed the antagonist of the film reading a letter he had written to OG played by Pawan Kalyan He says Dear OG Expecting to meet you to talk to you and to kill you your OMI Happy birthday OG The glimpse video then goes on to show the antagonist bludgeoning his victims with a baseball bat The action sequences in the glimpse video gave audiences an idea of the brutal nature of the opponent OG would be taking on in the film It also showed Pawan Kalyan with a Japanese Katana sword at the end promising a gripping and intense conflict on the cardsNeedless to say the glimpse video left fans of actor Pawan Kalyan thrilledThey call him OG which has been directed by Sujeeth boasts a powerful ensemble with 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 the same powerhouse behind global phenomenon RRR OG is already being hailed as the biggest cinematic event of 2025Cinematography for the film is by Ravi K Chandran ISC and Manoj Paramahamsa ISC and editing is by Navin Nooli Titled after its cryptic lead and carrying the tagline They Call Him OG the film promises a fullblown assault of mass mystique and madnessThe film has triggered huge interest as fans believe it will have Pawan Kalyan wielding a Katana againThe film which is expected to be high on action was originally slated to hit screens worldwide on September 27 last year However its release was delayed Now the film is all set to hit screens almost a year later on September 25 this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/makers-of-pawan-kalyan-starrer-they-call-him-og-release-prakash-rajs-look-character-name-in-film-639181.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/when-a-blow-by-dhanush-made-arun-vijay-bleed-638743.html Chennai Sep 16 Stating that it was an absolute privilege to have directed actor Arun Vijay who plays the antagonist in his upcoming film Idli Kadai actor and director Dhanush has now disclosed how actor Arun Vijay sportingly chose to continue shooting for the film disregarding a severe blow to his face that made him bleed Participating in the audio launch event of the film which was held at the Nehru Indoor stadium in the city Dhanush heaped praises on Arun Vijay calling him a very dedicated and sincere actorDhanush said We had such a great time working with each other I have found a good friend in Arun Vijay You Arun Vijay have worked very hard for this filmDuring a fight sequence we both had to be in the air I had to deliver a punch My hand by mistake touched his mouth he told the audience indicating that the blow had actually landed on Arun Vijays mouthHe Arun Vijay bled If someone else had been there in his place shooting would have been stopped for two hours Arun Vijay only took a moment put an ice cube there and said Lets go Very dedicated very sincere Thank you for having absolute faith in me Absolute privilege to have worked with you and directed you Dhanush saidFor the unaware Dawn Pictures which is one of the production houses producing the film had initially announced that the film would hit screens worldwide on April 10 this year However they chose to postpone the release to October 1Sources say Arun Vijay plays the antagonist in the film and that the face off between Dhanush and Arun Vijay will be something to look forward to in the filmShalini Pandey too plays a pivotal role in the film as was being speculated in some sections of the mediaIdly Kadai which will feature Dhanush and Nithya Menon in the lead has been directed by Dhanush himself The film which is being jointly produced by Dhanushs Wunderbar films along with Dawn Pictures has cinematography by Kiran Koushik and music by G V Prakash IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/when-a-blow-by-dhanush-made-arun-vijay-bleed-638743.html Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/chiranjeevi-says-he-feels-humbled-that-kirti-chakra-winner-malla-ramgopal-naidu-is-his-fan-638767.html Chennai Sep 16 Megastar Chiranjeevi who met Kirti Chakra Award winner Major Malla Ramgopal Naidu recently has now penned a post on his X timeline expressing his gratitude to the brave Major for his affection Posting pictures of meeting the brave Indian Army officer Chiranjeevi on Tuesday wrote So delighted to meet Major Malla Ramgopal Naidu who won the for his extraordinary gallantry Aug 23 His act of valor at such a young age is a beacon of inspiration for generations to comeThe top Telugu star further said What humbles me the most is knowing that this brave soldier who stood tall for the country also holds me close to his heart as a fan My heartfelt gratitude for his affection and warm memories May God bless him amp his family abundantlyOn the work front Chiranjeevi is currently working on director Anil Ravipudis eagerly awaited commercial entertainer Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu It may be recalled that the unit of the film had shot a song featuring Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara only last week The number the sources said has a catchy tune that has been composed by Bheems Ceciroleo known for delivering chartbustersSources also informed that the music director had composed a diverse and energetic album for the film The new song was choreographed by dance master Vijay PolankiThe film has triggered great excitement among fans It may be recalled that the makers 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 filmDirector Anil Ravipudi who recently delivered a huge blockbuster with his festival entertainer Sankranthiki Vasthunam is directing this 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/chiranjeevi-says-he-feels-humbled-that-kirti-chakra-winner-malla-ramgopal-naidu-is-his-fan-638767.html Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rukmini-vasanth-wraps-up-dubbing-for-kantara-chapter-1-638775.html Chennai Sep 16 Actress Rukmini Vasanth who plays the role of Kanakavathi in the muchanticipated film Kantara Chapter 1 has now completed her dubbing sessions for the project The actress shared a video on her social media story offering fans a playful look at her time in the recording studioWith the caption Kanakavathi Coming Your Way Rukmini gave followers a glimpse into the fun and energy she experienced while bringing her characters voice to lifeKantara Chapter 1 directed by Rishab Shetty continues to generate excitement with its gripping storyline and strong performances Rukminis portrayal of Kanakavathi is set to add charm and depth further elevating the films appealAlongside Kantara Chapter 1 Rukmini has an exciting slate of projects ahead She will be seen in Toxic the Yash starrer directed by Geetu Mohandas and is also part of NTRNeel with NTR JrFor the unaware Kantara was a pan Indian blockbuster featuring Rishab Shetty in a dual role along with Sapthami Gowda Kishore and Achyuth Kumar The films story revolved around a Kambala champion who is at loggerheads with an upright forest officerKantara Chapter 1 the prequel to the blockbuster film will be 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 FilmsThe movie stars Rishab and Jayaram in the lead roles Filming for the upcoming actioner began in November 2023 with the first look and teaser released on November 27 Sources revealed that Rishab Shetty would portray a Naga Sadhu with superhuman powers in the film The unit of the film had in July this year announced that they had wrapped up shooting for the filmKantara Chapter 1 is scheduled for release on October 2 2025 coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rukmini-vasanth-wraps-up-dubbing-for-kantara-chapter-1-638775.html Tue, 16 Sep 2025 13:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/kanna-ravi-starrer-veduvan-to-premiere-on-ott-on-october-10-638872.html Chennai Sep 16 The makers of director Pavans eagerly awaited web series Veduvan featuring actor Kanna Ravi in the lead will premiere on OTT on October 10 this year its makers have now announced The series which promises to be a powerful emotional drama combining compelling storytelling with impactful performances is to be streamed exclusively on the OTT platform ZEE5Apart from Kanna Ravi who will play the lead the series will also feature actors Sanjeev Venkat Sravnitha Srikanth Ramya Ramakrishna and Rekha Nair in pivotal rolesThe story of Veduvan follows Sooraj Kanna Ravi a struggling actor who lands the role of Arun an encounter specialist As he immerses himself in the character he discovers layers of mystery hidden truths and moral dilemmas that blur the lines between reel and real What begins as a role soon draws him into a gripping tale of love betrayal and corruption forcing him to confront questions larger than the story he set out to tellSharing his excitement about headlining Veduvan Kanna Ravi said Veduvan is a project that spoke to me the moment I heard the narration Its not just a story about one mans journey but an exploration of choices consequences and the fine line between right and wrong As an actor this role pushed me to step outside my comfort zone and truly live in the shoes of the character This is an experience that will stay with you long after you finish watchingTamil and Malayalam Zee5s Business Head Lloyd C Xavier said Audiences have always sought stories that mirror life and explore our moral choices We see this as part of Tamil culture where cinema has long been more than escapism serving as a mirror to society With Veduvan we carry that vision forward through an intensely emotional drama about love loyalty and the price of decisions brought alive with layered storytelling and heartfelt performances It is authentic relevant and rooted in life which is why we believe it will strike a strong chord with audiences IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/kanna-ravi-starrer-veduvan-to-premiere-on-ott-on-october-10-638872.html Tue, 16 Sep 2025 22:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/pulsating-track-rekka-rekka-from-dhruv-vikrams-gripping-sports-drama-bison-kaalamaadan-released-638883.html Chennai Sep 16 The makers of director Mari Selvarajs eagerlyawaited sports drama Bison Kaalamaadan featuring actor Dhruv Vikram in the lead on Tuesday released the track Rekka Rekka from the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs Taking to his X timeline director Mari Selvaraj while sharing the link to the song wrote in Tamil Kaatu Yaanaikku orupaatha un kaalgal thedattum pudhu paathai Bhoomi suthuthu unnakkaga pugundhu purapadu puyalaagaThere is one path for a wild elephant let your feet search for a new pathway The world revolves for you enter and start like a cyclone RekkaRekka Out NowThe highenergy Tamil track which blends folk and electronic music has been set to tune by Nivas K Prasanna The song is a collaboration between singerlyricist Arivu and singer Vedan with Mari Selvaraj and Arivu having penned the powerful lyricsFor the unaware the film is scheduled to hit screens on October 17 this yearThe makers of the film had released the first look of Bison in March this year The film has been produced by Applause Entertainment in collaboration with director Pa Ranjiths Neelam StudiosSources close to the unit of the film say that Bison will be an electrifying sports drama Dhruv Vikram plays a kabaddi player in the film alongside Anupama ParameswaranSources also say that the film is inspired by true events and brings to life a gripping tale of passion resilience and triumph against all oddsPacked with raw energy and Mari Selvarajs signature storytelling Bison they say will be a landmark Tamil film that will leave audiences inspired and exhilaratedThe 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 upHe wrote 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 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/pulsating-track-rekka-rekka-from-dhruv-vikrams-gripping-sports-drama-bison-kaalamaadan-released-638883.html Tue, 16 Sep 2025 23:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ive-always-wanted-to-do-a-fantasy-rom-com-like-godsjilla-says-actor-tharshan-638638.html Chennai Sep 15 Actor Tharshan whose new film GodsJilla went on floors on Monday on the occasion of his birthday says that he had for a long time wanted to do a light hearted romcom and that this upcoming film was one such project Talking exclusively to IANS soon after the traditional pooja that marked the launch of the film Tharshan said After the excellent response to my recently released film Surrender I have been getting a series of actionoriented roles mostly cop roles just like the one I did in Surrender However I wanted to break the mould and decided I would do a romcom film as I have been wanting to do a light hearted romcom for some time now This film is a fantasy romcom and it appeared to be challenging Also it has been sometime since a film like Arai En 305il Kadavul in which God appears was made So I decided to take this upThe film which will feature ace director Gautham Vasudev Menon along with Tharshan in the lead will have Alisha Mirani playing the female leadDirected by Mohan Guruselva the new age fantasy romcom GodsJilla is to be produced by Zinema Media and Entertainment Ltd and coproduced by Creative Entertainers and Distributors and PGS ProductionsThe film will look to deliver a complete entertainer that will blend mythology fantasy humour and heartwarming romance At its core lies the story of a heartbroken young man whose disillusionment with love sparks a celestial intervention leading to a journey of selfdiscovery redemption and loveApart from Gautham Vasudev Menon Tharshan and Alisha Mirani the film will also feature a big starcast including Robo Shankar KPY Vinoth and Black PandiOn the technical front the film will have cinematography by Shivraj and editing by Aravindh B Ananth Music for the film is by Karthik Harsha while art direction is by Sourabh KesavKnown for his genredefying storytelling director Mohan Guruselva promises to deliver a film that is both entertaining and emotionally resonantWith its mix of surreal celestial landscapes and vibrant earthly visuals complemented by soulful music and witty philosophical humour GodsJilla is designed to connect with todays youth while remaining a family entertainer at heartThe auspicious Pooja marks the beginning of principal photography Audiences can expect GodsJilla to be a refreshing bigscreen experience that balances myth magic and modern love IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ive-always-wanted-to-do-a-fantasy-rom-com-like-godsjilla-says-actor-tharshan-638638.html Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/dhanush-discloses-why-he-chose-to-name-his-next-film-idli-kadai-638657.html Chennai Sep 15 One of Indias finest actors Dhanush has now disclosed the reason for naming his eagerly awaited upcoming film Idli Kadai Participating in the audio launch event of the film which was held at the Nehru Indoor stadium in the city Dhanush said Some films will be named after the protagonist But in this film this Idli shop is the protagonist Therefore it has been named Idli KadaiThe actor went on to also explain how it occurred to him that he must make a film about the Idli KadaiDhanush said I had gone abroad along with Shreyas and Ashwath for a meeting After the meeting they went out while I returned to my room I was alone in my room Like everybody else when I am alone I have Ilaiyaraajas songs for company I was listening to an Ilaiyaraaja song called Naan erikaarai Some songs have the power to transport you to a different time and place They tend to rekindle old memoriesThis song reminded me of a time when my mom would take me to her native village for my summer vacation This happened when I was eight years old We would stay there for around two to twoandahalf months This song transported me to that time and my grandmoms place in that village the director and actor explainedHe went on to say It was a small village Only two buses would come and go However there was one shop and it was an idli shop I wanted to eat at that shopStating that he and his sisters would work in the fields gathering flowers to earn the paltry sum required to buy idlis Dhanush said that not even the best costly restaurants he had eaten at later on in life had given him the happiness peace and satisfaction he had got while eating idlis at that shopFor the unaware Dawn Pictures which is one of the production houses producing the film had initially announced that the film would hit screens worldwide on April 10 this year However they chose to postpone the release to October 1Sources say Arun Vijay plays the antagonist in the film and that the face off between Dhanush and Arun Vijay will be something to look forward to in the filmShalini Pandey too plays a pivotal role in the film as was being speculated in some sections of the mediaIdly Kadai which will feature Dhanush and Nithya Menon in the lead has been directed by Dhanush himself The film which is being jointly produced by Dhanushs Wunderbar films along with Dawn Pictures has cinematography by Kiran Koushik and music by G V Prakash IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/dhanush-discloses-why-he-chose-to-name-his-next-film-idli-kadai-638657.html Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/dhanush-recalls-time-when-he-worked-as-a-kid-to-earn-money-to-buy-idlis-638698.html Chennai Sep 15 One of Indias finest actors Dhanush has now disclosed how his siblings and he used to collect flowers from the fields when they were children to earn money to buy idlis Participating in the audio launch event of the film which was held at the Nehru Indoor stadium in the city Dhanush explained how the idea to make a film around the Idli Kadai Idli shop had occurred to him in the first placeDhanush said I had gone abroad along with Shreyas and Ashwath for a meeting After the meeting they went out while I returned to my room I was alone in my room Like everybody else when I am alone I have Ilaiyaraajas songs for company I was listening to an Ilaiyaraaja song called Naan erikaarai Some songs have the power to transport you to a different time and place They tend to rekindle old memoriesThis song reminded me of a time when my mom would take me to her native village for my summer vacation This happened when I was eight years old We would stay there for around two to twoandahalf months This song transported me to that time and my grandmoms place in that village the director and actor explainedHe went on to say It was a small village Only two buses would come and go There was one shop and it was an idli shop I wanted to eat at that shop However I would not have moneyThe actor then went on to explain what his siblings and he did to earn moneyIn our village if we plucked flowers from the fields and gave the owners we would be paid according to the amount of flowers we had collected So my two sisters and cousins and I would wake up at four in the morning and go to the fields to pluck flowers We would work nonstop for around twoandahalf hours If we worked that hard each kid would get around Rs Two or Twoandahalf Rupees We kids would then go to a field and have a bath at the water tank there Drying ourselves we would go to this Idli shop and have four to five idlis Today I have eaten in famous and restaurants But I have never been able to get the same happiness the taste the peace we got when we ate those idlis bought with hard earned money he explainedFor the unaware Dawn Pictures which is one of the production houses producing the film had initially announced that the film would hit screens worldwide on April 10 this year However they chose to postpone the release to October 1Sources say Arun Vijay plays the antagonist in the film and that the face off between Dhanush and Arun Vijay will be something to look forward to in the filmShalini Pandey too plays a pivotal role in the film as was being speculated in some sections of the mediaIdly Kadai which will feature Dhanush and Nithya Menon in the lead has been directed by Dhanush himself The film which is being jointly produced by Dhanushs Wunderbar films along with Dawn Pictures has cinematography by Kiran Koushik and music by G V Prakash IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/dhanush-recalls-time-when-he-worked-as-a-kid-to-earn-money-to-buy-idlis-638698.html Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actors-shabeer-kallarakkal-balasaravanans-character-names-in-thandakaaranyam-revealed-638218.html Chennai Sep 13 The makers of director Athiyan Athirais eagerly awaited film Thandakaaranyam featuring actors Dinesh and Kalaiyarasan in the lead have now disclosed the name and look of the characters that actor Shabeer Kallarakkal and actor Balasaravanan play in the film Neelam Productions the production firm of director Pa Ranjith which is producing the film took to its X timeline to announce the names of the characters that both actors play in the film Introducing Shabeer Kallarakkals character it said Rage and rivalry Shabeer as Amitabh ThandakaaranyamFromSept19 தணரணயம Introducing Balasaravans role the production house wrote Their bond will teach you resilience Balasaravanan as Rupesh ThandakaaranyamFromSept19 தணரணயமBoth Shabeer and Balasaravan we realise play police constables in the filmIt may be recalled that the unit has already disclosed that Kalaiyarasan plays a character called Murugan and that actor Dinesh plays a character called Sadaiyan in the filmA teaser which the unit released recently shows that the story of the film is told from a womans perspective A young woman living in a tribal hamlet on the fringes of a forest narrates a story Everytime a girl is born in this forest along with her a root vegetable is also born My grandmother Richiamma used to say that the man who finds that root vegetable and brings it to you is the one destined for you she says The forest does not comprise of just trees and plants it also included our love she explains One day my man made me stand under this tree and went in search of the root to present to me He still hasnt returnedFrom the visuals of the teaser it is evident that the story narrated by the woman is just an allegory for a more intense story of oppression that is set in the forest landsIt is evident from the teaser that the character of Murugan is a member of one of the uniformed services and that Sadaiyan is a tribal leader in the filmThe film which has been produced by director Pa Ranjiths Neelam productions in association with Learn and Teach production will also feature actors Rithyvika Vinsu Sam Muthukumar Aruldass and Saranya Ravichandran in important rolesIt may be recalled that the film has already been cleared by the Censor Board for release with an UA certificate and is scheduled to hit screens on September 19On the technical front the film will have music by Justin Prabhakaran and cinematography by Pratheep Kaliraja Editing for the film will be by Selva while art direction has been handled by Tha RamalingamSources close to the unit of the film say that shooting for the film took place completely in forests and in villages situated in mountains This apart sequences were also shot in hilly regions IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actors-shabeer-kallarakkal-balasaravanans-character-names-in-thandakaaranyam-revealed-638218.html Sat, 13 Sep 2025 12:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/censor-board-clears-actor-kavins-romantic-entertainer-kiss-with-ua-certificate-638246.html Chennai Sep 13 The Central Board of Film Certification CBFC has now cleared dance choreographerturneddirector Satishs upcoming romantic entertainer Kiss featuring actor Kavin in the lead for release with a UA certificate The films producer Raahul of Romeo Pictures took to his X timeline to make the announcement Leaving a UA mark for yall Kiss certified UA See you in theatres on Sep 19 he wroteIt may be recalled that the film was originally supposed to release in March this year However the films release was then pushed to July without a date being specified for its release The makers finally announced that the film would hit screens on September 19 this yearKiss has triggered great interest as it is being directed by well known dance choreographer Satish and features as female lead Preeti Asrani the actress who played the lead in director Manthira Moorthys critically acclaimed film AyothyaThe film has music by independent musician Jen MartinIt may be recalled that producer Raahul had in January this year officially announced that the film had been wrapped up The producer had then said Cut the cake because its a wrap for Kavins next amp RomeoPictures4 Releasing in theatres this March What a fun ride it has been working with the super talented kavinm0431 dancersatz amp dopharish Waiting for everyone to see the magic you both have created Special thanks to dear jenmartinmusic peterheinofflsir Thank you for giving us extraordinary stunts Thank you Art director MohanMahendiran sir for your constant support preethiasrani editorrcpranav teamaimpr thetabsofficialThe film has stunts by Peter Hein and cinematography by Harish Mohan Mahendiran has taken care of the art direction department and Pranav is in charge of editingA teaser released earlier by the unit showed Kavin playing a guy who is extremely violent in the film with an aversion for romance and love His aversion is so much that he even shuts a shop in order to protest Valentines Day The teaser ends with Preeti Asrani taking a romantic interest in Kavin and asking him to tell her about his first kissFor Kavin a lot will be riding on this film as his previous film director Sivabalan Muthukumars Bloody Beggar did not fare all that well at the box office Bloody Beggar was produced by Kavins close friend director Nelson Dilipkumar under his production company Filament Pictures IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/censor-board-clears-actor-kavins-romantic-entertainer-kiss-with-ua-certificate-638246.html Sat, 13 Sep 2025 13:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/name-of-dhanushs-character-in-idli-kadai-revealed-638356.html Chennai Sep 13 The makers of director Dhanushs eagerlyawaited action entertainer Idli Kadai on Friday revealed that actor Dhanush plays a character called Murugan in the film Taking to its X timeline actor and director Dhanushs production house Wunderbar Films which is jointly producing the film along with Dawn Pictures wrote Its time for MURUGANs entry dhanushkraja to light up Nehru Stadium tomorrow the grand audio launch begins at 5PM IdliKadai in theatres from the 1st of OctoberIt may be recalled that the makers had on Friday introduced Shalini Pandeys character as Meera in the film The makers have already disclosed the character names of Sathyaraj and Arun Vijay in the film as Vishnu Vardhan and Ashwin respectively They have also disclosed Nithya Menens character name as Kayal and Rajkirans character name as Sivanesan Samuthirakani plays a character called Marisamy in the filmFor the unaware the unit of Idly Kadai had left for Bangkok to can a crucial sequence which required the presence of all the actors in the film Shooting for the film came to an end with this Bangkok scheduleDawn Pictures which is one of the production houses producing the film had then announced the wrapping up of shooting on its X timeline It had then said Its time to call it a WRAP for IdlyKadai See you in theatres on the 1st of October Exciting updates soonThe makers of the film had initially announced that the film would hit screens worldwide on April 10 this year However they chose to postpone the release to October 1Sources say Arun Vijay plays the antagonist in the film and that the face off between Dhanush and Arun Vijay will be something to look forward to in the filmThe makers have also confirmed that Shalini Pandey will be playing a pivotal role in the film as was being speculated in some sections of the mediaIdli Kadai which will feature Dhanush and Nithya Menon in the lead is being directed by Dhanush himself The film which is being jointly produced by Dhanushs Wunderbar films along with Dawn Pictures has cinematography by Kiran Koushik and music by G V Prakash IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/name-of-dhanushs-character-in-idli-kadai-revealed-638356.html Sat, 13 Sep 2025 21:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/teaser-of-samuthirakani-starrer-carmeni-selvam-promises-a-meaningful-tale-on-money-family-and-modern-aspirations-637993.html Chennai Sep 12 The makers of director Ram Chakris upcoming financial drama Carmeni Selvam featuring actors Samuthirakani and director Gautham Vasudev Menon in the lead have now released a teaser of the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs Produced by Pathway Productions the film apart from Samuthirakani and Gautham Vasudev Menon will feature actresses Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli and Abhinaya in pivotal rolesThe teaser begins with a voiceover from Samuthirakani There are many means to make moneyFrom there different voices chime in with conflicting pieces of advice on overspending bold loans cryptocurrency bets and even dubious shortcutsoffering a witty reflection of how money and success are viewed in modern societyThe teaser gives the impression that the film will have a lighthearted tone One also gets the impression that the film will have a sprinkling of irony and humour making its social observations both sharp and entertainingIt suggests that the story could revolve around the financial needs and decisions that shape peoples lives a theme that resonates strongly in todays creditbased economy and EMI driven lifestyleVisually the teaser showcases Samuthirakani as a family man with Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli as his wife and a young son In contrast glimpses of him abroad seemingly alone raise questions about his journeyGautham Vasudev Menons presence in an undisclosed role further adds to the intrigue leaving audiences speculating about his importance in the storyThe teaser concludes with Samuthirakanis memorable line If you want to be rich learn to spend like a rich man If you dont have the money borrow and spend a provocative note that lingers with the audience long after the teaser endsOn the technical front Ram Chakri is likely to bring a fresh vision as both writer and director Cinematography for the film is by Yuvaraj Dakshan while music for the film is by Music Cloud TechnologiesSources close to the unit of the film say that with its timely theme relatable premise and light yet thoughtprovoking tone Carmeni Selvam is shaping up to be a film that will spark conversations this festive seasonThe makers have chosen to release the film an entertainer that blends family dynamics with contemporary reflections on money and lifestyle on October 17 2025 for the festival of Deepavali IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/teaser-of-samuthirakani-starrer-carmeni-selvam-promises-a-meaningful-tale-on-money-family-and-modern-aspirations-637993.html Fri, 12 Sep 2025 10:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-kavin-tells-director-nelson-named-my-character-in-kiss-after-you-to-show-my-affection-for-you-638000.html Chennai Sep 12 Actor Kavin who plays the lead in dance choreographerturneddirector Satishs upcoming romantic entertainer Kiss has now disclosed that the name of the character he plays in the film is Nelson and that he chose to take this name in a bid to show his affection for his good friend ace director Nelson Dilipkumar Responding to Nelson Dilipkumars wishes to the team of Kiss which released the trailer of the film recently Kavin wrote Thanks for everything nae Anba epdi kaatradhu nu theriyaama padathula unga paera vechukutaen Nelson Thank you for everything elder brother I did not know how to show my affection for you and therefore took your name as my characters name in the filmIt may be recalled that ace director Nelson Dilipkumar produced actor Kavins previous film titled Bloody BeggarKiss which has been directed by dance choreographer Sathish is scheduled to hit screens on September 19 this year It may be recalled that the film which has triggered huge expectations was originally supposed to release in March this year However the films release was then pushed to July without a date being specified for its release Finally the makers announced that the film would hit screens on September 19 this yearKiss has triggered great interest as it features actress Preeti Asrani the actress who played the lead in director Manthira Moorthys critically acclaimed film Ayothya as the female leadThe film has music by independent musician Jen MartinThe film has stunts by Peter Hein and cinematography by Harish Mohan Mahendiran has taken care of the art direction department and Pranav is in charge of editingA teaser released earlier by the unit showed Kavin playing a guy who is extremely violent in the film with an aversion for romance and love His aversion is so much that he even shuts a shop in order to protest Valentines Day The teaser ends with Preeti Asrani taking a romantic interest in Kavin and asking him to tell her about his first kissFor Kavin a lot will be riding on this film as his previous film director Sivabalan Muthukumars Bloody Beggar did not fare all that well at the box office Bloody Beggar was produced by Kavins close friend director Nelson Dilipkumar under his production company Filament Pictures IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-kavin-tells-director-nelson-named-my-character-in-kiss-after-you-to-show-my-affection-for-you-638000.html Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/will-be-stepping-away-from-social-media-for-a-bit-says-actress-anushka-shetty-638002.html Chennai Sep 12 One of Telugu cinemas top actresses Anushka Shetty has now announced that she will be taking a short break from social media Taking to her social media timelines Anushka Shetty posted a picture of a handwritten note that said Trading blue light to candlelight Will be stepping away from social media for a bit just to reconnect to the world and work beyond the scrolling to where we all actually startedSee you all soon with more stories and more love Smile always Love Anushka ShettyIt may be recalled that Anushka had been active on social media during the promotions of her recently released film Ghaati featuring herself and Vikram Prabhu in the leadThe film which was directed by Krish released on September 5 Despite the action entertainer opening to mixed reviews critics were all praise for Anushka Shettys performance in the filmIt may be recalled that Anushka during the promotions of the film had disclosed that she would love to do an outandout negative character should such a strong character come her wayThe actress had made this disclosure while speaking to the media during an interaction organised as part of the promotions of GhaatiAnushka Shetty who has completed 20 years in the film industry was asked if there was any character that she still wanted to do To this the actress said I want to do an out and out negative character If a strong character comes along I will definitely do a negative roleAnushkas previous film with director Krish Vedam was a roaring success Naturally expectations from Ghaati were huge as the two professionals had teamed up againWhen asked about her new projects the actress had saidIm listening to new scripts Theres a good lineup Im doing a film in Malayalam It will be my first Malayalam film There will be a new film announcement in Telugu as well That will also be very interesting IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/will-be-stepping-away-from-social-media-for-a-bit-says-actress-anushka-shetty-638002.html Fri, 12 Sep 2025 11:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/darling-2-actor-rameez-raja-to-make-a-comeback-to-tamil-cinema-with-horror-thriller-638081.html Chennai Sep 12 Actor and producer Rameez Raja best known for his performance in the horror comedy Darling 2 is now all set to make a comeback to Tamil cinema with a horror thriller For the unaware Rameez Raja who was also a producer of Darling 2 went on to produce a film titled Vidhi Mathi Ulta in 2017 which tanked at the box office The producer suffered huge losses as a result and had to quit the film industryHowever not one to lose hope or give up soon the actorproducer entered the roofing business and started a firm which sources claim has been doing exceedingly well over the last few years Having reestablished himself as an industrialist Rameez Raja is now looking to make a comeback to Tamil cinema with a horror thrillerRameez Raja will be looking to establish himself as a producer and a hero once again after almost seven years Sources say preparations are underway to launch the new film shortlySays Rameez Raja Horror and thriller films are very popular among the masses now Thats why we are now working on the story of our next film which will be a horror thriller Selection of actors and technicians is currently onThe actor says that he will be seen in a unique character in this film the story and making of which will be remarkably different from other horror filmsHaving faced failures and having overcome it the actor suggests that those looking for opportunities in cinema will be in a better position to overcome challenges if they had a job as a base and then began their searchI realized that cinema was my passion but I also understood that business was different I understood that I had to set up a business even as I pursued my passion That is the lesson that time taught me through my film Vidhi Madhi Ulta says the actor who has now begun work on his next filmMy advice to those from the next generation is keep trying to realise your dream but at the same time build a solid foundation for life he signs off IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/darling-2-actor-rameez-raja-to-make-a-comeback-to-tamil-cinema-with-horror-thriller-638081.html Fri, 12 Sep 2025 17:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/i-used-ed-harriss-role-in-the-rock-as-the-reference-point-for-my-role-in-thanal-says-ashwin-kakamanu-638105.html Chennai Sep 12 Well known actor Ashwin Kakamanu whose performance in director Ravindra Madhavas edgeoftheseat action thriller Thanal has come in for praise from the critics and the industry insiders says he used actor Ed Harriss performance in The Rock as a reference point for his role in the film The film which features actor Atharvaa Murali as the hero has Ashwin Kakamanu playing the antagonist for the very first time in his careerAshwin who plays an exmilitary officer in the film spoke exclusively to IANS about how he prepared himself for this roleBegins the actor When I heard the story you know the Ed Harris sort of character was the one that came to my mind That was a reference point A guy a general whos gone rogue whos so fed up with the system that hes like you know Im going to go rogue I love that movie and I love that character Hes a villain but you feel for him Thats because he has integrity Its a character where even though hes doing bad things theres an integrity to it that you cant dismissDraw Ashwin Kakamanus attention to the fact that a lot of heroes would refrain from doing negative roles or roles with negative shades Did he as an upcoming hero have any apprehensions about doing a negative roleSays Ashwin Kakamanu See Ive always loved movie villains As an audience I love Hannibal Lecter Joker James Bond villains Maurice Moreys Marvel villains I think there are things they can do while heroes traditionally have to follow in a certain mould So Ive always looked for those rolesThanal which has cinematography by Sakthi Saravanan has editing by Kalaivanan R and art direction by Ayyapan S Stunts in the film have been choroegraphed by R Sakthi Saravanan while dances in the film have been choreographed by Hari Kiran IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/i-used-ed-harriss-role-in-the-rock-as-the-reference-point-for-my-role-in-thanal-says-ashwin-kakamanu-638105.html Fri, 12 Sep 2025 19:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/i-used-ed-harriss-role-in-the-rock-as-the-reference-point-for-my-role-in-thanal-says-ashwin-kakamanu-638107.html Chennai Sep 12 Well known actor Ashwin Kakamanu whose performance in director Ravindra Madhavas edgeoftheseat action thriller Thanal has come in for praise from the critics and the industry insiders says he used actor Ed Harriss performance in The Rock as a reference point for his role in the film The film which features actor Atharvaa Murali as the hero has Ashwin Kakamanu playing the antagonist for the very first time in his careerAshwin who plays an exmilitary officer in the film spoke exclusively to IANS about how he prepared himself for this roleBegins the actor When I heard the story you know the Ed Harris sort of character was the one that came to my mind That was a reference point A guy a general whos gone rogue whos so fed up with the system that hes like you know Im going to go rogue I love that movie and I love that character Hes a villain but you feel for him Thats because he has integrity Its a character where even though hes doing bad things theres an integrity to it that you cant dismissDraw Ashwin Kakamanus attention to the fact that a lot of heroes would refrain from doing negative roles or roles with negative shades Did he as an upcoming hero have any apprehensions about doing a negative roleSays Ashwin Kakamanu See Ive always loved movie villains As an audience I love Hannibal Lecter Joker James Bond villains Maurice Moreys Marvel villains I think there are things they can do while heroes traditionally have to follow in a certain mould So Ive always looked for those rolesThanal which has cinematography by Sakthi Saravanan has editing by Kalaivanan R and art direction by Ayyapan S Stunts in the film have been choroegraphed by R Sakthi Saravanan while dances in the film have been choreographed by Hari Kiran IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/i-used-ed-harriss-role-in-the-rock-as-the-reference-point-for-my-role-in-thanal-says-ashwin-kakamanu-638107.html Fri, 12 Sep 2025 19:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sivakarthikeyans-parasakthi-to-hit-screens-for-pongal-next-year-film-to-release-on-january-14-638114.html Chennai Sep 12 The makers of director Sudha Kongaras eagerlyawaited period film Parasakthi featuring actor Sivakarthikeyan in the lead on Friday announced that the film would hit screens on January 14 for Pongal next year Dawn Pictures which is producing the highly anticipated film took to its social media timelines to release a video clip that had some stunning visuals from the period film on Friday It wrote Parasakthi Paravattum Let the fire spread A stunning ride through history awaits Parasakthi in Theatres from 14th January 2026 ParasakthiFromPongal ParasakthiFromJan14It may be recalled that the film is in its final stage of filming In August the makers had announced that the unit had wrapped up the 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 showed 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 showed this order printed on a wall changed to Do not touch studentsThe teaser gave 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/sivakarthikeyans-parasakthi-to-hit-screens-for-pongal-next-year-film-to-release-on-january-14-638114.html Fri, 12 Sep 2025 19:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shalini-pandeys-look-and-character-in-dhanushs-idli-kadai-revealed-638124.html Chennai Sep 12 The makers of director Dhanushs eagerlyawaited action entertainer Idli Kadai on Friday released the first look poster of actress Shalini Pandey who plays the character of Meera in the film Taking to its X timeline actor and director Dhanushs production house Wunderbar Films which is jointly producing the film along with Dawn Pictures wrote Introducing the pretty Shalini Pandey as MEERA IdliKadai in theatres from October 1st Get set for the audio launch this Sunday IdliKadaiCharacterIntroductionIt may be recalled that the makers have already disclosed the character names of Sathyaraj and Arun Vijay in the film as Vishnu Vardhan and Ashwin respectively They have also disclosed Nithya Menens character name as Kayal and Rajkirans character name as Sivanesan Samuthirakani plays a character called Marisamy in the filmFor the unaware the unit of Idly Kadai had left for Bangkok to can a crucial sequence which required the presence of all the actors in the film Shooting for the film came to an end with this Bangkok scheduleDawn Pictures which is one of the production houses producing the film had then announced the wrapping up of shooting on its X timeline It had then said Its time to call it a WRAP for IdlyKadai See you in theatres on the 1st of October Exciting updates soonThe makers of the film had initially announced that the film would hit screens worldwide on April 10 this year However they chose to postpone the release to October 1Sources say Arun Vijay plays the antagonist in the film and that the face off between Dhanush and Arun Vijay will be something to look forward to in the filmThe makers have also confirmed that Shalini Pandey will be playing a pivotal role in the film as was being speculated in some sections of the mediaIdli Kadai which will feature Dhanush and Nithya Menon in the lead is being directed by Dhanush himself The film which is being jointly produced by Dhanushs Wunderbar films along with Dawn Pictures has cinematography by Kiran Koushik and music by G V Prakash IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shalini-pandeys-look-and-character-in-dhanushs-idli-kadai-revealed-638124.html Fri, 12 Sep 2025 20:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-vijay-antonys-film-nooru-saami-to-hit-screens-on-may-1-next-year-637796.html Chennai Sep 11 Actor Vijay Antony who is playing the lead in director Sasis eagerly awaited upcoming film Nooru Saami has now announced that the film will hit screens on May 1 next year Vijay Antony made this announcement at the prerelease event of his upcoming film Shakthi ThirumaganParticipating in the event the actor and music director who has a number of films lined up said that Nooru Saami would go on to better his blockbuster film PichaikkaranFor the unaware the title Nooru Saami is a phrase thats been taken from an immensely popular song in director Sasis Tamil film Pichaikkaran which too featured Vijay Antony in the lead It 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 Maargan in which Vijay Antony played a police officer investigating a series of murdersDirector 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 addedThe film has triggered huge expectations from fans of Tamil cinema as Vijay Antonys last film with director Sasi Pichaikkaran went on to emerge not only as a blockbuster but also as a cult classicPichaikkarans story revolved around a renowned and wealthy businessman who in a bid to save his mothers life 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 wellPichaikkaran which went on to emerge as a huge blockbuster in Tamil was remade in Telugu as Bichagadu in Odia as Baby in Marathi as Bhikari and in Kannada as Amma I love youNow after almost nine years the immensely popular combo of director Sasi and actor Vijay Antony will be working on a new film that has been titled Nooru Saami Hundred Gods IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-vijay-antonys-film-nooru-saami-to-hit-screens-on-may-1-next-year-637796.html Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/release-of-dulquer-salmaans-much-awaited-period-drama-kaantha-postponed-637890.html Chennai Sep 11 The makers of director Selvamani Selvarajs muchanticipated period drama Kaantha featuring actor Dulquer Salmaan in the lead have now announced that they have decided to postpone the release of the film The film was scheduled to hit screens on September 12Taking to its social media timelines Spirit Media one of the production houses producing the film put out a statement that read To our incredible audience Weve been truly moved by the love and support youve shown since the release of our teaser It truly means the world to us and pushes us to give you our very bestWith the resounding success of Lokah we want Chandras rampage in the box office to keep soaring We are putting together something equally special to take you on another incredible cinematic journey Hence weve pushed the release date of Kaantha and will be announcing the new release date soon Until then thank you once again for standing by us We cant wait to see you at the cinemas soon With love and gratitude Team KaanthaA teaser that the makers of Kaantha had released some time ago has triggered huge excitement among fans and film buffs The teaser has only increased expectations from the filmThe teaser begins with an announcer stating that Saantha the film being made by Modern Studios will be Tamil cinemas first horror film The teaser then shows the film getting made Ayya Samuthirakani is the writer and director of the film and Dulquer Salmaan is the hero of the film It is evident that both the director and the hero of the film are now at loggerheads with one another and are no longer on talking terms While Ayya wants a scene in which a character called Chandran gets scared after seeing a spirit called Neeli to be shot first Dulquer wants some other pleasant scene to be shot firstThe hero and the director are bitter enemies only now but there was a time when both of them loved and respected each other before turning foes The teaser shows that Ayya is the one who trained and made Dulquer the hero he is today However all that is a thing of the past While Ayya seeks to make the heroine the central character of the film Dulquer continues to make changes In the end the teaser shows Dulquer changing the title of the film from Saantha to KaanthaA 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 profoundSources close to the unit say that the film which has been anchored by powerful performances is a richly textured story and has stunning visualsThe muchanticipated period film stars Dulquer Salmaan and Bhagyashri Borse in the leadThe 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/release-of-dulquer-salmaans-much-awaited-period-drama-kaantha-postponed-637890.html Thu, 11 Sep 2025 18:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/allu-arjun-on-little-hearts-no-melodrama-no-gyan-just-full-entertainment-637914.html Hyderabad Sep 11 Telugu star Allu Arjun on Thursday showered praise on director Sai Marthands Telugu film Little Hearts which has now come in for a lot of appreciation from not just audiences but also celebrities saying the film offers no melodrama or gyan but just full entertainment Taking to his X timeline Allu Arjun wrote Watched LittleHearts yesterday What a fun amp laughter ride No melodrama no gyan just full entertainment A very fresh young love story A blast by the lead moulitalks a sweet presence by shivaninagaram and candid performances by friends amp other artists Loved the work of director marthandsai Refreshing music by sinjithyerramil Unapologetic Congratulations to the entire team Kudos to TheBunnyVas garu for bringing this special film to theatresDirector Sai Marthand for his part thanked Allu Arjun for his wishes He wrote Thank you so much Anna Glad you watched it and loved my work This is a very special moment for my teamIt may be recalled that several celebrities including Telugu star Nani and Tamil film director Abishan Jeevinth have appreciated the filmNani on Monday had expressed his appreciation for the light hearted comedy saying What a breezy fun film LittleHearts is Laughed heartfully after long time Akhil Madhu khathyayani am not sure too abt the spelling You all made my day I wont say I love you but for now I will just say Thank youThe appreciation for the film did not come from just Telugu film industry professionalsTamil film director Abishan Jeevinth who delivered one of the Tamil film industrys biggest hits Tourist Family earlier this year took to his X timeline to appreciate the romcomHe said Watched Little Hearts A cute funfilled film thats perfect to enjoy with your friends and family MouliTalks marthandsaiResponding to Abishan Jeevinths post Sai Marthand wrote Bro Big fan of TOURIST FAMILY I wondered if I could ever create even half the impact it made Your words mean a lot to us Even I did a cameo role in the climaxFor the unaware Little Hearts which released on September 5 this year featured Mouli Tanuj Prashanth and Shivani Nagaram in the lead It had Rajeev Kanakala SS Kanchi Anitha Chowdary and Sathya Krishnan in supporting roles The film which was written and directed by Sai Marthand was produced by Aditya HaasanThe laugh riot which had music by Sinjith Yerramilli had cinematography by Suriya Balaji and editing by Sreedhar Sompally IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/allu-arjun-on-little-hearts-no-melodrama-no-gyan-just-full-entertainment-637914.html Thu, 11 Sep 2025 19:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/srinidhi-shetty-raashi-khannas-character-names-in-telusu-kada-disclosed-637518.html Hyderabad Sep 9 Actress Srinidhi Shetty plays a character called Raaga while actress Raashi Khanna plays a character called Anjali in director Neeraja Konas eagerly awaited upcoming romantic drama Telusu Kada the films makers announced on Tuesday Taking to her Instagram timeline director Neeraja Kona shared introduction posters of both heroines in the film and put out two posts In the first she wrote Meet our ANJALI Full of love and poise raashiikhanna TELUSU KADA teaser from September 11th 1111amShe then put out another post in which she said Meet our RAAGA srinidhishetty This ones special TELUSU KADA teaser from Sep 11th 1111amInterestingly actress Raashi Khanna had only recently announced that she had wrapped up her portions in the filmTaking to her Instagram page the actress had said Some stories dont just leave when the cameras stop rolling Telusu Kada is one of them A journey of love loss and everything in between And today I wrapForever grateful to the most incredible team who carried this journey with me Cant wait for you all to step into this world we created You are in for a wild rideThe film has triggered huge expectations as Neeraja Kona a popular stylist is making her directorial debut with Telusu KadaProduced by TG Vishwa Prasad and TG Krithi Prasad under the People Media Factory banner the movie features Siddu Jonnalagadda in the lead along with Raashi Khanna and Srinidhi ShettyFor the unaware the final schedule of the film began in June in a specially erected set in Hyderabad where some crucial scenes involving Siddu Jonnalagadda Raashi Khanna and Srinidhi Shetty were cannedMusic for the movie has been scored by one of the most popular music directors of the Tamil and Telugu industries Thaman S Sources say Telusu Kada will be a heartfelt story that explores love personal growth and the tough choices people make in relationships It will be a film that will look to balance emotion with humor making for an enjoyable and thoughtful watchSiddhu Jonnalagadda plays a stylish yet very mature role in the movie that also features Viva Harsha in a significant roleOn the technical front cinematography for the film is by Gnana Shekar Baba and editing is by National Awardwinning editor Naveen Nooli Avinash Kolla is the production designer of the film Sheetal Sharma is in charge of costumesTelusu Kada is slated for release on October 17 for the festival of Deepavali this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/srinidhi-shetty-raashi-khannas-character-names-in-telusu-kada-disclosed-637518.html Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sudha-kongara-tells-actor-mohan-ravi-enjoying-working-with-you-my-beautiful-gentleman-actor-637565.html Chennai Sep 10 Director Sudha Kongara who is now working with actor Mohan Ravi in her eagerlyawaited period film Parasakthi featuring actor Sivakarthikeyan in the lead on Wednesday penned an adorable birthday wish for Ravi in which she said that she was so enjoying working with him Taking to her social media timelines to pen a birthday wish for the actor who has been going through tough times in the recent past she wrote Look for the quietest spot on sets and you will find Ravi over there preparing unruffled and 200 percent into the character and the scene So enjoying working with you my beautiful gentleman actor Happy happy birthday and may you have the best times aheadParasakthi which will feature Ravi Mohan as the antagonist for the first time is in its final leg of shooting It 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 third Now the film is in its final stages Parasakthi 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 MadrasActor S J Suryah who is working with Ravi Mohan in his upcoming film Bro Code too penned a birthday wish for RaviS J Suryah wrote Happy birthday BROCODE BRO Star actor wonderful human being and the producer director iamRaviMohan sir Have a great year sir amp wishing and praying God will bless you with lots more success and happiness sjsBro Code which is being directed by Karthik Yogi will be a fulllength action comedy entertainer The film sources had pointed out will feature actor S J Suryah in a pivotal role with a positive spin to itThis apart the film is likely to feature four heroines Music for the film is being scored by Harshvardhan best known for his work in Animal Bro Code incidentally will be the first film to be produced by Ravi Mohans production house IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sudha-kongara-tells-actor-mohan-ravi-enjoying-working-with-you-my-beautiful-gentleman-actor-637565.html Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/a-title-from-mischievous-mr-dhanush-says-actor-parthiepan-637569.html Chennai Sep 10 Responding in a lighter vein to a tweet put out by actor Dhanush in which the latter had called him Mischievous actor Parthipan on Wednesday returned the favour and said A title from Mischievous Mr Dhanush On Tuesday evening the makers of director Dhanushs eagerlyawaited action entertainer Idly Kadai announced that actor Parthiepan played a cop called Arivu in the filmTaking to its X timeline actor and director Dhanushs production house Wunderbar Films which is jointly producing the film along with Dawn Pictures wrote The cop in the frame Introducing rparthiepan as ARIVU IdliKadai Worldwide Theatrical release on October 1st Get set for the audio launch on 14th SeptemberIdlikadaiCharacterIntroductionDhanush for his part tweeted The mischievous rparthiepan sir as Arivu IdliKadaiNow responding to Dhanushs tweet in which he had called him Mischievous actor and director Parthiepan penned a light hearted post on WednesdayParthiepan in Tamil wrote Mischievous Parthiban A title from Mischievous Mr Dhanush I like mischief and despite mischief being liked I still struggle to ensure that my fans like me I would be happy if audiences consumed my performance in Idli Kadai as they would relish a mini idly This was my first experience working with Mr Dhanush I thoroughly enjoyed watching him as a complete artiste in the very little time I got to work with him I will talk about this face to face on the 14th Idli is nothing but batter poured inside a vessel containing holes I have been filled into the honorable vessel of R Arivu It is a pleasure to watch fans celebrate this R Arivu with their knowledge in the comments If we have to say the English equivalent of the story of Idly Kadai It tally with a tale of Italy shop by Danish sicIt may be recalled that the makers have already disclosed the character names of Rajkiran Sathyaraj and Arun Vijay in the film as Sivanesan Vishnu Vardhan and Ashwin respectivelyThe makers of the film had initially announced that the film would hit screens worldwide on April 10 this year However they chose to postpone the release to October 1Sources say Arun Vijay plays the antagonist in the film and that the face off between Dhanush and Arun Vijay will be something to look forward to in the filmThe makers have also confirmed that Shalini Pandey will be playing a pivotal role in the film as was being speculated in some sections of the mediaIdly Kadai which will feature Dhanush and Nithya Menon in the lead is being directed by Dhanush himself The film which is being jointly produced by Dhanushs Wunderbar films along with Dawn Pictures has cinematography by Kiran Koushik and music by G V Prakash IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/a-title-from-mischievous-mr-dhanush-says-actor-parthiepan-637569.html Wed, 10 Sep 2025 11:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vishal-venkats-sila-nerangalil-sila-manidhargal-to-be-re-released-on-september-19-637693.html Chennai Sep 10 Director Vishal Venkats much acclaimed film Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal featuring Ashok Selvan Reyaa Manikandan and Abi Hassan in the lead is to be rereleased on September 19 this year its makers announced on Wednesday It may be recalled that the film which was produced by AR Entertainment and Trident Arts was released in theatres in January 2022 amid Covid restrictions Despite the restrictions imposed to keep the pandemic in check the film won appreciation from both the media and audiencesNow the film which also featured actors Anju Kurian Praveen Raja Rythvika Nasser KS Ravikumar Ilavarasu Bhanu Priya and Anupama Kumar in pivotal roles is gearing up for a theatrical rereleasePVR Cinemas will be rereleasing Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal across theatres in Tamil Nadu on September 19 AR Entertainment Trident Arts and PVR Cinemas are confident that the film will once again receive overwhelming love from the audienceTalking exclusively to IANS the films director Vishal Venkat expressed happiness at the film being rereleased a second timeDefinitely very happy September is proving to be a special month for me My second film Bomb featuring Arjun Das in the lead is to release in a couple of days on September 12 Then a week later Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal which was my first film is getting rereleased on September 19 We released the film the first time during the second Covid wave and therefore a lot of people who wanted to watch it had missed out on it Now those who had missed out watching it the first time can enjoy the film Apart from these people others can also watch the film I am eager to see how the film is received says director Vishal VenkatWith music composed by Radhan cinematography by Meyyendiran K and editing by Prasanna GK the film carried dialogues written by Manikandan K Art direction was handled by A Felix Raja and Manoj KumarChoreography for the film was done by Dinesh and Sri Krish while lyrics for the songs in the film were penned by Snekan RJ Vijay Mathevan Raakendu Mouli amp MC Chetan Priya Harie and Priya Karan were the costume designers for the film which had sound effects and design by Suren G and Alagiyakoothan IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vishal-venkats-sila-nerangalil-sila-manidhargal-to-be-re-released-on-september-19-637693.html Wed, 10 Sep 2025 18:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/parthiepan-plays-a-cop-called-arivu-in-dhanushs-idly-kadai-637502.html Chennai Sep 9 The makers of director Dhanushs eagerlyawaited action entertainer Idly Kadai on Tuesday announced that actor Parthiepan played a cop called Arivu in the film Taking to its X timeline actor and director Dhanushs production house Wunderbar Films which is jointly producing the film along with Dawn Pictures wrote The cop in the frame Introducing rparthiepan as ARIVU IdliKadai Worldwide Theatrical release on October 1st Get set for the audio launch on 14th SeptemberIdlikadaiCharacterIntroductionDhanush for his part tweeted The mischievous rparthiepan sir as Arivu IdliKadaiIt may be recalled that the makers have already disclosed the character names of Rajkiran Sathyaraj and Arun Vijay in the film as Sivanesan Vishnu Vardhan and Ashwin respectivelyFor the unaware the unit of Idly Kadai had left for Bangkok to can a crucial sequence which required the presence of all the actors in the film Shooting for the film came to an end with this Bangkok scheduleDawn Pictures which is one of the production houses producing the film had then announced the wrapping up of shooting on its X timeline It had then said Its time to call it a WRAP for IdlyKadai See you in theatres on the 1st of October Exciting updates soonThe makers of the film had initially announced that the film would hit screens worldwide on April 10 this year However they chose to postpone the release to October 1Sources say Arun Vijay plays the antagonist in the film and that the face off between Dhanush and Arun Vijay will be something to look forward to in the filmThe makers have also confirmed that Shalini Pandey will be playing a pivotal role in the film as was being speculated in some sections of the mediaIdly Kadai which will feature Dhanush and Nithya Menon in the lead is being directed by Dhanush himself The film which is being jointly produced by Dhanushs Wunderbar films along with Dawn Pictures has cinematography by Kiran Koushik and music by G V Prakash IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/parthiepan-plays-a-cop-called-arivu-in-dhanushs-idly-kadai-637502.html Tue, 09 Sep 2025 22:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/unit-of-sai-durgha-tejs-sambarala-yeti-gattu-to-shoot-spectacular-action-sequence-in-upcoming-schedule-637512.html Hyderabad Sep 9 If sources in the industry are to be believed the unit of director Rohith KPs eagerly awaited pan Indian film Sambarala Yeti Gattu featuring Telugu star Sai Durgha Tej in the lead is now hectically gearing up to begin its next schedule during which a spectacular action sequence is to be shot Sources in the know say that the muchawaited PanIndia film has now entered a crucial phase in shooting and that it is all set to commence its next schedule For the unaware the upcoming film has triggered huge interest Directed by Rohith KP and produced by K Niranjan Reddy and Chaitanya Reddy under Primeshow Entertainment the film is being mounted on a grand scale with a budget of 125 crore making it the biggest project in Sai Durgha Tejs careerSources hint that the upcoming schedule will commence in midSeptember A spectacular action sequence that is to be choreographed by National Award winning stunt choreographer Peter Hein Sources also claim that Sai Durgha Tej will face off against a Bollywood superstar in a powerful antagonist role Extensive CGI work is also progressing rapidly to elevate the cinematic experienceActress Aishwarya Lekshmi will be seen playing the female lead in this film which will also feature a huge star cast including Jagapathi Babu Srikanth Saikumar Ananya Nagalla and Ravi KrishnaSai Durgha Tej has been working with unwavering dedication for the past two years on Sambarala Yeti Gattu preparing for this transformative and emotionally intense roleInitially planned for a Dussehra release the films timeline has shifted due to the industry strike and the makers are to announce a new release date soonBacked by a stellar team SYG stands tall as one of Primeshow Entertainments most prestigious ventures after their blockbuster HanuManReleasing in Telugu Tamil Hindi Kannada and Malayalam Sambarala Yeti Gattu is gearing up to be a landmark PanIndia action dramaOn the technical front the film has cinematography by Vetri Palanisamy and music by Ajaneesh Loknath Editing for the film is by Naveen Vijaya Krishna and costumes are by Ayesha Mariam IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/unit-of-sai-durgha-tejs-sambarala-yeti-gattu-to-shoot-spectacular-action-sequence-in-upcoming-schedule-637512.html Tue, 09 Sep 2025 23:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/i-feel-so-at-home-being-in-the-south-says-actress-bhumika-chawla-637307.html Chennai Sep 9 Actress Bhumika Chawla who has been a leading actress in both Telugu and Tamil cinema on Tuesday penned a post of gratitude in which she thanked the Telugu Tamil and Hindi film industries and God for making her a part of them Taking to her Instagram page to pen a post of gratitude the actress wrote Gratitude Rab da shukriya take some time out of the busy days to thank God and the universe Living in gratitude for everything For this day For sunlight For the birds chirping for everything for being safe in this country for the morning breeze She then went on thank the film industry and God for making her a part of themShe said I want to thank the film industry and God for making me a part of them To the Telugu film industry for the love I got to the Hindi film industry Tamil film industry and all the other people I have worked with For the people and audience who gave me love and to the characters I played What is this life without a little heartfelt thank you I feel so at home being in the south Hyderabad and Chennai Thank you God Lets find things to be grateful for each day See the magic in gratitudeTo the unaware Bhumika Chawla has a huge fan base in both the Telugu and Tamil film industries The actress who has delivered several hits in both languages is best known for her films Kushi Vasu Okkadu Missamma Naa Autograph and Middle Class Abbayi in Telugu In Tamil she won the hearts of audiences with her charming performances in Sillunu Oru Kaadhal and Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal In Hindi the actress has delivered a number of impressive performances in several films including M S Dhoni The Untold Story which is the biopic of cricketing ace M S Dhoni IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/i-feel-so-at-home-being-in-the-south-says-actress-bhumika-chawla-637307.html Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rajkiran-plays-sivanesan-in-dhanushs-idly-kadai-637225.html Chennai Sep 8 The makers of director Dhanushs eagerlyawaited action entertainer Idly Kadai on Monday announced that actor Rajkiran played a character called Sivanesan in the film Taking to its X timeline actor and director Dhanushs production house Wunderbar Films which is jointly producing the film along with Dawn Pictures wrote The thespian Rajkiran plays SIVANESAN in IdliKadai Get ready for the film in theatres on the 1st of October IdlikadaiCharacterIntroductionDhanush for his part tweeted My first Hero Rajkiran sir as Sivanesan IdliKadaiIt may be recalled that the makers have already disclosed the character names of Sathyaraj and Arun Vijay in the film as Vishnu Vardhan and Ashwin respectivelyFor the unaware the unit of Idly Kadai had left for Bangkok to can a crucial sequence which required the presence of all the actors in the film Shooting for the film came to an end with this Bangkok scheduleDawn Pictures which is one of the production houses producing the film had then announced the wrapping up of shooting on its X timeline It had then said Its time to call it a WRAP for IdlyKadai See you in theatres on the 1st of October Exciting updates soonThe makers of the film had initially announced that the film would hit screens worldwide on April 10 this year However they chose to postpone the release to October 1Sources say Arun Vijay plays the antagonist in the film and that the face off between Dhanush and Arun Vijay will be something to look forward to in the filmThe makers have also confirmed that Shalini Pandey will be playing a pivotal role in the film as was being speculated in some sections of the mediaIdly Kadai which will feature Dhanush and Nithya Menon in the lead is being directed by Dhanush himself The film which is being jointly produced by Dhanushs Wunderbar films along with Dawn Pictures has cinematography by Kiran Koushik and music by G V Prakash IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rajkiran-plays-sivanesan-in-dhanushs-idly-kadai-637225.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 22:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sathyaraj-plays-vishnu-vardhan-in-dhanushs-idly-kadai-637038.html Chennai Sep 8 The makers of director Dhanushs eagerlyawaited action entertainer Idly Kadai have now announced the name of the character that actor Sathyaraj plays in the film Taking to its X timeline actor and director Dhanushs production house Wunderbar Films which is jointly producing the film along with Dawn Pictures wrote Introducing the veteran Sathyaraj as VISHNU VARDHAN Get ready for IdliKadai in theatres on the 1st of OctoberDhanush on his X timeline wrote Dearest sathyaraj sir as vishnuvardhan idlikadaiIt may be recalled that the unit of the film has already announced that Arun Vijay plays a character called Ashwin in the film For the unaware the unit of Idly Kadai had left for Bangkok to can a crucial sequence which required the presence of all the actors in the film Shooting for the film came to an end with this Bangkok scheduleDawn Pictures which is one of the production houses producing the film had then announced the wrapping up of shooting on its X timeline It had then said Its time to call it a WRAP for IdlyKadai See you in theatres on the 1st of October Exciting updates soonThe makers of the film had initially announced that the film would hit screens worldwide on April 10 this year However they chose to postpone the release to October 1Sources say Arun Vijay plays the antagonist in the film and that the face off between Dhanush and Arun Vijay will be something to look forward to in the filmThe makers have also confirmed that Shalini Pandey will be playing a pivotal role in the film as was being speculated in some sections of the mediaIdly Kadai which will feature Dhanush and Nithya Menon in the lead is being directed by Dhanush himself The film which is being jointly produced by Dhanushs Wunderbar films along with Dawn Pictures has cinematography by Kiran Koushik and music by G V Prakash IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sathyaraj-plays-vishnu-vardhan-in-dhanushs-idly-kadai-637038.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 08:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/raashi-khanna-completes-shooting-for-her-portions-in-telusu-kada-637039.html Hyderabad Sep 8 Actress Raashi Khanna who plays one of the female leads in director Neeraja Konas upcoming romantic drama Telusu Kada has now announced that she has wrapped up her portions in the film Taking to her Instagram page the actress wrote Some stories dont just leave when the cameras stop rolling Telusu Kada is one of them A journey of love loss and everything in between And today I wrapForever grateful to the most incredible team who carried this journey with me Cant wait for you all to step into this world we created You are in for a wild rideThe film has triggered huge expectations as Neeraja Kona a popular stylist is making her directorial debut with Telusu KadaProduced by TG Vishwa Prasad and TG Krithi Prasad under the People Media Factory banner the movie features Siddu Jonnalagadda in the lead along with Raashi Khanna and Srinidhi ShettyFor the unawar the final schedule of the film began in June in a specially erected set in Hyderabad where some crucial scenes involving Siddu Jonnalagadda Raashi Khanna and Srinidhi Shetty were cannedMusic for the movie has been scored by one of the most popular music directors of the Tamil and Telugu industries Thaman S Sources say Telusu Kada will be a heartfelt story that explores love personal growth and the tough choices people make in relationships It will be a film that will look to balance emotion with humor making for an enjoyable and thoughtful watchSiddhu Jonnalagadda plays a stylish yet very mature role in the movie that also features Viva Harsha in a significant roleOn the technical front cinematography for the film is by Gnana Shekar Baba and editing is by National Awardwinning editor Naveen Nooli Avinash Kolla is the production designer of the film Sheetal Sharma is in charge of costumesTelusu Kada is slated for release on October 17 for the festival of Deepavali this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/raashi-khanna-completes-shooting-for-her-portions-in-telusu-kada-637039.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 08:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/unit-of-chiranjeevi-nayantharas-mana-shankara-vara-prasad-garu-to-begin-song-shoot-from-monday-637040.html Chennai Sep 8 If sources in the industry are to be believed the unit of director Anil Ravipudis eagerly awaited commercial entertainer Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu featuring Megastar Chiranjeevi and actress Nayanthara in the lead is to be begin shooting a song from Monday Sources say that the song which will feature Megastar Chiranjeevi and Nayanthara is to be shot in Hyderabad The number the sources add will have a catchy tune that has been composed by Bheems Ceciroleo known for delivering chartbusters They also inform that the music director has composed a diverse and energetic album for the film The new song is to be choreographed by dance master Vijay PolankiThe film has triggered great excitement among fans It may be recalled that the makers 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 filmDirector Anil Ravipudi who recently delivered a huge blockbuster with his festival entertainer Sankranthiki Vasthunam is directing this 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/unit-of-chiranjeevi-nayantharas-mana-shankara-vara-prasad-garu-to-begin-song-shoot-from-monday-637040.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 08:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/we-built-a-huge-set-worth-rs-two-crore-for-kishkindhapuri-discloses-producer-sahu-garapati-637056.html Chennai Sep 8 The makers of director Koushik Pegallapatis muchawaited horrorthriller Kishkindhapuri featuring Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas and Anupama Parameswaran in the lead have now disclosed that a set that was erected to shoot the film cost them a whopping two crore rupees In an interaction with mediapersons producer Sahu Garapati whose production house Shine Screens is producing the film disclosed this informationWhen the producers attention was drawn to reports that claimed that the makers had erected a huge set for the film Sahu Garapati confirmed the news and said The set was built at a cost of almost two crores It took us a month to build the setClaiming that the audience would definitely be thrilled while watching the movie the producer said that a lot of excitement both visually and musically lay in store for audiences There are many shock factors and moments in the film that are sure to scare audiences he saidSahu Garapati claimed that audiences watching the film would feel like watching a Hollywood movie Technically the movie is top notch he claimed When asked what the Censor Board officials said after watching his film the producer pointed out that the officials did not make any cuts in the film They said the movie was very engaging and good he saidFor the unaware the horror thriller Kishkindhapuri is scheduled to hit screens on September 12 this yearShine Screens the production house producing the film has already warned kids and the faint hearted to stay away from the filmThe film has triggered huge interest in fans and film buffs A trailer released by the makers recently has only gone on to add to the excitement of audiencesThe films trailer begins with the description of a place that is haunted by powerful evil spirits It then shows Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas and Anupama Parameswaran as tour guides who take a bunch of curious people about spirits on a ghostwalking tour to Kishkindhapuri While the tour guides are under the impression that this will be like any other tour what happens there shocks them just like all the others who have opted to be a part of the tour Things soon reach a stage where Anupama is concerned about the safety of everybody who has signed up for the tour Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas assures her that he will make sure that nothing untoward happens to anybody on tour What he does to combat the powerful spirit then is what Kishkindhapuri is all aboutIt may be recalled that the makers of the film had only recently announced that actress Anupama Parameswaran had completed dubbing for her portions in the film IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/we-built-a-huge-set-worth-rs-two-crore-for-kishkindhapuri-discloses-producer-sahu-garapati-637056.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sahu-garapat-the-producer-shared-that-he-spent-two-crore-on-building-a-massive-set-for-kishkindhapuri-637063.html Chennai Sep 8 The makers of director Koushik Pegallapatis muchawaited horrorthriller Kishkindhapuri featuring Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas and Anupama Parameswaran in the lead have now disclosed that a set that was erected to shoot the film cost them a whopping two crore rupees In an interaction with mediapersons producer Sahu Garapati whose production house Shine Screens is producing the film disclosed this informationWhen the producers attention was drawn to reports that claimed that the makers had erected a huge set for the film Sahu Garapati confirmed the news and said The set was built at a cost of almost two crores It took us a month to build the setClaiming that the audience would definitely be thrilled while watching the movie the producer said that a lot of excitement both visually and musically lay in store for audiences There are many shock factors and moments in the film that are sure to scare audiences he saidSahu Garapati claimed that audiences watching the film would feel like watching a Hollywood movie Technically the movie is top notch he claimed When asked what the Censor Board officials said after watching his film the producer pointed out that the officials did not make any cuts in the film They said the movie was very engaging and good he saidFor the unaware the horror thriller Kishkindhapuri is scheduled to hit screens on September 12 this yearShine Screens the production house producing the film has already warned kids and the faint hearted to stay away from the filmThe film has triggered huge interest in fans and film buffs A trailer released by the makers recently has only gone on to add to the excitement of audiencesThe films trailer begins with the description of a place that is haunted by powerful evil spirits It then shows Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas and Anupama Parameswaran as tour guides who take a bunch of curious people about spirits on a ghostwalking tour to Kishkindhapuri While the tour guides are under the impression that this will be like any other tour what happens there shocks them just like all the others who have opted to be a part of the tour Things soon reach a stage where Anupama is concerned about the safety of everybody who has signed up for the tour Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas assures her that he will make sure that nothing untoward happens to anybody on tour What he does to combat the powerful spirit then is what Kishkindhapuri is all aboutIt may be recalled that the makers of the film had only recently announced that actress Anupama Parameswaran had completed dubbing for her portions in the film IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sahu-garapat-the-producer-shared-that-he-spent-two-crore-on-building-a-massive-set-for-kishkindhapuri-637063.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/send-your-profile-only-if-you-are-six-ft-tall-fierce-and-mad-about-action-movies-says-unni-mukundan-637123.html Chennai Sep 8 Actor Unni Mukundan who is playing the lead in legendary filmmaker Joshiys upcoming action film has now put out a casting call for men in which he has specified that among other things those choosing to apply must be mad about action movies Taking to his Instagram page to post the casting call for men Unni Mukundan wrote Wanted Men J x UM If you are 6 ft tall fierce intense and mad about ACTION MOVIES only then send your profile to WhatsApp 91 7356888594 Strictly no callsFor the unaware the film that Unni Mukundan is currently working on is a highoctane action entertainer which is being produced jointly by Unni Mukundans production house Unni Mukundan Films UMF and Einstin MediaThe film has triggered huge interest in fans and film buff ever since the makers made an official announcementThe announcement was made on the birthday of director Joshiy whose career spans decades and blockbusters that have shaped generations Sources in the know claim that the film which is temporarily being referred to as J X UM will blend vintage scale with contemporary storytelling firepowerSpeaking about associating with director Joshiy Unni Mukundan had remarked Associating with Joshiy sir is not just a dream come true its an emotion one that every actor who grew up watching his films can relate to This collaboration is our tribute to his unmatched legacy and a chance to create something that blends the soul of classic Malayalam cinema with the pulse of todays audience At UMF we believe in stories that leave a mark and this film is one such landmark for me both personally and professionallyUnni Mukundans production house which has been riding high on the successes of the National Awardwinning Meppadiyaan and the 100crore high octane action drama Marco will be seeking to raise the bar even higher this time as it joins hands with a master craftsman whose films have defined the language of Malayalam commercial cinemaJoining director Joshiy in this mission is writerdirector Abhilash N Chandran known for his powerful characterdriven scripts including the acclaimed Porinju Mariam Jose and King Of KothaSources say that Unni Mukundan who plays the lead will be stepping into a neverbeforeseen highpowered action avatar tailormade for the big screen and crafted to resonate with both loyal fans and newage audiencesBacking this cinematic spectacle is Einstin Media a production house known for its bold choices and qualitydriven projects The production house most recently made waves with the critically acclaimed film Antony Its critically acclaimed Purusha Pretham was celebrated for its dark humour inventive storytelling and bold narrative style IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/send-your-profile-only-if-you-are-six-ft-tall-fierce-and-mad-about-action-movies-says-unni-mukundan-637123.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/natural-star-nani-posts-picture-of-his-beefed-up-look-for-the-paradise-636759.html Hyderabad Sep 6 Telugu star Nani who is now playing the lead in director Srikanth Odelas eagerly awaited action thriller The Paradise has delighted his fans by releasing a picture of his beefed up look for the film on the occasion of completing 17 years in the film industry The actor who plays a character called Jadel in the film took to his social media timelines to share the picture He wrote 17 years with all your love Im just getting started The picture of Nani showcasing his biceps has thrilled fans Needless to say the still has now gone viral on social mediaMeanwhile sources in the know say that the talkie portions of the film are currently being shot on massive sets erected in HyderabadIt may be recalled that director Odela has already made it clear that that every character in the film will be introduced through two posters Keeping in tune with the directors announcement the makers of the film had released two looks of actor Nani as Jadel in the film earlier this yearThe film which is scheduled to hit screens on March 26 next year has triggered huge expectationsFor the unaware the team has already disclosed that actor Raghav Juyal who is best known for his impressive performance in the action entertainer Kill will be playing the antagonist in the filmThe film which is being made as a pan India entertainer is to be released in eight languages namely Telugu Hindi Tamil Kannada Malayalam Bengali English and SpanishParadise considered to be Nanis most ambitious project till date is being produced by Sudhakar Cherukuri under the banner of SLV Cinemas Nani and director Srikanth Odela have joined hands once more in Paradise after their film together Dussehra emerged a blockbusterThe Paradise is set to hit theaters on March 26 2026 A huge action episode was recently shot in a specially constructed massive set under the supervision of fight master Real Satish For this highintensity action sequence foreign stunt masters were also brought in to work with Real Satish Sources close to the unit have said that this action sequence will be a highlight of the film IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/natural-star-nani-posts-picture-of-his-beefed-up-look-for-the-paradise-636759.html Sat, 06 Sep 2025 09:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rashmika-mandanna-opens-up-about-the-hardest-decisions-she-makes-every-day-636764.html Mumbai Sep 6 Actress Rashmika Mandanna who has been crowned as the National Crush by her fans talked about her struggle with early morning flights calling them the worst and saying that the dilemma of whether to sleep or stay awake leaves her feeling groggy either way Rashmika took to her Instagram Stories and shared a picture from the window of the airplane she was on at 350 AM The actress did not reveal where she was travelling to or the purpose of her tripFor the caption the actress wrote Rashmika 350am flights are the Worst Its neither morning nor nightShould I sleep for 2 hours wake up and work Ill feel super sick and groggy or should I just stay up do some work and finish the full day will still feel super groggy and then sleepThese are the every day to day decisions I find the hardest to make Rashmika addedOn the work front Rashmika will next be seen in Thama where she will be sharing screen space with Ayushmann Khurrana for the first time Set in a fictional world the project also stars Paresh Rawal and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in key roles along with othersThama tells the tale of a determined historian who immerses himself in ancient manuscripts uncovering dark secrets about local vampire myths as supernatural forces begin to stirDirected by Munjya fame maker Aditya Sarpotdar Thama is slated for a worldwide release this Diwali She also has The Girlfriend by Rahul RavindranTalking about the Telugu drama film Rashmika told IANS previously The Girlfriend is a very special project weve been working on and I truly cant wait for you all to see it Nadhive music video released recently and the love youve shown has meant so much Thank you for thatThe film is touted as a compelling romantic drama and is funded by GA2 Pictures Mass Movie Makers and Dheeraj Mogilineni Entertainment It was in December 2024 when the films teaser was released Without revealing much about the plot the teaser follows the love life of Rashmikas character The upcoming Telugu movie is directed by Rahul RavindranRashmika then went on to speak about Thama which is labelled as a gripping love story set against a bloody backdropThama is another one close to my heart Its exciting fun and will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat No spoilers for now said the 29yearold actress who is also the founder of Dear Diary IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rashmika-mandanna-opens-up-about-the-hardest-decisions-she-makes-every-day-636764.html Sat, 06 Sep 2025 10:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/valsala-club-brings-a-bizarre-village-tradition-to-the-big-screen-636775.html Thiruvananthapuram Sep 6 Malayalam cinema is set to explore an eccentric slice of imagination with Valsala Club releasing on September 26 Set in the fictional village of Bharathakkunnu the film revolves around a peculiar tradition where disrupting weddings is not only accepted but celebrated as a sport and community festivalIn this village halting a marriage is seen as a matter of pride rather than shame with families often obstructing even their own childrens nuptials The highest wedding stoppers are honoured with the Mudakku Dand awardAgainst this odd backdrop rises the Valsala Club a group of spirited youngsters who challenge the regressive practice igniting a clash between reform and tradition Their mission takes a dramatic turn with the arrival of a mysterious young woman whose presence reshapes the course of eventsThe film marks the directorial debut of Anush Mohan who blends satire humour and fantasy to tell this unconventional tale Produced by Jini S under the Falcon Cinemas banner Valsala Club emphasizes story and character over star powerThe ensemble cast includes Vineeth Thattill Akhil Kavalayoor Karthik Shankar Roopesh Peethambaran Aristo Suresh Ambi Vishakh Gauri Mallika Sukumaran Jibin Gopinath Anil Raj Arun Sol Deepu Karunakaran Priya Sreejith Binoj Kulathoor Rahul Nair Deepu Navayikkulam among others Dhyan Sreenivasan also features in a pivotal role adding weight to the narrativeThe technical crew brings together scriptwriter Faiz Jamal cinematographer Shaurinath editor Rakesh Ashok art director Ajay G Ambalathara and music composer Jini S Makeup is handled by Santosh Penpakal costumes by Busy Baby John and publicity design by Anand RajendranShot extensively in and around Thiruvananthapuram Valsala Club promises audiences a refreshing cinematic experience an inventive mix of folklore satire and youthful defiance against outdated traditions IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/valsala-club-brings-a-bizarre-village-tradition-to-the-big-screen-636775.html Sat, 06 Sep 2025 11:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/teaser-of-j-d-chakravarthy-starrer-jyathasya-maranam-druvam-promises-a-gripping-crime-thriller-in-store-636778.html Hyderabad Sep 6 The makers of director Shravan Jonnadas upcoming investigative crime thriller Jyathasya Maranam Druvam featuring actors JD Chakravarthy Naresh Agastya and Seerat Kapoor in the lead have now released a gripping teaser of the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs Produced by Malkapuram Shiva Kumar under the Suraksh banner with Trisha as the presenter the film will also feature yesteryear actress Preeti Jhangiani in a pivotal role Interestingly Preeti Jhangiani will be making her return to the big screen with this suspense thrillerActress Seerat Kapoor who shared the link to the teaser on her X timeline wrote The silence breaks The spark rises The mystery unfolds JhatasyaMaranamDhruvam teaser is out now Written amp Directed by ShravanJonnada Produced by MalkapuramShivaKumarThe teaser shows Naresh Agastya as a man who is in a state of dejection as a result of his sweetheart having died The teaser also gives away the fact that J D Chakravarthy plays an IPS officer called Vikram Kumar in the film and he begins to inquire into a complaint lodged by an elderly man Soon the cops find that the case involves double murdersSpeaking at the teaser launch event JD Chakravarthy said that producer Shiva Kumar was a very passionate producer and that the postproduction work of the film was happening in Mumbai without any compromiseActor Naresh Agastya who spoke on the occasion said that he really liked the story of the film and that it was a good contentoriented script Stating that he had a great time working with actor J D Chakravarthy Naresh disclosed that J D Chakaravarthy had made such a huge impression on him as an actor When his bike song in Gulabi released I was so impressed that I invested 70 lakhs on bikes he disclosed much to the amusement of those present The actor also said that both JD Chakravarthy and he loved bikesDirector Shravan who spoke on the occasion pointed out that this was a very intense script and that the investigation part had come out in an amazing fashionShravan also went on to disclose that it was actor JD Chakravarthy who suggested the title for the filmThe film which has music by Ghibran has cinematography by Arjun Raja and editing by Viplav IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/teaser-of-j-d-chakravarthy-starrer-jyathasya-maranam-druvam-promises-a-gripping-crime-thriller-in-store-636778.html Sat, 06 Sep 2025 12:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/we-shot-scenes-in-minus-18-degrees-for-mirai-says-teja-sajja-636786.html Chennai Sep 6 Actor Teja Sajja who plays the lead in director Karthik Gattamanenis eagerly awaited pan Indian film Mirai has now disclosed that they shot in temperatures as low as minus 18 degrees for certain sequences in the film In an exclusive interview to IANS Teja Sajja disclosed We shot certain important sequences of the film in the Himalayas The temperatures there were freezing They were as low as minus 18 degreesGoing on to disclose that he felt the biting cold while shooting these sequences Teja Sajja said I would be wearing boots and several layers of clothing including thermals But despite all that I would feel like as if scores of needles were pricking my feet every time I took a stepThe actor disclosed that the unit shot in biting cold for three days The film has triggered huge expectations among both fans and film buffsFor the unaware actor Teja Sajja is coming up with his next big venture Mirai after creating a massive impact with the pan India blockbuster HanuMan Mirai which is being mounted on an epic scale is being produced by leading production house People Media Factory with filmmaker Karthik Gattamaneni at the helmBankrolled by TG Vishwa Prasad and Krithi Prasad Mirai sources claim will be a revolution in the superhero genreFor the unaware Manoj Manchu plays the menacing antagonist in this film which will also feature Shriya Saran Jayaram and Jagapathi Babu in pivotal rolesDirector Karthik Gattamaneni is not only Mirais director but also its cinematographer The films screenplay has been crafted by Karthik himself with Manibabu Karanam contributing both to writing and the dialogues The world of Mirai has been brought to life with rich visual detail thanks to Sri Nagendra Tangala who heads the art department while Sujith Kumar Kolli has been serving as the films Executive ProducerProduced by People Media Factory the creative force behind blockbusters like Karthikeya 2 and Jaat Mirai will be a bold step forward in the studios PanIndia journey Pointing out that the teaser showcased stunning visuals and cinematic scale sources say the movie will have a record number of VFX shotsScheduled for a worldwide release on September 12 Mirai will hit theatres in eight languages available in both 2D and 3D formats IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/we-shot-scenes-in-minus-18-degrees-for-mirai-says-teja-sajja-636786.html Sat, 06 Sep 2025 12:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/tennis-that-novak-djokovic-played-at-us-open-was-nothing-short-of-breathtaking-says-dhanush-636801.html Chennai Sep 6 Actor producer and director Dhanush has now penned a heartfelt post of appreciation for tennis star Novak Djokovic who put up a spirited fight in the US Open semifinal on Friday Stating that the level of tennis Djokovic played at the US Open was nothing short of breathtaking Dhanush a selfconfessed Rafael Nadal fan wrote Taking nothing away from carlosalcaraz the level of tennis DjokerNole played at the us open was nothing short of breathtaking A year younger Djoko or even a day younger and the result could have been very different The second set truly could have gone either way The scoreline doesnt do justice to the Herculean effort and magical tennis he brought to the court From a hardcore Rafa fan hats off DjokoOn the work front Dhanush will next have his eagerly awaited film Idly Kadai hitting screens on October 1 this yearThe makers of the film had initially announced that the film would hit screens worldwide on April 10 this year However they chose to postpone the release to October 1It may be recalled that the unit of the film had wrapped up shooting in April this year The unit completed the shooting of the film in Bangkok Sources say the unit canned in Bangkok a crucial sequence which required the presence of all the actors in the filmArun Vijay plays the antagonist in the film and sources claim that the face off between Dhanush and Arun Vijay will be something to look forward to in the filmThe makers have also confirmed that Shalini Pandey will be playing a pivotal role in the film as was being speculated in some sections of the mediaIdly Kadai which will feature Dhanush and Nithya Menon in the lead has been directed by Dhanush himself The film which is being jointly produced by Dhanushs Wunderbar films along with Dawn Pictures has cinematography by Kiran Koushik and music by G V Prakash IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/tennis-that-novak-djokovic-played-at-us-open-was-nothing-short-of-breathtaking-says-dhanush-636801.html Sat, 06 Sep 2025 15:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/jagapathi-babu-plays-angama-bali-in-teja-sajja-starrer-mirai-636812.html Chennai Sep 6 The makers of director Karthik Gattamanenis eagerly awaited pan Indian film Mirai featuring actor Teja Sajja in the lead on Saturday disclosed that actor Jagapathi Babus character in the film was called Angama Bali Taking to its X timeline People Media Factory the production house producing the film wrote From the Darkest Forces Rises a Beacon of Light Experience Angama Bali aka JagapathiBabus astounding presence as the protector of Tantra on the big screens Six days to go MIRAI GRAND RELEASE WORLDWIDE ON 12th SEPTEMBERIt may be recalled that on Thursday the makers had disclosed actress Ritika Nayaks character in the film as VibhaThe film has triggered huge expectations among both fans and film buffsBankrolled by TG Vishwa Prasad and Krithi Prasad Mirai sources claim will be a revolution in the superhero genreFor the unaware Manoj Manchu plays the menacing antagonist in this film which will also feature Shriya Saran and Jayaram in pivotal rolesDirector Karthik Gattamaneni is not only Mirais director but also its cinematographer The films screenplay has been crafted by Karthik himself with Manibabu Karanam contributing both to writing and the dialogues The world of Mirai has been brought to life with rich visual detail thanks to Sri Nagendra Tangala who heads the art department while Sujith Kumar Kolli has been serving as the films Executive ProducerProduced by People Media Factory the creative force behind blockbusters like Karthikeya 2 and Jaat Mirai will be a bold step forward in the studios PanIndia journey Pointing out that the teaser showcased stunning visuals and cinematic scale sources say the movie will have a record number of VFX shotsScheduled for a worldwide release on September 12 Mirai will hit theatres in eight languages available in both 2D and 3D formats IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/jagapathi-babu-plays-angama-bali-in-teja-sajja-starrer-mirai-636812.html Sat, 06 Sep 2025 16:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/thudarum-director-tharun-moorthy-discloses-he-is-now-working-on-a-sequel-to-one-of-his-earlier-films-636684.html Chennai Sep 5 Malayalam film director Tharun Moorthy whose recently released Mohanlalstarrer Thudaram went on to emerge a huge blockbuster has on the festive occasion of Onam disclosed that he is now in the process of writing a sequel to one of his earlier films Taking to his Instagram page to post a letter in which he made the announcement director Tharun Moorthy began the post by greeting all his followers a happy Onam 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 alwaysFor 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 Mohanlals 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 wroteIm 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 cant 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 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/thudarum-director-tharun-moorthy-discloses-he-is-now-working-on-a-sequel-to-one-of-his-earlier-films-636684.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 19:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/khushbu-manchu-manoj-thaman-express-gratitude-to-teachers-on-teachers-day-636689.html Chennai Sep 5 Actors Khushbu Sundar and Manchu Manoj and music director Thaman were among those who expressed gratitude to their teachers on the occasion of Teachers Day on Friday Tamil actress producer and politician Khushbu Sundar took to her Instagram page to pen a lengthy post to thank all her teachers who she said laid her foundationShe wrote Today I stand tall with strength and purpose all thanks to the incredible teachers whove laid my foundation To my mom who instilled in me the values of love compassion family and unity Ammi your lessons are my guiding light You are my universeThe actress then thanked her school teachers saying they opened her eyes to the world and taught her about sharing friendship and equality My special thanks to my principal Smt Vijayalakshmi Nair Thank you for your wisdom Maam she wroteKhushbu then thanked her teachers in cinema She wrote To my mentors in cinema who honed my skills and inspired me to never take my work for granted your influence is profound Special thanks to Director P Vasu Sir for tolerating my tantrumsNext she thanked friends who she said showed her the true meaning of unconditional love Im blessed to have you all in my life she said and moved on to pay tribute to former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M KarunanidhiAnd a special tribute to Dr Kalaignar my political guru who taught me the essence of respect and true public service My heartfelt gratitude to each of you who have enriched my life at every turn Thank you for being my pillars teachers teachersday gratitude she wroteOne of Telugu and Tamil film industrys top music directors Thaman for his part thanked director Trivikram who he called his guruTaking to his X timeline the music director wrote My Teacher Who made Me What I am today Made Most of the things Easy and made it understandable The Simplest Way My Man for Everything What is with me today The Genius Trivikram Sir HappyTeachersDayTelugu actor Manchu Manoj thanked his dad Mohan Babu who he said was his teacher He took to his X timeline to pen a post of gratitude He wrote To the best teacher who has guided me at every step Happy Teachers Day themohanbabu nanna garu And to all the wonderful teachers who continue to shape our lives my heartfelt wishes on this special day HappyTeachersDay IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/khushbu-manchu-manoj-thaman-express-gratitude-to-teachers-on-teachers-day-636689.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 19:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/life-is-beautifully-unpredictable-says-actress-sri-gouri-priya-636561.html Chennai Aug 5 An unplanned trip to Bangalore seems to have cheered up Actress Sri Gouri Priya who says that life is beautifully unpredictable The actress who shot to fame in Tamil cinema with her fine performance in the Tamil superhit film Lover took to Instagram to pen a lengthy post on her sudden trip to Bengaluru and how it had helped bring the smile back to her face Posting pictures of herself at Bangalore the actress wrote 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 Its 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 trip This goofy Gouri is a big time overthinker too So her head kinda went for a zuii and now shes back Reasons for a happy Gouri Extremely unplanned trip to Bengaluru coz why not Bengalurus wind in my hair Bengaluru palaces 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 Bengalurus weatherSo for good or for bad its all about going with the flow and knowing that itll 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 note For 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 burden Apart 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/life-is-beautifully-unpredictable-says-actress-sri-gouri-priya-636561.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 08:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/emraan-hashmi-on-telugu-debut-with-og-thrilled-to-lock-horns-with-superstar-pawan-kalyan-636581.html Mumbai Sep 5 Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi has talked about his upcoming film OG and said that he is thrilled to make his Telugu debut especially locking horns with superstar Pawan Kalyan on screen Emraan said I was thrilled when I was approached for this film as it would mark my foray into Telugu cinema What better way to do that than locking horns with superstar Pawan Kalyan on celluloidDirected by Sujeeth the films teaser was released recently In the film Emraan plays a ruthless crime boss who takes control in OGs absence The teaser builds to a powerful closing shot Pawan Kalyans Ojas Gambheera returning after a decadeThe actor went on to say Working with director Sujeeth and Pawan Kalyan was a fantastic experience Right from my look to my lines to my characterisation I loved everything about it and I was excited to be a part of this filmOG also stars Priyanka Mohan Arjun Das Prakash Raj and Sriya Reddy with music by Thaman SOn the distribution side Monk Films Suman Prasar Bage and Vibrant Vista Entertainments Praveen Peddi have picked up the North India and Nepal theatrical rights widening the films release footprint The film produced by DVV Danayya of RRR fame is said to release on September 25Talking about Emraan he was last seen in Ground Zero an action thriller film directed by Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar The film revolves around the story of BSF officer Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey who led the operation in which terrorist Rana Tahir Nadeem better known as Ghazi Baba was killed in 2003It stars Emraan Hashmi Sai Tamhankar and Zoya Hussain in the lead rolesApart from OG Emraan also has G2 a Telugulanguage action spy thriller film directed by Vinay Kumar Sirigineedi in his directorial debut It is a sequel to Goodachari 2018 with Adivi Sesh reprising his roleHe also has the second installment of Awarapan which has been locked for April 3 2026 release The film was announced in March on the occasion of his 46th birthdayAn action crime film Awarapan released in 2007 Directed by Mohit Suri the film was an uncredited remake of the South Korean film A Bittersweet LifeIt stars Emraan Hashmi Shriya Saran Mrinalini Sharma and Ashutosh Rana In the film gangster Shivam Pandit is ordered by his boss Bharat Malik to watch over Reema Maliks secret Pakistani mistress IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/emraan-hashmi-on-telugu-debut-with-og-thrilled-to-lock-horns-with-superstar-pawan-kalyan-636581.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 11:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/censor-board-clears-bellamkonda-sai-sreenivas-anupama-parmeswarans-kishkindhapuri-for-release-with-a-certificate-636622.html Chennai Sep 5 The Central Board of Film Certification CBFC has now cleared director Koushik Pegallapatis muchawaited horrorthriller Kishkindhapuri featuring Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas and Anupama Parameswaran in the lead for release with an A certificate Kishkindhapuri is scheduled to hit screens on September 12 this yearShine Screens the production house producing the film warned kids and the faint hearted to stay away from the filmTaking to its X timeline the production house wrote Kishkindhapuri is certified A with zero cuts Get ready to scream and get scared with NEWAGE HORROR in its most massive form KIDS amp THE FAINT HEARTED STAY AWAY Kishkindhapuri GRAND RELEASE WORLDWIDE ON SEPTEMBER 12thThe film has triggered huge interest in fans and film buffs A trailer released by the makers recently has only gone on to add to the excitement of audiencesThe films trailer begins with the description of a place that is haunted by powerful evil spirits It then shows Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas and Anupama Parameswaran as tour guides who take a bunch of curious people about spirits on a ghostwalking tour to Kishkindhapuri While the tour guides are under the impression that this will be like any other tour what happens there shocks them just like all the others who have opted to be a part of the tour Things soon reach a stage where Anupama is concerned about the safety of everybody who has signed up for the tour Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas assures her that he will make sure that nothing untoward happens to anybody on tour What he does to combat the powerful spirit then is what Kishkindhapuri is all aboutIt may be recalled that the makers of the film had only recently announced that actress Anupama Parameswaran had completed dubbing for her portions in the filmProduced by Sahu Garapati under the Shine Screens banner and presented by Archana the film has been written and directed by Koushik PegallapatiThe films first glimpse which was released in April this year offered a frightening introduction to its horrorlaced setting It opened with Bellamkonda Sreenivas and Anupama Parameswaran forcefully entering a haunted houseinviting supernatural forcesSome doors are not meant to be opened the glimpse hinted as one saw eerie voices echo through a place long forgotten The suspenseful preview culminated in a terrifying moment with Bellamkonda Sreenivas declaring Aham Mrityu I am death as his eyes turned hauntingly paleChunmay Salaskars camera work in the trailer is striking and Chaitan Bharadwaj seems to have crafted a soundscape that stays with you long after the trailer endsThe technical team of the film includes Manisha A Dutt as the Production Designer D Siva Kamesh as the art director and Niranjan Devaramane as the editor G Kanishka is the Creative Head of the film which has Darahas Palakollu as its cowriterAs Kishkindhapuris release date inches closer expectations continue to rise for what could be one of the most intriguing theatrical offerings this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/censor-board-clears-bellamkonda-sai-sreenivas-anupama-parmeswarans-kishkindhapuri-for-release-with-a-certificate-636622.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 15:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mammoottys-iconic-blockbuster-samrajyam-returns-in-new-format-after-35-years-636422.html Kochi Sep 4 One of Malayalam cinemas most celebrated gangster dramas Samrajyam is set to return to theatres with a stunning new makeover after 35 years Directed by Jomon and produced by Ajmal Hassan under the banner of Arifa Productions the 1990 superhit starring megastar Mammootty will rerelease on September 18 in a remastered 4K Dolby Atmos version promising audiences a refreshed cinematic experienceWhen it first hit the screens over three decades ago Samrajyam redefined style and presentation in Malayalam cinema Mammoottys unforgettable portrayal of Alexander an underworld don elevated the film into a cult classicThe movies slick narration stylish execution and gripping performances ensured it crossed regional boundaries gaining popularity across South India and even BollywoodIt was not only dubbed in multiple languages but also remade underscoring its wide appealA major highlight of Samrajyam remains its haunting background score composed by the legendary IlaiyaraajaHis music added depth and intensity to the narrative and even today it continues to resonate with fansWith the new version viewers can relive Ilaiyaraajas brilliance in enhanced sound qualityBehind the camera Jayanan Vincents cinematography gave the film its iconic visual tone while noted lyricist Shibu Chakravarthy penned the scriptHariharaputhran handled the editing contributing to the films taut pace and styleApart from Mammoottys towering performance Samrajyam also boasts a stellar ensemble cast including Madhu Captain Raju Vijayaraghavan Ashokan Srividya Sonia Balan K Nair Siddique Bheeman Raghu Jagannatha Varma Prathapachandran CI Paul Jagannathan Ponnambalam Vishnu Kant and TapasyaEach actor left a mark adding to the films cult statusSix of these actors Captain Raju Srividya Balan KNair Jagannatha Varma Prathapachandran and Paul have all passed awayFor many fans the rerelease is more than just nostalgia as it is an opportunity to witness a landmark film on the big screen with cuttingedge technologyThe 4K Dolby Atmos upgrade ensures that the grandeur action and emotion of Samrajyam will be experienced in a way never seen beforeAs the countdown to September 18 begins excitement is building among movie lovers eager to relive the magic of one of Malayalam cinemas most iconic films where Mammoottys Alexander continues to reign supreme in the hearts of fansThis is happening at a time when Mammootty due to his ill health has been out of public glare for the past six months and is expected to don the grease paint again shortly IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mammoottys-iconic-blockbuster-samrajyam-returns-in-new-format-after-35-years-636422.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shooting-of-director-durai-senthilkumars-film-featuring-legend-saravanan-wrapped-636530.html Chennai Sep 4 The makers of director Durai Senthilkumars upcoming suspense thriller featuring businessmanturnedactor Legend Saravanan in the lead on Thursday announced that shooting for the film had been wrapped The actor who took to his X timeline to make the announcement also shared a video clip that showed the last shot being canned after which the unit cut a cake and celebrated the completion of shootingThe video clip also showed the actor distributing gift packets to the specially abled on the occasionIt may be recalled that the makers had disclosed in June that the film was to hit screens for Deepavali this yearSaravanan who has taken the screen name Legend Saravanan had disclosed then that the film would be a mass action suspense thriller in line with todays trend The title of the film and the film itself would appeal to everyone in a new genre he had claimedProduced by The Legend New Saravana Stores Productions the yettobetitled film is a grandbudget venture directed by R S Durai Senthilkumar best known for his blockbusters like Kakki Sattai Kodi and the recent success GarudanThis movie will feature a captivating storyline designed to engage audiences across various sectionsBollywood star Payal Rajput plays the female lead in this film which will also feature actors Shaam Andrea Jeremiah Baahubali Prabhakar Santhosh Prathap and Baby Iyal in pivotal rolesMusic for the film has been composed by Gibran with cinematography by S Venkatesh and editing by Pradeep Art direction for the film has been done by Durairaj while Ambikapathi is the films executive producer Costume design is by Deepthi and Suresh is in charge of stills Poster design for the film has been done by Dinesh and action sequences have been choreographed by Matthew Mahesh IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shooting-of-director-durai-senthilkumars-film-featuring-legend-saravanan-wrapped-636530.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 22:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ritika-nayak-plays-vibha-in-teja-sajja-starrer-mirai-636536.html Chennai Sep 4 The makers of director Karthik Gattamanenis eagerly awaited pan Indian film Mirai featuring actor Teja Sajja in the lead on Thursday disclosed Vibha as the name of the character that actress Ritika Nayak plays in the film Taking to its X timeline People Media Factory the production house producing the film wrote Her silence is a weapon and her wisdom is a wrath Meet Vibha aka RitikaNayak bringing her serene yet powerful presence to the big screens 8 DAYS TO GO MIRAI GRAND RELEASE WORLDWIDE ON 12th SEPTEMBER Superhero tejasajja123 Rocking Star HeroManoj1The film has triggered huge expectations among both fans and film buffsAfter creating a massive impact with the pan India blockbuster HanuMan actor Teja Sajja is coming up with his next big venture Mirai This highoctane project mounted on an epic scale is being produced by leading production house People Media Factory with filmmaker Karthik Gattamaneni at the helmBankrolled by TG Vishwa Prasad and Krithi Prasad Mirai sources claim will be a revolution in the superhero genreFor the unaware Manoj Manchu plays the menacing antagonist in this film which will also feature Shriya Saran Jayaram and Jagapathi Babu in pivotal rolesDirector Karthik Gattamaneni is not only Mirais director but also its cinematographer The films screenplay has been crafted by Karthik himself with Manibabu Karanam contributing both to writing and the dialogues The world of Mirai has been brought to life with rich visual detail thanks to Sri Nagendra Tangala who heads the art department while Sujith Kumar Kolli has been serving as the films Executive ProducerProduced by People Media Factory the creative force behind blockbusters like Karthikeya 2 and Jaat Mirai will be a bold step forward in the studios PanIndia journey Pointing out that the teaser showcased stunning visuals and cinematic scale sources say the movie will have a record number of VFX shotsScheduled for a worldwide release on September 12 Mirai will hit theatres in eight languages available in both 2D and 3D formats IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ritika-nayak-plays-vibha-in-teja-sajja-starrer-mirai-636536.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 22:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/marriage-is-not-something-for-social-media-but-for-two-people-trying-to-build-something-for-themselves-actress-neelima-636342.html Chennai Sep 4 Well known actress and film producer Neelima Rani has penned an adorable post greeting her husband on the occasion of their 17th wedding anniversary in which she has said that marriage is not for social media or for society or for relatives but for two individuals trying to build something for themselves Taking to her Instagram account to pen a lengthy post on her wedding anniversary the actress greeted her husband saying Im so blessed only this comes into my mind when I want to write something about musicesai bujjiiii happy anniversary pursha As I always say he is my guru guardian angel my support system my lifeline just like any other marriageeven we faced a lot of strugglesstill struggling but the love and warmth keeps us going 17 years later we are still counting the blessings every single dayThe actress then went on to explain what the couple thought was most important in a marriageShe said What matters the most is the happiness more than the materialistic things is what we strongly believe in May be because of that only we could achieve so much in life We as a couple always believed in discussions more than arguments we believed in us more than you or me We believed in walking together more than choosing a path on our wayStating that the time period between 2008 to 2025 changed a lot in both of them the actress said that they were still evolving every single dayThe actress also mentioned about the betrayals they had suffered during this timePeople walked into our lives and most of them walked out stabbing our backs Still we stand tall today to say ANBE SHIVAM we hate none We move on Neelima Rani wroteFinally she said Marriages are not made in heaven they are made by us moment to moment minute by minute we build it Marriage is not for social media or for the society or not even for relatives It is for two individuals trying to build something for themselves Felt like sharing this piece of us with you all thank you for all your criticism throughout these yearsthat made me even more STRONGER IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/marriage-is-not-something-for-social-media-but-for-two-people-trying-to-build-something-for-themselves-actress-neelima-636342.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shraddha-srinath-starrer-the-game-you-never-play-alone-to-stream-from-october-2-636347.html Mumbai Sep 4 Actress Shraddha Srinaths upcoming Tamil thriller titled The Game You Never Play Alone is all set to stream on Netflix from October 2 The gripping new Tamil series from Rajesh M Selva also features Santhosh Prathap Chandini Syama Harini Bala Hasan Subash Selvam Viviya Santh Dheeraj and HemaDirector Rajesh M Selva says of the series The Game is more than just a thriller its a reflection of the world we live in where our lives are entangled in screens secrets and shifting loyalties At its core its a story about people their choices vulnerabilities and the fragile line between truth and deceptionHe added Collaborating with Netflix and Applause Entertainment gave us the freedom to push creative boundaries and I cant wait for audiences to not just watch The Game but to step into its world and feel its pulseThe Game You Never Play Alone blends sharp storytelling and timely themes marking the next chapter in a growing slate of Tamil originalsMonika Shergill Vice President India Content at Netflix shares With The Game You Never Play Alone our first Tamil series of the year we are bringing a story that is both fresh and relevant Its a gripping mystery thriller that follows a female game developer on a relentless mission to track down those responsible for a coordinated attack against herShergill said Our partnership with Applause Entertainment has delivered remarkable titles like Black Warrant and were thrilled to join forces with them for our south slate Backed by Rajesh M Selvas vision this series tackles themes that are both timely and deeply resonant to the realities of contemporary digital lifeThe upcoming series is a characterdriven thriller that unravels the hidden costs of living in a hyperconnected world As secrets slip through screens and trust breaks under pressure what begins as a mystery becomes a deeper exploration of identity and power as per a statementSameer Nair Managing Director Applause Entertainment shares The Game is a timely story that captures the realities of our digital age where every choice can alter the course of relationships It blends strong storytelling with Rajesh Selvas distinctive directorial vision creating a series that is both engaging and thoughtprovokingOur partnership with Netflix allows us to tell stories that resonate deeply and reach audiences in India and across the world and we look forward to audiences experiencing it worldwideThe Game You Never Play Alone will stream on Netflix on October 2 IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/shraddha-srinath-starrer-the-game-you-never-play-alone-to-stream-from-october-2-636347.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/release-glimpse-video-of-anushka-shetty-starrer-ghaati-packs-a-punch-636369.html Chennai Sep 4 With just a day to go for director Krish Jagarlamudis eagerlyawaited action thriller Ghaati featuring actors Anushka Shetty and Vikram Prabhu in the lead to hit screens the makers of the film on Thursday released one more trailer which they chose to call the Release Glimpse Taking to its X timeline UV Creations the production house that has produced the film shared the link to the release glimpse and wrote The QUEEN at her FIERCEST BEST on the Big Screens tomorrow GhaatiReleaseGlimpse OUT NOW VICTIM CRIMINAL LEGEND Witness her journeyThe release glimpse video packs a series of intense and gripping visuals which seem to reinforce the idea suggested in the tagline of the film victim criminal legend The release glimpse shows Anushka Shetty uttering just one dialogue Anushka who plays the role of Sheelavathi in Ghaati says If you say They wont back down and these people wont back down I too wont back downThe film has triggered huge expectations among fans and film buffs and a trailer released by the unit recently has added to the excitementThe trailer of the film that was released a few days ago shows Vikram Prabhu and Anushka Shetty to be a couple in love residing in the ghatsThe poor local populace commonly referred to as ghaatis are used by smugglers to smuggle ganja from the treacherous terrain to places across the border It is evident that the smugglers look down on the ghaatis and address them in a condescending tone The ghaatis are told to confine themselves to bearing the goods across the borders as doing business wouldnt suit them The trailer gives the impression that while Vikram Prabhu works in a dispensary or a hospital of some sort Anushka initially works as a bus conductor However the two seem to get married in the film and then look to deliver justice to the poor ghattis who are handed a raw deal by the smugglersThe film was supposed to hit screens on July 11 this year However now it is scheduled to hit screens on September 5Presented by UV Creations and produced by Rajeev Reddy and Sai Babu Jagarlamudi Ghaati is the second collaboration between Anushka Shetty and director Krish following the success of their blockbuster film VedamInterestingly the film will be Anushkas fourth film with UV CreationsThe makers have already disclosed that Tamil actor Vikram Prabhu plays the character of Desi Raju in the filmIn an exclusive interview to IANS Vikram Prabhu had disclosed that he had lost eight kilos for his role in the filmSources claim cinematographer Manojh Reddy Katasani has brought to life the world of Ghaati with his striking visuals while Nagavelli Vidya Sagars music amplifies its intense moodArt direction for the film is by National Award winner Thota Tharani and editing is by Chanakya Reddy Toorupu and Venkat N Swamy Sai Madhav Burra has penned sharp dialogues for the film which promises to engage audiences with its powerful storytelling IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/release-glimpse-video-of-anushka-shetty-starrer-ghaati-packs-a-punch-636369.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 13:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-kalaiyarasan-plays-murugan-in-athiyan-athirais-thandakaaranyam-636196.html Chennai Sep 3 The makers of director Athiyan Athirais eagerly awaited film Thandakaaranyam featuring actors Dinesh and Kalaiyarasan in the lead on Wednesday disclosed the name of the character that actor Kalaiyarasan plays in the film Neelam Productions the production firm of director Pa Ranjith which is producing the film took to its X timeline to announce the characters name It said Gutwrenching yet full of grit Kalaiyarasan as Murugan in Thandakaaranyam ThandakaaranyamFromSept19It may be recalled that only a day ago the unit had disclosed the name of the other lead character played by actor DineshDirector Athiyan Athirai had on his X timeline on Tuesday disclosed that Dinesh played a character called Sadaiyan in the filmA teaser which the unit released recently shows that the story of the film is told from a womans perspective A young woman living in a tribal hamlet on the fringes of a forest narrates a story Everytime a girl is born in this forest along with her a root vegetable is also born My grandmother Richiamma used to say that the man who finds that root vegetable and brings it to you is the one destined for you she says The forest does not comprise of just trees and plants it also included our love she explains One day my man made me stand under this tree and went in search of the root to present to me He still hasnt returnedFrom the visuals of the teaser it is evident that the story narrated by the woman is just an allegory for a more intense story of oppression that is set in the forest landsIt is evident from the teaser that the character of Murugan is a member of one of the uniformed services and that Sadaiyan is a tribal leader in the filmThe film which has been produced by director Pa Ranjiths Neelam productions in association with Learn and Teach production will also feature actors Rithyvika Vinsu Sam Muthukumar Aruldass and Saranya Ravichandran in important rolesIt may be recalled that the film has already been cleared by the Censor Board for release with an UA certificate and is scheduled to hit screens on September 19Actor Shabeer Kallarakkal who impressed with his performance as Dancing Rose in the sports drama Sarpetta Parambarai will be seen playing a pivotal role in this film which will also feature comedian Bala Saravanan in a prominent roleOn the technical front the film will have music by Justin Prabhakaran and cinematography by Pratheep Kaliraja Editing for the film will be by Selva while art direction has been handled by Tha RamalingamSources close to the unit of the film say that shooting for the film took place completely in forests and in villages situated in mountains This apart sequences were also shot in hilly regions IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-kalaiyarasan-plays-murugan-in-athiyan-athirais-thandakaaranyam-636196.html Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/malavika-mohanan-gives-mohanlal-a-nickname-636199.html Chennai Sep 3 Actress Malavika Mohanan who is delighted with the audiences reception to her recently released film Hridayapoorvam has now penned an adorable note of gratitude to the core team of the film in which she has chosen to give Malayalam superstar Mohanlal a nickname Taking to her Instagram page Malavika penned a lengthy note in which she thanked the director of the film Sathiyan Anthikad for giving her the character Haritha in the filmShe wrote Sathyan Sir thank you for giving me Haritha It has been a dream of mine since I began acting to work with you Beyond my deep admiration for your films what has always moved me most is the way you write your female characters with such depth nuance and grace They live breathe and linger long after the story endsThe actress pointed out that the ace director had been so incredibly kind sensitive and thoughtful throughout the process of making the filmShe said the director had made the experience feel not just creatively fulfilling but also deeply personal and nurturing This chapter will always have the most colourful bookmark in my journey she told director Sathiyan AnthikadMalavika also thanked actor Mohanlal who plays the lead in the film She wrote everyone already knows how incredible you are as an actor It feels silly to state the obvious But whats stayed with me the most is the kindness and genuine care youve shown me especially as a younger actor trying to find my way Youve been so patient and supportive always encouraging me and making the set feel like a lovely welcoming placeThe actress went on to say that Mohanlal always knew how to lighten the mood and make tricky tough days feel a little easierHonestly I never imagined Id get the chance to work alongside you in such a meaningful role and it ended up being one of the most precious experiences of my life Im truly grateful not just for the opportunity itself but for the kindness and generosity you gave me at every step It meant more than I can ever put into words she wroteShe ended the note saying Also youre such a pookie and so adorable Wasnt pookie lal the perfect nickname for himShe signed off by asking audiences to watch the film in theatres if they hadnt already watched it saying I promise you itll steal at least a tiny bit of your heart IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/malavika-mohanan-gives-mohanlal-a-nickname-636199.html Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/i-dont-think-stereotyping-boys-as-failures-is-harmful-says-bad-girl-director-varsha-bharath-636101.html Chennai Sep 3 Director Varsha Bharath whose comingofage drama Bad Girl is to hit screens across India on September 5 this year says that she doesnt think stereotyping boys as failures is harmful During a prerelease event of the film which was held recently the makers of the film showcased a teaser which has a scene in which a lady teacher is seen chiding a girl student saying You walk like a boy you talk like a boy and you fail like a boyWhen IANS caught up with the director for an interview and pointed out that this scene was stereotyping boys as failures the director replied No that is stereotyping girls actuallyPoint out to her that the scene and the dialogue were actually doing the contrary to what she claimed as the statement You fail like a boy was stereotyping boys as failures and she replies In my class this is my experience I have always failed in class and I have always been told Im like a boySo there is a stereotype that boys are associated with failuresShe replies Girls out of fear will studyThe point is that a stereotype exists I dont think that that is a stereotype that is harmful she opines and goes on to give an explanation about the stereotypes that she thinks are harmfulSo what kind of stereotype is harmful There is a power dynamic in society If you were to say women are bad drivers That is a stereotype that is harmful We live in a patriarchal world And this is being spoken by the teacher The teacher is stereotyping the student It is very important when we are reading a film to understand who is saying it Whether the filmmaker is saying it or a character is speaking it A character is speaking it from her prejudice The character is prejudiced This teacher has her prejudice and she is stereotyping boys as failures I am not stereotyping boys as failures says the director of Bad GirlI have always been a really bad student I have gotten thrown out of school for being a really bad student Every time when failed students were made to stand out I would be the only girl standing with them Even those not so smart girl students who would study only as much as I would will be hardworking and somehow manage to pass They will not fail They will have fear and devotion That is why it was always very lonely for me to be a bad student So it comes from that place Boys at least have company when they are failing in school she further explainsIt may be recalled that a teaser of the film which was released in January this year sparked a major debate on Brahmin bashing in cinema with one section claiming the film to be a bold and refreshing film and another claiming that it was indulging in Brahmin bashingThe censor board has cleared the film for release with a UA certificateProduced by acclaimed filmmaker Vetri Maaran the film is being presented by Anurag Kashyap under the banner of Grass Root Film CompanyThe film has won accolades on the international film festival circuit It won the NETPAC Award for Best Asian Film at the International Film Festival in Rotterdam IFFRand the Young Jury Award for Best Feature Film at the 40th Cinema Jove Valencia International Film Festival in SpainIt also won the Student Choice Award at the Indian Film Festival of Toulouse in FranceAdditionally the film has been officially selected and screened at prestigious festivals including the Shanghai International Film Festival and the Indian Film Festival of Los AngelesBad Girl features an ensemble cast including Anjali Sivaraman Shanthi Priya Hridhu Haroon TeeJay Arunasalam Sashank Bommireddipalli and Saranya RavichandranOn the technical front it has cinematography by Preetha Jayaraman Jagadeesh Ravi and Prince Anderson Editing for the film is by Radha Sridhar and music is by Amit TrivediCostume Design for the film is by Shruthi Manjari while sound design is by Vinoth Thanigasalam and Sound mixing is by Prathap VFX for the film has been handled by R Hariharasuthan Lorven IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/i-dont-think-stereotyping-boys-as-failures-is-harmful-says-bad-girl-director-varsha-bharath-636101.html Wed, 03 Sep 2025 12:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/trailer-of-bellamkonda-sai-sreenivas-anupama-parmeswarans-kishkindhapuri-promises-a-spine-tingling-horror-thriller-636121.html Chennai Sep 3 The makers of director Koushik Pegallapatis muchawaited horrorthriller Kishkindhapuri featuring Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas and Anupama Parameswaran in the lead on Wednesday released an interesting and compelling trailer of the film that showed that a spinetingling horror thriller was in store for fans and audiences Kishkindhapuri is scheduled to hit screens on September 12 this yearTaking to its X timeline Shine Screens the production house producing the film wrote Welcome to the world of fear where silence is scary and sound is scarierKishkindhapuriTrailer out now Kishkindhapuri GRAND RELEASE WORLDWIDE ON SEPTEMBER 12thThe films trailer begins with the description of a place that is haunted by powerful evil spirits It then shows Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas and Anupama Parameswaran as tour guides who take a bunch of curious people about spirits on a ghostwalking tour to Kishkindhapuri While the tour guides are under the impression that this will be like any other tour what happens there shocks them just like all the others who have opted to be a part of the tour Things soon reach a stage where Anupama is concerned that everybody safety Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas assures her that he will make sure that nothing untoward happens to anybody on tour What he does to combat the powerful spirit then is what Kishkindhapuri is all aboutIt may be recalled that the makers of the film had only recently announced that actress Anupama Parameswaran had completed dubbing for her portions in the filmProduced by Sahu Garapati under the Shine Screens banner and presented by Archana the film has been written and directed by Koushik PegallapatiThe films first glimpse which was released in April this year offered a frightening introduction to its horrorlaced setting It opened with Bellamkonda Sreenivas and Anupama Parameswaran forcefully entering a haunted houseinviting supernatural forcesSome doors are not meant to be opened the glimpse hinted as one saw eerie voices echo through a place long forgotten The suspenseful preview culminated in a terrifying moment with Bellamkonda Sreenivas declaring Aham Mrityu I am death as his eyes turned hauntingly paleChunmay Salaskars camera work in the trailer is striking and Chaitan Bharadwaj seems to have crafted a soundscape that stays with you long after the trailer endsThe technical team of the film includes Manisha A Dutt as the Production Designer D Siva Kamesh as the art director and Niranjan Devaramane as the editor G Kanishka is the Creative Head of the film which has Darahas Palakollu as its cowriterAs Kishkindhapuris release date inches closer expectations continue to rise for what could be one of the most intriguing theatrical offerings this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/trailer-of-bellamkonda-sai-sreenivas-anupama-parmeswarans-kishkindhapuri-promises-a-spine-tingling-horror-thriller-636121.html Wed, 03 Sep 2025 13:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actress-nandita-das-invited-to-be-on-jury-panel-of-busan-film-festival-636155.html Chennai Sep 3 Well known director actor writer and producer Nandita Das is all set to head to the prestigious Busan Film Festival where she will be a part of the jury panel this year Taking to her Instagram page to make the announcement the actress wrote Excited to be back in Busan one of my favourite film festivals in the world and the best in all of Asia But this time I am not going as an actor director or an awardee I am on the juryThe actress who is known for her hard hitting films believes that her trip to the highly rated film festival will be nourishingSeeking to explain her feelings on the invitation to be a part of the jury she wrote In the midst of many stresses of work and life I know this experience will be a burst of creative stimulus itll be nourishing Cant wait to watch good films in a pin drop dark hall and have the most exciting jury deliberations after I look forward to the films the people the food the conversations with other filmmakers and filmloversand meeting wonderful friends yet again from all over the worldNandita Das promised to share details of her experiences in Busan with fans back home She said Will keep you posted from there As usual it may not always be real time because its more consuming to live the moment But will share all the precious nuggets for sure The images here dont capture my time in Busan over the years but are a snapshot in no particular order of what was handy Its also a reminder what I cant sadly wear again Will save them for another occasion in another placeThe actress who seemed to be upbeat about her upcoming visit to Busan thanked the festival organisers for the honour She wrote Thank you busanfilmfest for this honour See you soon IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actress-nandita-das-invited-to-be-on-jury-panel-of-busan-film-festival-636155.html Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/dulquer-salmaans-wayfarer-films-tenders-apology-to-people-of-karnataka-for-dialogue-from-lokah-promises-to-have-it-removed-635993.html Chennai Sep 2 Tendering an apology for a dialogue in director Dominic Aruns woman superhero film Lokah Dulquer Salmaans production house Wayfarer Films on Tuesday said that it would remove the dialogue in question at the earliest Taking to its X timeline Wayfarer Films put out a statement tendering an apology The statement read It has come to our attention that a dialogue delivered by the one of the characters in our film Lokah Chapter One has unintentionally hurt the sentiments of people from KarnatakaAt Wayfarer Films we place people above everything else We deeply regret this oversight and assure you that no offence was intended The dialogue in question will be removededited at the earliest We sincerely apologise for the hurt caused and humbly request you to accept our apologyIt may be recalled that Dulquer Salmaans production house Wayfarer Films is producing the superhero seriesThe film which released on August 28 this year has taken a strong opening in all parts of south India with the production house claiming that on August 31 that 300 additional shows of the film had been added all over KeralaThe success of the film has pleased the lead actor of the film Kalyani Priyadarshan so much that she took to Instagram to express her happiness She wrote Dont think Ive fully processed whats happening but this is the happiest Monday Ive ever had And a happy happy onam everyoneWritten and directed by Dominic Arun the film has cinematography by Nimish Raviand and editing by Chaman Chakko Music for the film is by music composer Jakes Bejoy The film has action sequences choreographed by one of the best in the world Yannick Ben Additional Screenplay and dramaturgy for the film have been done by Santhy Balachandran while art direction for the film is by Jithu SebastianMelwy J Archana Rao were roped in as costume designers for the film which had Sasikumar MuRi and Zeba Tommy as its lyricists IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/dulquer-salmaans-wayfarer-films-tenders-apology-to-people-of-karnataka-for-dialogue-from-lokah-promises-to-have-it-removed-635993.html Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/cinematographer-ravi-varman-working-alongside-pawan-kalyan-has-taught-me-that-strength-doesnt-have-to-be-loud-635823.html Chennai Sep 2 Ace cinematographer Ravi Varman on Tuesday penned an adorable birthday post for Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan in which he said that working alongside the actor had taught him that strength doesnt have to be loud and that dignity was something one showed through their actions every day Taking to his Instagram page to greet Pawan Kalyan the ace cinematographer wrote I had the privilege of working with pawankalyan sir and what stood out to me from the very beginning was his sincerity He carries himself with quiet confidence and treats everyone around him with respectHis thinking is technically advanced and he approaches situations with clarity and precision He speaks honestly and you can tell his words come from real experience not just from what people expect to hear Working alongside him taught me that strength doesnt have to be loud and that dignity is something you show through your actions every day Happy Birthday sirMeanwhile DVV Entertainment the production house that is producing Pawan Kalyans upcoming film They call him OG greeted the star saying Happy Birthday OG Dont know how people choose to describe you or show their love with wishes when the name PAWAN KALYAN itself is a revolution It feels surreal for us to witness every heartbeat chanting your name up closeAs always words fall short to express our loveOG journey is our tribute to your fire and to everything you have done for usYours One in Millions HBDPawanKalyan TheyCallHimOGThe makers have also promised to release an important update at 405 pm on the actors birthday on TuesdayThey call him OG which is being directed by Sujeeth boasts a powerful ensemble with 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 the same powerhouse behind global phenomenon RRR OG is already being hailed as the biggest cinematic event of 2025Cinematography for the film is by Ravi K Chandran ISC and Manoj Paramahamsa ISC and editing is by Navin Nooli Titled after its cryptic lead and carrying the tagline They Call Him OG the film promises a fullblown assault of mass mystique and madnessThe film has triggered huge interest as fans believe it will have Pawan Kalyan wielding a Katana againThe film which is expected to be high on action was originally slated to hit screens worldwide on September 27 last year However its release was delayed Now the film is all set to hit screens almost a year later on September 25 this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/cinematographer-ravi-varman-working-alongside-pawan-kalyan-has-taught-me-that-strength-doesnt-have-to-be-loud-635823.html Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mirai-will-feature-only-fast-action-stunts-says-actor-teja-sajja-635828.html Chennai Sep 2 Stating that his upcoming film Mirai will not have the regular action sequences that one witnesses in films actor Teja Sajja who plays the lead in director director Karthik Gattamanenis eagerly awaited pan Indian film Mirai has now disclosed that the film will feature fast action stunts and that he performed all the stunts without any body doubles Teja Sajja who was in Chennai for a media interaction was asked about the action sequences in the film which have caught the attention of fans and film buffs after the makers recently released a Behind The Scenes video that showed the phenomenal effort the actor had put in to play a Super Yodha in the filmResponding to the question Teja Sajja said We were particular that we wanted to do fast action in this film This will not be the regular style of action that we watch in our films Slow motion shots will not be there in this filmHe went on to add The stunts we have done are of a fast action kind We brought in Ketcha master and Nang master from Thailand I personally went to Thailand and trained over there for almost about 20 days for my roleThe actor also disclosed that all the stunts that one watches on screen in the film have been done by him and that there were no body doublesOur resources might have been constrained but our dreams were not Our dreams were very big We wanted to deliver something that looks international So we had to do it by ourselves We travelled to the Himalayas to Sri Lanka to Nepal and to several other places All the action you see in this film is live and that includes train action sequences We didnt shoot anything on green mats and try to do extensions to it he informed After creating a massive impact with the pan India blockbuster HanuMan actor Teja Sajja is coming up with his next big venture Mirai This highoctane project mounted on an epic scale is being produced by leading production house People Media Factory with filmmaker Karthik Gattamaneni at the helmBankrolled by TG Vishwa Prasad and Krithi Prasad Mirai sources claim will be a revolution in the superhero genreFor the unaware Manoj Manchu plays the menacing antagonist in this film which will also feature Shriya Saran Jayaram and Jagapathi Babu in pivotal rolesDirector Karthik Gattamaneni is not only Mirais director but also its cinematographer The films screenplay has been crafted by Karthik himself with Manibabu Karanam contributing both to writing and the dialogues The world of Mirai has been brought to life with rich visual detail thanks to Sri Nagendra Tangala who heads the art department while Sujith Kumar Kolli has been serving as the films Executive ProducerProduced by People Media Factory the creative force behind blockbusters like Karthikeya 2 and Jaat Mirai will be a bold step forward in the studios PanIndia journey Pointing out that the teaser showcased stunning visuals and cinematic scale sources say the movie will have a record number of VFX shotsScheduled for a worldwide release on September 12 Mirai will hit theatres in eight languages available in both 2D and 3D formats IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mirai-will-feature-only-fast-action-stunts-says-actor-teja-sajja-635828.html Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-dinesh-plays-sadaiyan-in-athiyan-athirais-thandakaaranyam-635860.html Chennai Sep 2 The makers of director Athiyan Athirais eagerly awaited film Thandakaaranyam featuring actors Dinesh and Kalaiyarasan in the lead on Tuesday disclosed the name of the character that actor Dinesh plays in the film Director Athiyan Athirai took to his X timeline to announce the characters name He wrote Dinesh as Sadaiyan in from Sept 19Thandakaaranyam Teaser ThandakaaranyamFromSept19 beemji officialneelam LearnNteachprod AthiraiAthiyan progunaThe director also posted a video clip of actor dinesh speaking on the film on his timelineDinesh said This is a film that I am eagerly awaiting It is releasing after my successful film Lubber Pandhu This is the second film of director Athiyan Athirai whose first film was the critically acclaimed Irandam Ulaga Porin Kadaisi Gundu Athiyan Athirai is a very serious film maker but he has whipped up something that will work commercially well in this film It was very challenging for me when I heard it as a script When I wondered how he could place this film commercially he came up with a story that was evolved beautifully using forestsA teaser which the unit released recently shows that the story of the film is told from a womans perspective A young woman living in a tribal hamlet on the fringes of a forest narrates a story Everytime a girl is born in this forest along with her a root vegetable is also born My grandmother Richiamma used to say that the man who finds that root vegetable and brings it to you is the one destined for you she says The forest does not comprise of just trees and plants it also included our love she explains One day my man made me stand under this tree and went in search of the root to present to me He still hasnt returnedFrom the visuals of the teaser it is evident that the story narrated by the woman is just an allegory for a more intense story of oppression that is set in the forest lands We realise that Kalaiyarasan plays a member of one of the uniformed services and that Dinesh plays a tribal leader in the filmThe film which has been produced by director Pa Ranjiths Neelam productions in association with Learn and Teach production will also feature actors Rithyvika Vinsu Sam Muthukumar Aruldass and Saranya Ravichandran in important rolesIt may be recalled that the film has already been cleared by the Censor Board for release with an UA certificate and is scheduled to hit screens on September 19Actor Shabeer Kallarakkal who impressed with his performance as Dancing Rose in the sports drama Sarpetta Parambarai will be seen playing a pivotal role in this film which will also feature comedian Bala Saravanan in a prominent roleOn the technical front the film will have music by Justin Prabhakaran and cinematography by Pratheep Kaliraja Editing for the film will be by Selva while art direction has been handled by Tha RamalingamSources close to the unit of the film say that shooting for the film took place completely in forests and in villages situated in mountains This apart sequences were also shot in hilly regionsNeedless to say the film has triggered huge interest as director Athiyan Athirais previous film Irandam Ulaga Porin Kadaisi Gundu The Last Bomb of the Second World War was a critical and commercial successIrandam Ulaga Porin Kadaisi Gundu which showcased how the working class in the informal sector was exploited by their owners also highlighted beautifully the problems pertaining to caste and also touched upon the issue of honour killing Interestingly Attakathi Dinesh played the lead in this film too IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-dinesh-plays-sadaiyan-in-athiyan-athirais-thandakaaranyam-635860.html Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/pooja-hegde-takes-break-on-sick-days-says-rest-was-all-she-needed-to-recover-635552.html Mumbai Sep 1 Actress Pooja Hegde shared that she was under the weather but is now on the mend as all she needed was a good rest for recovery Pooja took to Instagram where she shared a picture spending a cosy evening with her pet French bulldog on her balcony wrapped in a blanket The actress could be seen cuddling her furry friend for extra comfortFor the caption she wrote Sick days Some rest and recovering was all that was neededOn the acting front the actress was recently seen in a song titled Monica from the recently released film CoolieCoolie is an Indian Tamillanguage action thriller film directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj The film stars Rajinikanth Nagarjuna Upendra Soubin Shahir Sathyaraj Shruti Haasan Reba Monica John Junior MGR Monisha Blessy and Kaali VenkatThe film features actors Sathyaraj and Rajinikanth together after almost 38 yearsThe two were last seen together in the superhit Tamil film Mr Bharath which was released in 1986 and in which Sathyaraj played Rajinikanths father Interestingly Sathyaraj had turned down offers to act in some of Rajinikanths earlier films like Enthiran and SivajiCoolie which is Rajinikanths 171st film revolves around gold smuggling Interestingly director Lokesh Kanakaraj has disclosed that Coolie will be a stand alone film and not a part of his Lokesh Cinematic Universe LCUShe will next be seen in Jana Nayagan a political action thriller film directed by H VinothThe film stars Vijay Pooja Hegde and Bobby Deol in the lead roles alongside Mamitha Baiju Gautham Vasudev Menon Prakash Raj Narain and Priyamani It is intended to be the final film appearance of Vijay before his entry into politics as well as KVNs first Tamil language productionThe film was officially announced in September 2024 under the tentative title Thalapathy 69 as it is Vijays 69th film as a lead actor and the official title was announced in January 2025 IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/pooja-hegde-takes-break-on-sick-days-says-rest-was-all-she-needed-to-recover-635552.html Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/chiranjeevis-move-to-facilitate-the-donation-of-late-mother-in-law-allu-kanakaratnams-eyes-wins-hearts-635424.html Hyderabad Aug 31 Megastar Chiranjeevis timely and thoughtful decision to facilitate the eye donation of his beloved motherinlaw Allu Kanakaratnam who passed away on Saturday is now winning hearts online The actors timely and thoughtful decision especially in a moment of personal grief is being hailed as a fine example for many to emulateOn Saturday Allu Kanakaratnam the mother of well known Telugu film producer Allu Aravind and the grandmother of Telugu star Allu Arjun passed away early on Saturday She was 94The news of the demise of the nonagenarian plunged the Telugu film industry in gloom even as condolence messages from various film industry professionals poured inActor Chiranjeevi who was among the first to reach the venue when he heard that the nonagenarian was serious said that by the time he reached she was no more The actor said that it was then that remembered organ donation At around 230 am in the morning Chiranjeevi said that he woke up a member from his blood bank and asked if this could be arranged to which the staff the actor said replied in the affirmativeSpeaking at an event on Saturday Chiranjeevi said I remembered a conversation that I had earlier had with amma and Allu Aravind garu During the conversation I had asked her if she would be willing to donate her eyes and she had replied It is going to be burnt and turned into ashes After passing away what are we going to do having it According to your wish donate it Although she did not sign any pledge forms her word appeared to be a pledge to me I asked Aravind garu what he wanted me to do and he replied Please go ahead So early morning it was sent to the hospital This is the evidenceBy choosing to turn sorrow into service Chiranjeevi has now ensured that the nonagenarians vision will continue to live on bringing light and hope to others in need The noble act has now come in for praise from various sections on the Internet Many believe that Chiranjeevis action reinforces the belief that kindness has the power to transform lives and that even in times of loss one can create hope for others IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/chiranjeevis-move-to-facilitate-the-donation-of-late-mother-in-law-allu-kanakaratnams-eyes-wins-hearts-635424.html Sun, 31 Aug 2025 11:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/chiranjeevis-move-to-facilitate-donation-of-late-mother-in-law-allu-kanakaratnams-eyes-wins-hearts-635425.html Hyderabad Aug 31 Megastar Chiranjeevis timely and thoughtful decision to facilitate the eye donation of his beloved motherinlaw Allu Kanakaratnam who passed away on Saturday is now winning hearts online The actors timely and thoughtful decision especially in a moment of personal grief is being hailed as a fine example for many to emulateOn Saturday Allu Kanakaratnam the mother of well known Telugu film producer Allu Aravind and the grandmother of Telugu star Allu Arjun passed away early on Saturday She was 94The news of the demise of the nonagenarian plunged the Telugu film industry in gloom even as condolence messages from various film industry professionals poured inActor Chiranjeevi who was among the first to reach the venue when he heard that the nonagenarian was serious said that by the time he reached she was no more The actor said that it was then that remembered organ donation At around 230 am in the morning Chiranjeevi said that he woke up a member from his blood bank and asked if this could be arranged to which the staff the actor said replied in the affirmativeSpeaking at an event on Saturday Chiranjeevi said I remembered a conversation that I had earlier had with amma and Allu Aravind garu During the conversation I had asked her if she would be willing to donate her eyes and she had replied It is going to be burnt and turned into ashes After passing away what are we going to do having it According to your wish donate it Although she did not sign any pledge forms her word appeared to be a pledge to me I asked Aravind garu what he wanted me to do and he replied Please go ahead So early morning it was sent to the hospital This is the evidenceBy choosing to turn sorrow into service Chiranjeevi has now ensured that the nonagenarians vision will continue to live on bringing light and hope to others in needThe noble act has now come in for praise from various sections on the Internet Many believe that Chiranjeevis action reinforces the belief that kindness has the power to transform lives and that even in times of loss one can create hope for others IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/chiranjeevis-move-to-facilitate-donation-of-late-mother-in-law-allu-kanakaratnams-eyes-wins-hearts-635425.html Sun, 31 Aug 2025 11:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actress-siree-lella-tells-nara-rohith-sundarakanada-reflects-your-heart-genuine-pure-and-full-of-goodness-635427.html Hyderabad Aug 31 Actress Siree Lella who is also the fiancee of Telugu actor Nara Rohith has now penned an adorable post on Instagram congratulating him and his entire unit on his just released film Sundarakanda The actress who showered praises on Nara Rohiths film called the film clean and good and said it reflected Nara Rohiths heart which was genuine pure and full of goodnessSiree Lella wrote Im just so happy for you Nanna rohithnara You truly deserve this happiness and success This movie is so clean and good just like you It reflects your heartgenuine pure and full of goodness Watching it makes me even more proud of you because it shows the depth of who you are both in your work and as a personThe actress also went on to sayThank you santoshchinnapolla for everything youve done for Rohith I truly appreciate how much youve invested not just in the work but in him as a brother Thank you for being a wonderful part of our journey Thank you vnimmalapudi from the bottom of my heart for creating something so special Your vision your passion and the way you bring joy to your work are truly something to be admired Congratulations to the entire sundarakanda teamSiree Lella then made an appeal to audiences She wrote If you havent watched it yet please go watch it on big screens and enjoy this heartwarming romcom with your family and friendspacked with laughs love and all the good vibesSundarakanda which is Nara Rohiths 20th film has been produced by Santhosh Chinnapolla Gowtham Reddy and Rakesh Mahankalli under the banner of Sandeep Picture Palace SPPThe film hit screens on August 27 on Ganesh Chaturthi The movie will have a long weekend advantage being a Wednesday releaseThe release date poster showed Nara Rohith and his two love stories across different phases of life It featured Nara Rohith in contrasting timelines one alongside Sridevi Vijaykumar capturing the innocence of first love and the other with Vriti Vaghani hinting at a more mature possibly second chance at romanceLeon James has composed the music for this film and the first single Bahusa Bahusa crooned by Sid Sriram has turned out to be a chartbuster The movie has cinematography by Pradeep M Varma while Rohan Chillale is the Editor and Rajesh Pentakota is the art director Sundeep is the executive producer of the movieApart from Nara Rohith Vriti Vaghani and Sri Devi Vijay Kumar the film will also feature actors Naresh Vijaya Krishna Vasuki Anand comedian Satya Ajay VTV Ganesh Abhinav Gomatam Viswant Rupa Lakshmi Sunaina and Raghu BabuLyrics for the songs have been penned by Sri Harsha Emani while stunts in the film have been choreographed by Pruthvi Master Dances have been choreographed by Vishwa Raghu IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actress-siree-lella-tells-nara-rohith-sundarakanada-reflects-your-heart-genuine-pure-and-full-of-goodness-635427.html Sun, 31 Aug 2025 11:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actress-siree-lella-tells-nara-rohith-sundarakanda-reflects-your-heart-genuine-pure-and-full-of-goodness-635428.html Hyderabad Aug 31 Actress Siree Lella who is also the fiancee of Telugu actor Nara Rohith has now penned an adorable post on Instagram congratulating him and his entire unit on his just released film Sundarakanda The actress who showered praises on Nara Rohiths film called the film clean and good and said it reflected Nara Rohiths heart which was genuine pure and full of goodnessSiree Lella wrote Im just so happy for you Nanna rohithnara You truly deserve this happiness and success This movie is so clean and good just like you It reflects your heartgenuine pure and full of goodness Watching it makes me even more proud of you because it shows the depth of who you are both in your work and as a personThe actress also went on to sayThank you santoshchinnapolla for everything youve done for Rohith I truly appreciate how much youve invested not just in the work but in him as a brother Thank you for being a wonderful part of our journey Thank you vnimmalapudi from the bottom of my heart for creating something so special Your vision your passion and the way you bring joy to your work are truly something to be admired Congratulations to the entire sundarakanda teamSiree Lella then made an appeal to audiences She wrote If you havent watched it yet please go watch it on big screens and enjoy this heartwarming romcom with your family and friendspacked with laughs love and all the good vibesSundarakanda which is Nara Rohiths 20th film has been produced by Santhosh Chinnapolla Gowtham Reddy and Rakesh Mahankalli under the banner of Sandeep Picture Palace SPPThe film hit screens on August 27 on Ganesh Chaturthi The movie will have a long weekend advantage being a Wednesday releaseThe release date poster showed Nara Rohith and his two love stories across different phases of life It featured Nara Rohith in contrasting timelines one alongside Sridevi Vijaykumar capturing the innocence of first love and the other with Vriti Vaghani hinting at a more mature possibly second chance at romanceLeon James has composed the music for this film and the first single Bahusa Bahusa crooned by Sid Sriram has turned out to be a chartbuster The movie has cinematography by Pradeep M Varma while Rohan Chillale is the Editor and Rajesh Pentakota is the art director Sundeep is the executive producer of the movieApart from Nara Rohith Vriti Vaghani and Sri Devi Vijay Kumar the film will also feature actors Naresh Vijaya Krishna Vasuki Anand comedian Satya Ajay VTV Ganesh Abhinav Gomatam Viswant Rupa Lakshmi Sunaina and Raghu BabuLyrics for the songs have been penned by Sri Harsha Emani while stunts in the film have been choreographed by Pruthvi Master Dances have been choreographed by Vishwa Raghu IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actress-siree-lella-tells-nara-rohith-sundarakanda-reflects-your-heart-genuine-pure-and-full-of-goodness-635428.html Sun, 31 Aug 2025 11:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/its-our-turn-to-take-care-of-you-both-says-actress-navya-nair-to-her-parents-635433.html Chennai Aug 31 Actress and dance exponent Navya Nair who has delivered brilliant performances in several critically acclaimed Tamil and Malayalam films has now penned an adorable birthday post for her mother in which she has now told her parents that it was her brother and her turn to take care of them Taking to her Instagram page to post pictures of the entire family together the actress wrote Happy bday amma Amma didnt want a grand party or a cake cutting all she wished for was to have her children by her side Kannan flew in from Dubai by 5 pm and I dragged myself in from Kuwait at 530 am like a halfsleeping zombie but the moment we were together everything felt completeHer special day beautifully blended with Maathangis Onam celebrations It was so aptbecause Amma has spent most of her life serving children shaping young minds and of course making them love Mathematics No wonder she still remembers every childs name in no time Thats her magicexperience and pure loveHappy 60th our Sundari Amma Our everything From now on the roles are reversedits our turn to take care of you both just the way youve always taken care of usIt may be recalled that the actress who has been an integral part of some exceptional films like Nandanam in Malayalam and Azhagiya Theeye and Chidambarathil Oru Appasamy in Tamil announced in 2022 that she had also turned a dance teacherTaking to Instagram then the actress who is known to be an exponent of classical dance had announced Started my new classes on this auspicious day to selected students for Maathangi A proper inauguration will be done at a later stage where a lot more students can enroll But I am cutting down on numbers as of now just to have more focus May Lord Ganesha and Nataraja bless all of us and these children for a bright futureFor me this moment is so important as my guru Manu Master asked me to start teaching a new phase of my life as a teacher begins I dont call myself guru am not there yet I wish and pray that I can transfer whatever has been taught by my guru to all my students in the purest form I can I wish I can do justice to this art form Thanking almighty gratitudeThe actress has also been delivering several classical dance performances much to the delight of fans IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/its-our-turn-to-take-care-of-you-both-says-actress-navya-nair-to-her-parents-635433.html Sun, 31 Aug 2025 12:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/we-didnt-rescue-you-you-rescued-us-says-actor-nakuls-wife-sruti-in-her-heart-touching-tribute-to-pet-dog-gello-635489.html Chennai Aug 31 Sruti Nakul the wife of actor Nakul has now penned a heartouching tribute to her pet dog Gello which passed away on Saturday saying that they didnt rescue Gello while in fact it was Gello who had rescued them Posting pictures and videos of Gello on her Instagram timeline Sruti wrote About 14 years ago on a cold midnight after Nakul and I finished watching a movie we found a wounded little pupper outside his apartment He wouldnt even let us touch him We left him with some food and water just hoping he would make it through the night Miraculously he didThe next day we got him medication and more food And thats how Gello came into our lives For months he would wait patiently for us every day yet never let us touch him It took him nearly twothree months to fully recover trust us and finally allow a gentle pat Soon he became our apartment dog never stepping inside the house no matter how much we tried except of course when his food was lateThrough our dating days the floods marriage babies and even a relocation with us to our new place Gello was always there fiercely loyal protective and endlessly loving No matter how squeaky clean we managed to get him after a bath hed somehow be rolling in the mud or finding a way to get dirty again within seconds as if to remind us he was very much his own bossSruti then went on to say that on Saturday Gello passed awayYesterday at almost 1617 years old he passed away in his sleep at the very same apartment complex we relocated him toWhen I first saw him lying still I felt numb We knew his final days were here but seeing him gone still hit me like a wall At one point when I went to get a bedsheet to wrap him for his last rites I thought I heard his paws walking behind me My heart skipped a beat but it was just the rustle of leavesThank you my Gello boy You were a fighter You were goofy intelligent and so loving till the very last day Ill miss the way you greeted us at the gate every time we came home You lived life on your own terms and filled ours with love Honestly we didnt rescue you You rescued us and showed us what it means to hold so much love Sleep well my boy Youre now resting right next to Bubbles Oola and Oreo Youre forever loved and we are forever grateful to have had you in our lives IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/we-didnt-rescue-you-you-rescued-us-says-actor-nakuls-wife-sruti-in-her-heart-touching-tribute-to-pet-dog-gello-635489.html Sun, 31 Aug 2025 18:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/overwhelmed-with-joy-to-share-that-we-are-expecting-our-second-baby-says-actress-shamna-kasim-635215.html Chennai Aug 30 Actress Shamna Kasim who is better known as Poorna to her fans in the Tamil film industry has now announced that her husband Shanid Asif Ali and she are expecting their second child The couple who already have a son called Hamdan Asif Ali are expecting the second child to be born in 2026 Taking to her Instagram page to share the happy news the actress wrote Our hearts are full and our family is growingGetting married and living with the one you love is a dream come true but becoming parents has been the most beautiful chapter of allToday Im beyond blessed and overwhelmed with joy to share that we are expecting our second baby Its said that children complete a family and now with our second little miracle on the way our hearts feel even more completeThe actress took the opportunity to thank all those who had stood by them saying To everyone who has stood by us with love prayers and support thank you Your presence in our journey means more than words can say We cant wait for the days ahead full of new laughter tiny footsteps and endless loveIt may be recalled that actress Poorna wed businessman Shanid Asif Ali in Dubai in October 2022The actress who had shared pictures from her wedding on Instagram then had said Well I might not be the most beautiful woman in the world nor do I possess all the traits of a good spouse but you never made me feel any less of myselfYouve adored me for who I am and never attempted to change me It also encouraged me to work on myself to bring out the best in meToday amidst our near and dear ones you and I start this fabulous journey of togethernessI know it is a little overwhelming but I promise to be with you through thick and thin and support you forever loveShamna Kasim who has done extensive work in Malayalam Tamil and Telugu cinema is best known for her performances in Muniyandi Vilangiyal Moondramandu Drohi Jannal Oram Savarakathi and Dasara IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/overwhelmed-with-joy-to-share-that-we-are-expecting-our-second-baby-says-actress-shamna-kasim-635215.html Sat, 30 Aug 2025 09:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/allu-arjuns-grandmother-allu-kanakaratnam-passes-away-actor-ram-charan-cancels-shoot-to-participate-in-last-rites-635218.html Hyderabad Aug 30 Allu Kanakaratnam the mother of well known Telugu film producer Allu Aravind and the grandmother of Telugu star Allu Arjun passed away early on Saturday She was 94 Sources close to Allu Arjuns family say that the the mortal remains of the actors grandmother will be brought to the Aravind residence shortly The last rites are to be performed in Kokapet on Saturday afternoonThe news of the demise of the nonagenarian plunged the Telugu film industry in gloom even as condolence messages from various film industry professionals poured in Actor Ram Charan who is shooting for director Buchi Babu Sanas eagerly awaited action extravaganza Peddi in Mysore cancelled the shooting of the film to rush back to Hyderabad to participate in the last rites of the nonagenarianIt may be recalled that Ram Charan and his unit were in the process of shooting a grand song featuring an impressive 1000 dancersFor those unaware the team began filming the grand song on Ram Charan in Mysore on Vinayaka Chathurthi day The song was being choreographed by popular choreographer Jani MasterSources in the know had pointed out that Academy Award winning music director AR Rahman had scored a perfect mass number for the intro of Ram Charans character and it was being picturized on an epic scale with over a 1000 dancers promising to be nothing short of a visual feastThe song being shot on a grand scale is expected to be one of the major highlights of the film and a thrilling treat for fans across the nation The film which has triggered huge expectations among fans and film buffs is scheduled for release on March 27 2026 on Ram Charans birthday IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/allu-arjuns-grandmother-allu-kanakaratnam-passes-away-actor-ram-charan-cancels-shoot-to-participate-in-last-rites-635218.html Sat, 30 Aug 2025 10:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/cinematographer-ravi-varman-on-his-film-moscowin-kaveri-what-was-impure-then-is-pure-now-635234.html Chennai Aug 30 One of Indias top cinematographers Ravi Varman has now penned a post on Instagram recalling how the subject of Moscowin Kaveri his first film as director had turned relevant now almost a decadeandahalf after the film had got released Taking to his Instagram page to pen the post on the film which featured Samatha Ruth Prabhu and director Rahul Ravindran in the lead Ravi Varman wrote Moskva and Kaveri are the names of two prominent rivers the two main characters named after them just like rivers The love which flows through them is that of the water which flows in the river everchanging and evermoving The concept of living together which is considered normal today was conveyed in this film a decade ago when such thoughts were seen as impure or fraudulent See how time changeswhat was impure then is pure now how words the meanings they carry and the actions they represent are as everchanging as the water that flows in a river An experimental film with the permission of the producers also introduced many new faces on and off the screen new faces then big names nowThis film failed at the time of its release I had the biggest part in it becoming a failure but here I am still standing and this failure has pushed me to the big stages of today theasc bscineTo the unaware National Awardwinning cinematographer Ravivarman best known for having shot several landmark films including ace director Mani Ratnams magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan is only the second Indian to have been inducted into the prestigious American Society of Cinematographers ASCThe only other Indian cinematographer who has been inducted into the ASC is cinematographer Santosh SivanCinematographers who have won multiple Oscar awards watch a cinematographers body of work assess the quality of the cinematography discuss and then collectively grant this recognitionInterestingly soon after the induction Ravivarman had posted pictures of himself at the ASC on his X timeline and said I began my career filled with uncertainty Life led me to where I am today and since then Ive been carefully planning my steps to discover the true meaning and purpose of my lifeIn the last 25 years Ravi Varman has shot many films in Tamil Malayalam Telugu Kannada Hindi and English He has collaborated with many great directors of India Some of the noteworthy films that Ravi Varman has shot include Mani Ratnams Ponniyin Selvan Shankars Anniyan Gautham Menons Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu and Anurag Basus Barfi IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/cinematographer-ravi-varman-on-his-film-moscowin-kaveri-what-was-impure-then-is-pure-now-635234.html Sat, 30 Aug 2025 10:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/we-are-expecting-our-second-baby-says-actress-shamna-kasim-635236.html Chennai Aug 30 Actress Shamna Kasim who is better known as Poorna to her fans in the Tamil film industry has now announced that her husband Shanid Asif Ali and she are expecting their second child The couple who already have a son called Hamdan Asif Ali are expecting the second child to be born in 2026Taking to her Instagram page to share the happy news the actress wrote Our hearts are full and our family is growingGetting married and living with the one you love is a dream come true but becoming parents has been the most beautiful chapter of allToday Im beyond blessed and overwhelmed with joy to share that we are expecting our second baby Its said that children complete a family and now with our second little miracle on the way our hearts feel even more completeThe actress took the opportunity to thank all those who had stood by them saying To everyone who has stood by us with love prayers and support thank you Your presence in our journey means more than words can say We cant wait for the days ahead full of new laughter tiny footsteps and endless loveIt may be recalled that actress Poorna wed businessman Shanid Asif Ali in Dubai in October 2022The actress who had shared pictures from her wedding on Instagram then had said Well I might not be the most beautiful woman in the world nor do I possess all the traits of a good spouse but you never made me feel any less of myselfYouve adored me for who I am and never attempted to change me It also encouraged me to work on myself to bring out the best in meToday amidst our near and dear ones you and I start this fabulous journey of togethernessI know it is a little overwhelming but I promise to be with you through thick and thin and support you forever loveShamna Kasim who has done extensive work in Malayalam Tamil and Telugu cinema is best known for her performances in Muniyandi Vilangiyal Moondramandu Drohi Jannal Oram Savarakathi and Dasara IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/we-are-expecting-our-second-baby-says-actress-shamna-kasim-635236.html Sat, 30 Aug 2025 11:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/every-visit-to-the-sringeri-peetham-makes-me-both-humble-and-proud-to-belong-to-this-heritage-says-actress-nabha-natesh-635368.html Chennai Aug 30 Stating that every visit to the holy Sringeri Peetham took her back in time reminding her of how it shaped her journey actress Nabha Natesh who is now back in the holy town of Sringeri which also happens to be her birth place has said that every visit to the Peetham made her both humble and proud to belong to this heritage Taking to her Instagram page to pen a lengthy post on her visit to Sringeri the actress wrote Sringeri my birthplace A hallowed history that predates the Ramayana A land sanctified by the tapas of Maharshis traces its roots to Sage Rishyashringa who performed the Putrakameshti that blessed King Dasharatha with Sri Rama This divine link connects to Trethayuga itselfShe further wrote Centuries later8th 14thAD approx Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya struck by the sight of a cobra shading a frog in labor on the Tungas banks chose Sringeri to establish his first Amnaya Peetham He consecrated Goddess Sharadamba the embodiment of Knowledge making Sringeri a radiant seat of Advaita VedantaRevered as the Dakshinamnaya Sri Sharada Peetham it remains the Vyakhyana SimhasanaThrone of Transcendental Wisdomfor seekers across generationsStating that Sringeri was her first introduction to the Vedas and to art the actress went on to disclose As a child I was deeply inspired by the history culture and wisdom this sacred town radiated The teachings of this natureblessed place encouraged me to pour my thoughts and emotions into art and nurtured my love for storytellingShe further saidMy fascination with Indian mythology and spiritual thinking only grew stronger as I grew older The streets of Sringeri alive with cultural practices inspired me to explore classical music and dance while its architectural brilliance moved me to paintNestled amidst dense forests and known for its heavy rainfall Sringeri instills patience reflection and inner strength Every visit to the Peetham takes me back in timereminding me of how it shaped my journey continues to guide me and makes me both humble and proud to belong to this heritage she signed off IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/every-visit-to-the-sringeri-peetham-makes-me-both-humble-and-proud-to-belong-to-this-heritage-says-actress-nabha-natesh-635368.html Sat, 30 Aug 2025 20:49:00 +0530