DailyWorld News - The First International Newspaper From India https://dailyworld.in/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:51:04 +0530 en 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 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/im-done-with-materialistic-things-says-actress-samyuktha-shanmughanathan-635387.html Chennai Aug 30 Listing giving back to society in some way as one of the items in her bucket list actress Samyuktha Shanmughanathan who shot to fame after participating in the Tamil television reality show Bigg Boss Tamil has now made it clear that she is done with materialistic things Taking to Instagram page to list the remaining items on her bucket list the actress wrote Guys What do you have in your bucket list For me 1 Its to lose those last five kgs its been my goal forever 2 Maybe learn to do a back flip I learned cartwheel a couple of years back loved it 3 Ride a motorbike 4 Give back to society in some way Im done with materialistic things I feel like I have enough and more feels weird to be content Do you have a bucket listOnly a day ago the actress had put out a post reintroducing herself to her followers She wrote Hi If you are new to my page let me reintroduce myself Im Samyuktha everyone calls me Sam Sammy samosa but if you are close or family then Im Pinky Went through a roller coaster ride with Covid lost everything familiar or anything that felt like home and had to restart life from scratch not because of Covid but during the same time frameMy lil bub was just about four years then As the Latin phrase goes Fortes fortuna adiuvat fortune favours the brave And as a twist of fate would have got into Bigg Boss and all the great moments that followed and finally a little hope that things might actually work out for me after allFive years now couple of movie stints lots of social media content amp campaigns and man Life is good More than what I would have asked for I love good laughs I take my fitness seriously because it powered me through my tough times Im socially awkward I forget people and names easily I stick to 23 close friends of mine cant do too many social events very weak social battery but I do have a wild sense of humour that I believe I have passed it over to my son tooSo follow me as I laugh through struggles fumble through life and make fun nonsense content because life is too short to be serious and yea for sure for some cute dance reels I weathered the storm and here Im smooth sailing Tune in for vibes only Ps got a very cute Bf also Yaay Happy endings IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/im-done-with-materialistic-things-says-actress-samyuktha-shanmughanathan-635387.html Sat, 30 Aug 2025 23:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vishnu-vishals-crime-thriller-aaryan-to-hit-screens-on-october-31-635150.html Chennai Aug 29 The makers of director Praveen Ks crime thriller Aaryan featuring actor and producer Vishnu Vishal in the lead on Friday announced that the film would hit screens on October 31 this year Taking to his Instagram timeline Vishnu Vishal wrote They say time tests you 34 months tested me This October I return with my strength my core my cinema Im back as a solo lead See you in theatres on October 31stIt may be recalled that the actor had announced in February this year that they had wrapped up shootingVishnu Vishal had then said I just have one promise to make today Aaryan will be a unique viewing experience to all the audiencesShoot wrappedVishnu Vishal has always been betting big on the crime thriller Aaryan in which he plays a cop again Vishnu Vishal was last seen as a cop in Ratsasan which went on to emerge a superhitThe film which is being produced by the actors own production house Vishnu Vishal Studioz went on floors with a pooja in September 2022Ace director Selvaraghavan plays a pivotal role in this film which will feature actresses Shraddha Srinath and Vani Bhojan as the female leadsAt 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 meWritten and directed by Praveen K the film will also feature Tarak Ponnappa Abhishek Joseph George and Mala Parvathi among othersCinematography for the film is by Harish Kannan and music for the crime thriller has been scored by Sam CS San Lokesh has been appointed editor of the film which will have stunts by Stunt SilvaInterestingly Aaryan has been cowritten by director Manu Anand who directed Vishnu Vishals previous film FIR IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vishnu-vishals-crime-thriller-aaryan-to-hit-screens-on-october-31-635150.html Fri, 29 Aug 2025 19:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/health-takes-priority-over-everything-else-says-gautham-karthik-as-he-recovers-from-dengue-634964.html Chennai Aug 13 Young Tamil actor Gautham Ram Karthik who was in hospital for 10 days has now disclosed that he has recovered from Dengue Taking to his Instagram page to make the announcement Gautham Ram Karthik said From a headache to a fever to dengue to being hospitalized for 10 dayssafe to say I have survived with flying colors Its times like these that you realise health takes priority over EVERYTHING else Stay healthy Stay safeOn the work front Gautham Ram Karthik is currently working on director Sooriyaprathaps scifi crime thriller ROOT Running Out of Time It may be recalled that only recently the unit of the film had wrapped up its first shooting scheduleThe film which will feature Gautham Ram Karthik in a gripping role will also mark the Tamil cinema debut of Bollywood star Aparshakti Khurana celebrated for his standout performances in Hindi blockbustersSources close to the unit say that several key sequences between the leads were shot during the schedule that was completed earlier this monthActress 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 thrillerDirector Sooriyaprathap S had expressed his excitement on the successful completion of the first schedule He had said Completing the first schedule has been an invigorating experience for the entire team The energy between Gautham and Aparshakti on screen is electric and the Chennai backdrop has added a distinct texture to the film We cant wait to continue the journey in the upcoming schedulesFor 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 will be by Vithushanan and action choreography by Miracle Michael IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/health-takes-priority-over-everything-else-says-gautham-karthik-as-he-recovers-from-dengue-634964.html Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/real-peace-and-happiness-can-be-found-in-serving-others-says-raghava-lawrence-634966.html Chennai Aug 29 Actor Raghava Lawrence a philanthropist who is running a movement called Maatram to help the poor and the underprivileged in society on Friday said that real peace and happiness can be found in serving others and making a difference in their lives Taking to his X timeline the actor wrote Life teaches us many lessons We all go through ups and downs searching for happiness in the outside world But with time we realize that true happiness does not come from outside it comes from withinIn the end real peace and happiness are found in serving others and making a difference in their lives ServiceisgodThe actor who has been consistently providing financial support to the poor and the physically challenged was recently in the news for helping another actor KPY Bala construct restrooms in a government school thereby providing some much needed relief for students who were suffering without proper facilitiesIt may be recalled that Raghava Lawrence had a few days ago shared a video clip of the newly constructed restroom for students and said Today I feel so happy seeing the children benefit from the toilet facilities But Im disappointed with the opening process of the building which I will soon talk about in a video ServiceisgodKPY Bala brother shared with me an issue about a school that didnt have proper toilet and bathroom facilities for the children He requested a support of Rs Two lakhs but when I came to know that children are facing many infections because of this issue my heart sank I decided to donate Rs 15 lakhs to help them build proper toilet facilities With this contribution KPY Bala along with the support of old students built these much needed facilities My thanks to Bala and the old students Raghava Lawrence had saidPrior to that the actor had helped a man who had to pledge his late wifes mangalsutra to fund his daughters educationThe actor chose to retrieve the gold mangalsutra that a poor father had pledged in order to pay the college fees of his daughterTaking to his X timeline to share the development he wrote Hi everyone I came across a story about a father who had pawned his late wifes thali to pay for his daughters education This touched me deeply because my own family once went through a similar struggle Through Maatram I was able to retrieve the thali and return it to him It was not just gold but a precious memory of his beloved wife My heart is truly full today Maatram serviceisgodLast year the actor had bought 10 tractors and distributed it to poor villages all across the state for the benefit of poor farmers IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/real-peace-and-happiness-can-be-found-in-serving-others-says-raghava-lawrence-634966.html Fri, 29 Aug 2025 09:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/woman-fan-cycles-all-the-way-from-adoni-to-hyderabad-to-meet-chiranjeevi-635062.html Hyderabad Aug 29 Megastar Chiranjeevi on Friday met an ardent fan of his who had cycled all the way from Adoni to Hyderabad to meet him Hailing from Adoni a town in Andhra Pradesh a woman identified as Rajeshwari embarked on a remarkable journey cycling all the way to Hyderabad with the dream of meeting her idol ChiranjeeviDespite the physical toll and challenges of such a longdistance trip Rajeshwaris unwavering determination and love for Chiranjeevi fuelled her journey When Chiranjeevi got to know of her dedication he immediately respondedSources say that the meeting between fan and star was a deeply emotional oneSources pointed out that Chiranjeevi welcomed Rajeshwari with warmth and genuine affection Moved by her sincerity and the sheer effort she had put into reaching him he ensured that her visit would be a cherished memoryRajeshwari tied a Rakhi to Chiranjeevi who gifted her a beautiful traditional saree a symbol of his respect blessings and acknowledgment of her affectionPerhaps the most impactful aspect of the meeting was Chiranjeevis assurance to support the education of Rajeshwaris children By committing to their academic journey he offered not just a helping hand but the promise of a brighter more secure future for her familyAlready Rajeshwaris story is winning hearts across the InternetMeanwhile on the work front Chiranjeevi has a number of interesting film projects lined up Two of his most eagerly awaited upcoming projects include director Anil Ravipudis eagerly awaited commercial entertainerMana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu and director Vassishtas VishwambharaMana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has triggered huge expectations as after Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy and Godfather Nayanthara will be seen sharing screen space with Chiranjeevi for the third time in this film Also director Anil Ravipudi who recently delivered a huge blockbuster with his festival entertainer Sankranthiki Vasthunam is directing this film The film is scheduled to release for Sankranti 2026Director Vassishtas Vishwambhara Chiranjeevi had recently announced would release in the summer of 2026 Stating that Vishwambhara was a wonderful story like the Chandamama the Mega star has said it will appeal to children and to the child in every grown up individual IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/woman-fan-cycles-all-the-way-from-adoni-to-hyderabad-to-meet-chiranjeevi-635062.html Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ram-charans-peddi-unit-begins-filming-grand-song-with-1000-dancers-634675.html Hyderabad Aug 28 The makers of director Buchi Babu Sanas eagerly awaited action extravaganza Peddi featuring Telugu star Ram Charan in the lead have now begun shooting a grand song featuring an impressive 1000 dancers On the occasion of Vinayaka Chavithi when most others chose to take the day off the team of Peddi soaked in the festive spirit but continued to work with unwavering commitmentSources say the team began filming a grand song on Ram Charan in Mysore choreographed by the popular choreographer Jani Master They add that Academy Award winning music director AR Rahman has scored a perfect mass number for the intro of Ram Charans character and it is being picturized on an epic scale with over a 1000 dancers promising to be nothing short of a visual feast The 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 nationThe film has triggered huge expectations among fans and film buffs It may be recalled that the makers of Peddi have already revealed the character that Kannada superstar Shiva Rajkumar plays in the filmVriddhi Cinemas one of the production houses producing the film had on the occasion of Shiva Rajkumars birthday announced that he plays a character called Gournaidu in the filmThe title glimpse which the makers had released initially created a significant impact at the national level The movie is being mounted on a massive scale with Venkata Satish Kilaru producing under his banner Vriddhi Cinemas and leading production houses Mythri Movie Makers and Sukumar Writings presenting itJanhvi Kapoor plays the leading lady with Jagapathi Babu and Divyendu Sharma playing key supporting rolesProduction of this film is right on schedule It may be recalled that the films cinematographer Rathnavelu considered to be a master of natural lighting had a few days ago disclosed that the unit had completed filming a terrific night action sequence with gritty visualsAcademy Awardwinning composer AR Rahman is scoring music Editing is by National Awardwinning technician Navin Nooli while production design is by Avinash KollaThe movie is scheduled for release on March 27 2026 on Ram Charans birthday IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ram-charans-peddi-unit-begins-filming-grand-song-with-1000-dancers-634675.html Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/im-lucky-that-i-got-to-work-alongside-you-all-says-kalyani-priyadarshan-to-lokah-unit-634680.html Chennai Aug 28 Actress Kalyani Priyadarshan who plays the lead character Chandra in Malayalam cinemas first woman superhero film Lokah Chapter 1 Chandra has now penned an emotional post just before the release of the film in which she has told the team of Lokah that she was lucky to have worked alongside them Taking to her Instagram page to pen an emotional post just hours before the release of the film that has been directed by Dominic Arun actress Kalyani Priyadarshan wrote To my team This wasnt just a film for any of us Every single person poured themselves into making Lokah what it is and Im lucky that I got to work alongside you all Youve seen me at my lowestwhen I failed multiple timeswhen I broke down when I cried Youve also been there cheering the loudest when I succeeded or managed to push past something hard And through all of it every moment I spent with you was a joy Ill never forget You became a family to me and Ill always be proud that I got to work with youThe actress also had a request for audiences She wrote To our audiencesJust because we worked like this it doesnt mean that you need to like the film for that reason What we truly hope is that you experience Lokah as a story in itself And that for two and a half hours you can leave behind your world and immerse yourself in ours I hope youll understand Chandra the way I was made to And if I can say one more thing to safeguard your experience of the film Please try and watch without looking for spoilers online Tomorrow she is coming Tomorrow she belongs to youIt may be recalled that Dulquer Salmaans production house Wayfarer Films is producing the superhero seriesDulquer Salmaan had a few days ago announced the character names in the muchawaited filmDulquer wrote Introducing the people of Lokah kalyanipriyadarshan as Chandra naslenofficial as Sunny chanduveeyyy as Venu arunthekurian as Naijil amp iamsandyoff as Inspector Nachiappa Stay tuned for an exciting cinematic experience Lokah theyliveamongusA teaser of the film which was released a few days ago by the makers added to the excitement of fans eagerly awaiting the filmThe teaser shows that Kalyani Priyadarshans character Chandra has superhero powers and that her powers are legendary Some of her superpowers include being able to rise up in air and move faster than a fired bullet The teaser gives the impression that Chandra has a past one that dates back to a time in history when people rode on horsebackThe teaser also shows that Naslen is among the few to find out about Chandras superhero status The teaser also gave away the fact that Tamil dance choreographer and actor Sandy plays a police officer in the filmWritten 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/im-lucky-that-i-got-to-work-alongside-you-all-says-kalyani-priyadarshan-to-lokah-unit-634680.html Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/director-mohan-g-opens-up-on-why-he-chose-to-release-the-first-look-of-draupathi-2-underwater-634689.html Chennai Aug 28 Well known director Mohan G who released the First Look of his muchawaited historical action drama Draupathi 2 underwater on the occasion of Ganesh Chathurthi has now disclosed details of the thought process behind doing so Chennai Aug 28 Well known director Mohan G who released the First Look of his muchawaited historical action drama Draupathi 2 underwater on the occasion of Ganesh Chathurthi has now disclosed details of the thought process behind doing so Talking to IANS Mohan G said We wanted to draw the attention of audiences to our film While thinking about how we could do that I got this idea My next film after Draupathi 2 is a film which is to be predominantly shot underwater In fact I am working with underwater teams comprising of experts So as an experimental idea we thought why not we try and release the first look poster of this film with that team We did that and it workedMohan G also hurriedly clarifies that this historical film will not have anything to do with water The film which has triggered huge expectations has actor Richard Rishi the brotherinlaw of actor Ajith Kumar playing the lead along with Rakshana IndusudanSources close to the unit of the film say that the story is set in the 14th century during the period when Mughals first set foot in Tamil Nadu The film is based on bloodstained history and will look to highlight the valour and sacrifice of the Hoysala emperor Veera Vallalar III who ruled South India with Thiruvannamalai as the capital and the Kadavarayas who ruled SendhamangalamDirected by Mohan G best known for having made films like Pazhaya Vannarapettai Draupathi Rudra Thandavam and Bagasuran Draupathi 2 will also feature a host of actors including Natti Natraj Y G Mahendran Nadodigal Barani Saravana Subbiah Vel Ramamoorthy Siraj Johnny Dinesh Lamba Ganesh Gaurang Divi Devayani Sharma and ArunodayanThe dialogues for the film have been jointly written by writer Padma Chandrasekhar and Mohan G Music for the film has been composed by Ghibran Cinematography for the film is by Philip R Sundar while choreography is by Thanika Tony The stunts in the film have been choreographed by Action Santosh and editing is by Devaraj Art direction for the film is by KamalnathanSources say that about 75 of the film has been shot in Mumbai while the remaining portions have been filmed in Senji Thiruvannamalai and parts of KeralaDubbing for the film is currently on in Chennai A major talking point is how this historical narrative connects with the story of the 2020 film Draupathi Draupathi 2 is expected to release by the end of this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/director-mohan-g-opens-up-on-why-he-chose-to-release-the-first-look-of-draupathi-2-underwater-634689.html Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/makers-of-kuberaa-to-produce-director-sekhar-kammulas-next-634704.html Chennai June 28 Well known production house Sree Venkateswara Cinemas LLP has now announced that it will be joining hands with director Sekhar Kammula again after the success of the critically acclaimed bilingual film Kuberaa featuring actors Dhanush Nagarjuna and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead Taking to its X timeline the popular production house issued a brief statement in which it saidSree Venkateswara Cinemas LLP is delighted to announce another prestigious collaboration with National Award winning director Sekhar Kammula garu As part of this partnership SVCLLP will be producing Sekhar Kammulas 11th filmThe production house went on to add The film is currently in the early stages of development with cast and crew details to be finalized and revealed very soon This collaboration marks a significant milestone for us as we join hands with him again after Kuberaa Further details will be officially announced in the coming monthsFor the unaware Kuberaa which was directed by Sekhar Kammula emerged a huge blockbusterAnnouncing the news of the film having emerged a blockbuster the films official X handle Kuberaa Movie had then released a poster that read Unanimous Mega Blockbuster 100 crore World Wide Gross Estimate and wrote Wealth Wisdom And now 100CR worth of WAVE Kuberaa rules with a grand century at the box officeThe film which received widespread appreciation opened to strong reviews with the performances of its lead cast coming in for praise from various sections of societyIn fact Mega star Chiranjeevi who participated as the Chief Guest in a success meet of the film praised Dhanush for his performance in the film saying nobody else could have done the character of Deva other than Dhanush and that he couldnt recognize Dhanush initially while watching the movie as the actor seemed to have turned into the characterApart from Dhanush Nagarjuna and Rashmika Mandanna Kuberaa also featured Jim Sarbh in a pivotal role On the technical front the film had music by Devi Sri Prasad and cinematography by Niketh Bommi Ramakrishna Sabbani and Monika Nigotre were the production designers of the film which was cowritten by Chaithanya Pingali Costumes for the film were designed by Kavya Sriram and Poorvaa Jain Kubera was bankrolled by Suniel Naran and Puskur Ram Mohan Rao under the banner of Sree Venkateswara Cinemas IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/makers-of-kuberaa-to-produce-director-sekhar-kammulas-next-634704.html Thu, 28 Aug 2025 11:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/intriguing-teaser-of-mammoottys-kalamkaval-makes-expectations-from-film-shoot-up-634726.html Chennai Aug 28 The makers of director Jithin K Joses Malayalam film Kalamkaval featuring Malayalam superstar Mammootty and Vinayakan in the lead on Thursday released a teaser of the muchawaited film much to the delight of fans and film buffs Taking to his X timeline actor Mammootty wrote Presenting The Official Teaser of Kalamkaval Directed by JithinKJose amp Produced by MKampanyOfflThe teaser which gives away very little begins with a door being knocked A Tamilian opens the door and asks Who are you We then see a police officer asking another cop whose identity is not revealed to the audience Are you the one whos Nath We then are treated to a series of visuals of both lead actors Vinayakan and Mammootty While Vinayakan who appears to be a police officer sports a grim look all through out Mammootty whose role cannot be made out sports the look of a cool calm man surveilling someone elseThe film has triggered huge expectations in fans and the teaser has only raised expectations even furtherAlthough the makers havent officially announced the films release date rumours doing the rounds in the industry suggest that the film is likely to release on October 9 this yearSources in the industry claim that Dulquer Salmaans Wayfarer Films which is distributing the film has informed theatre owners of the makers decision to release the film on October 9It 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/intriguing-teaser-of-mammoottys-kalamkaval-makes-expectations-from-film-shoot-up-634726.html Thu, 28 Aug 2025 12:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/release-of-balakrishnas-akhanda-2-thandaavam-postponed-634824.html Chennai Aug 28 Pointing out that the entire postproduction process of director Boyapati Srinus upcoming action entertainer Akhanda 2 Thandaavam demanded meticulous attention and therefore required additional time the makers of the film on Thursday announced that they had chosen to postpone the release of the film to a later date The film was originally scheduled to hit screens on September 25 this yearThe production house 14 Reels Plus which is producing the film took to its X timeline to make the announcement It wrote Akhanda 2 brings back the blockbuster combination of God of Masses Nandamuri Balakrishna and director Boyapati Sreenu a duo celebrated for redefining mass action entertainers and creating some of the most iconic moments in Telugu cinemaEver since its announcement the film has stood as one of the most anticipated projects in Indian cinema with the teaser creating a sensation across languages and amplifying expectations to a whole new levelFor a film of this scale the rerecording VFX and the entire postproduction process demands meticulous attention and therefore require additional time to present the film at its absolute best considering the weight of expectations Akhanda 2 carries following the blockbuster success of the first partThe team is really excited about this project and is working tirelessly round the clock to deliver Akhanda 2 on a truly unprecedented scale with uncompromised quality breathtaking visuals and the ultimate theatrical impact In light of this we have decided to move the release to a later date that will be announced soon instead of the originally scheduled September 25thThe production house said it was fully committed to exceeding all expectations and giving audiences a theatrical experience worth the wait and added that Akhanda 2 would not just be a film but a festival of cinemaThe film has triggered huge expectations among fans and film buffs ever since the makers released a teaser of the film to mark the birthday celebrations of the films lead actor Nandamuri BalakrishnaThe teaser introduced audiences to Balakrishnas fiercely divine avatar in the film It showed Lord Shivas loyal mount Nandi flaking the Trishul We also get a glimpse of the protagonists intense fight against evilThe teaser gave away the fact that the sequel would feature some highintensity action sequences choreographed by stunt directors RamLakshmanRenowned composer S Thaman whose work in all of Balakrishnas recent films have come in for praise has again scored music for this Balakrishna film as wellInterestingly Harshaali Malhotra best known for having played the little girl Munni in Salman Khans blockbuster film Bajrangi Bhaijan is playing the role of Janani in this filmFor the unaware Akhanda 2 Thandavam marks Balakrishnas fourth professional collaboration with filmmaker Boyapati Sreenu A sequel to the 2021 blockbuster Akhanda the movie promises all the elements of a mass entertainerThe drama has been produced by Raam Achanta and Gopichand Achanta under the prestigious banner of 14 Reels Plus and presented by M Tejeswini NandamuriIt may be recalled that the unit had recently shot a major sequence of the film in the scenic locales of Georgia Certain parts of the movie were also shot at the sacred Maha Kumbh Mela that took place in Prayagraj this yearBalakrishna will be seen as the protagonist in this action entertainer which will also feature Samyuktha In addition to these two Aadhi Pinisetty has been roped in as the antagonist for the filmCamera work for the film is being taken care of by C Ramprasad along with Santoshh D Detake whereas Tammiraju is the head of the editing departmentThe technical crew of the drama further includes AS Prakash as art directorAkhanda 2 Thandavam is scheduled for a theatrical release on September 25 during Dussehra IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/release-of-balakrishnas-akhanda-2-thandaavam-postponed-634824.html Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/people-thought-i-was-a-north-indian-because-of-my-love-for-hindi-movies-says-actor-jagadish-634861.html Chennai Aug 28 One of Malayalam cinemas most loved actors Jagadish who will next be seen in the upcoming Malayalam web series 45 Gang says he has always been such an ardent fan of Hindi cinema that people would often ask him if he was from North India The veteran Malayalam actor with a stellar career spanning over 400 films has carved a niche for himself with his unmatched versatility and impeccable comic timing across Malayalam and Hindi cinemaThe celebrated actor will next be seen in the upcoming Malayalam series 45 Gang which is to be streamed on Sony LIV from August 29Reflecting on his journey actor Jagadish shared his unique connection with Hindi cinema revealing that his lifelong passion for Bollywood was so strong that it once caused a common misconception about his originsI have always been an ardent fan of Hindi cinema I grew up watching Raj Kapoor Dilip Kumar and Dev Anands films over and over and listening to Vividh Bhartis golden songs My love for Hindi movies was so strong that people often asked me if I was from North India actor Jagadish sharedSharing the moment when his childhood dream came true with Hungama Jagadish says Years later that dream came true when Priyadarshan cast me in Hungama which became a superhit and gave me recognition in Bollywood I went on to play Irrfan Khans father in Billu and the funloving Pappu Cyclewala in KushtiEven after acting in over 400 films he admits that his enthusiasm for Hindi cinema remains undiminished The truth is I am still that wideeyed fan of Hindi films and songs he saysMeanwhile the veteran actors upcoming Malayalam web series 45 Gang has been directed by acclaimed director Krishand and produced by Mankind Cinemas The series will feature a powerhouse ensemble cast alongside Jagdish like veteran actor Indrans Vijayaraghavan Hakkim Shah Darshana Rajendran Sanju Sivaram and a vibrant mix of rising stars including Sachin Santhi Balachandran Niranj Maniyan Pillai Sreenath Babu Shambu Menon Prashant Alex Rahul Rajagopal and Vishnu AgasthyaThe series also boasts of an excellent technical crew It has cinematography by Vishnu Prabhakar and music by Sooraj Santhosh and Varkey The story screenplay and dialogues of the series have all been penned by the director himself Sasi Kumar has served as the editor of this series which features stunts choreographed by Shravan Satya Costumes have been designed by Divya Joby and Kavitha Santhosh while VFX for the series has been handled by Coconut Bunch IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/people-thought-i-was-a-north-indian-because-of-my-love-for-hindi-movies-says-actor-jagadish-634861.html Thu, 28 Aug 2025 19:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/delightful-song-of-gratitude-enjaami-thandhaane-from-dhanushs-idly-kadai-released-634638.html Chennai Aug 27 The makers of director actor Dhanushs eagerlyawaited action entertainer Idly Kadai on Wedneday released a delightful song of gratitude to God called Enjaami Thandhaane from the film The song was released on the festive occasion of Ganesh ChathurthiTaking to his X timeline Dhanush wrote Enjaami thandhaane from Idli Kadai and shared the link to the single that was releasedThe melodious folk number has been sung by Dhanush and Arivu with additional vocals by Sublahshini G V Prakash has set to tune this number which has some wonderful lyrics by Dhanush himselfThe song is basically an expression of gratitude by the protagonist Stating that God has given him everything he points out to others that God has also given them everything He then goes on to list all that God has given him with gratitudeThe film has triggered huge expectations among fans and film buffsIt 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 filmThe 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/delightful-song-of-gratitude-enjaami-thandhaane-from-dhanushs-idly-kadai-released-634638.html Wed, 27 Aug 2025 20:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/coolies-global-distributor-hamsini-entertainment-warns-those-spreading-fake-box-office-numbers-about-film-of-legal-action-634496.html Chennai Aug 27 Hamsini Entertainment which is distributing Superstar Rajinikanths blockbuster film Coolie overseas has now warned those spreading fake box office numbers about the film that any deliberate attempt to distort manipulate or defame the film would be met with strong legal remedies including claims for defamation and financial damages Issuing an official statement on the issue which it shared on its social media timelines the firm said It has come to our notice that certain groups and unofficial pages with vested interests are spreading fake box office numbers and creating unnecessary noise around the global performance of CoolieStating it wish to clarify certain points in the interest of transparency and fairnes the firm saidOnly producers and Hamsini Entertainment Oveseas Distributor will release official collection updates Any other figures circulating online are unreliable and must not be treated as factualThe distribution firm also issued a clarification with regard to misinformation and damage saying Spreading fabricated numbers or exaggerated comparisons is not only misleading but also directly harmful to the reputation of the film its stakeholders and the audiences who trust usThe firm warned of legal action against those spreading fake numbers in a bid to bring down the films performance at the box office saying We are closely monitoring such activities Any deliberate attempt to distort manipulate or defame will be met with strong legal remedies including claims for defamation and financial damagesHamsini Entertainment also urged exhibitors partners and trade circles to verify information only through trusted official channels The audiences love and support are the true measure of success and no campaign of misinformation can overshadow that Cinema belongs to audiences not to vested interests Let us celebrate films with honesty and fairness the firm saidDirected by Lokesh Kanakaraj Coolie features Superstar Rajinikanth in the lead The film also stars stalwarts from the Indian film industry like Nagarjuna Sathyaraj Aamir Khan Upendra Soubin Shahir and Shruti HaasanAnirudh has composed the music for the film marking his fourth consecutive film with director Lokesh Kanagaraj Cinematography for the film is by Girish Gangadharan and editing is by Philomin RajInterestingly director Lokesh Kanakaraj had disclosed that Coolie which is Rajinikanths 171st film will be a stand alone film and not a part of his Lokesh Cinematic Universe LCU IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/coolies-global-distributor-hamsini-entertainment-warns-those-spreading-fake-box-office-numbers-about-film-of-legal-action-634496.html Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/coolies-global-distributor-hamsini-entertainment-warns-those-spreading-fake-box-office-numbers-of-film-of-legal-action-634498.html Chennai Aug 27 Hamsini Entertainment which is distributing Superstar Rajinikanths blockbuster film Coolie overseas has now warned those spreading fake box office numbers about the film that any deliberate attempt to distort manipulate or defame the film would be met with strong legal remedies including claims for defamation and financial damages Issuing an official statement on the issue which it shared on its social media timelines the firm said It has come to our notice that certain groups and unofficial pages with vested interests are spreading fake box office numbers and creating unnecessary noise around the global performance of CoolieStating it wish to clarify certain points in the interest of transparency and fairnes the firm saidOnly producers and Hamsini Entertainment Oveseas Distributor will release official collection updates Any other figures circulating online are unreliable and must not be treated as factualThe distribution firm also issued a clarification with regard to misinformation and damage saying Spreading fabricated numbers or exaggerated comparisons is not only misleading but also directly harmful to the reputation of the film its stakeholders and the audiences who trust usThe firm warned of legal action against those spreading fake numbers in a bid to bring down the films performance at the box office saying We are closely monitoring such activities Any deliberate attempt to distort manipulate or defame will be met with strong legal remedies including claims for defamation and financial damagesHamsini Entertainment also urged exhibitors partners and trade circles to verify information only through trusted official channels The audiences love and support are the true measure of success and no campaign of misinformation can overshadow that Cinema belongs to audiences not to vested interests Let us celebrate films with honesty and fairness the firm saidDirected by Lokesh Kanakaraj Coolie features Superstar Rajinikanth in the lead The film also stars stalwarts from the Indian film industry like Nagarjuna Sathyaraj Aamir Khan Upendra Soubin Shahir and Shruti HaasanAnirudh has composed the music for the film marking his fourth consecutive film with director Lokesh Kanagaraj Cinematography for the film is by Girish Gangadharan and editing is by Philomin RajInterestingly director Lokesh Kanakaraj had disclosed that Coolie which is Rajinikanths 171st film will be a stand alone film and not a part of his Lokesh Cinematic Universe LCU IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/coolies-global-distributor-hamsini-entertainment-warns-those-spreading-fake-box-office-numbers-of-film-of-legal-action-634498.html Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/makers-of-pawan-kalyans-action-spectacle-they-call-him-og-release-melodious-single-suvvi-suvvi-from-film-634507.html Hyderabad Aug 27 The makers of director Sujeeths eagerly awaited action extravaganza They Call Him OG featuring PowerStar Pawan Kalyan in the lead on Wednesday released the melodious romantic single Suvvi Suvvi from the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs DVV Entertainment the production house producing the film took to its timeline on X to share the link to the romantic melodious number It wrote Happy Vinayaka Chavithi to all We will continue this celebration for a long time to comeSuvviSuvvi is out now OG TheyCallHimOGMusic director S Thaman delivers a melodious soft number in Suvi Suvi that gives away the fact that actress Priyanka Arul Mohan plays a doctor in the filmSung by Sruthi Ranjani the song has lyrics by Kalyan Chakravarthy and has been set to tune by one of Telugu film industrys top music directors ThamanThe film 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 because of shooting getting 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-kalyans-action-spectacle-they-call-him-og-release-melodious-single-suvvi-suvvi-from-film-634507.html Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/first-look-of-mohan-gs-draupathi-2-released-underwater-634609.html Chennai Aug 27 The makers of director Mohan Gs much awaited historical action drama Draupathi 2 chose to release the first look of the film underwater on the occasion of Ganesh Chathurthi on Wednesday The film which has triggered huge expectations will have actor Richard Rishi the brotherinlaw of actor Ajith Kumar playing the lead along with Rakshana IndusudanDraupathi 2 is being produced by Netaji Productions in association with G M Film CorporationSources close to the unit of the film say that the story is set in the 14th century during the period when Mughals first set foot in Tamil Nadu The film is based on bloodstained history and will look to highlight the valour and sacrifice of the Hoysala emperor Veera Vallalar III who ruled South India with Thiruvannamalai as the capital and the Kadavarayas who ruled SendhamangalamDirected by Mohan G best known for having made films like Pazhaya Vannarapettai Draupathi Rudra Thandavam and Bagasuran Draupathi 2 will also feature a host of actors including Natti Natraj Y G Mahendran Nadodigal Barani Saravana Subbiah Vel Ramamoorthy Siraj Johnny Dinesh Lamba Ganesh Gaurang Divi Devayani Sharma and ArunodayanThe dialogues for the film have been jointly written by writer Padma Chandrasekhar and Mohan G Music for the film has been composed by Ghibran Cinematography for the film is by Philip R Sundar while choreography is by Thanika Tony The stunts in the film have been choreographed by Action Santosh and editing is by Devaraj Art direction for the film is by KamalnathanSources say that about 75 of the film has been shot in Mumbai while the remaining portions have been filmed in Senji Thiruvannamalai and parts of KeralaA major talking point is how this historical narrative connects with the story of the 2020 film Draupathi Draupathi 2 is expected to release by the end of this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/first-look-of-mohan-gs-draupathi-2-released-underwater-634609.html Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/romantic-single-em-jaruguthondhi-from-rashmika-mandannas-the-girlfriend-released-634382.html Chennai Aug 26 The makers of director Rahul Ravindrans eagerly awaited entertainer The Girlfriend featuring actress Rashmika Mandanna in the lead along with actor Dheekshith Shetty on Tuesday released the lyrical video of the second single Em Jaruguthondhi from the film Taking to its X timeline Geetha Arts the production house that is presenting the film wrote This is loves riddle turned into melody TheGirlFriend second single EmJaruguthondhi out now A HeshamAWMusic musical delight In the soulful voice of Chinmayi Lyrics by RakenduMouliV iamRashmika Dheekshiths 23rahulrGeethaArts AlluAravind VidyaKoppineedi KrishnanVasant ChotaKPrasad RakenduMouliV DheeMogilineni DMELLPAP TSeriesThe song a mellifluous romantic number has been set to tune by Hesham Abdul Wahab Lyricist Rakendu Mouli has penned the lines for this song which has been rendered by Chinmayi Sripada and Hesham Abdul WahabFans are eagerly awaiting the release of the film and have even gone to the extent of demanding updates from the unit about the filmIn fact some days ago fans of Rashmika Mandanna who were unhappy about the makers not releasing enough updates about the film The Girlfriend had gone to the extent of making the topic ReleaseTheGirfriend trend on the social media platform X Interestingly Rashmika had to step in to support her director and pacify her fansRashmika 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/romantic-single-em-jaruguthondhi-from-rashmika-mandannas-the-girlfriend-released-634382.html Tue, 26 Aug 2025 18:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sundarakanda-will-always-remain-close-to-my-heart-says-nara-rohith-634413.html Hyderabad Aug 26 Pointing out that his upcoming film Sundarakandas director Venky had handled a sensitive subject with such dignity that even the Censor Board had termed the film as one of the cleanest entertainers in years actor Nara Rohith on Tuesday said that his upcoming film Sundarakanda would always remain close to his heart Taking to his Instagram page to pen a lengthy post of gratitude on the eve of the films release the actor wrote Every film is a journey but Sundarakanda will always remain close to my heart From its very first spark to todays release it has been a path filled with passion challenges and unforgettable memoriesStating that this this film wouldnt have been possible without his director Venky who imagined a newage rom com for Telugu cinema Nara Rohith said He handled a sensitive subject with such dignity that even the censor board called it one of the cleanest entertainers in yearsSundarakandaMy deepest thanks to my cousin and producer Santosh Though its his first film production his clarity conviction and rocksolid support shaped every step of Sundarakanda Alongside him Rakesh and Goutham stood as unshakable pillars for this journey the actor saidThe actor also pointed out that he got engaged to his soulmate during the making of this filmHe wrote During the filming I got engaged to my reallife soulmate Siri which made this film extra special in every way Her support has been invaluable throughoutthank you for the lovely little cameo in SundarakandaMoving on to thank his technical team he wrote To my technical teamPradeesh Leon James debutants Rajesh and Rohan Pruthvi and Vishwa Raghuthank you for treating this project as your own and giving your very best to Sundarakanda I am equally grateful to my castNaresh garu Vasuki garu Sreedevi Vijaykumar Virti Vaghani Satya Sunaina Ajay Abhinav and many otherswhose performances gave life and depth to SundarakandaThe actor also said Grateful to AnilBhanu for adding an extra edge with their elegant posters A special thanks to my PROS VamsiSekhar and to the teams at Walls and Trends and Sahasra Konnects for working tirelessly to ensure this magic reaches each one of you To the tireless crew media and film fraternity friends thank you for embracing and supporting SundarakandaHe signed off the note saying Though this is my 20th film the excitement feels as fresh as my very first In a few hours you will see the magic we created together and everything we dreamed of and worked for has a nameSundarakanda Thank You IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sundarakanda-will-always-remain-close-to-my-heart-says-nara-rohith-634413.html Tue, 26 Aug 2025 20:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/overwhelmed-you-enjoyed-our-film-says-unit-of-tamil-film-3bhk-to-cricketer-sachin-tendulkar-634418.html Chennai Aug 26 Overjoyed by the fact that cricketing ace Sachin Tendulkar had watched their Tamil film 3BHK and enjoyed it the unit of the film including actor Sarathkumar have now thanked Sachin Tendulkar for his appreciation It all began with producer of the film Arun Viswa getting excited about cricketer Sachin Tendulkars response to a recent question on how often he watches films and if whether he had any favourites Sachin Tendulkar had replied to this question saying Watch them as and when I get time The recent ones I have enjoyed are 3 BHK and Ata Thambaycha NaayProducer Arun Viswa responding to this response wrote Typed so many times but still not able to find words to express I will find some and then react Coz I just saw something which is beyond my wildest imaginationSoon his production house Shanthi Talkies put out a tweet on its official timeline It wrote Appreciation from THE GOAT himself Truly a moment to cherish for our entire 3BHK team We are overwhelmed that you enjoyed our film sachinrt sirThe latest to thank cricketer Sachin Tendulkar was actor Sarath Kumar who plays a pivotal role in the film He wrote Dear Sachinji thank you for appreciating our Tamil film 3bhk sachinrt the entire team of 3bhk are delighted and happy for the recognition iamarunviswa srisriganesh89 ChaithraAcharProduced by Arun Vishwa under the Shanthi Talkies banner the film was directed by Sri Ganesh best known for his gripping investigative thriller 8 Thottakkal The bilingual film which was made in Tamil and Telugu featured actor Siddharth in the lead It also features Sarathkumar Devayani Meetha Raghunath and Yogi Babu in key rolesThe film which emerged a winner at the box office was about the struggles a middleclass family man looking to own a house Sarath Kumar played the character of Vasudevan a responsible and hardworking dad who wants to give his family a place to call their own home Vasudevan like most people believes a home to be a symbol of respectDespite a lot of humiliation and tribulation Vasudevan is unable to realise his dream of owning a house Vasudevans hope lies in his son Prabhu Siddharth who he believes will succeed where he failed The familys huge expectations weigh in on Prabhu who despite his best efforts is unable to excel in studies However Prabhu like most boys in Indian society has a neversaydie attitude Despite facing consistent failures he keeps working towards his goalsVasudevans strength lies in his family comprising his son daughter played by Meetha Raghunath and wife Devyani all of whom do what they can to help Vasudevan realise his dreamAmrit Ramnath had scored music for this film which had cinematography by Dinesh Krishnan B and Jithin Stanislaus The film had editing by Ganesh ShivaThe family entertainer the story idea for which came from Aravindh Sachidanandam hit screens worldwide on July 4 this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/overwhelmed-you-enjoyed-our-film-says-unit-of-tamil-film-3bhk-to-cricketer-sachin-tendulkar-634418.html Tue, 26 Aug 2025 21:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sivakarthikeyan-tells-anirudh-continue-to-remain-jolly-and-give-us-hit-songs-to-vibe-634182.html Chennai Aug 26 Actor Sivakarthikeyan who is a close friend of music director Anirudh recently joked about Anirudhs single status saying that when he asked himself if he wanted Anirudh to get married or if he wanted to continue to receive superhit songs he picked the latter Speaking at the recently held trailer launch event of his film Madharaasi directed by A R Murugadoss Sivakarthikeyan spoke at length about the special bond he shared with music director Anirudh and why their combination was deemed a huge successAt one point in a lighter vein he disclosed that like everybody around him he too had asked Anirudh to get married as he wanted the music director too to be questioned every night by his spouseEverybody keeps asking why Anirudh is not getting married We too have told him Ani sir Get married sir Why should we alone be the ones to get a phone call once the clock hits 8 in the night answering questions like Where are you When will you come home Sivakarthikeyan jokingly said He then continued This man Anirudh on the other hand wakes up at only 8 pm happily wondering if he should work on that day or not On such occasions I would ask him Why are you not getting married Anirudh would reply Let it go I am jolly very happy I realised that if he is jolly we get hit songs I wondered Do we need hit songs or do we want him to get married I realised what we wanted were hit songsTurning to Anirudh he said Therefore you continue to remain jolly sir and keep giving us hit songs to vibeOn a serious note Sivakarthikeyan said that Anirudh was such a big inspiration Not just for success but also on how to handle success the actor said IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sivakarthikeyan-tells-anirudh-continue-to-remain-jolly-and-give-us-hit-songs-to-vibe-634182.html Tue, 26 Aug 2025 07:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/censor-board-clears-nara-rohiths-sundarakanda-for-release-with-ua-certificate-634184.html Hyderabad Aug 26 The Central Board of Film Certification CBFC has now cleared director Venkatesh Nimmalapudis upcoming romantic drama Sundarakanda featuring actor Nara Rohith in the lead for release with a clean UA certificate Taking to its social media timelines Sandeep Picture Palace which is producing the film wrote Certified for every heartbeat Sundarakanda is UA and ready to steal your hearts this AUG 27 SundarakandaOnAug27thSundarakanda which is Nara Rohiths 20th film is being produced by Santhosh Chinnapolla Gowtham Reddy and Rakesh Mahankalli under the banner of Sandeep Picture Palace SPPThe films teaser which was released some time ago gave audiences a peek into Rohiths character a middleaged bachelor navigating life with wit and charm With its lighthearted tone and sliceoflife moments sources say Sundarakanda will provide a refreshing experience to audiencesSundarakanda will hit the theatres 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/censor-board-clears-nara-rohiths-sundarakanda-for-release-with-ua-certificate-634184.html Tue, 26 Aug 2025 08:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-ravi-mohans-first-film-as-director-titled-an-ordinary-man-634301.html Chennai Aug 26 Actor Ravi Mohans first film as director has been titled An Ordinary Man The promo of the film which features actor Yogi Babu in the lead was launched by Karunada Chakravarthy Dr Shiva Rajkumar at a starstudded event at the Chennai Trade Centre in Nandambakkam on TuesdayThe promo was launched as part of the banner launch event of Actor Ravi Mohans production house Ravi Mohan StudiosThe promo released begins with Yogi Babu having a conversation with Ravi Mohan on the rooftop of a multistoreyed buildingRavi Mohan begins the conversation saying Im doing a film next To this Yogi Babu hits back saying That is what you have been doing over the last 20 years Ravi Mohan then discloses that he is to direct the film this time around Yogi Babu advices Ravi Mohan against turning a director He keeps insisting until the moment he hears Ravi Mohan say that he Yogi Babu will be playing the lead in it Instantly Yogi Babu praises Ravi Mohan and compliments himThe hilarious promo then has Jayam Ravi saying that he has decided on the story and has worked out all other details except for the character that Yogi Babu must play in the film To help him make up his mind he asks Yogi Babu to come dressed in various outfits and showcase various get upsYogi Babu obliges He tries everything from dressing himself as a boxer to a gangster to an astronaut Nothing inspires Ravi Mohan Eventually Yogi Babu gives up and wears his night clothes to retire for the night when Ravi Mohan screams in delight He says this is exactly the character he was looking for Yogi Babu says that the costume that he is wearing is that of an ordinary man To this Ravi Mohan asks what can be more extraordinary than the story of an ordinary manThe teaser and promos of two other films too were launched on the occasion The teaser of Bro Code which is actor Ravi Mohans upcoming film with director Karthik Yogi was released on the occasion by actress Genelia Deshmukh and her husband Riteish Deshmukh The teaser of Kaakhi Squad another film that the actors production house is to present was also released on the occasion by actor Sivakarthikeyan IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-ravi-mohans-first-film-as-director-titled-an-ordinary-man-634301.html Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/malavika-mohanan-on-working-with-mohanlal-sathiyan-anthikad-owe-destiny-one-for-this-one-634131.html Chennai Aug 25 Actress Malavika Mohanan who still cant believe that she got to work with two legends of Malayalam cinema director Sathiyan Anthikad and Malayalam superstar Mohanlal in Hridayapoorvam has now said that she owes destiny one for presenting her with such an opportunity Malavika who took to Instagram to post pictures of herself with the two iconic professionals on the sets of the film wrote Still pinching myself that I got to work with these 2 absolute legends How larger than life they both are and yet so warm sensitive and an absolute dream duo to work with Will always owe destiny one for this one Hridayapoorvam is releasing in four days and happy to report that butterflies in the tummy have gotten activated full scale See you all on 28th August 2025It may be recalled that the Censor Board has already cleared the film for release with a clean U certificateThe film has triggered huge expectations and a teaser that the makers released recently has only added to the excitementThe hilarious teaser begins with Mohanlals funny conversation with a nonMalayali fan of actor Fahadh Faasil The conversation begins with the young man asking Mohanlal where he is from Kerala says Mohanlal to which the man repliesOh NiceHe then turns around to take a small amount of what seems to be prasadam and offers it to Mohanlal even as he says I love Malayalam film industry Very sensible But my girlfriend shes totally Bollywood style The man goes on to point to the pooja he has performed and says Im doing this just for her But I love Fafa manMohanlal who is clueless about Fafa asks Fafa The man explains Fafa stands for Fahadh Faasil Aavesham Kumbalangi Nights What a performance Eyes drama fantastic he offers to generously enlighten MohanlalMohanlal then gently points out that there are also good senior actors in MalayalamTo this the man saysNono Only Fafa Mohanlal repeats Only Fafa When he says yes Mohanlal gives back the prasadam and walks away even as we are presented a bouquet of scenes that show that the film will have no dearth of humourOne of Malayalam cinemas iconic directors Sathyan Anthikad known for his heartwarming dramas has directed this film Anthikads collaboration with Mohanlal has delivered timeless classics and therefore expectations from this film too are hugeApart from Mohanlal the film will also feature actors Malavika Mohanan Sangeeth Prathap Sangita Siddique Nishan Baburaj Lalu Alex and Janardhanan among othersOn the technical front the films story is by Akhil Sathyan and its screenplay and dialogues are by Sonu TP Cinematography for the film is by Anu Moothedath and music is by Tamil film music director Justin PrabhakaranThe film which is being produced by well known producer Antony Perumbavoor of Aashirvad Cinemas is slated to hit screens on August 28 this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/malavika-mohanan-on-working-with-mohanlal-sathiyan-anthikad-owe-destiny-one-for-this-one-634131.html Mon, 25 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/prabhu-deva-vadivelus-film-goes-on-floors-with-pooja-in-dubai-634140.html Chennai Aug 25 A film featuring one of Tamil cinemas most loved comedy pairs Prabhu Deva and Vadivelu went on floors with a traditional pooja in Dubai on Monday Directed by Sam Rodrigues the film is to be produced by KRG Kannan Ravi and coproduced by Deepak RaviVadivelu and Prabhu Deva will be seen together in a film after almost 25 years Needless to say the project has triggered huge excitement among fans and film buffsVadivelu and Prabhu Deva have delivered several superhit comedy entertainers together Some of them include Kadhalan Engal Anna Manadhai Thirudivittai Mr Romeo and Love BirdsThe yettobetitled project which is tentatively being referred to as Production No 4 will have music by none other than Yuvan Shankar RajaSources present at the inaugural function in Dubai said that producer Subaskaran of Lyca Productions actor Jiiva producer Gnanavel Raja of Studio Green and director Nitish Sahadev were among those who graced the occasionThose in the know say that the film which is to be directed by Sam Rodrigues will be a full fledged actionadventure that will have all the trademark elements of a proper Prabhu DevaVadivelu filmOn the technical front the film will have cinematographer Vignesh Vasu cranking the camera Action sequences for the film are to be choreographed by one of the best in business Peter Hein Editing for the film will be by AntonyActor Bablu Prithiviraj whose performance in the recently released Vijay Sethupathistarrer Ace came in for praise will be seen playing a pivotal role in this filmSources say that shooting for the film will commence in November this year They also add that the unit hopes to complete the shoot of the entire film in a single scheduleKannan Ravi is to produce this film under his well known banner of KRG Productions IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/prabhu-deva-vadivelus-film-goes-on-floors-with-pooja-in-dubai-634140.html Mon, 25 Aug 2025 21:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/arjun-reddy-changed-my-life-forever-says-director-sandeep-reddy-vanga-634032.html Chennai Aug 25 Well known director Sandeep Reddy Vanga on Monday penned an emotional heartfelt post on the occasion of his superhit film Arjun Reddy completing eight years Taking to his Instagram timeline Sandeep Reddy Vanga who has never let criticism stop him from putting across his point of view turned emotional as he penned a note of gratitudeHe wrote Eight years ago Arjun Reddy changed my life forever What started as a story close to my heart became a movement only because of your love and relentless supportEvery frame every dialogue every emotion in this film found meaning because you embraced it with such honesty and passionI remain forever grateful to my actors my team and most importantly to all of you who continue to celebrate Arjun Reddy even after all these years Heres to eight years of a journey that still feels fresh raw and alive Thank you for making it eternalThe director also put out a video clip of him and actor Vijay Deverakonda that was shot during the making of the film much to the delight of fans and film buffsFor the unaware Arjun Reddy was a Telugu film featuring actors Vijay Deverakonda and Shalini Pandey in the lead The film which emerged a critically acclaimed superhit received as many brickbats as it received bouquetsWhile the film which was produced by Bhadrakali Pictures was loved by one section of the audience another section took exception to it alleging it promoted misogynism and substance abuseApart from Vijay Deverakonda and Shalini Pandey the film also featured a host of actors including Rahul Ramakrishna Jia Sharma Sanjay Swaroop Gopinath Bhat Kamal Kamaraju and KanchanaMade on a budget of just about five crores the film set the cash registers ringing at the box office raking in a gross global collection of over 50 crore IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/arjun-reddy-changed-my-life-forever-says-director-sandeep-reddy-vanga-634032.html Mon, 25 Aug 2025 13:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/lydian-nadhaswaram-expresses-gratitude-to-over-a-1000-singers-who-have-sung-in-his-the-thirukkural-1330-musical-ethos-634039.html Chennai Aug 25 Musical prodigy Lydian Nadhaswaram who is now ready to present his masterpiece The Thirukkural 1330 Musical Ethos to the world has expressed his deepest gratitude to the over 1000 singers who have sung in the project and at the same time expressed his sincere apologies to several other singers who could not be included in the project Taking to his social media pages to invite the public to the grand launch of the album on September 6 at the Valluvar Kottam in Chennai the young prodigy who is best known for having won The Worlds Best title on CBS in the year 2019 wrote You are all invited on September 6th 6 PM at Valluvar Kottam Chennai Grand Launch of The Thirukkural 1330 றளவயம Kuralisaikaaviyam VOL 1 INDIAHe went on to say Weve poured our hearts into this project for the past two years and it means the world to finally share it with you all Our deepest gratitude to the 1000 singers who became a part of this divine project At the same time our heartfelt apologies to many singers who could not be includedOut of more than 150000 voice samples we received we were able to feature only about 1000 voices We truly value every single effort and promise that we will join hands and collaborate in future projects Thank you all for your love support and understanding Stay tuned for updates on the upcoming launches and their locationsFor the unaware the Thirukkural 1330 Musical Ethos is a musical creation that reimagines all 1330 Thirukkurals through original music retelling their timeless wisdom alongside their Porul meanings All the 1330 melodies have been composed by Amirthavarshini and brought to life by Lydian Nadhaswaram who arranged programmed recorded performed mixed and mastered the entire body of workWith over 1000 voices 22 hours of music and over 200 musical styles every Kural and Porul the young musician claimed had been responsibly composed sung and presented to listen learn understand and live by IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/lydian-nadhaswaram-expresses-gratitude-to-over-a-1000-singers-who-have-sung-in-his-the-thirukkural-1330-musical-ethos-634039.html Mon, 25 Aug 2025 14:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/lydian-nadhaswaram-thanks-over-a-1000-singers-heres-why-634048.html Chennai Aug 25 Musical prodigy Lydian Nadhaswaram who is now ready to present his masterpiece The Thirukkural 1330 Musical Ethos to the world has expressed his deepest gratitude to the over 1000 singers who have sung in the project and at the same time expressed his sincere apologies to several other singers who could not be included in the project Taking to his social media pages to invite the public to the grand launch of the album on September 6 at the Valluvar Kottam in Chennai the young prodigy who is best known for having won The Worlds Best title on CBS in the year 2019 wrote You are all invited on September 6th 6 PM at Valluvar Kottam Chennai Grand Launch of The Thirukkural 1330 றளவயம Kuralisaikaaviyam VOL 1 INDIAHe went on to say Weve poured our hearts into this project for the past two years and it means the world to finally share it with you all Our deepest gratitude to the 1000 singers who became a part of this divine project At the same time our heartfelt apologies to many singers who could not be includedOut of more than 150000 voice samples we received we were able to feature only about 1000 voices We truly value every single effort and promise that we will join hands and collaborate in future projects Thank you all for your love support and understanding Stay tuned for updates on the upcoming launches and their locationsFor the unaware the Thirukkural 1330 Musical Ethos is a musical creation that reimagines all 1330 Thirukkurals through original music retelling their timeless wisdom alongside their Porul meanings All the 1330 melodies have been composed by Amirthavarshini and brought to life by Lydian Nadhaswaram who arranged programmed recorded performed mixed and mastered the entire body of workWith over 1000 voices 22 hours of music and over 200 musical styles every Kural and Porul the young musician claimed had been responsibly composed sung and presented to listen learn understand and live by IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/lydian-nadhaswaram-thanks-over-a-1000-singers-heres-why-634048.html Mon, 25 Aug 2025 14:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/anupama-parmeswaran-completes-dubbing-for-bone-chilling-horror-thriller-kishkindhapuri-634109.html Chennai Aug 25 The makers of director Koushik Pegallapatis muchawaited horrorthriller Kishkindhapuri featuring Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas in the lead on Monday announced that actress Anupama Parameswaran had completed dubbing for her portions in the film Kishkindhapuri is scheduled to hit screens on September 12 this yearTaking to its X timeline Shine Screens the production house producing the film wrote Giving a voice that is trembled with fear anupamaparameswaran96 completes dubbing for Kishkindhapuri SPOOKY PROMOTIONS SOON All set for a grand release on September 12thProduced 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 houseunknowingly inviting supernatural forcesSome doors are not meant to be opened the glimpse hinted as one heard 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 paleCapitalising on the attention the first glimpse got the makers chose to release a teaser to add to the excitement of fansThe teaser painted a dark and disturbing picture of what lies ahead It opens with an unsettling disappearance A girl mysteriously vanishes inside a sprawling ghostladen mansion As silence descends a broken radio bursts to life delivering a cryptic broadcast setting the tone for a narrative steeped in paranormal energy and temporal distortionsTechnically the teaser looked solid with Chunmay Salaskars camera work whispering paranoia and Chaitan Bharadwaj crafting a soundscape that stayed with you long after the teaser endedThe 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/anupama-parmeswaran-completes-dubbing-for-bone-chilling-horror-thriller-kishkindhapuri-634109.html Mon, 25 Aug 2025 19:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/bangladesh-politics-of-extortion-and-the-death-of-democracy-633940.html New Delhi Aug 24 Previous month marked the first anniversary of Bangladeshs July Uprising a mass movement spearheaded by AntiDiscrimination Student Movement SAD that brought down Sheikh Hasinas 15year rule Though it initially emerged as a protest against the controversial job quota system it quickly grew into a nationwide revolt reflecting deeper anger at a political order mired in violence censorship corruption and extortionfactors that had smothered the countrys democracy For many the ousted prime minister and her Awami League came to symbolise these excesses to the point that her regime is now widely described as fascist Supporters of the uprising particularly SAD hailed it as Bangladeshs second liberation envisioning sweeping reforms across political social and economic spheres To realise these aspirations an interim government was set up on August 8 2024 with Prof Muhammad Yunus invited by the student leadersat its helm A full year has now passed since that transitionGlobal anticorruption organisation Transparency International in its Bangladeshs latest report however highlights that little has changed in the past one year Notwithstanding the many initiatives of reforms noticeable gaps in firmness and strategic planning in administrative governance lie as challenges to the path to achievement The obstacles have been noted as political violence mob culture institutional politicisation religious extremism minority suppression political violence and extortion which remain unchanged even after a year of fall of authoritarian regime Moreover the executive director noted the rise of a Kings party after the Uprising the presence of internal obstruction to institutional reform while persistent political practices continues to undermine reforms Indeed the fall of an authoritarian regime witnessed a widespread rise of this notoriety Many earlier optimists have now lost hope while the path to democratic transition remains like a distant dreamNo one political party can be blamed for political extortion in Bangladesh On one hand the country has witnessed popular uprisings that contributed to the countrys civilian government On the other the two major political parties that took turns to governance have had a history of corruption and extortion to hold onto power leaning to borderline authoritarianism Bangladeshs political culture as a result has always been marred with violence and now stand the main reason behind the growing hindrances to the July aspirations Bangladesh under the interim government has been witnessing a surge in political extortion besides political violence Factionalism not just among political parties but also internal factionalism within have been skyrocketing One can argue that with the main player Awami League gone banned the wrestling ring has now new players NCP besides old BNP and Jamaat to fight their way to political powerThe difference in extortion cases from preAugust 2024 is that the interim government that holds the administrative power is not involved in political extortion at least officially In earlier cases the political party that ruled the government and its allies used to be the main culprit Extortion has now become an everyday affair right in the capital Criminals old and new seem to be on the loose extorting people and business The political vacuum and lawlessness provided great impetus for the surge in extortion Last year Dhaka witnessed extortion cases within law enforcement forces itself as threat of implicating in murder cases in July Uprising loomed large At the turn of this year the TIB reported a surge in highway extortion threatening commuters and transport workers and industries and business dependent on it Extortion has also impacted Bangladeshs economy aggravating an already hiked inflationAs per Dhaka Metropolitan Police the first six months of 2025 reported a monthly average of 70 cases of extortion Last end of month a list of 123 extortionists in Rajshahi caused a political stir as it included names of leaders activists and cadres of political parties 44 linked to BNP 25 to fallen Awami League and six to Jamaat The Mitford murder case last month of a scrap metal trader that sent shockwaves across the nation was also related to alleged extortion by Jubo Dal members of the BNP This gruesome incident not only revealed Bangladeshs deplorable lawlessness since the past year but also deeprooted political nature of this practice Instead of addressing the problem the shameful politicisation of this murder further exposed the blind sidedness of political parties as they waged a narrative war against each otherThe latest arrest of SAD leader in Gulshan extortion case hit the final nail in the coffin It is evident that that extortion is a deeply political problem in Bangladesh that even an organisation that earned a name for fighting against it felt gullible of the same As Umama Fatema former SAD spokesperson aptly observed the July Uprising has been reduced to a moneymaking machine Political parties have resorted to extortion while the interim governments apathy and denial have further disillusioned those who had hoped for genuine reform Rather than addressing gaps in law enforcement the administration launched sweeping crackdowns against Awami League supporters and sympathisersmost notably during Februarys Operation Hunt Without transforming Bangladeshs entrenched political culture meaningful reform remains impossible The interim governments indifference in turn explains why the politics of extortion continues to act as a corrosive force steadily eroding the countrys democracy IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/bangladesh-politics-of-extortion-and-the-death-of-democracy-633940.html Sun, 24 Aug 2025 22:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/unit-of-crime-drama-kuttram-kadithal-2-completes-first-schedule-ahead-of-deadline-633676.html Chennai Aug 23 The unit of director S K Jeevas upcoming crime drama Kuttram Kadithal 2 featuring producer and actor J S K Sathish Kumar in the lead has now announced that it has managed to complete its first schedule much ahead of its deadline The team has successfully wrapped up its first shooting schedule in Kodaikanal three days ahead of the planned timelineDirector SK Jeeva shared his excitement saying We are delighted to have completed the first schedule of Kuttram Kadithal 2 in Kodaikanal well ahead of schedule despite the challenging weather This achievement was possible only through seamless teamwork and the unwavering support of our production unitHe went on to add As both producer and performer JSK Sathish Kumar sir has been remarkable His portrayal of the protagonist has been filled with such sincerity that in one scene he shed tears naturally without any aid moving the entire crew to applause Moments like these prove how commitment and collaboration elevate the art of filmmaking I am also grateful to the entire cast who have delivered truly commendable performances and I look forward to sharing more beautiful experiences from the upcoming schedulesKuttram Kadithal 2 a thrillerdrama is to be filmed across various locations in Tamil Nadu and Kerala including Theni Sirumalai and surrounding localesIt may be recalled that the makers had recently released a glimpse video to give audiences an idea of the plot of the filmThe glimpse video that has been released shows JSK Sathish Kumar who plays a retired school teacher arriving in town by bus He alights from the bus and orders a sherbeth at a roadside shop As he starts to sip on the cool drink he witnesses a man being chased and hacked to deathSources say that the plot of the film will revolve around the government school teacher The dedicated government school teacher we learn has been honoured with the prestigious Best Teacher Award by the Central Government What should have been a peaceful farewell to his career turns into an unexpected journey filled with challenges revelations and emotional reckonings As he navigates through this turbulent phase the story unfolds into a heartwarming tale of resilience integrity and redemption culminating in a poignant and powerful climaxAlong with JSK Satish Kumar the film will also feature Pandiyarajan Appu Kutty Balaji Murugadoss Deepak Paval Padman PL Thenappan Chandini Tamilarasan Keerthi Chawla Viji Chandrasekar Lovelyn Jovita Livingston and Roshan among othersOn the technical front the film will have music by D K and cinematography by Sathish G Stunts for the film are to be choreographed by Mahesh Mathew while dances are to be directed by ManasRaja Gurusamy has been roped in as the lyricist of the film which will have VFX and DI by Varna digital studio IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/unit-of-crime-drama-kuttram-kadithal-2-completes-first-schedule-ahead-of-deadline-633676.html Sat, 23 Aug 2025 09:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/chiranjeevi-tells-ram-charan-seeing-you-grow-into-such-a-caring-strong-and-thoughtful-person-is-the-greatest-gift-i-could-ever-ask-for-633678.html Hyderabad Aug 23 Megastar Chiranjeevi who was visibly moved by Ram Charans words in his birthday wish to him on Friday has now responded to the greeting of his son with a heartfelt post in which he has said that seeing Ram Charan grow into such a caring strong and thoughtful person was the greatest gift he could ever ask for Replying to Ram Charans post Chiranjeevi wrote My dear Charan babu reading your words fills me with immense pride and joy Seeing you grow into such a caring strong and thoughtful person is the greatest gift I could ever ask forThank you for always making me feel so special Love youRam Charan who joined in the 70th birthday celebrations of his dad Chiranjeevi on Saturday hugged the Megastar and touched his feetRam Charan shared a video of the birthday celebrations on Instagram In it Chiranjeevi was seen cutting a cake and feeding a piece of it to Ram Charan who then took his fathers blessings by touching his feet before giving him a hug Ram Charan in his heartfelt post had credited his father Chiranjeevi for all the success he had tasted till nowToday is not just your birthday NANA its a celebration of the incredible man you are My hero my guide my inspiration Every success Ive had every value I carry comes from you he wroteThe actor mentioned that Chiranjeevi at 70 was growing youngerAt 70 you are growing younger at heart and more inspiring than ever I pray for your health happiness and countless beautiful years ahead Thank you for being the best father anyone could ever wish for Happy Birthday chiranjeevikonidela he addedChiranjeevi holds the record for the most Industry Hits in Telugu cinema with eight films emerging as the topgrossers of their timea feat unmatched by any actor in the industrys 100year historyHe is also celebrated as one of the finest dancers in Indian cinema and has been feted with the Padma Bhushan in 2006 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2024 from the Government of India In 2024 he was honoured with a Guinness World Record as the most prolific actordancer in the Indian film industry IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/chiranjeevi-tells-ram-charan-seeing-you-grow-into-such-a-caring-strong-and-thoughtful-person-is-the-greatest-gift-i-could-ever-ask-for-633678.html Sat, 23 Aug 2025 10:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/pa-ranjiths-neelam-productions-alerts-public-of-fake-audition-calls-being-made-in-its-name-633687.html Chennai Aug 23 Stating that it had now learnt that there were posters of fake audition calls doing the rounds in its name Neelam Productions the production house of wellknown director and producer Pa Ranjith has urged actors and the public to beware of such fake calls and not to trust them Taking to its X timeline Neelam Productions issued a clarification It wrote Beware of FAKE AUDITION CALLS in the name of Neelam Productions Please check for casting calls and audition alerts only from our official social handles Thank youIt also shared a poster that read FAKE AUDITION ALERT Neelam Productions It has come to our attention that numerous Audition callsposters are being circulated in the name of Neelam Productions We would like to declare that these AUDITION CALLS ARE FAKE AND NOT TO TRUST THEM Any AuditionCasting related posters will be shared through our official handles mentioned below Announcements and Audition Calls made through external sources are fraudulent Thank youInstagram neelamproductions Twitter officialneelam Neelam Productions is the latest production house to face this problem Several actors and production houses have consistently been facing this issue of fake casting calls being put out in their names Earlier this year Raaj Kamal Films International the production house of actor Kamal Haasan had to issue a statement after it learnt that fake casting calls were being made in its name In its statement Raaj Kamal Films said This is to clarify that Raajkamal Films International has not hired any casting agents for any of our films Please do not trust any emails messages and social media posts received by you for this purpose Legal action will be taken if any party is found falsely using Raajkamal Films International name in any unauthorised mannerPrior to that Tamil film actor Sibi Sathyaraj who is also the son of wellknown actor Sathyaraj best known for his performance as Kattappa in the pan Indian blockbuster Baahubali had alerted the general public about a fake casting call put out in his name on social media The actor had issued a clarification stating that he had nothing to do with either the person who had put it out or with the project mentioned in itThe fake casting call poster which Sibi Sathyaraj warned about gave the impression that the unit of a film directed by Sakthi Saravanan and featuring actor Sibi Sathyaraj in the lead was looking for actors of both genders in the age group of 25 to 50 years It also asked for child artistes in the age group of 10 to 15 years to send their profiles to a particular numberIn February this year Wunderbar Films Director Sreyas had cautioned the public about miscreants issuing fake casting calls saying any casting calls being made in his name or that of his production house Wunderbar Films were absolutely fake and baselessIn a brief statement which he posted on his X handle Sreyas who is the director of Wunderbar Films a production house owned by actor Dhanush had said Hello This is to bring to everyones attention that any casting calls under my name or Wunderbar Films Pvt Ltd is absolutely false and baseless 91 7598756841 is not my number and is being misused with my picturePrior to that Prince Pictures another reputed production house had issued a cautionary notice warning actors of fraudsters who were claiming to offer acting roles in their upcoming film Sardar 2 for money or other favours IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/pa-ranjiths-neelam-productions-alerts-public-of-fake-audition-calls-being-made-in-its-name-633687.html Sat, 23 Aug 2025 11:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/simran-calls-on-superstar-rajinikanth-classifies-meeting-as-timeless-633699.html Chennai Aug 23 One of Tamil film industrys popular actresses Simran who met Superstar Rajinikanth at his residence on Saturday classified the meeting as being timeless The actress who has made a name for herself in the Tamil and Telugu film industries with her brilliant performances took to her X timeline to post pictures of herself with the SuperstarShe wrote Some meetings are timeless Grateful to spend a beautiful moment with our Superstar Coolie amp TouristFamily success made this meet even more specialIt may be recalled that Simran was among those who had congratulated Superstar Rajinikanth on completing 50 legendary years in cinema The actress had then said that she would always cherish the privilege of working with him Taking to her X timeline to post the congratulatory message she had said From the silver screen to the hearts of millions your magic has only grown stronger To the man who redefined style stardom and simplicity Rajini Sir working with you has been a privilege Ill always cherish Congratulations on 50 legendary years in cinemaInterestingly Superstar Rajinikanth had showered praise on Simrans film Tourist Family which has gone on to emerge as one of biggest superhits in the Tamil film industry this year Million Dollar Studios the production house that produced the film had quoted Rajinikanth as terming the film SuperIn a tweet that it had put out during the films release the production house said SUPER SUPERR SUPERRR EXTRAORDINARY Superstar Rajinikanth That was the electrifying reaction from the one and only Superstar delivered over a phone call after watching TouristFamily An unforgettable moment etched with his excitement and warmth Written amp directed by abishanjeevinth A RSeanRoldan musicalFor the unaware Tourist Family which hit screens on May 1 this year was a feelgood family entertainer that featured Sasikumar and Simran in the lead It also featured Yogi Babu Mithun Jayashankar Kamalesh MS Bhaskar Ramesh Thilak Bhagavathi Perumal Bucks Ilango Kumaravel and Sreeja Ravi among othersAravind Viswanathan was the cinematographer of the film which had music by Shaan Rahman The films editing was by Bharath Vikraman and art direction was by RajkamalProduced by Million Dollar Studios and MRP Entertainment the film was backed by producers Nasareth Baslian Mahesh Raj Baslian and Yuvaraj Ganesan IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/simran-calls-on-superstar-rajinikanth-classifies-meeting-as-timeless-633699.html Sat, 23 Aug 2025 11:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/censor-board-clears-mohanlals-hridayapoorvam-for-release-with-clean-u-certificate-633707.html Chennai Aug 23 The Central Board of Film Certification CBFC has now cleared director Sathyan Anthikads eagerly awaited family drama Hridayapoorvam featuring Malayalam superstar Mohanlal in the lead for release with a clean U certificate Mohanlal who took to his X timeline to make the announcement wrote Crafted with heart Hridayapoorvam is ready and shared a poster that had the phrase Censored clean on the word UIt may be recalled that music director Justin Prabhakaran who is scoring the music for the film too had recently announced that the background score and final mix for the film had been completedTaking to his X timeline to make the announcement the gifted music director who is known for having delivered several mellifluous numbers had said Hridayapoorvam Background Score amp Final Mix over A heartfelt thanks to sathyananthikad sir for trusting me with this beautiful film Special thanks to Mohanlal sir akhil amp anoop all the singers my music team amp sound engineers for bringing this journey aliveThe film has triggered huge expectations and a teaser that the makers released recently has only added to the excitementThe hilarious teaser begins with Mohanlals funny conversation with a nonMalayali fan of actor Fahadh Faasil The conversation begins with the young man asking Mohanlal where he is from Kerala says Mohanlal to which the man repliesOh NiceHe then turns around to take a small amount of what seems to be prasadam and offers it to Mohanlal even as he says I love Malayalam film industry Very sensible But my girlfriend shes totally Bollywood style The man goes on to point to the pooja he has performed and says Im doing this just for her But I love Fafa manMohanlal who is clueless about Fafa asks Fafa The man explains Fafa stands for Fahadh Faasil Aavesham Kumbalangi Nights What a performance Eyes drama fantastic he offers to generously enlighten MohanlalMohanlal then gently points out that there are also good senior actors in MalayalamTo this the man saysNono Only Fafa Mohanlal repeats Only Fafa When he says yes Mohanlal gives back the prasadam and walks away even as we are presented a bouquet of scenes that show that the film will have no dearth of humourOne of Malayalam cinemas iconic directors Sathyan Anthikad known for his heartwarming dramas has directed this film Anthikads collaboration with Mohanlal has delivered timeless classics and therefore expectations from this film too are hugeApart from Mohanlal the film will also feature actors Malavika Mohanan Sangeeth Prathap Sangita Siddique Nishan Baburaj Lalu Alex and Janardhanan among othersOn the technical front the films story is by Akhil Sathyan and its screenplay and dialogues are by Sonu TP Cinematography for the film is by Anu Moothedath and music is by Tamil film music director Justin PrabhakaranThe film which is being produced by well known producer Antony Perumbavoor of Aashirvad Cinemas is slated to hit screens on August 28 this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/censor-board-clears-mohanlals-hridayapoorvam-for-release-with-clean-u-certificate-633707.html Sat, 23 Aug 2025 12:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/its-a-blood-promise-says-director-srikanth-odela-as-he-points-out-that-his-film-with-chiranjeevi-will-be-for-every-fan-like-him-633718.html Chennai Aug 23 Director Srikanth Odela has penned an emotional birthday wish to Megastar Chiranjeevi with whom he is to work next saying the film that he intends to make with the Megastar will be for every single Chiranjeevi fan like him and that this was a BLOOD PROMISE The director who is to work with actor Chiranjeevi on a film after his current film The Paradise with Nani took to his X timeline to pen a birthday wish for ChiranjeeviHe wrote Nuv na DemiGod Chiranjeevi tho oka photo digi intlo Amma ku choopedithey first time nuv photo lo navavdam choosthunna ra ani cheppindi That is my definition of ChiranjeeviEm chesthadu ni Chiranjeevi ante Na laanti introvert gaaditho indra step cheyinchagaladu Cinema ticketlu konnukunevaditho cinema teeyinchagaldu Ni yamma Jeevithakaalam aade cinema ra Chiranjeevi Ippudu Chiranjeevi tho cinema ante Jeevithakalm gurthindipoyela teeyadam tappa inko option leduAnd finally I miss my Chiranjeevi on screen I promise I will bring him back Na kosam nene teesthunna cinema idi Na lanti prathi Chiranjeevi Abhimani kosam testhunna cinema ChiruOdela Its a BLOOD PROMISE Happy birthday TREX Megastar Chiranjeevi sir KChiruTweets Photo teesetapudu hand shiver ayi photo blur ochindiplease dont mind HBDMegastarChiranjeeviWhen loosely translated in English the post reads You are my Demi god When I clicked a photograph with Chiranjeevi and showed it to my mom she said This is the first time I am seeing you smile in a photograph That is my definition of Chiranjeevi If you ask what does my Chirajeevi do He can make an introvert like me do a step in Indra He can make a person who buys film tickets to make a filmAll my life Chiranjeevi has been cinema for me Now if I have to make a film with Chiranjeevi I dont have an option but to make a film that will remain etched in the minds for a lifetime And finally I miss my Chiranjeevi on screen I promise I will bring him back This is a film that I am making for myself ChiruOdela will be a film that I will be making for every single Chiranjeevi fan like me Its a BLOOD PROMISE When I clicked this photo my hand shivered and the photo blurred Please dont mind IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/its-a-blood-promise-says-director-srikanth-odela-as-he-points-out-that-his-film-with-chiranjeevi-will-be-for-every-fan-like-him-633718.html Sat, 23 Aug 2025 13:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/makers-of-mirai-release-action-packed-bts-video-showing-actor-teja-sajjas-efforts-to-perform-stunts-in-super-yodha-633749.html Chennai Aug 23 The makers of director Karthik Gattamanenis eagerly awaited pan Indian film Mirai featuring actor Teja Sajja in the lead on Saturday released the first part of a Behind The Scenes video that showed the phenomenal effort that that the actor has had to put in to play a Super Yodha in the film The first part of the BTS video was released to mark birthday celebrations of actor Teja SajjaTaking to its X timeline People Media Factory the production house producing the film wrote SuperYodhas arent born Theyre forged with grit resilience and an unbreakable spirit Team MIRAI wishes their very own SuperYodha tejasajja123a phenomenal Birthday Heres the BTS Part 1 Becoming the SuperYodha HBDTejaSajja Rocking Star HeroManoj1The video clip begins with Teja Sajja making his way on a pathway with a staff in hand Soon after one of the unit members is seen saying The moment he gets the big stick he should look more powerful The video then shows Kecha the stunt master training Teja Sajja The video shows the repeated efforts the actor had to put in to get shots right It also gives viewers an idea of the complexity of the stunts in the film Teja Sajja is seen performing several stunts from swirling the staff in his hand to performing difficult sommersaults to perfectionAfter 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 visionary 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 5 Mirai will hit theatres in eight languages available in both 2D and 3D formats IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/makers-of-mirai-release-action-packed-bts-video-showing-actor-teja-sajjas-efforts-to-perform-stunts-in-super-yodha-633749.html Sat, 23 Aug 2025 16:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/makers-of-mirai-release-action-packed-bts-video-showing-actor-teja-sajjas-efforts-to-perform-stunts--633752.html Chennai Aug 23 The makers of director Karthik Gattamanenis eagerly awaited pan Indian film Mirai featuring actor Teja Sajja in the lead on Saturday released the first part of a Behind The Scenes video that showed the phenomenal effort that that the actor has had to put in to play a Super Yodha in the film The first part of the BTS video was released to mark birthday celebrations of actor Teja SajjaTaking to its X timeline People Media Factory the production house producing the film wrote SuperYodhas arent born Theyre forged with grit resilience and an unbreakable spirit Team MIRAI wishes their very own SuperYodha tejasajja123a phenomenal Birthday Heres the BTS Part 1 Becoming the SuperYodha HBDTejaSajja Rocking Star HeroManoj1The video clip begins with Teja Sajja making his way on a pathway with a staff in hand Soon after one of the unit members is seen saying The moment he gets the big stick he should look more powerful The video then shows Kecha the stunt master training Teja Sajja The video shows the repeated efforts the actor had to put in to get shots right It also gives viewers an idea of the complexity of the stunts in the film Teja Sajja is seen performing several stunts from swirling the staff in his hand to performing difficult sommersaults to perfectionAfter 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 visionary 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 5 Mirai will hit theatres in eight languages available in both 2D and 3D formats IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/makers-of-mirai-release-action-packed-bts-video-showing-actor-teja-sajjas-efforts-to-perform-stunts--633752.html Sat, 23 Aug 2025 16:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/selvaraghavans-look-as-porthamarai-bhairavan-in-shane-nigams-balti-released-633450.html Chennai Aug 22 The makers of director Unni Sivalingams upcoming sports action drama Balti featuring actor Shane Nigam in the lead have now released the look of Tamil director and actor Selvaraghavan in the film and disclosed that he plays the character of Porthamarai Bhairavan in the sports drama Actor Shanthanu Baghyaraj who plays a character called Kumar in the film was among those who shared the first look picture of Selvaraghavan from the filmTaking to his X timeline and tweeting a poster that announced Selvaraghavans character in the film Shanthanu said Presenting to you selvaraghavanas Porthamarai Bhairavan The Fierce Devotee of Kalabhairavan A SaiAbhyankkar musical balti from SeptemberThe 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 BabuWritten 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 from Tamil 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/selvaraghavans-look-as-porthamarai-bhairavan-in-shane-nigams-balti-released-633450.html Fri, 22 Aug 2025 09:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ram-charan-touches-chiranjeevis-feet-while-celebrating-his-70th-birthday-633495.html Mumbai Aug 22 Actor Ram Charan gave an emotional touch to his father Chiranjeevis 70th birthday as he hugged the Mega Star and touched his feet Taking to Instagram Ram shared a video from the birthday celebration where Chiranjeevi whom the actor tagged as his hero could be seen cutting the cake As the superstar fed Ram some cake the RRR actor touched his fathers feet and hugged himIn the caption Ram credited his father Chiranjeevi for all the success he has tasted till nowToday is not just your birthday NANA its a celebration of the incredible man you are My hero my guide my inspiration Every success Ive had every value I carry comes from you he wroteThe actor mentioned that Chiranjeevi at 70 is growing youngerAt 70 you are growing younger at heart and more inspiring than ever I pray for your health happiness and countless beautiful years ahead Thank you for being the best father anyone could ever wish for Happy Birthday chiranjeevikonidela he wrote as the captionChiranjeevi holds the record for the most Industry Hits in Telugu cinema with eight films emerging as the topgrossers of their timea feat unmatched by any actor in the industrys 100year historyHe is also celebrated as one of the finest dancers in Indian cinema and has been feted with the Padma Bhushan in 2006 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2024 from the Government of India In 2024 he was honoured with a Guinness World Record as the most prolific actordancer in the Indian film industryThe star was last seen in Bhola Shankar directed by Meher Ramesh It is an official remake of the 2015 Tamil film Vedalam He will next be seen in Vishwambhara an upcoming Indian Telugulanguage fantasy action film The film stars Chiranjeevi Trisha Krishnan Kunal Kapoor and Ashika Ranganath in lead roles IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ram-charan-touches-chiranjeevis-feet-while-celebrating-his-70th-birthday-633495.html Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/chiranjeevis-film-with-director-anil-ravipudi-titled-mana-shankara-vara-prasad-garu-633540.html Chennai Aug 22 Director Anil Ravipudis eagerly awaited commercial entertainer featuring Megastar Chiranjeevi in the lead has now been titled Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu the films makers announced on Friday Gold Box Entertainments one of the production houses producing the film took to the platform X to share the link to the title glimpse teaser of the film and wrote BOSS BOSS BOSS Mega157 is Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu MSGTitleGlimpse out now Happy Birthday MEGASTAR KChiruTweets from team ManaShankaraVaraPrasadGaruDirector Anil Ravipudi too shared the title teaser even as he wished Chiranjeevi a happy birthday He wrote Happy Birthday to the legend himself our Mega Star KChiruTweets garu Being part of your journey is an honour Ill always cherish sir Presenting you as Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu in Mega157 is truly a surreal moment ManaShankaraVaraPrasadGaru Pandagaki Vasthunnaru HBDMegaStarChiranjeeviThe director on the occasion also thanked actor Venkatesh for lending his voice to the title teaser of the film He wrote Grateful to Victory venkymama garu for introducing ManaShankaraVaraPrasadGaru with his voice Thank you always for being there for me sir Lets rock soonChiranjeevi who was touched by the title teaser that was released on his birthday thanked the team with a tweet of his own He wrote Thank you Team Mega157 for giving me such a wonderful gift on my birthday ChiruAnil is మన శరవరపరసద ర Many thanks to my dear VenkyMama see you soon Lets celebrate SANKRANTHI 2026 with ManaShankaraVaraPrasadGaru in cinemasThe title teaser shows a smartly dressed Chiranjeevi arriving in a vehicle and being duly followed by a group of commandoes bearing weapons The background music has the word Boss being repeated several times giving us the impression that he heads an entity that specialises in providing securityThe film which was until now 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/chiranjeevis-film-with-director-anil-ravipudi-titled-mana-shankara-vara-prasad-garu-633540.html Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/naga-vamsi-is-the-kind-that-bounces-back-up-10-times-higher-when-put-down-by-trolls-says-ram-gopal-varma-633556.html Chennai Aug 22 Coming out strongly in support of producer Naga Vamsi who was viciously trolled on social media after the lacklustre response to War 2 in the Teluguspeaking states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana well known director Ram Gopal Varma has now said that Naga Vamsi was the kind of producer who when put down by trolls would bounce back up 10 times higher Taking to his X timeline to express support to the producer Ram Gopal Varma wrote From whatever I observed vamsi84 is the kind of producer when THROWN DOWN by the good for nothing TROLLERS he will BOUNCE UP 10 times HIGHER than the SKYIt may be recalled that only recently producer Naga Vamsi whose production and distribution firm Sithara Entertainments distributed director Ayan Mukherjis War 2 in the Telugu speaking states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana had hit back at trolls targetting him on social media saying he was here to stay in cinema for a minimum of 10 to 15 yearsWar 2 which was directed by Ayan Mukerji featured actors Jr NTR Hrithik Roshan and Kiara Advani in the lead Produced by Aditya Chopra the film which is the sixth installment in the fabled YRF Spy Universe franchise hit screens worldwide on August 14 this year in Hindi Tamil and Telugu However the highoctane action film hasnt been able to impress a section of the audienceOn getting to know that the film hadnt done as well as it was expected to do trolls began targetting producer Naga Vamsi who had aggressively promoted the film on social media prior to its release Several theories ranging from speculation about his decision to leave the film industry once and for all to the producer feeling dejected about having invested in the film were concocted on social mediaIn a bid to answer all those trolling him and looking to trash these theories being floated about him Naga Vamsi took to his X timeline a couple of days ago to put out a scathing postHe wrote in Telugu Enti nannu chala miss avthunattu unnaru Vamsi adi Vamsi idi ani gripping narratives tho full hadavidi nadustundi Parledu X lo manchi writers unnaru Sorry to disappoint you all but inka aa time raaledu minimum inko 1015 years undi At the cinemas for the cinema always See you all with our next outing MassJathara Very SoonThe post when loosely translated read It seems like you are missing me too much There seem to be gripping narratives on Vamsi this and Vamsi that Its okay there seem to be good writers on X Sorry to disappoint you all but that time hasnt come yet A minimum of 1015 years remain for it At the cinemas for the cinema always See you all with our next outing MassJathara Very Soon IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/naga-vamsi-is-the-kind-that-bounces-back-up-10-times-higher-when-put-down-by-trolls-says-ram-gopal-varma-633556.html Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/background-score-and-final-mix-of-mohanlals-hridayapoorvam-done-says-music-director-justin-prabhakaran-633558.html Chennai Aug 22 One of south Indias fastest rising music directors Justin Prabhakaran who is now scoring the music for director Sathyan Anthikads eagerlyawaited family drama Hridayapoorvam featuring Malayalam superstar Mohanlal in the lead has now announced that the background score and final mix for the film had been completed Taking to his X timeline to make the announcement the gifted music director who is known for having delivered several mellifluous numbers wroteHridayapoorvam Background Score amp Final Mix over A heartfelt thanks to sathyananthikad sir for trusting me with this beautiful film Special thanks to Mohanlal sir akhil amp anoop all the singers my music team amp sound engineers for bringing this journey aliveThe film has triggered huge expectations and a teaser that the makers released recently has only added to the excitementThe hilarious teaser begins with Mohanlals funny conversation with a nonMalayali fan of actor Fahadh Faasil The conversation begins with the young man asking Mohanlal where he is from Kerala says Mohanlal to which the man repliesOh NiceHe then turns around to take a small amount of what seems to be prasadam and offers it to Mohanlal even as he says I love Malayalam film industry Very sensible But my girlfriend shes totally Bollywood style The man goes on to point to the pooja he has performed and says Im doing this just for her But I love Fafa manMohanlal who is clueless about Fafa asks Fafa The man explains Fafa stands for Fahadh Faasil Aavesham Kumbalangi Nights What a performance Eyes drama fantastic he offers to generously enlighten MohanlalMohanlal then gently points out that there are also good senior actors in MalayalamTo this the man saysNono Only Fafa Mohanlal repeats Only Fafa When he says yes Mohanlal gives back the prasadam and walks away even as we are presented a bouquet of scenes that show that the film will have no dearth of humourOne of Malayalam cinemas iconic directors Sathyan Anthikad known for his heartwarming dramas has directed this film Anthikads collaboration with Mohanlal has delivered timeless classics and therefore expectations from this film too are hugeApart from Mohanlal the film will also feature actors Malavika Mohanan Sangeeth Prathap Sangita Siddique Nishan Baburaj Lalu Alex and Janardhanan among othersOn the technical front the films story is by Akhil Sathyan and its screenplay and dialogues are by Sonu TP Cinematography for the film is by Anu Moothedath and music is by Tamil film music director Justin PrabhakaranThe film which is being produced by well known producer Antony Perumbavoor of Aashirvad Cinemas is slated to hit screens on August 28 this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/background-score-and-final-mix-of-mohanlals-hridayapoorvam-done-says-music-director-justin-prabhakaran-633558.html Fri, 22 Aug 2025 16:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-aadhi-to-play-antagonist-in-karthis-marshal-633563.html Chennai Aug 22 If sources in the industry are to be believed actor Aadhi Pinisetty is likely to play the antagonist in director Tamizhs eagerly awaited action entertainer Marshal featuring actor Karthi in the lead Sources in the know claim that actor Nivin Pauly was first considered for the role However as the actor didnt have dates the unit is believed to have approached actor Aadhi for the roleThe rumour mills also have it that the film which will be made on a lavish scale is to be made in two parts However none of this has been officially confirmedFor the unaware actor Karthis upcoming film with director Tamizh best known for having made the film Tanakaaran has been titled Marshal The film which will feature Kalyani Priyadarshan as the female lead will also have actors Sathyaraj Prabhu Lal John Kokken Easwari Rao and Murali Sharma in pivotal rolesOn the technical front Marshal will have music by the young music sensation Sai Abhyankkar and cinematography by Sathyan Sooryan Well known editor Philomin Raj will be the editor of the film Production design will be by Arun VenjaramooduThe film is to be produced by S R Prakash Babu and S R Prabhu on behalf of Dream Warrior Pictures and is to be coproduced by Ishan SaksenaIt may be recalled that the makers had released a poster of a ship along with the announcement that the film would be made this yearDirector Tamizh who is best known as an actor for his performance as the antagonist in director T J Gnanavels courtroom drama Jai Bhim featuring actor Suriya in the lead made his mark as a director with the Vikram Prabhustarrer TaanakaaranMeanwhile it may be recalled that Karthi has already completed shooting for director P S Mithrans eagerly awaited spy thriller Sardar 2 IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-aadhi-to-play-antagonist-in-karthis-marshal-633563.html Fri, 22 Aug 2025 16:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ram-gopal-varma-comes-up-with-a-list-of-measures-needed-to-fix-stray-dog-issue-633380.html Chennai Aug 21 Well known film director Ram Gopal Varma who has been very vocal on the issue of stray dog menace has now come up with a list of suggestions which he thinks can help fix the issue Taking to his X timeline on Thursday Ram Gopal Varma penned lengthy posts on the issue explaining why he thought that the measures suggested by dog lovers to deal with the issue would not workIn one particular post he went on to suggest a combination of both short term and long term measures that must be taken to address the issueHe wroteThe stray dog menace is one of those problems where emotions public safety law and animal rights all collide Solutions have to balance compassion with practicality and they often will vary depending on both the existing infrastructure and local attitudesI dont pretend to be an expert but just using my common sense observations I broadly think the solutions fall into shortterm controls and longterm structural fixesHe then went on to suggest seven steps to deal with the problem He wrote 1 Stray dogs to be removed with immediate effect around schools markets residential streets and slums no matter the methods or consequences 2 To create dog squads and make them accountable for tracking aggressive or diseased dogs and any aggressive rabid or attacking dogs should be culled immediately unless some dog lover wants to take them homeAs the third point he wrote To seriously scale up Animal Birth Control squads like a war operationand not just for the usual NGO photoops nonsense The squad members can be rewarded based on the numbers they sterilised and vaccinated 4If dog lovers must feed they should register and feed only at designated points after obtaining permission and also in the presence of a government observerAs the fifth point he suggested Random roadside feeding should be made illegal and punishable 6 Encourage adoption of dogs with tax breaks housing incentives or municipal fee waivers etc 7 Initiate campaigns to morally look down upon those dog lovers who prefer foreign breeds This wont work because dog lovers wont touch a ugly dirty and probably diseased dog He then went on to put out a separate section titled The Realistic Mix under which he wrote Immediate capturing and killing the most dangerous clear highrisk among them Long term to sterilize and vaccinate systematically zone by zone and keep a tight check and also massively publicise the progress Thats the only way I think India can realistically attempt to get out of this stray dog nightmare IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/ram-gopal-varma-comes-up-with-a-list-of-measures-needed-to-fix-stray-dog-issue-633380.html Thu, 21 Aug 2025 19:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vishwambhara-will-hit-screens-in-summer-of-2026-says-chiranjeevi-633243.html Chennai Aug 21 Mega Star Chiranjeevi on Thursday announced that his long awaited sociofantasy entertainer Vishwambhara directed by Vassishta will certainly hit screens in the summer of 2026 In a video clip released by the films makers on a day before the Telugu star was to celebrate his birthday Chiranjeevi said that a lot of people had doubts about why the film was getting delayedSeeking to answer this question Chiranjeevi said The entire second half of this film is dependent on VFX and graphics The efforts being put in by the makers to ensure that the best quality output is presented to audiences is the prime reason for the delayStating that Vishwambhara was a wonderful story like the Chandamama the Mega star said it would appeal to children and to the child in every grown up individualThe actor who said that the makers had planned to release a glimpse later on Thursday said that the film would hit screens in the summer of 2026 as children loved the season of summer For those unaware Vishwambhara is the dream project of director Vassishta who impressed audiences and critics alike with his debut film Bimbisara which was also known for its strong visual effectsTrisha Krishnan plays the female lead in this film which will also feature actress Ashika Ranganath in a pivotal role alongside Kunal KapoorChota K Naidu has cranked the camera for this film while the world of Vishwambhara has been intricately crafted by production designer AS PrakashBacked by the renowned UV Creations the film has been mounted on a grand scale with no compromise on quality or creativity The producers are reportedly sparing no expense to ensure Vassishtas vision is fully realizedThe film presents a grand canvas blending mythology emotion and cinematic spectacle The film which boasts a stellar technical crew has been written and directed by Vassishta and produced by Vikram Vamsi and Pramod under the UV Creations banner IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vishwambhara-will-hit-screens-in-summer-of-2026-says-chiranjeevi-633243.html Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actress-madhu-shalini-is-a-fighter-says-director-shashi-kiran-tikka-633263.html Hyderabad Aug 21 Director Shashi Kiran Tikka who directed the critically acclaimed spy thriller Goodachari has called actress Madhushalini who has now turned a producer by presenting the upcoming Telugu film Kanyakumari a fighter Participating in the trailer launch event of Kanyakumari Shashi Kiran Tikka praised actress Madhushalini and recalled an incident that had occurred while she was shooting for his film GoodachariTikka said I will narrate one incident about Madhu that happened while we worked on Goodachari We were shooting an action episode We shot for three four days While we were shooting the final portion she sprained her leg She was in pain and had to take off her shoes I told her that well call the shoot off However she bore the pain wore her shoes and said Well do it come Despite that pain she completed the portion I think she is a fighter People might say she is soft but she is truly a fighter I have learnt fighting from Madhu Life can have ups and downs but we must fight is something I have learnt from MadhuThe director who was all praise for the unit of the film Kanyakumari said that he liked the trailer a lot and that he would go to the theatre buy a ticket and watch the filmThe just released trailer shows that the film will revolve around the titular character of KanyaKumari played by Geeth Saini The story is set in a small village where Kanyakumari even as a child has dreams of becoming a software engineer someday Studying along with her in school is a boy Sreecharan Rachakonda whose desire is to become a farmer and tend to his fields someday While Kanyakumari ends up becoming a salesperson in a saree shop the boy becomes a farmer and realises his dream What happens after the two fall in love with each other is what the film is all aboutPopular actress Madhu Shalini is presenting the rural love story Kanya Kumari to the audience Written directed and produced by Srujan Attada under the banner of Radical Pictures the film stars Geeth Saini and Sricharan Rachakonda in the lead roles The film is set to release in a grand fashion on August 27 on the occasion of Vinayaka Chathurithi IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actress-madhu-shalini-is-a-fighter-says-director-shashi-kiran-tikka-633263.html Thu, 21 Aug 2025 11:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/trailer-of-malayalam-web-series-45-gang-released-series-to-be-streamed-from-august-29-633286.html Chennai Aug 21 The makers of director Krishands eagerly awaited Malayalam web series 45 Gang on Thursday released an interesting trailer of the series much to the delight of fans and film buffs The series is to be streamed on the OTT platform Sony LIV from August 29 this yearThe just released trailer of the series shows that the story will revolve around a quirky gang The series which attempts to blend gritty realism with a darkly hilarious twist is set in the chaotic underbelly of Trivandrum and based on true eventsAt the heart of the story are four young men and a midget from a slum who are fed up with being a nobody All they want is some respect Their ambitious plan To run the neighborhoods temple festival The only thing standing in their way The brutal local gangster who controls the citys bizarre and fiercely competitive world of milk and flower tradesDirected by the acclaimed Krishand and produced by Mankind Cinemas the series features a powerhouse ensemble cast led by veterans like Jagadish and Indrans Vijayaraghavan Hakkim Shah Darshana Rajendran Sanju Sivaram Vishnu Agasthya and a vibrant mix of rising stars including Sachin Santhi Balachandran Niranj Maniyan Pillai Sreenath Babu Shambu Menon Prashant Alex and Rahul RajagopalThe series also boasts of an excellent technical crew It has cinematography by Vishnu Prabhakar and music by Sooraj Santhosh and Varkey The story screenplay and dialogues of the series have all been penned by the director himself Sasi Kumar has served as the editor of this series which features stunts choreographed by Shravan SatyaCostumes have been designed by Divya Joby and Kavitha Santhosh while VFX for the series has been handled by Coconut Bunch With its unique blend of dark humor reallife inspiration and offbeat storytelling 45 Gang promises to be a ride through ambition misadventure and the raw heart of a city in turmoil IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/trailer-of-malayalam-web-series-45-gang-released-series-to-be-streamed-from-august-29-633286.html Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vignesh-shivans-love-insurance-kompany-to-release-on-october-17-633333.html Chennai Aug 21 The makers of director Vignesh Shivans Love Insurance Kompany featuring actors Pradeep Ranganathan and Kirthi Shetty in the lead on Thursday announced that the film would now release on October 17 for Deepavali this year The film was originally scheduled to hit screens on September 18 this yearRowdy Pictures the production house of director Vignesh Shivan and actress Nayanthara which is one of the production houses producing the film took to its X timeline to make the announcementIt wrote A Love Festival Loading this Diwali LoveInsuranceKompany hitting the big screens this Diwali on October 17thIt may be recalled that earlier this month the makers of the film had chosen to postpone the first glimpse of the film in the wake of Superstar Rajinikanths Coolie audio launchThe first glimpse was originally scheduled to release on August 1Taking to its Instagram timeline Seven Screen Studio one of the production houses producing the film had then said The FirstPunch of LoveInsuranceKompany will now land a little later due to Coolie audio amp trailer launch wikkiofficial nayanthara pradeepranganathan krithishettyofficial iamsjsuryahIt also shared a poster that said First punch pushed to a later date The new date will be announced soon after Thalaivar Dharisanam in Coolie trailer and audio launchThe film has triggered a lot of excitement among fans as it features Pradeep Ranganthan who until now has a 100 per cent success record in the Tamil film industry Every single film of his until now has emerged a success with his most recent film Dragon going on to emerge a major blockbusterFor the unaware LIK is an eagerlyawaited romantic entertainer featuring actors Pradeep Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty in the lead The film has been produced by actress Nayanthara who is also the wife of director Vignesh ShivanIt may be recalled that director Vignesh Shivan in April this year had penned a lengthy post in which he had announced that post production work of the film had begun He had also thanked his entire team for their hard work passion honesty and love for the filmHe had then said Abundance of passion love honesty and hard work from each and everyone has built LoveInsuranceKompany Every day of shoot had a lot of challenges But we never forgot to have a smile and also enjoy the process The director said that without the support of everyone in the film whatever magic they had tried to create in the film wouldnt have been possibleWithout compromising even for one frame we are proud that we have put in our best efforts to make an original fresh entertaining movie Vignesh Shivan said and added that Post production works kick start with all your love and supportApart from Pradeep Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty Love Insurance Kompany will feature actors S J Suryah and Gouri Kishen in pivotal rolesThe film boasts of an impressive technical team It has cinematography by ace cinematographer Ravivarman and music by Anirudh Pradeep Ragav has edited the film which has stunts choreographed by popular stunt master Peter Hein IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vignesh-shivans-love-insurance-kompany-to-release-on-october-17-633333.html Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/nimisha-sajayan-to-play-female-lead-in-ashok-selvans-next-film-goes-on-floors-with-pooja-633156.html Chennai Aug 20 Actress Nimisha Sajayan will play the female lead opposite actor Ashok Selvan in his next film which went on floors with a traditional pooja ceremony here on Wednesday The film which is to be directed by debut director Manikandan Anandan is being jointly produced by two of Tamil cinemas well known production houses The film is being made by Million Dollar Studios which only recently delivered this years biggest Tamil superhit Tourist Family and Vels Film International which is also currently producing Dhanushs upcoming film D54 and Nayantharas Mookuthi Amman 2A number of celebrities including actor director Sasikumar and director Saravanan attended the pooja ceremony that was also attended by the entire cast and crew of the filmThe film which has been titled yet is being referred to tentatively as ProductionNumber6 as this is the sixth film being produced by Million Dollar StudiosSources close to the unit of the film say that the film will be a proper commercial entertainer that will look to appeal to all sections of the audience They also inform that the makers intend to complete the shooting of the film in one stretch in Chennai and its surrounding areasApart from the lead actors of the film the other members of the films cast havent been announced yet On the technical front the film will have cinematography by Pushpa Raj Santhosh and editing by Bharath VikramanMusic for the film is by well known music director Dhibu Ninan Thomas who too took to his social media pages to share pictures of the films inaugural functionHe wrote New journey New vibes Same passion Presenting my next feature film with MillionOffls yuvrajganesan ProductionNo6 in association with VelsFilmIntl drisharikganesh kushmithaganesh Starring ashokselvan amp nimishasajayan Directed by cbmanikandan Looking forward to create something memorable with this amazing team IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/nimisha-sajayan-to-play-female-lead-in-ashok-selvans-next-film-goes-on-floors-with-pooja-633156.html Wed, 20 Aug 2025 18:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/producer-naga-vamsi-hits-back-at-those-trolling-him-over-war-2-says-he-is-here-to-stay-in-the-film-industry-633178.html Chennai Aug 20 Well known producer Naga Vamsi whose production and distribution firm Sithara Entertainments distributed director Ayan Mukherjis War 2 in the Telugu speaking states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana has now hit back at trolls targetting him on social media saying he was here to stay in cinema for a minimum of 10 to 15 years War 2 which was directed by Ayan Mukerji featured actors Jr NTR Hrithik Roshan and Kiara Advani in the lead Produced by Aditya Chopra the film which is the sixth installment in the fabled YRF Spy Universe franchise hit screens worldwide on August 14 this year in Hindi Tamil and Telugu However the highoctane action film hasnt been able to impress a section of the audienceAs a result trolls began targetting producer Naga Vamsi who had aggressively promoted the film on social media prior to its release Several theories ranging from speculation about his decision to leave the film industry once and for all to the producer feeling dejected about having invested in the film were concocted on social mediaNow in a bid to answer all those trolling him and looking to trash those theories being floated about him Naga Vamsi took to his X timeline to put out a scathing postHe wrote in Telugu Enti nannu chala miss avthunattu unnaru Vamsi adi Vamsi idi ani gripping narratives tho full hadavidi nadustundi Parledu X lo manchi writers unnaru Sorry to disappoint you all but inka aa time raaledu minimum inko 1015 years undi At the cinemas for the cinema always See you all with our next outing MassJathara Very SoonThe post when loosely translated means It seems like you are missing me too much There seem to be gripping narratives on Vamsi this and Vamsi that Its okay there seem to be good writers on X Sorry to disapoint you all but that time hasnt come yet A minimum of 1015 years remain for it At the cinemas for the cinema always See you all with our next outing MassJathara Very Soon IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/producer-naga-vamsi-hits-back-at-those-trolling-him-over-war-2-says-he-is-here-to-stay-in-the-film-industry-633178.html Wed, 20 Aug 2025 20:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/dulquer-salmaan-releases-thanilokah-murakkaari-the-anthem-of-malayalam-cinemas-first-woman-superhero-film-lokah-633196.html Chennai Aug 20 Actor Dulquer Salmaan on Wednesday released Thanilokah Murakkaari the promo video song of director Dominic Aruns eagerly awaited woman superhero film Lokah Chapter 1 Chandra featuring actress Kalyani Priyadarshan in the lead It may be recalled that Dulquer Salmaans production house Wayfarer Films is producing the superhero seriesDulquer took to his social media handles to share the link to the highspirited energetic number that spoke of the characteristics of the films lead character ChandraThe actor wrote The Anthem of the Season is here Thanilokah Murakkaari out now DQsWayfarerFilm dominicarun NimishRavi kalyanipriyan naslen JxBe chamanchakko iamSandyOff AKunjamma ThanilokahMurakkaari JakesBejoy JyotiNooran Reble MuRi LokahthefilmThe song which has been set to tune by music director Jakes Bejoy has lyrics by MuRi and has been rendered by Jyoti Nooran The rap portions of the number have been written and performed by RebleThe song defines Chandras character as an alchemist flying solo Chandra we are told is omnipresent eternal and the pulse of all creation The song then goes on to point out that Chandra sets her own rules and defies mortal laws Interestingly the song also describes the character as someone from realms beyond and a heir to a fallen worldIt may be recalled that on Monday Dulquer Salmaan had announced the character names in the muchawaited film which will incidentally be Malayalam cinemas first woman superhero filmDulquer wrote Introducing the people of Lokah kalyanipriyadarshan as Chandra naslenofficial as Sunny chanduveeyyy as Venu arunthekurian as Naijil amp iamsandyoff as Inspector Nachiappa Stay tuned for an exciting cinematic experience Lokah theyliveamongusA teaser of the film which was released a few days ago by the makers has only added to the excitement of fans eagerly awaiting the filmThe teaser shows that Kalyani Priyadarshans character Chandra has superhero powers and that her powers are legendary Some of her superpowers include being able to rise up in air and move faster than a fired bullet The teaser gives the impression that Chandra has a past one that dates back to a time in history when people rode on horsebackThe teaser also shows that Naslen is among the few to find out about Chandras superhero statusWritten 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 SebastianMelwy J Archana Rao have been roped in as costume designers for the film which will have Sasikumar MuRi and Zeba Tommy as its lyricists The makers have announced that the film is to hit screens for Onam this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/dulquer-salmaan-releases-thanilokah-murakkaari-the-anthem-of-malayalam-cinemas-first-woman-superhero-film-lokah-633196.html Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/sharing-leaked-pic-from-set-will-be-treated-as-a-cyber-crime-warn-makers-of-prabhass-upcoming-film-633006.html Chennai Aug 20 The makers of director Hanu Raghavapudis upcoming historical action film featuring actor Prabhas in the lead have now warned those sharing a leaked picture from the sets of the film on their social media accounts that such accounts will not only be reported and brought down but that the act itself will be treated as a cyber crime and dealt with appropriately Taking to its X timeline Mythri Movie Makers the production house that is now producing the eagerly awaited historical film wrote Weve observed that a lot of you are sharing a picture from the sets of PrabhasHanu We are striving to give you the best experience and these leaks bring the morale of the team down Any account sharing such pictures will not only be reported and brought down but will be treated as a cyber crime and dealt with appropriatelyThe film which is set in the 1940s and which is tentatively being referred to as PrabhasHanu will be a fictional historical and will feature actress Imanvi as the female lead Apart from Prabhas and Imanvi the film also will feature veteran actors Mithun Chakraborty and Jayapradha in pivotal roles Sources 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 lead Cinematography 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/sharing-leaked-pic-from-set-will-be-treated-as-a-cyber-crime-warn-makers-of-prabhass-upcoming-film-633006.html Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/dont-miss-paradhas-beginning-says-films-director-praveen-kandregula-632856.html Hyderabad Aug 19 Stating that the first ten minutes of his upcoming womencentric film Paradha featuring actress Anupama Parameswaran in the lead were very important director Praveen Kandregula has now urged audiences not to miss the beginning Participating in a prerelease event of the film director Praveen Kandregula said Paradha is a very good film The first ten minutes of this film are very important That is why I want no one to miss the beginningStating that womencentric films were very rare in Telugu the director expressed the hope that if this film was successful many more such films would be made in TeluguIf this film makes money it will give hope to other producers Paradha should become a blockbuster in Malayalam Our Telugu film should become a blockbuster in Malayalam That is my wish We can also make content films I want this film to be commercially successful If you like the film I want everyone to tweet for me Your tweet is very important to us he saidIt may be recalled that the Censor Board has already cleared the film for release with an UA certificateThe film has triggered huge interest among fans and film buffs as Actress Anupama Parameswaran who plays the lead in the film has said that she had poured her soul into this film and that the concept of the film was close to her heartTaking to her Instagram page to share the trailer of the film which was released recently Anupama Parameswaran had said Paradha has been a dream in the making A concept so close to my heart and one Ive poured my soul intoExpressing gratitude to everybody who had helped her reach the position she was in she wrote Extremely grateful to the universe and to every single person who stood by me believed in me and helped me reach here I cant wait for the world to experience this journey with me and I truly hope it touches you the way it touched me Paradha Trailer out now See you in theatresA trailer released by the makers gave away the fact that the film would revolve around Subbu Anupama Parameswaran who hails from a village that has imposed on its women the tradition of covering their faces with a Paradha At one point Subbu goes missing and we realise some great misfortune has befallen her Eventually the trailer shows the villagers feel that the village has incurred a curse of the goddess because of Subbu and announce that nobody is to help her How she finds her feet because of the support of two other women from the city is what the film is all aboutParadha backed by the celebrated duo Raj and DK known for The Family Man series is being bankrolled by Vijay Donkada along with Sreenivasulu PV and Sridhar Makkuva under the banner of Ananda MediaApart from Anupama Parameswaran the film will also feature actresses Darshana Rajendran and Sangeetha in pivotal roles Rag Mayur also essays an important role in this womencentric movieThe film promises to be a hardhitting tale with its roots deep in tradition and its message firmly grounded in empowermentThe film has cinematography by Mridul Sujit Sen while Dharmendra Kakarala is the editor Music for the film is by Gopi Sundar IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/dont-miss-paradhas-beginning-says-films-director-praveen-kandregula-632856.html Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/learning-malayalam-was-a-challenge-but-rewarding-says-sunny-leone-632864.html Chennai Aug 19 Popular actress Sunny Leone who has acted in a number of Bollywood films and a few films in several other languages including Tamil Marathi and Bengali is now all set to step into Malayalam cinema with her upcoming film Vista Village marking an exciting new chapter in her career Known for her popularity in Bollywood Sunny now ventures into Malayalam cinema with this multilingual project that will also release in Telugu Kannada and HindiSources close to the unit of the film have now disclosed that the film has been shot extensively in the remote landscapes of Kasaragod Kerala and features nearly 40 artistes from the Malayalam film industry alongside talents from Bollywood Kashmir Punjab and other regionsThe film which is being produced by N K Mohammed is being directed by PampallyPromising an emotional mix of family drama comedy suspense and youthdriven storytelling Vista Village has now turned one of the most awaited projects of the yearTalking about the experience of working in a Malayalam film for the first time Sunny Leone said Working on Vista Village has been a very special experience for me Learning Malayalam was definitely a challenge but also very rewarding and it helped me connect with my character Shooting in the beautiful remote parts of Kasaragod was truly memorable and Ive always received so much love in Kerala Im really excited for this film especially with its release in four languages and I cant wait for audiences everywhere to watch itWith her loyal fanbase across Bollywood and beyond Sunny Leones Malayalam debut has already stirred anticipation Sources claim that Vista Village will not only highlight her versatility as an actress but also connect with audiences across regions thanks to its heartwarming and suspenseful narrative IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/learning-malayalam-was-a-challenge-but-rewarding-says-sunny-leone-632864.html Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mammootty-all-set-for-a-comeback-after-seven-month-break-632875.html Thiruvananthapuram Aug 19 Malayalam cinema fans have reason to rejoice as superstar Mammootty is preparing to return to film sets after a sevenmonth break News of his comeback was met with an outpouring of excitement and relief across the industry and among his fans worldwideThe veteran actor who was indisposed and largely away from public life in recent months had been residing in Chennai away from his Kochi residenceRumors about his health had been circulating but on Tuesday noted film producer and Mammoottys close aide Anto Joseph confirmed the good news through social mediaFinally the prayers of many from across the globe have been answered Thanks to God Almighty thanks thanks Joseph wrote sparking widespread celebrationSoon after Mammoottys PRO Robert Kuriakose added that the actor would soon be back before the cameraHe has been active during this time though not for shooting In two to three weeks he will don the greasepaint again Kuriakose revealedAccording to industry insiders Mammoottys immediate priority will be to complete the films he had already started before his health setbackOnly after wrapping up these projects will he move on to new commitmentsAlongside Mohanlal his friendly rival on screen for nearly four decades Mammootty remains the face of Malayalam cinemaDespite advancing years both continue to be the most soughtafter stars in the industry with producers eagerly waiting to secure their dates Their presence in a film is still considered a guarantee of boxoffice successThe news of Mammoottys illness earlier this year had left the Malayalam film fraternity and his fans concernedNow with his return anticipation is high not only for his unfinished projects but also for fresh venturesMammootty who will celebrate his 74th birthday on September 7 is a threetime National Awardwinning actorIn a career spanning nearly five decades he has acted in over 400 films across Malayalam Tamil Telugu Hindi and even English cementing his reputation as one of Keralas most celebrated cultural icons IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/mammootty-all-set-for-a-comeback-after-seven-month-break-632875.html Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/first-single-manohari-from-hridhu-haroon-priety-mukhundhans-maine-pyar-kiya-released-632963.html Chennai Aug 19 The makers of director Faizal Faziludeens upcoming Malayalam film Maine Pyar Kiya featuring actors Hridhu Haroon and Preity Mukhundhan in the lead on Tuesday released the lyrical video of the first single from the film Manohari much to the delight of fans and film buffs The romantic number which has lyrics by Muthu has been set to tune by Electronic Kili Visualised on Hridhu Haroon and Preity Mukhundhan the song has been soulfully rendered by Nihal Sadiq and Vijay AnandThe romantic action entertainer which is set to be released simultaneously in Malayalam and Tamil is being produced by Sanju Unnithan with Binu Nair taking on the role of Executive ProducerSanju Unnithan will be producing the film under the banner of Spire Productions Interestingly this will be the second production of the banner which had released Mandakini last yearThe film has caught the attention of film buffs and critics as two of Hridhu Haroons recently released films Mura and All we imagine as light have both come in for critical acclaim Similarly Preity Mukhundhan who plays the female lead in the film came in for appreciation for her performance in director Mukesh Kumar Singhs devotional period film Kannappa featuring Vishnu Manchu in the leadApart from Hridhu Haroon and Preity Mukhundhan Maine Pyar Kiya will also feature a host of actors including Askar Ali Midhun Arjo Jagadeesh Mustafa Jero Redin Kingsley Boxer Dheena and Mime Gopi among othersThe film boasts of an exceptionally good technical team as well Cinematography for the film will be by Don Paul P while music for the romantic action entertainer is by Electronic KiliThe film is to be edited by Kannan Mohan with lyrics for all the songs being penned by Muthu Background Score for the film is by Mihraj Khalid and Vijay Anand and sound design is by Renganaath Ravee Art direction for the film is being handled by Sunil Kumaran while stunts for the film will be by Kalai Kingson IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/first-single-manohari-from-hridhu-haroon-priety-mukhundhans-maine-pyar-kiya-released-632963.html Tue, 19 Aug 2025 22:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-gautam-krishna-to-play-lead-in-biopic-of-army-braveheart-murali-naik-632775.html Hyderabad Aug 19 Vishaan Film Factory has now announced that it is to make a biopic of army braveheart Murali Naik who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation while in the line of duty and that actor Gautam Krishna will play the lead in the panIndian film For the unaware Murali Naik who hailed from Andhra Pradesh was serving in he front lines along the IndoPakistan border when he made the supreme sacrifice in the aftermath of Indias Operation SindoorThe film is to be produced by K Suresh Babu under the banner of Vishaan Film FactorySpeaking at a press meet called to announce the biopic actor Gautham Krishna said This is not just a movie This is the story of a real hero So far not a single biopic has been made on a Telugu soldier This is the first biopic on a Telugu soldierHowever the actor pointed out that the biopic they were making would not be just confined to Telugu This is not just a Telugu film We are shooting this movie in Telugu Tamil Kannada Malayalam and Hindi If we get a chance we will try and take this movie to the international circuitStating that he had called Murali Naiks family and spoken to them during the time of release of his previous film Solo Boy actor Gautam said that while talking to them he learnt a lot about the army braveheartMurali joined the army with the aim of serving the country It is because of soldiers like Murali Naik who fought on the border that we are able to be happy here Murali Naiks story should be known to the world Operation Sindoor is an important chapter in the history of our country The world should know the story of Murali Naik who participated in such a war and died a heros death I am lucky to have the opportunity to tell such a powerful subject he saidStating that when they met Muralis parents to seek permission to make his biopic his parents gave permission without hesitationThey said You must definitely do this story Show our sons life as it is Introduce him to this country I know only one per cent about Murali I could not stop crying while telling his story We want to present such a great story he addedProducer K Suresh Babu said Murali Naiks life is an inspiration to everyone He sacrificed his life for the country This story this movie will make everyone proud We are trying to bring Murali Nayaks story to life We are producing this movie on a pan India levelMurali Naik parents too were present on the occasion Murali Naiks father saidMurali fought bravely in Operation Sindoor Gautam Babu should make a good movie about Murali I wish it remains in the hearts of all Indians As Murali Naiks parents we agree to make this movie We are very happy to see Gautam in the role of Murali I wish this movie a big success IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/actor-gautam-krishna-to-play-lead-in-biopic-of-army-braveheart-murali-naik-632775.html Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/my-friendship-with-prabhas-is-still-the-same-says-actress-sridevi-vijayakumar-632785.html Chennai Aug 19 Actress Sridevi Vijayakumar who is making a comeback to the big screen with director Venkatesh Nimmalapudis upcoming Telugu film Sundarakanda featuring actor Nara Rohit in the lead has now disclosed that her friendship with Prabhas who was her costar in her first film as heroine was still the same despite the actor having gone on to become a huge pan Indian star For the unaware actress Sridevi Vijayakumar was the heroine in actor Prabhass debut film called Eeswar which was directed by Jayanth C Paranjee Although Sridevi made her acting debut as a child artiste Eeswar marked her debut as a films lead heroineAt a press conference called by the unit of Sundarakanda actress Sridevi was asked about her friendship with Prabhas to which the actress said The friendship with Prabhas is still the same Prabhas is now a big star However he hasnt changed one bitStating that Prabhas even now smiled and talked with the same innocence of a child Sridevi said everybody in her first film unit Eeswar itself got the feeling that Prabhas would go on to become a huge starWe all thought that he would become a big superstar even during the time of Eeswar When we were part of a success tour huge crowds would turn up Prabhas has become a bigger star than we expected It is truly a blessingTalking about her comeback to cinema with Sundarakanda in which she plays one of the two heroines along with Vriti Vaghani Sridevi said I am very happy to be back Any actor wants to play a good character Any character should be strong I am playing a very meaningful character in this film As an audience I liked this movie a lot The output was very amazing It has very fresh content and everyone can go to the theatres and enjoy itThe film which is being produced by Santosh Chinnapolla Gautham Reddy and Rakesh Mahankali under the banner of Sandeep Picture Palace SPP is scheduled to hit screens on August 27 IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/my-friendship-with-prabhas-is-still-the-same-says-actress-sridevi-vijayakumar-632785.html Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/tamil-tv-actor-t-ravichandran-moves-madras-hc-for-anticipatory-bail-in-case-linked-to-threat-against-kamal-haasan-632683.html Chennai Aug 18 Television actor T Ravichandran has approached the Madras High Court seeking anticipatory bail after the Central Crime Branch CCB of Chennai police booked a case against him for allegedly issuing a death threat to Rajya Sabha member and Makkal Needhi Maiam MNM founder Kamal Haasan On Monday Justice G Jayachandran heard the plea and directed the government advocate to obtain details from the CCB before posting the case for further hearing on Wednesday Ravichandran told the court that the remarks he made during a YouTube interview had been unintentional and were not intended as a real threat The controversy began when Haasan while speaking at the 15th anniversary celebrations of actor Suriyas Agaram Foundation earlier this month stressed the importance of education as a tool for social transformation He noted that education was the only weapon capable of breaking what he described as the shackles of Sanatana Dharma Ravichandran reacting in an interview with a YouTube channel strongly objected to Haasans choice of words He went on to warn that he would slit the MPs throat if such remarks continued The statement triggered widespread criticism and alarm leading MNM vicepresident and retired IPS officer AG Mourya to lodge a formal complaint with the Greater Chennai Police Commissioner on August 10 The complaint was forwarded to the CCB which registered a First Information Report FIR against the actor In his bail petition Ravichandran argued that the FIR had been registered without conducting a preliminary inquiry and claimed he was unaware of the specific crime number He further said he had no actual intention of harming Haasan adding that he came from a respectable family background and was prepared to comply with any conditions the court may impose while considering his request for bail The High Court will take up the matter again on August 20 after hearing from the police IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/tamil-tv-actor-t-ravichandran-moves-madras-hc-for-anticipatory-bail-in-case-linked-to-threat-against-kamal-haasan-632683.html Mon, 18 Aug 2025 19:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/athiyan-athirais-thandakaaranyam-to-hit-screens-on-september-19-632691.html Chennai Aug 18 The makers of director Athiyan Athirais eagerly awaited film Thandakaaranyam featuring actors Dinesh and Kalaiyarasan in the lead on Monday announced that the film would hit screens worldwide on September 19 this year Director Pa Ranjiths production house Neelam productions which is one of the firms producing the film took to its X timeline to make the announcementIt wrote A wild truth behind wildlife and its warriors Thandakaaranyam from Sept 19 Mark the datesThe 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 certificateActor 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/athiyan-athirais-thandakaaranyam-to-hit-screens-on-september-19-632691.html Mon, 18 Aug 2025 20:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/stunt-choreographer-dhilip-subbarayan-comes-on-board-vishal35-632524.html Chennai Aug 18 The makers of director Ravi Arasus eagerly awaited film tentatively being referred to as Vishal35 as it features actor Vishal in the lead have now welcomed well known stunt choreographer Dhilip Subbarayan on board the unit Super Good Films the production house producing the film released a poster in which it welcomed the stunt master to the unitActor Vishal too took to his X timeline late on Sunday night to confirm the development He wroteYes yes Starting shoot from tom in ooty with my darling dhilip Let the action begin God blessFor the unaware the second schedule of shooting for the film is to begin in Ooty from MondayOn Sunday a video clip of actor Vishal stating that they were in Coimbatore and that they would be shooting in Ooty had begun doing the rounds on social mediaIt may be recalled that Vishal had commenced shooting for his 35th film from August 1st this year in Chennai Produced by veteran filmmaker R B Choudhary under the banner of his well known production house Super Good Films the film was officially launched in July this year with a grand pooja ceremonyThis upcoming project is the 99th film of Super Good Films which has delivered numerous blockbusters and more imporantly introduced several talented filmmakers to the Tamil film industryThe film which is yet to be titled and which is being tentatively referred to as Vishal 35 will mark director Ravi Arasus firsttime collaboration with Vishal The actor who is riding a success wave with his most recent film to hit the screens Madha Gaja Raja emerging a superhit is intent on continuing the success streakThe film boasts of an exceptional technical team Acclaimed cinematographer Richard M Nathan reunites with Vishal after their successful outing in the superhit film Madha Gaja Raja The film also brings back the Mark Antony combo of Vishal and GV Prakash Kumar together G V Prakash will be composing the music for this film NB Srikanth is in charge of editing while Durairaj handles art direction Costume design is being led by Vasuki BhaskarTalented actress Dushara Vijayan will be playing the female lead pairing opposite Vishal for the first time The cast also includes Thambi Ramaiah and Arjai Sources close to the unit say that the other members of the cast will be revealed soon IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/stunt-choreographer-dhilip-subbarayan-comes-on-board-vishal35-632524.html Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vijay-deverakonda-rashmika-mandanna-lead-43rd-india-day-parade-in-new-york-632558.html Chennai Aug 18 Actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna led the 43rd India Day Parade in New York much to the delight of their fans and film buffs Both stars were honoured as Grand Marshals at the parade believed to be the largest Independence Day celebration outside IndiaVideo clips of the actors greeting the crowds who had gathered for the celebrations have now gone viral on social mediaEarlier actor Vijay Deverakonda had posted a video clip of the Empire State Building in New York decked in the Indian tricolour on his Instagram page He wroteAbsolute honour Indian tricolours bathe the iconic Empire State Building Got to light it up on our Independence day and also experience the beautiful hospitality of Team Empire state and the buildings stunning views and storiesSome fans in particular were excited about the video clips of the parade in which both actors were for a very brief period seen holding handsThe fans were also equally pleased about the effort the actors made to connect with those around them despite the heatOn the work front Vijay Deverakonda next has a film with Mythri Movie Makers which is tentatively being referred to as VD14 The actor also has another film with the well known production house Sri Venkateswara Creations The project has been tentatively titled SVC 59Rashmika on the other hand has a series of interesting projects includingMysaa an emotional action thriller in which the actress reportedly portrays a woman from the Gond communityHelmed by Rawindra Pulle the film is being bankrolled by Ajay and Anil SayyapureddyThe actress also has director Rahul Ravindrans eagerly awaited entertainer The Girlfriend in which Rashmika will be seen playing the lead along with actor Dheekshith ShettyActress Rashmika has expressed immense faith in director Rahul Ravindran and his film The Girlfriend In a post she penned for the directors birthday Rashmika wrote 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 immensely IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/vijay-deverakonda-rashmika-mandanna-lead-43rd-india-day-parade-in-new-york-632558.html Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/manjummel-boys-director-chidambarams-next-balan-goes-on-floors-632329.html Thiruvananthapuram Aug 17 The next film of director Chidambaram best known for his blockbuster Malayalam film Manjummel Boys has been titled Balan The film went on floors with a traditional pooja in Thiruvananthapuram on SundaySources close to the unit told IANS that the first phase of filming which began on Sunday was scheduled to go on for the next five daysThe film which is being produced by KVN Productions led by Venkat K Narayana in collaboration with Thespian Films headed by Shailaja Desai Fenn has triggered huge interest as it will see two powerhouses of Malayalam cinema director Chidambaram of Manjummel Boys fame and writer Jithu Madhavan of Aavesham coming togetherKVN Productions forays into Malayalam cinema with Balan The production house has an impressive list of films that it is producing including KD Kannada Toxic with Yash Thalapathy 69 Tamil and Priyadarshans Thriller HindiThespian Films one of the two production houses producing the film took to its Instagram page to make the announcement of the film having gone on floorsIt wrote Lights camera BALAN KVN Productions amp Thespian Films proudly present Balan thats officially gone on floors Directed by chidambaramWritten by jithumadhavan With a powerhouse crew DOP shyjukhalid Music sushintdt Editor vivekharshan Production Design ajayanchalissery kvnproductions shailajad satishfenn suprithts deepakparameshwaran cuddlesandcandies KazaanAhmad dhavalj28 ganapathispofficial binacan4516 sksreerag kajharowther ronexxavier4103 shijinhutton abmabhishek vavvetiusha eggwhitevfx rohithks vaisakhc jinubro7 prosrivenkatesh prosreenusuresh universalcommunications yellowtoothsBalan which means Boy has been written by Jithu Madhavan and boasts of an exceptional technical teamIt will have cinematographer Shyju Khaled as director of photography and Sushin Syam as its music director Vivek Harshan has been roped in as the films editorCostumes for the film are being designed by Sapna Kajha Rawther and make up will be by Ronex Xavier Audiography for the film will be by Shijin Melvin Hutton and Abhishek Nair and Ganapathi will be doubling up as both the films casting director and executive producer IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/manjummel-boys-director-chidambarams-next-balan-goes-on-floors-632329.html Sun, 17 Aug 2025 14:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/second-schedule-of-vishal-35-to-begin-in-ooty-on-monday-632342.html Chennai Aug 17 The second schedule of director Ravi Arasus eagerly awaited film featuring actor Vishal in the lead will begin in Ooty on Monday While a video clip of actor Vishal stating that they were in Coimbatore and that they would be shooting in Ooty has begun doing the rounds in social media sources close to the actor said that the schedule would begin on MondayIt may be recalled that Vishal had commenced shooting for his 35th film from August 1st this year in Chennai Produced by veteran filmmaker R B Choudhary under the banner of his well known production house Super Good Films the film was officially launched in July this year with a grand pooja ceremonyThis upcoming project is the 99th film of Super Good Films which has delivered numerous blockbusters and more imporantly introduced several talented filmmakers to the Tamil film industryThe film which is yet to be titled and which is being tentatively referred to as Vishal 35 will mark director Ravi Arasus firsttime collaboration with Vishal The actor who is riding a success wave with his most recent film to hit the screens Madha Gaja Raja emerging a superhit is intent on continuing the success streakThe film boasts of an exceptional technical team Acclaimed cinematographer Richard M Nathan reunites with Vishal after their successful outing in the superhit film Madha Gaja Raja The film also brings back the Mark Antony combo of Vishal and GV Prakash Kumar together G V Prakash will be composing the music for this film NB Srikanth is in charge of editing while Durairaj handles art direction Costume design is being led by Vasuki BhaskarTalented actress Dushara Vijayan will be playing the female lead pairing opposite Vishal for the first time The cast also includes Thambi Ramaiah and Arjai Sources close to the unit say that the other members of the cast will be revealed soon IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/second-schedule-of-vishal-35-to-begin-in-ooty-on-monday-632342.html Sun, 17 Aug 2025 16:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/forty-per-cent-of-halagalis-shooting-has-been-completed-says-director-sukesh-nayak-632349.html Hyderabad Aug 17 Director Sukesh Nayak who is directing the Pan Indian historical film Halagali featuring actors Daali Dhananjaya and Sapthami Gowda in the lead has now disclosed that 40 per cent of the films shooting had been completed Addressing mediapersons director Sukesh said that this was a story that could not be told in one part and therefore the makers had decided to narrate it in two partsAbout 40 per cent of the shooting has been completed This is not a story that can be told in one part There is a great history behind this story That is why we are bringing it in two parts This film will give the audience a great theatrical experience We are again planning to begin shoot by the end of September and finish the remaining portions by March next year explained the directorDirected by Sukesh Nayak presented by Yarlagadda Lakshmi Srinivas and produced by Kalyan Chakravarthy Dhulipala the film which is being made in two parts is being shot in Kannada Telugu Tamil Malayalam and HindiHero Daali Dhananjaya said Halagali is an untold story I feel proud to be a part of this movie Halagali is a great emotion in Karnataka Producer Kalyan and director Sukesh are making this project with a lot of passion As soon as I heard the story I felt like being a part of this projectProducer Kalyan Chakravarthy said I have a lot of faith in director Sukesh He has made this film with a lot of passion Halagali is a chapter in history Their fight against the British is memorable A lot of research was done about this While researching about this film we got goosebumpsFor the unaware Halagali revolves around the Halagali rebellion of 1857 in which the Bedars of Halagali who were hunters and soldiers rebelled against the British over the latters order that they surrender their armsThe film will apart from Daali Dhananjaya and Sapthami Gowda also feature actors B Suresh Sharath Lohithashva Veena Sundar Beeradar Shivamani Malathi Sudheer Balaraj Vaadi Yamuna Srinidhi Shetty Ananya and Prathik Shetty among others IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/forty-per-cent-of-halagalis-shooting-has-been-completed-says-director-sukesh-nayak-632349.html Sun, 17 Aug 2025 17:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rajinikanths-coolie-didnt-deserve-an-a-certificate-says-producer-elred-kumar-632314.html Chennai Aug 17 Lauding director Lokesh Kanakarajs action extravaganza Coolie featuring Superstar Rajinikanth in the lead one of Tamil film industrys wellknown producers Elred Kumar has now expressed surprise and displeasure at the film having been given an A certificate by the Censor Board Taking to his X timeline soon after having watched the film the producer wrote Watched Coolie DirLokesh fantastic work Rajini sir amazes me Superstar is always a Superstar anirudhofficial elevates the film to another level Other language films with more violence get UA yet Coolie gets an A This film didnt deserve that Something fuzzy Tamil film fraternity needs to step upProducer Elred Kumar isnt the only one to have expressed this opinion Scores of other viewers who watched the film too have expressed a similar opinionIn fact the decision of the Censor Board to grant an A certificate to the film raised many eyebrows even before the films release The development even had a section of the audience concerned Family audiences and children form a considerable chunk of actor Rajinikanths fan base and Coolie getting an A certificate meant that families would be unable to take their children to theatres to watch the eagerlyawaited filmHowever despite the A certificate the film has performed exceptionally well setting the cash registers to ring at the box office The films makers Sun Pictures claimed that the film had made a worldwide gross of Rs 151 crores the highest ever day one worldwide gross made by a Tamil film Coolie also became the highest overseas Day 1 grosser among Tamil films making over 875 million Dollars Coolie which seems to be living up to the huge expectations from it has made headlines by becoming the highest overseas procurement for a Tamil film to dateRumours doing the rounds in the industry also suggest that director Lokesh Kanakarajs much awaited action entertainer has reached audiences in over a 100 countries around the worldHamsini Entertainment a key player in international film distribution is backing the films global distribution Apart from Rajinikanth the film also stars stalwarts from the Indian film industry like Nagarjuna Sathyaraj Aamir Khan Upendra Soubin Shahir and Shruti HaasanAnirudh has composed the music for the film marking his fourth consecutive film with director Lokesh Kanagaraj Cinematography for the film is by Girish Gangadharan and editing is by Philomin RajInterestingly director Lokesh Kanakaraj had disclosed that Coolie which is Rajinikanths 171st film will be a stand alone film and not a part of his Lokesh Cinematic Universe LCU IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/rajinikanths-coolie-didnt-deserve-an-a-certificate-says-producer-elred-kumar-632314.html Sun, 17 Aug 2025 14:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/director-vasantabalan-tells-director-shankar-only-because-of-you-was-veyil-possible-632315.html Chennai Aug 17 One of Tamil cinemas finest directors Vasantabalan has penned a heartfelt birthday post to ace director Shankar in which he has now disclosed that his critically acclaimed film Veyil which went on to win a National Award was possible only because of Shankar Taking to his social media timelines on Sunday director Vasantabalan who is widely known for his critically acclaimed works like Veyil and Angaadi Theru wrote Wishing you a sweet birthday Shankar sir Only because of you was Veyil possiblePlaying on the Tamil word Veyil which means the Sun Vasantabalan further wrote It is only in the shadows of Veyil the sun that I still rest today Because of your great love for me you continue to retrieve and raise me up It is due to times mercy that the journey that started with you in 1992 still continues My day turns refreshing when I hear your voice fondly calling me Balu Love you sirTo the unaware Vasantabalan began his film career by being an assistant director to Shankar who turned 62 on Sunday Vasantabalan worked with Shankar on four of his blockbusters Gentleman Kadhalan Indian and Jeans before going onto to turn director with AlbumThe film was hailed for its refreshing and good content but did not fetch Vasantabalan the recognition that he truly deservedVasantabalans second film Veyil which featured Bharath Pasupathy Bhavana Priyanka Nair and Sriya Reddy in the lead was a critically acclaimed superhit film which shot the director to fameThe film which came in for widespread praise for its hearttouching tale of two brothers won the National Award in 2006 for Best Regional Feature Film Tamil Apart from that Veyil also holds the honour of being the first Tamil film to be screened at Cannes Screened under the Tous les Cinemas du Monde category Veyil was so popular that it got remade in Bangladeshi Bengali as Antor JalaApart from Vasantabalan several other eminent directors actors and production houses of Tamil cinema too have wished the ace director on his birthday IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/director-vasantabalan-tells-director-shankar-only-because-of-you-was-veyil-possible-632315.html Sun, 17 Aug 2025 14:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/release-of-vijay-antonys-shakthi-thirumagan-postponed-to-september-19-631841.html Chennai July 11 The release of director Arun Prabhus eagerly awaited Neopolitical thriller Shakthi Thirumagan featuring actor Vijay Antony in the lead has now been postponed to September 19 this year its makers have now announced Chennai July 11 The release of director Arun Prabhus eagerly awaited Neopolitical thriller Shakthi Thirumagan featuring actor Vijay Antony in the lead has now been postponed to September 19 this year its makers have now announcedThe film which was originally scheduled to release on July 24 this year was first postponed to September 5 Now its makers have announced that its release has been pushed further to September 19 this yearTaking to his X timeline to make the announcement Vijay Antony wrote Dear friends Sorry to postpone our movie the new release date is September 19thSee you soon in theatres ShakthiThirumagan BhadrakaaliThe film 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 gives 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 it The teaser does what it is supposed to do It teases you into wondering what the scam is how it was pulled off and what repercussions Kittu is likely to face On the whole the teaser promises a gripping thrillerShakthi 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/release-of-vijay-antonys-shakthi-thirumagan-postponed-to-september-19-631841.html Wed, 13 Aug 2025 09:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/you-are-a-legend-says-director-vignesh-shivan-to-stunt-choreographer-peter-hein-631846.html Chennai Aug 13 Director Vignesh Shivan who is also the husband of actress Nayanthara has now disclosed that he always gets inspired when he meets ace stunt choreographer Peter Hein and has gone on to call him a legend Vignesh Shivan made this disclosure when he penned an adorable birthday message to Peter Hein who recently celebrated his birthdayIn his birthday wish to the ace stuntmaster which he shared on his Instagram page Vignesh Shivan wrote In every craft there is one Baap The one amazing technician who gives the frame everything that he has In such a difficult craft This man has endured the greatest of challenges and made sure we experience some unimaginable moments I always get inspired when I get to meet him spend time hear their stories and experiences Me and my team love this man and his grit amp talent peterheinoffl Happy birthday master You are a legendFor the unaware Peter Hein has worked with Vignesh Shivan in his upcoming film Love Insurance Kompany LIK The film which is an eagerlyawaited romantic entertainer featuring actors Pradeep Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty in the lead is scheduled to hit screens on September 18 this yearIt may be recalled that director Vignesh Shivan in April this year had penned a lengthy post in which he had announced that post production work of the film had begun He had also thanked his entire team for their hard work passion honesty and love for the film He had then said Abundance of passion love honesty and hard work from each and everyone has built LoveInsuranceKompany Every day of shoot had a lot of challenges But we never forgot to have a smile and also enjoy the process The director said that without the support of everyone in the film whatever magic they had tried to create in the film wouldnt have been possibleWithout compromising even for one frame we are proud that we have put in our best efforts to make an original fresh entertaining movie Vignesh Shivan said and added that Post production works kick start with all your love and supportApart from Pradeep Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty Love Insurance Kompany will feature actors S J Suryah and Gouri Kishen in pivotal roles The film boasts of an impressive technical team It has cinematography by ace cinematographer Ravivarman and music by Anirudh Pradeep Ragav has been assigned the task of editing the film IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/you-are-a-legend-says-director-vignesh-shivan-to-stunt-choreographer-peter-hein-631846.html Wed, 13 Aug 2025 09:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/big-budget-action-thriller-kaattalan-announced-631885.html Kochi Aug 13 Riding high on the massive success of Marco Cubes Entertainment has announced its next ambitious venture Kaattalan Produced by Sherif Mohammed and directed by debutant Paul Varghese the film will officially launch on August 22 with a pooja ceremony in KochiLike Marco the upcoming action thriller promises multiple engaging elements but on an even grander scale Kaattalan will be presented as a panIndia film with a lavish budget of approximately Rs 45 crore aiming to deliver superior technical excellence and cinematic spectacleThe films music will be composed by acclaimed Kannada composer B Ajaneesh Loknath who shot to fame with the global musical sensation KantaraThis will be his first project after Kantara Chapter 2 adding to the films hypeThe action sequences will be choreographed by worldrenowned stunt director Kacha Kampakdee known for his work in Ponniyin Selvan Part 1 Baahubali 2 The Conclusion Jawan Baaghi 2 and OngBak 2Popular Malayalam actor Antony Varghese widely known as Pepe will play the titular role sharing his real name with his onscreen character Rajisha Vijayan takes on the female leadThe cast will feature an impressive lineup of actors from across India including Telugu star Sunil Pushpa fame Kabir Duhan Singh who rose to fame in Malayalam cinema through Marco social media sensation and rapper Baby Jean Hanan Sha Telugu actor Raj Tirandasu and Malayalam veterans Jagadish and SiddiqueAdditional prominent cast members will be revealed during the pooja ceremonyThe dialogues are penned by acclaimed Malayalam writer Unni R known for several memorable scriptsEditing will be handled by Shameer Muhammed with Deepak Parameswaran as production controllerFilming will take place across multiple locations in India and abroad promising audiences a highoctane visually stunning action thrillerWith its big budget toptier technical crew and starstudded cast Kaattalan is already generating considerable buzz as one of the most anticipated Malayalam films in recent years IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/big-budget-action-thriller-kaattalan-announced-631885.html Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/first-look-of-gouri-kishan-aditya-madhavans-medical-crime-thriller-others-released-631587.html Chennai Aug 11 Several film celebrities including ace director Venkat Prabhu and actors Aishwarya Rajesh Arya Andrea Vani Bhojan were among those who released the first look of director Abin Hariharans upcoming medical crime thriller Others featuring actors Aditya Madhavan and Gouri Kishan in the lead Venkat Prabhu who took to his X timeline to release the first look poster of Others on Monday wrote Here is the first look of the new medical crime thriller in Tamil cinema Others Join me in welcoming the young trailblazers making their mark in Tamil cinema GrandPictures adityamadhav01 Gourayy NivinKartik abin1980 aravinndsingh GhibranVaibodha teamaimprAishwarya Rajesh who too released the first look poster of the film took to her X timeline to write Here is the intriguing first look of Others An upright cop adityamadhav01 to unmask a heinous medical crime GrandPictures Gourayy NivinKartik abin1980 aravinndsingh GhibranVaibodha teamaimprThe first look of Others a gripping medical crime thriller shows debutant actor Aditya Madhavan as a resolute police officer while Gouri G Kishan known for her roles in 96 and Master appears to be playing a doctor in the filmComplementing the leads are actors Anju Kurian Munishkanth Harish Perady Mala Parvathy Jagan and R SundarrajanThe films arresting visuals have been crafted by acclaimed cinematographer Aravinnd Singh renowned for his work in Demonte Colony Adding depth to the narrative will be the music of celebrated music composer Ghibran who is best known for having scored music for superhits such as Theeran Adhigaaram OndruThe lyrics penned by Mohan Rajanknown for charttopping albums like Tourist Family Lover and Lubber Pandhu are likely to elevate the project further Editor Ramar who has shaped cinematic gems like Vetrimaarans Asuran and Viduthalai will be seen bringing his expertise to the editing table in this film which is being shot on meticulously designed sets by Uma ShankerProduced by Murali of Grand Pictures and coproduced by Kartik G Others is an ambitious medical thriller filmed entirely in Chennai and its outskirts The makers are gearing up for a grand theatrical release in September IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/first-look-of-gouri-kishan-aditya-madhavans-medical-crime-thriller-others-released-631587.html Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/kerala-hc-stays-proceedings-against-actor-nivin-pauly-director-shine-in-alleged-fraud-case-631668.html Kochi Aug 12 The Kerala High Court on Tuesday stayed further proceedings in a criminal case against Malayalam actor Nivin Pauly and filmmaker Abrid Shine over an alleged Rs 19 crore fraud holding that the dispute appeared to be civil in nature Justice VG Arun issued the interim order while hearing petitions filed by both accusedThe court noted merit in the petitioners argument citing an earlier police report that concluded the matter was civil and advised the complainant to seek remedies through civil proceedingsThe judge observed that the magistrate had erred in forwarding the complaint for investigation under Section 1753 of the Criminal Procedure Code without a proper inquiryThe case registered at Thalayolaprambu Police Station in Kottayam was based on a complaint by PS Shamnas proprietor of Indian Movie MakersShamnas alleged that after investing Rs 35 to 4 crore in the 2022 film Mahaveeryar which failed at the box office he was promised a coproducer role in Action Hero Biju 2 and a share of the profits from its overseas rightsHe claimed the accused concealed details of the films title transfer and used an outdated agreement to sell overseas rights to a Dubaibased company for Rs 5 crore causing him financial lossThe First Information Report had booked the accused under IPC Sections 406 criminal breach of trust and 420 cheating read with Section 34 common intentionCounsel for Pauly and Shine argued that the allegations did not meet the ingredients for cheating or breach of trust and relied on the Supreme Court ruling which cautioned against mechanically forwarding complaints to the policeThe petitioners also accused Shamnas of forging Paulys signature in documents submitted to the Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce a matter for which a separate complaint has been lodgedThe High Court after staying the proceedings in the case posted the matter for further hearing on September 11 IANS https://dailyworld.in/southern-cinema/kerala-hc-stays-proceedings-against-actor-nivin-pauly-director-shine-in-alleged-fraud-case-631668.html Tue, 12 Aug 2025 16:08:00 +0530