Mohanlal Fans angry over token strike / Shankar moves to Velpari - Indian 3 fate ? / Suriya- Jo and kids at Bollywood show

Malayalam filmdom’s biggest budget film Empuran that aims to do what KGF did to Kannada cinema is to be met with a one day token strike organised by Kerala Film Producers and Film Chamber. this has led to allegations doing the rounds that this move was a deliberate attempt to block the release of Mohanlal's L2: Empuraan, which has been produced by Antony Perumbavoor, slated to hit theatres on the same date. Kerala Film Producers Association, the Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce has issued a statement to various film associations that all films that are releasing in theatres after March 25 must obtain permission from them prior to signing any contracts. The situation has turned volatile as Lal fan clubs see this as a deliberate move to topple the film’s box office prospects. Kerala Film Producers Association and Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA), called for an official press meet where they announced an industry-wide strike from June 1 onwards. On June 5 Thug Life is releasing all over India. Read ; https://southfilmy.blogspot.com/2025/02/kamal-haasan-thug-life-to-break-kerala.html

During Dabba Cartel promotions streaming on Netflix, Jyotika who came with her hubby Suriya and two kids shared her experience of living under the same roof as another superstar in an interview with Screen. When the actor was asked about taking inspiration from her Netflix film, whether she and her husband, Suriya, leave for shoots with their dabbas, Jyotika responded with humour. She said, "I guess we leave the superstardom outside the door when we enter home. There, we are just parents to our kids. And when it comes to dabbas, the real priority is our children—it's more about what goes into their school lunchboxes in the morning." Dabba Cartel will stream on Netflix from February 28. Suriya’s Retro Telugu rights has been bought for Rs 10 crores by Sithara Entertainments.

Director Shankar has started preproduction work for Velpari and this has alarmed Indian 3 producers as the Director is not inclined to complete their film. They have moved the Tamil Producers Council stating that Shankar is showing no signs of completing the third part and despite moves from Red Giant, a partner, the Director is busy with Velpari. The producer is PEN company Jayanthilal Gada. Game Changer was allowed to release in Tamil Nadu after Shankar agreed to complete the third part. Read ; https://southfilmy.blogspot.com/2025/01/shankars-next-producer-bad-girl-is.html

Adult Star Nila to launch OTT and starts webseries With Alencier / Erode Curry in ECR

Nila Nambiar Kerala’s adult movie Star made an announcement and released the videos of her first web series Lola Cottage. The news that Alencier was part of the project created a buzz as he is a State award winner but has been the target of many feminist groups for his coarse language. Nila however through her FB page says that it is not the kind that the webseries was described as and implied that it was not just a porn content but something else and wanted the public to judge till the content was out. This content is coming on her OTT platform that she will launch. She said that she had sunk all her earnings into making this web series. Actress Blessy is paired opposite Alencier. He on his part put out a video that that it is regrettable that those who patronized Bharthan and Padmarajan are talking about this content. Nila said that given her background she knew what will be the demand from a Producer and so she decided to sink all her earnings in it. From the Video clips Alencier is playing an artist. Nila has a YouTube Channel too.

Sangh Parivar had taken offense that Nila is in fact Aliya a Muslim lady who is using a Hindu screen name. Nambiar is part of Brahmin community. Muslim groups claim that Aliya had been excommunicated from the community. Earlier actress Ansiba too was disowned for showing her navel. Who are Nambiars ? An answer that I found in my search -Nambiar are children born out of Nair Namboothiri Sambhantham in North Malabar. Sambhatham was a polished term for devadasi system in Kerala, a prostitution .There were no marriages in Nair caste, Nair girls and women are not allowed to marry but can maintain sexual relations with any number of partners. A Namboothiri (Brahmin) can enter anytime at a Nair (Shudra) house and can have sex with anyone of the Nair girls and ladies of that home , existed till upto 1940s,.

'Chatti Curry' Restaurant - A special chicken restaurant popular in the Erode area, located at Akkarai, East Coast Road, Chennai, was inaugurated by leading star actor Ravi Mohan and producer Dr. Isari K. Ganesh. Speaking about the special features of this restaurant, the owners and food enthusiasts Ashwin and Gayathri say, "Food is medicine! Food is the root of health! Our primary goal is to make the guests and customers who visit our Satti Kari restaurant feel at home and to serve them food with unparalleled taste." Our restaurant serves South Indian style chicken and seafood dishes. The look of our restaurant is decorated with a thatched hut and has a traditional background. We also prepare and serve to each customer their favorite dish from our menu, prepared according to the traditional Tamil cooking methods of the past decades. We have also created a pleasant environment to taste and enjoy the food. This restaurant also has a 90-seat farm restaurant. We are ready to serve with dedication in making you feel like a guest visiting your home and giving them an unforgettable... experience that will be remembered forever.

Nani's Hit teaser very brutal / Aishwarya Rajesh Suzhal 2 music launched

Natural Star Nani, Sailesh Kolanu, Wall Poster Cinema, Unanimous Productions, HIT: The 3rd Case Teaser: Sarkaar’s Laathi is Nothing Less Than Brutal Natural Star Nani's highly anticipated crime and action thriller, HIT: The 3rd Case, is creating a strong buzz. Directed by the visionary Dr. Sailesh Kolanu, this film marks the third installment in the immensely successful HIT series, which has already generated immense excitement with its gripping glimpses and eye-catching posters. Produced by Prashanti Tipirneni under the banner of Wall Poster Cinema, in association with Nani’s own Unanimous Productions, the film has its teaser called Sarkaar’s Laathi unleashed today, on the occasion of Nani’s birthday. The plot centres around a series of murders that follow a disturbingly similar pattern, leaving the police completely perplexed. Despite their relentless efforts, they are unable to solve the case or catch the perpetrator. In a last-ditch attempt, they turn to Arjun Sarkaar, a name that sends shivers down the spines of criminals. Nani’s portrayal of Arjun Sarkaar is nothing less than brutal. He brings an unfiltered intensity to the role, embodying a character who is as frightening as he is inexorable. From his intimidating gestures to his explosive temper, Nani’s Arjun Sarkaar is a whirlwind of aggression. One particularly harrowing sequence of a gruesome scene where he stabs a knife into a criminal’s stomach and lifts it upward, causing blood to splatter onto the roof. This moment is a chilling testament to the character’s unyielding ferocity. Director Sailesh Kolanu takes the HIT series to new levels with his masterful storytelling and visually arresting presentation. Nani, with his powerhouse performance, adds a layer of depth and intensity that elevates the narrative. This is a character that breaks the mold, and Nani’s transformation is both striking and unforgettable. The film’s technical aspects are equally impressive, with Sanu John Varghese’s cinematography captures the gritty, atmospheric world of the crime thriller with stunning clarity, while Mickey J Meyer’s background score heightens the tension and adds to the film’s overall impact. The production quality, helmed by Prashanti Tipirneni’s Wall Poster Cinema and Nani’s Unanimous Productions, is nothing short of exceptional. Editing is handled by Karthika Srinivas R, while Sri Nagendra Tangala is the production designer. With Srinidhi Shetty playing the female lead, HIT: The 3rd Case is slated for a theatrical release on May 1st, 2025. The bold and unconventional content, combined with Nani’s stellar performance, has already generated immense buzz. This is a film that promises to redefine the crime thriller genre and leave audiences craving more. Cast: Nani, Srinidhi Shetty Technical Crew: Writer & Director: Dr. Sailesh Kolanu Producer: Prashanti Tipirneni Banners: Wall Poster Cinema, Unanimous Productions DoP: Sanu John Varghese Music Director: Mickey J Meyer Editor: Karthika Srinivas R Production Designer: Sri Nagendra Tangala Executive Producer: S Venkatarathnam (Venkat) Sound Mix: Suren G Line Producer: Abhilash Mandhadhpu Chief Co-Director: Venkat Maddirala Costume Designer: Nani Kamarusu SFX: Sync Cinema VFX Supervisor: VFX DTM DI: B2h Studios Colourist: S Raghunath Varma PRO: Yuvraaj Marketing: First Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7ZuwOGLTlo

Prime Video, India’s most loved entertainment destination, today unveiled the absorbing music album for the second season of its acclaimed Tamil Original series, Suzhal—The Vortex Season 2, which boasts of 18 pulsating original soundtracks meticulously curated to intensify the experience of watching the suspense-filled moments in the series. A mind-bending suspense thriller, the second season unravels a fresh mystery centered around a death that threatens to disrupt the intricate social fabric of Kaalipattanam while exposing the hidden fractures beneath its surface. The complete music album of Suzhal—The Vortex Season 2 is now available on all leading music streaming platforms, including Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and JioSaavn. Composed by the multi-hyphenated Sam CS, with lyrics penned by him, along with Viveka, the soundtrack masterfully encapsulates the series’ riveting essence of every heart-stopping moment in the series. The compositions and lyrics are brought to life by an extraordinary lineup of vocal talent, including Sam CS, Kapil Kapilan, Antony Dasan, and Diwakar, among others.

Dragon Producer sets example / Yash- Geetu TOXIC in a FIRST

DRAGON Producer Archana of AGS has won hearts by putting out real BO figures #Dragon opening weekend 🔥🔥 Tamil Nadu : 24.9 Cr AP/ Telangana : 6.25 Cr Kerala / Karnataka/ North : 4.37Cr Overseas: 14.7 Cr @pradeeponelife @Dir_Ashwath @aishkalpathi @Ags_production

A groundbreaking cinematic endeavor, "Toxic" is the first ever large scale Indian film to be conceptualized, written, and filmed in both English and an Indian language, Kannada being the Indian language the film is being shot in, paving the way for a truly global film experience. The film will be dubbed in multiple Indian and international languages, including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam. Rocking Star Yash’s "Toxic," written and directed by the internationally acclaimed Geetu Mohandas, is poised to redefine cross-cultural storytelling. Shot in both English and Kannada, the film aims for global resonance. Kannada captures the nuances for Indian audiences, while English ensures accessibility worldwide, reflecting the filmmakers' commitment to authenticity and diverse reach. "Our vision for 'Toxic' was to craft a narrative that resonates authentically with audiences both in India and globally," says director Geetu Mohandas. "We've strived to capture the nuances of the story in both Kannada and English, ensuring an authentic experience for viewers across different linguistic and cultural backgrounds. 'Toxic' explores a collaboration of artistic vision and precision of commercial storytelling. It's a journey that transcends borders, languages, and cultural confines, designed to connect with hearts and minds worldwide."

Toxic, a film jointly produced by Venkat Narayana under KVN Productions and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, was conceived as a global cinematic experience. This vision is reflected in the collaboration between Yash, a box office phenomenon, and Geetu Mohandas, whose work has been awarded at many international platforms, including the Sundance Film Festival and the Toronto Film Festival. The film's international team—including action sequences by JJ Perry, best known for his work in the John Wick and Fast & Furious franchises, and visual effects by DNEG, who recently won the BAFTA Film Award for Special Visual Effects for Dune: Part Two—was carefully assembled to match the project's scale, further emphasizing this global approach. The filmmakers' commitment to authentic storytelling and messaging led them to embrace the bilingual format. Last month, on Rocking Star Yash's birthday, the team released a "Birthday Peek" offering a glimpse into the world of "Toxic." The teaser generated significant excitement, showcasing the film's scale and international-standard production values. The film's recently revealed bilingual nature has required extensive preparation and extended days of shoot. Filming began in August 2024. The filmmakers are invested in creating an immersive world, bringing together a top-tier global and Indian talent pool. These factors combined have contributed to the project's scale and timeline, positioning Toxic as one of the most expensive Indian productions to date. Producer Venkat K Narayana emphasized the film's ambitious scope, saying, "Our goal for "Toxic" was crystal clear: a film that resonates in India and globally. From the very beginning, we were driven by a deep conviction in this story and its potential. This unwavering belief fueled our "all-in" approach, required to bring this cinematic experience to life. We embraced the challenge wholeheartedly, confident that "Toxic" will not only captivate audiences worldwide but also showcase the brilliance of Indian cinema on a global stage.

AVM Property dispute in court /Dragon and NEEK budget and Profits - Dhanush next with H Vinoth

Aparna Guhan Shyam, one of the twin daughters of MS Guhan son of AVM Sarvanan, has filed a civil suit in the High Court asking for one-fifth of the share in the family properties. She has also sought an injunction which aims to restrain AVM Studios from competing with AVM Productions in the film business.Aparna claims that her father had developed a cold attitude towards her ever since she married a person from another caste.AVM has produced films featuring Superstar Rajinikanth, Sivaji Ganesan, Rajkumar, SS Rajendran, Vyjayanthimala, Kamal Haasan and several others. Aparna, of the great granddaughters of the founder A.V. Meiyappan has insisted on partitioning the family properties.

BREAKEVEN TARGETS FOR DRAGON AND NEEK- RAGHUL OPINION DRAGON Dragon Budget - 55 cr Theattical business- 29 cr TN- 18 cr TS - 3 cr ROI- 3.5 cr Os - 4.5 cr Non theatricals - Expected 37 cr (Split up yet to know ) AGS as claimed made table profits- 7 cr So any more theatrical profits are surplus to them. Gross targets Break even - 50cr to 58 cr HIT - 58 cr to 72.5 cr Super hit - 72.6 to 87 cr Blockbuster- 87 cr gross or more NEEK Budget - 20 cr (Without Dhanush fees ) Theatrical business - 12 cr TN - 6.5cr Telugu states - 1.5 cr ROI - 1.5 cr OS- 2.5 cr Non Theattical- 22 cr (Dhanuh factor) Table profits- 14 cr (Inclusive of Dhanush fees) Wubderbaar did good job in getting deals. Dhanush and Co should be happy. Gross targets- Break even - 20 to 24 HIT- 24 cr to 30 Super Hit - 30 to 36 cr Blockbuster- 36 cr gross ++++ My expectation Dragon - 70 cr gross NEEK - 20 to 23 cr gross

H. Vinoth is presently working on Ilayathalapathy Vijay’s final film before the actor transitions into full-time politics. He seems to also have big plans to follow, with Dhanush lined up for his next venture.In a recent interview with Kudumbam, Dragon editor Pradeep E. Raghav revealed that H. Vinoth and Dhanush had met and mutually agreed to collaborate on a project. He also shared that he was offered the role of editor for the film, accepted the opportunity, signed the contract, and received an advance payment. Dhanush is back in action, and this time, he’s bringing his signature Raanjhanaa energy to Delhi! The Maaran actor is currently filming Tere Ishk Mein, his next Hindi project with director Aanand L Rai. Fans went into a frenzy after spotting him at Sri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), with pictures and videos are going viral on social media.

Sasikumar- Simran song out / Virat- Nabha- Aishwarya groove to Ganesh Acharya Pushpa 2 style

First Single ‘Mugai Mazhai’ from Tourist Family Starring Sasikumar and Simran Released ! Chennai: The first single ‘Mugai Mazhai’ from the upcoming Tamil film Tourist Family has been officially released, along with its lyrical video. Starring Sasikumar and Simran in lead roles, the film is directed by debutant Abishen Jeeveen and promises to be a feel-good family entertainer. The movie features an ensemble cast including Yogi Babu, Mithun Jayashankar, Kamalesh, M.S. Bhaskar, Ramesh Thilak, Bhagavathi Perumal (Bucks), Ilango Kumaravel, and Sreeja Ravi, among others. Aravind Viswanathan handles cinematography, while Shaan Rahman has composed the music. The film’s editing is managed by Bharath Vikraman, and art direction is helmed by Rajkamal. Produced by Million Dollar Studios and MRP Entertainment, the film is backed by producers Nasareth Baslian, Mahesh Raj Baslian, and Yuvaraj Ganesan. The first look and title announcement video of Tourist Family had already created a buzz among fans, raising expectations for the film. The newly released first single, ‘Mugai Mazhai’, features lyrics penned by Mohan Rajan and is sung by Shaan Rahman and Saindhavi. The melodious track has been well-received by music lovers, adding to the excitement surrounding the film’s release. With a compelling storyline and a strong cast, Tourist Family is set to be a promising addition to Tamil cinema’s family entertainer genre. https://youtu.be/9X124-CoycE

Pushpa 2 Choreographer Ganesh Acharya's For Nagabandham Song featuring Virat- Nabha and Aishawarya Starring Virat Karn as the hero, directed by Abhishek Nama, and produced by Kishore Annapureddy under NIK Studios in association with Abhishek Pictures, the pan-India film "Nagabandham" is currently shooting an impressive dance song featuring hero Virat Karn and actresses Nabha Natesh and Aishwarya Menon, choreographed by Ganesh Acharya. Young hero Virat Karn is in the highly anticipated pan-India movie "Nagabandham," which is being made on a grand scale by passionate filmmaker Abhishek Nama. The first look, which has already been released, has created a good buzz. Currently, the shooting is taking place at Nanakramguda Ramanaidu Studios. They are filming a grand song featuring hero Virat Karn, Nabha Natesh, and Aishwarya Menon, for which a large set has been constructed. Music director Abhe has composed a blockbuster number. The song features energetic vocals by Kaala Bhairava, Anurag Kulkarni, and Mangli, with wonderful lyrics written by Kasarla Shyam. Master Ganesh Acharya's dance movements are set to be a special attraction in the song, which promises mesmerizing dance sequences. With the tagline "The Secret Treasure," "Nagabandham" takes shape as an epic adventure. Abhishek Nama brings his unique vision to both the story and screenplay. Kishore Annapureddy produces this film under NIK Studios, while Lakshmi Aira and Devansh Nama proudly present it. In this film, Virat Karn plays the hero with Nabha Natesh and Aishwarya Menon as the heroines, along with Jagapathi Babu, Rishabh Sahani, Jayaprakash, John Vijay, Murali Sharma, Anasuya, Sharanya, Eshwar Rao, John Kokkin, Ankit Koyya, Sonia Singh, Mathew Vargas, Jason Shah, B.S. Avinash, and Baby Kiara in key roles. The pan-Indian film "Nagabandham" blends a narrative inspired by ancient mythologies with themes of spiritual adventure, drawing inspiration from the recently discovered hidden treasures at Padmanabhaswamy and Puri Jagannath temples. "Nagabandham" focuses on preserving these sacred sites while beautifully presenting the mysteries surrounding the Vishnu temples of India. The film promises extraordinary production values and cutting-edge VFX, making it a high-octane adventure. Soundar Rajan S serves as the director of photography, while Abhe is the music director. Kalyan Chakravarthy writes the dialogues, R.C. Pranav is the editor, Ashok Kumar is the production designer, with script development by Shra1 and Rajeev N Krishna. "Nagabandham" is set to release in 2025 simultaneously in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam languages at a pan-India level. The cast includes: Virat Karn, Nabha Natesh, Aishwarya Menon, Jagapathi Babu, Rishabh Sahani, Jayaprakash, John Vijay, Murali Sharma, Anasuya, Sharanya, Eshwar Rao, John Kokkin, Ankit Koyya, Sonia Singh, Mathew Vargas, Jason Shah, B.S. Avinash, Baby Kiara, Kalyani, Keshav Deepak, and others.

Technical Crew: Banner: NIK Studios & Abhishek Pictures Presentation: Lakshmi Aira & Devansh Story, Screenplay & Direction: Abhishek Nama Producer: Kishore Annapureddy Director of Photography: Soundar Rajan S Music: Abhe CEO: Vasu Pothini Production Designer: Ashok Kumar Dialogues: Kalyan Chakravarthy Editor: R.C. Pranav Costume Designer: Ashwin Rajesh Executive Producer: Abhinethri Jakkal Dance Choreography: Brinda, Ganesh Acharya Action Choreography: Venkat, Vlad Rimberg, Lee Witker Script Development: Shra1, Rajeev N Krishna VFX: Thunder Studios VFX Supervisor: Dev Babu Gandhi (Bujji) Publicity Designs: Kaani Studios PRO: Yuvraaj

Shankae says ED attachment legal abuse / Vidamuyurchi gives Rs 15 cr profit to Lyca : see breakup

Director Shankar {ress Release in full I wish to bring to public attention a recent action taken by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Chennai Zonal Office, in which they have provisionally attached three immovable properties of mine, based on baseless plagiarism allegations related to the film Enthiran (Robot). Till date, there is no communication from the Enforcement Directorate regarding the attachment, but the attachment was widely circulated in Media. This action not only misinterprets the legal facts but also represents a clear misuse of the legal process. It is crucial to highlight that the matter concerning these allegations was already thoroughly adjudicated by the Hon'ble High Court in Civil Suit No. 914/2010. The Court carefully examined the evidence and arguments from both sides, dismissing the claim filed by Aarur Tamil Nadan, which sought to declare him as the rightful copyright holder of the Enthiran story. Despite this clear judicial resolution, the Enforcement Directorate has proceeded with the attachment of my properties, relying on an independent report from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), and ignoring the binding judgment of the Hon'ble High Court in C.S.No.914/2010. Furthermore, the private complaint referred to by the Enforcement Directorate has already been stayed by the Hon'ble High Court, Chennai in the order passed in Crl.MP.No.13914/23 in Crl.Op.No.20452/23. Given these facts, I am deeply disheartened by the continued action of the ED, despite a clear legal ruling from the Civil Court, which categorically stated that no copyright violation took place. This overreach represents a blatant abuse of the legal process. I trust the authorities will review their actions and cease further proceedings in this matter. Should they fail to do so, I will have no choice but to appeal against the attachment order. Attachment: Judgment passed in C.S.No.914/2010 dated 15.06.2023

Ajith's Vidamuyurchi's Producers Lyca Productions would make a table profit of Rs 15 crores after the OTT- satellite rights are sold and revenue from own overseas distribution ( made good profits) minus the India theatrical business revenue. As Lyca had not sold the Tamil Nadu area to any outside distributor and distributed on their own and giving it on refundable advance, no one will come to claim losses. Here is the breakup: VIDAAMUYARCHI BOX-OFFICE - AUSSIE INDIAN With releases of NEEK and Dragon. Vidaamuyarchi theatrical business is almost closed. So let's see final box-office; ROI is Rest of India and Os is Overseas Budget - 185 cr Ajith Re64 muneration- 100 cr Trisha- 3 cr Arjun Sarja - 2 cr Regina- 1 cr Anirudh - 10 cr Magizh - 6 cr Rest of the cast and crew- 8 cr Production - 55 cr (Including prints and publicity) Theatrical Business TN- 65 cr (Own release ) OS - 18 cr (Own release) TS - 5 cr (Outright sold) ROI - 7 cr (Outright sold ) Total- 95 cr Non theatricals OTT - 55 cr Satellite, audio and digital- 50 cr Overall- 200 cr Table profit (Expected ) - 15 cr Theatrical collections TN- 79 cr gross or 41.5 cr share (63% recovery ) Verdict for TN alone - Flop Telugu states - 3 cr gross or 1.65 cr share (33% recovery ) Verdict for Telugu states alone - Disaster ROI - 12.5 cr gross or 5.75 cr share (82 % ) Verdict for ROI - Average OS - 40 cr or 19.8 cr share (110% ) Verdict for OS - hit Overall - 134.5 cr gross or 68.7 cr share Recovery -72% Verdict - Below Average Profit/ loss TN- Producer: 36 cr , Distributors- NA Telugu states- Producer: 4.5 cr , Distributors : - 2.25 cr ROI - Producer : 7.2 cr , Distributors: -1.25 cr OS- Produxer : 18.1 cr , Distributors- NA Overall- Producers Theatraical revenue- 65.8 cr Distributors losses- 3.5 cr Producer final statement : 65.8 + 105- 185 = - 14.2 cr Conclusion- Lyca lost 14.2 cr Distributors lost 3.5 cr Movie Verdict is below average Source Balus box office

Bharathiraja- Rio Raj- Sandy film on March 7th / Vijay Antony concert tops search

Live music and concerts are becoming more popular, with a 43% increase in searches for events like Coldplay, Taylor Swif, Vijay Antony, and Diljit Dosanjh concerts according to Kantar India search report. here is a growing interest in thrillers, crime, and horror genres, while traditional action movies see a decline. Cricket continues to captivate the nation with 223.4 million average monthly searches, and a notable rise in interest in women’s cricket, which saw a 103% increase in searches. Other sports like Kabaddi, Hockey, and eSports are gaining traction, with Kabaddi searches increasing by 75% and Hockey by 40%, reflecting India’s expanding sports culture. The data suggests strong fan following for digital personalities in equal or even bigger proportions to actors and traditional celebrities. In General, National celebs, influencers and vloggers drove higher volume (3M, +47%) than global celebs (2M, +24%) and regional celebs (754K, -11%). Soumya Mohanty, MD, Chief Client Officer- South Asia, Insights Division, Kantar said: “The ‘India in Search’ report offers invaluable insights into the evolving search behaviours of Indian consumers. By leveraging Kantar’s search and social analytics capabilities, brands and marketers can better connect with their audiences and create more impactful strategies that resonate with the dynamic Indian market.”

Niram Marum Ulagil, starring Bharathiraja in the lead role, is all set to hit theatres on March 7, the makers announced on Sunday. Also starring Natty, Sandy, and Rio Raj, the emotional drama marks the directorial debut of Britto JB, who has previously directed several advertisements.ne story is set in Mumbai and has Natty headlining it, another is set to take place in Velankanni, Nagapattinam. "Rio Raj is at the centre of this segment, which navigates the lives of fisherfolk in the area. The third one happens in a housing board in Chennai with Sandy as lead, and the fourth story has Bharathiraja living in a village near Thiruttani. All of these stories have a small connection in them The ensemble cast of Niram Marum Ulagil also includes Yogi Babu, Vadivukkarasi, Suresh Menon, Aadukalam Naren, Mime Gopi, Vigneshkanth, Rishikanth, Kaniha, Namo Narayana, and Kaavya Arivumani, among others. On the technical team, Niram Marum Ulagil has Dev Prakash Regan as the music director, Mallika Arjun and Manikanda Raja as cinematographers, and Tamil Arasan as the editor. The film is a joint production between Signature Productionz and GS Cinema Internationa

Ajith to rock with Simran in Good Bad Ugly / Keerthi Pandian back with Akenam

Ajith fans have a good news. The Valee jodi is coming back in Good Bad and Ugly. Yes Simran and Ajith in the film. Simran acted in two films with Ajith and second was Unnai kodu Ennai tharuven directed by Kavee Kalidas. It was a disaster. Actually Simran- Thalapathy made a great combo and has some good rollicking songs together. Already Trisha is the heroine and their last outing was Vidamuyurchi , a disaster. Though majority feel that it was not a bad film, the unnecessary divorce= extra martial portions took the sheen off the lead pair. The gut feeling is that GBU should cover up the VM disaster. April 10 is release date and next week comes the teaser. GVP songs magic has yet to take off. According to sources, Good Bad Ugly will have a minimum of 10 elevation scenes for the actor Ajith Kumar and will be a mass commercial package and have the potential to become a blockbuster success similar to Rajinikanth’s Jailer.

Simran’s upcoming film Tourist Family with Sasikumar has come in for praise. Overseas Distributor of the film wrote on X - Vithurs, who has bought the overseas rights of director Abhishan Jeevinth’s upcoming feel-good family entertainer, ‘Tourist Family’, featuring actors Sasikumar and Simran in the lead, has called the film a “gem” and said, that as an Eelam Tamil, the film was close to his heart.

he first look of the new film, titled 'Akenam', starring the multi-faceted actor-producer-distributor Arun Pandian, has been released. 'Makkall Selvan' Vijay Sethupathi, actor Ashok Selvan, actress Aishwarya Rajesh - director Gokul - actress Ramya Pandian jointly released it on their social media pages and congratulated the film crew. Directed by Uday K, the film 'Akenam' stars Arun Pandian, Keerthi Pandian, Praveen Raja, Aditya Shivpink, Ramesh Thilak, G. M. Sundar, Aditya Menon, Seetha and many others. Vignesh Govindarajan has handled the cinematography and Bharat Veeraragavan has composed the music for this film. Divethian has handled the editing and Raja has handled the art direction. It is also worth noting that all the technicians working in this film are making their debut through the film 'Akenam'. This film, which is being prepared as an emotional work with entertainment elements, has been produced by producer Arun Pandian on behalf of A & B Groups.

Talking about the film, the director said, "The screenplay of the film Aakenam is vibrant and exciting. The film was shot in Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry as well as in some important parts of North India. The background music of the film has been recorded in famous music halls in European countries to ensure that it is of international standard. In addition, the film features the national award-winning Odissi dance master Mr. Gangadhar Nayak and his team, along with many North Indian dance artists, in the song sequence featured in the film. The film 'Aakenam' will provide a different cinematic experience to the fans." The shooting of the film has been completed and the post-production work is currently in full swing. The title and first look of the film have been released.

Chiranjeevi intro song / Karthi - Kirti Shetty- Yet another Kanguva like film for Suriya ?

Megastar Chiranjeevi’s Intro Song From Vassishta, UV Creations Vishwambhara Being Filmed In A Massive Set In Hyderabad Megastar Chiranjeevi's highly anticipated socio-fantasy entertainer, Vishwambhara, is generating tremendous buzz, especially following the release of its teaser, which provided a glimpse into the mesmerizing world crafted for the film. Directed by Vassishta and produced by Vikram, Vamsi, and Pramod under the prestigious UV Creations banner, the movie is shaping up to be a grand spectacle. With production nearing completion, the latest schedule sees Chiranjeevi's introduction song being filmed on an extravagant set in Shankarpally, Hyderabad. The song is being meticulously designed under the supervision of AS Prakash, the production designer. MM Keeravani has composed a powerful mass anthem for the song, while Ramajogayya Sastry has penned the lyrics. Renowned choreographer Shobi Master is overseeing the dance moves. The image released from the song shoot presents Chiranjeevi in a cool and stylish look with shades on, as he steps out from the car and gives a sharp gaze. Director Vassishta, who made a remarkable debut with the blockbuster Bimbisara, has poured his heart into Vishwambhara, which he regards as his most prestigious project. Collaborating with his favorite star, Chiranjeevi, Vassishta has created a fantastical world that promises to be a visual marvel, blending top-tier VFX, high-octane action, and emotionally compelling drama. The film boasts a stellar cast, with Trisha Krishnan and Ashika Ranganath in the lead roles, alongside Kunal Kapoor playing a significant character. Cinematographer Chota K. Naidu brings his expertise to the visuals, while the legendary MM Keeravani lends his musical genius to the project. Cast: Megastar Chiranjeevi, Trisha Krishnan, Ashika Ranganath, Kunal Kapoor Technical Crew: Writer & Director: Vassishta Producers: Vikram, Vamsi, Pramod Banner: UV Creations Music: MM Keeravani DOP: Chota K Naidu Production Designer: AS Prakash PRO: Yuvraaj Marketing: First Show

Directed by Nalan Kumaraswamy, the film titled 'Va Vaathiyar' stars Karthi, Sathyaraj, Rajkiran, Krithi Shetty, G. M. Sundar and others. George Williams has handled the cinematography and Santhosh Narayanan has composed the music for this film. T. R. K. Kiran is the art director and Vetri has handled the editing. The film, which has hot action scenes, is produced by K. E. Gnanavel Raja under the banner of Studio Green. The teaser of the film was released and was viewed by more than seven million viewers, setting a record. In this context, the first song from the film 'Vaa Vaathiyaar', which starts with 'Vee Pathikama..', and the lyrical video for the song have been released. This song has been written by lyricist Vivek and sung by playback singer Vijay Narayan- playback singer Aditya Ravindran- playback singer and composer Santhosh Narayanan. This song, composed with the captivating music of Santhosh Narayanan, a trendsetter in the Tamil film music industry, has greatly impressed fans from all walks of life. https://youtu.be/KqpWxzX-sGw

Is Suriya going to do a film with Venky Atluri of Lucky Bhaskar or Chandoo Mondeti of Thandel ? Chandoo says that Suriya has okayed a historical subject set 300 years back. This has set alarm bells as many fear it might be anothr Kanguva. Lets wait.

Mammootty's Brahmayugam in UK University syllabus / Anupam Kher joins Prabhas

Mammootty’s Brahmayugam has been included in UK University curriculum as per a video put out by a UK student. It shows the classroom where the film’s sound design has even been compared to the Dementors’ death rattle from Harry Potter, The authencity of the video is not known but some actors m Director and music director have shared this on their Instagram. Producers are keeping mum on it. The entire horror unfolds within and around this eerie mansion, in which the Boss Mammootty along with a cook stays and in comes a character and setting the stage for the film’s chilling atmosphere. See ; Video link https://youtu.be/HNBmtiSM9CM

Riding high on the massive success of his recent blockbusters, Salaar and Kalki 2898 AD, Rebel Star Prabhas is presently starring in the exciting new venture, directed by the creative director Hanu Raghavapudi. The film produced by the renowned Pan-India studio Mythri Movie Makers promises to be a grand spectacle, brimming with larger-than-life elements. The latest update is that Bollywood legend Anupam Kher is on board for a very important role. The news was shared by the actor himself. Known for his selective approach to roles, Anupam called the film's script "amazing" and was excited to share screen space with Prabhas. He also praised the director, Hanu Raghavapudi, for his talent. "What more can one ask for in life?" Anupam said. “ANNOUNCEMENT: Delighted to announce my 544th untitled film with the #Bahubali of #IndianCinema, the one and only #Prabhas! The film is directed by the incredibly talented @hanurpudi and produced by the wonderful team at @MythriOfficial! My dear friend and brilliant #SudeepChatterjee is the #DoP! कमाल की कहानी है!! और क्या चाहिए लाइफ में दोस्तों! जय हो! ” reads Anupem Kher’s statement. This film marks the first-ever collaboration between Prabhas, Hanu Raghavapudi, and Mythri Movie Makers. This Historical fiction/ Alternate History set in the 1940’s is the tale of a warrior who rose from the shadows, emerging from a society that believed war was the only answer to the buried injustices and forgotten truths that history kept hidden from the world. Imanvi is the lead actress opposite Prabhas in the movie, while the yesteryear eminent actors Mithun Chakraborty and Jaya Prada play pivotal roles. The movie is to be mounted on a high budget with lavish production values and world-class technical standards. Naveen Yerneni and Y Ravi Shankar will bankroll the project which will have a team of leading technicians taking care of different crafts. Sudeep Chatterjee ISC cranks the camera, while Vishal Chandrasekhar provides the music. Anil Vilas Jadhav handles the production design, whereas Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao is the editor. The film’s shoot is presently underway. Cast: Prabhas, Imanvi, Mithun Chakraborty, Jaya Prada and others. Technical Crew: Writer, Director: Hanu Raghavapudi Banner: Mythri Movie Makers Producers: Naveen Yerneni and Y Ravi Shankar DOP: Sudeep Chatterjee ISC Music: Vishal Chandrasekhar Production designer : Anil Vilas Jadhav Editor: Kotagiri Venkateswara Rao Lyrics : Krishna Kanth Costume Designers: Sheetal Iqbal Sharma, T Vijay Bhaskar VFX: RC Kamala Kannan Publicity Designers: Anil-Bhanu PRO: Yuvraaj Marketing: First Show

Vidamuyurchi 2025 First Disaster / Suriya Retro 1st single / Vikram Prabhu - Sushmitha Bhat film launched

Vidamuyurchi released on February 6. It had a four-day extended opening weekend but failed to make the most of it. In the opening weekend, it earned only 63.25 crores. On Monday, the collection dropped to 3.20 crores, a sharp decline of 88% compared to the opening day’s 27 crores. Compared to Sunday’s 12.50 crores, it dropped 74%.Yesterday, on day 5, Vidaamuyarchi witnessed an upward trend, but it was useless since only 3.35 crores came in. Such jumps won’t take the film anywhere, and its fate is very much sealed. Including Tuesday’s numbers, the total collection at the Indian box office stands at 69.80 crore net. Ajith Kumar starrer is an expensive film with a budget of a whopping 185 crores. Compared to this cost, the film has earned only 69.80 crores, meaning only 37.72% of the total budget has been recovered so far. A huge amount of 115.20 crores is yet to be recovered. It’s clear that Vidaamuyarchi won’t recover its budget and face a box office deficit, thus ending its theatrical journey as a losing affair. Meanwhile, globally, the film has earned 118.84 crore gross in 6 days. It includes 82.36 crore gross from India and 36.48 crore gross from overseas.

The much-awaited film “Retro” starring lead actor Suriya and directed by Karthik Subbaraj has been getting fans excited with successive updates. In this context, the first single song “Kannadi Poove” has been released as a beautiful melody song that will captivate the hearts of the fans. This song has been composed and sung by composer Santhosh Narayanan with lyricist Vivek's wonderful lyrics. The song has been winning the hearts of music fans since its release and is receiving a huge response. The film stars Suriya in the lead role and stars Pooja Hegde as his partner. Jayaram, Joju George, Karunakaran, Nasser, Sujith Shankar, Tamil, Premkumar, Ramya Suresh and many other leading stars have acted together. Cinematographer Shreyas Krishna has handled the cinematography for this film, while Santhosh Narayanan has composed the music. Shafiq Muhammad Ali has handled the editing work. Touted to be an action-packed romantic entertainer, the film is produced by 2D Entertainment under the banner of producers Jyothika and Surya, along with Stone Bench Productions. Rajasekhar Karpoor Sundarapandyan and Karthikeyan Santhanam have served as co-producers. The shooting of this film has been completed in four phases in Andaman, Ooty, Kerala, and Chennai. The film is scheduled to be released in theaters worldwide on May 1st. https://youtu.be/eNX9VqUzBco

Debut filmmaker Shanmuga Priyan embarks on his directorial journey with the film ‘Love Marriage’, starring Vikram Prabhu & Sushmitha Bhat (Heroine of Gvm-Mammootty’s Film fame) in the lead roles. The film also features Meenakshi Dinesh, Ramesh Thilak, Aruldoss, Gajaraj, Muruganantham, and Kodangi Vadivelu among others in pivotal roles. Furthermore, Sathyaraj is playing a special cameo in this movie. Sean Roldan, the current sensation in Tamil music industry, is composing music for this film .Madhan Christopher is handling cinematograph. Bharath Vikraman is overseeing editing works and M. Murali is taking care of production designing. The film laced with entertainment elements, set against the rural backdrops. Produced by the makers of last year’s summer super hit film STAR - “Rise East Entertainment” is associating with “Assure Films, for another Summer release Director Shanmuga Priyan had earlier worked as an associate director for filmmaker Anand Shankar on the films NOTA and Enemy, and as a co-director for film maker Ra.Karthik on the film ‘Nitham Oru Vaanam’ Shedding lights on the film, director Shanmuga Priyan says, “A heartwarming family entertainer set in a charming village, this film brings laughter and emotion as it follows the hilarious and relatable journey of men struggling with the ‘Late marriage’ dilemma.” While the film’s shooting is already wrapped up and postproduction work is in full swing, the film’s first look has been released now. Significantly, fans and film enthusiasts are appreciating the impressive style of the hero, heroine & other characters' appearance in the first look.

Rajini says sorry to Vijay /TVK functionary kidnapped media guys / Jailer 2 to decide NTR- Nelson combo

Rajinikanth Team has disassociated itself from the plea of the Thalaivar fan to pelt eggs on Vijay who is now TVK party founder and President. What infuriated the fan to make this appeal we do not know and why Tram Rajinikanth decided to single out this post to react, we are not aware. We have read many malicious posts on Vijay and purportedly calling them as Rajini fans. Adding to this is a story in The Commune that Vijay has appointed one ECR Sarvanan as functionary of suburban Chennai of his TVK party. Now it seems that this Sarvanan and his men stopped a TV crew or crews from filming animals being used inside the sets of a film studio in Nazzarpet and this where the EVP Film city is located. The remember the TV channels giving out the Breaking news and I think some crews used drones. Report says that journalists were beaten up and equipment’s confiscated by ECR Sarvanan. The report carries a new item with colour photo of ECR Sarvanan with Vijay and man Friday Bissy Anand published in Malai Malar. Was this a news item or an advt ? Any read it at https://thecommunemag.com/part-time-politician-vijay-appoints-ecr-saravanan-as-tvk-functionary-was-linked-to-news-journalist-kidnapping/

We had reported that NTr Jr next with Neel is going to floors next week. It seems that Neel had already started shoot with other actors and that NTR is going to join him. After this will NTR start Devara 2 with Koratala Siva ?, It seems that NTR feels that story told by Nelson of Jailer fame is better. The catch is that if Nelson sequel Jailer 2 dies well , NTR will okay him or else he will go back to Siva. Nelson after having signed Rajinikanth for Jailer was put in pause mode as Beast directed by him got lok of flak from critics. Rajini then had a talk with Sun Pictures and found that the box office collections of Beast was mind blogging. Only after this Jailer took off. Now normally sequels in Tamil have not succeeded and if Jailer 2 is a hit, he direct NTR. NTR Neel project will take 18 months and by then Jailer 2 should be out.

What Kamal does not like about Bollywood ?/ Yuvan Sweetheart first song / Suzhal 2 Feb 28

In an old 2017 interview with India Today, Kamal had some shocking revelations as to why he took this decision to leave Bollywood. One was the Bollywood style of functioning where one film took two years to complete and actors committing to six projects at same time. He revealed that there were also too many underworld connections from Bollywood, which he wanted to escape. Kamal Haasan considered himself quite ‘happy’ while staying away from black money and all the underworld aspects of the showbiz. In 2024,he acted in Kalki along with Amitabh and Prabhas and was a big hit in North India. In second part, Kamal and Prabhas have major portions. Mani Ratnam directed Thug Life is releasing on June 5th. This combo came together in Nayagan. Kamal planned to remake and act in Devar Magan's Hindi version. He requested Dilip Kumar to play his father. When Dilip was unable to, Kamal lost all interest and sold the films story to Mushir and Riaz . The film ended up as Virasat with Anil Kapoor in the lead and directed by Priyadarshan Geraftaar released in 1985 is the only film that had Amitabh, Rajinikanth and Kamal in one film. It was a blockbuster hit From Ek Fuje Ke Liye to Kalki, 24 films of Kamal ,straight and dubbed into Hindi were release. Sanam Teri Kasam in which Kamal and reena Roy was dubbed into Tamil as Paadagan. Dekha pyar Tumhara of Kamal was dubbed into Telugu and released as Allari Mogudu Anumanam Pellam. Kamal’s first directorial venture was Chachi 420 in Hindi and a remake of Avvai Shanmughi. His second directorial was Hey Ram a Tamil- Hindi with Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukherji

The first single of Yuvan Shankar Raja's 'Sweetheart' is out The first song 'Aasam Kissa..' from the film 'Sweetheart' starring actor Rio Raj, along with the lyrical video for the song, has been released. Debutant director Svineeth S. Sukumar's upcoming film 'Sweetheart' stars Rio Raj, Gopika Ramesh, Arunachaleswaran, Renji Panicker, Tulasi and others. Comedian Reddin Kingsley also makes a special appearance. Balaji Subramaniam has handled the cinematography for this film and Yuvan Shankar Raja has composed the music. Tamilarasan has handled the editing while Sivashankar has taken care of the art direction. This film, which is being prepared in the comedy with romantic genre, has been produced by producer Yuvan Shankar Raja on behalf of YSR Films. After the release of the first look of the film and its huge response, the first song from the film, 'Aasam Kissa..', along with its lyrical video, has been released. The song has been penned by lyricists Keli Thi and Gana Francis and sung by composer and singer Yuvan Shankar Raja and Afro. Following this, details of the film, including the teaser and trailer, are expected to be officially released soon. Yuvan Shankar Raja - Svineeth S. Sukumar - Afro collaboration film music is receiving a great response as it has been created as a vibe song for the fans to celebrate enthusiastically.

Prime Video Announces the Global Premiere of the Second Season of its Acclaimed Tamil Original Crime Thriller Series Suzhal—The Vortex, Launching on February 28 A gripping crime thriller, Suzhal—The Vortex Season 2 is set against the backdrop of the visually striking Ashtakaali festival as the story unfolds in the small fictional village of Kaalipattanam Produced under the banner of Wallwatcher Films, written and created by Pushkar and Gayatri, and directed by Bramma and Sarjun KM, Suzhal—The Vortex Season 2 is a crime thriller interwoven with elements of family dynamics, love, sacrifice, and raw human emotions The series features a talented ensemble cast, including Kathir and Aishwarya Rajesh in the lead along with Lal, Saravanan, Gouri Kishan, Monisha Blessy, Samyuktha Vishwanathan, Shrisha, Abhirami Bose, Nikhila Sankar, Rini, Kalaivani Bhaskar, and Ashwini Nambiar in pivotal roles, along with Manjima Mohan and Kayal Chandran making special appearances Suzhal-The Vortex Season 2 is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and over 240 countries and territories worldwide on February 28

Less Mass More Content reason for Vidamuyurchi struggle / Mohanlal Directorial Barroz got Rs 4 cr share for Producer !!!

VIDAAMUYARCHI BOX OFFICE CURRENT REPORT The movie is struggling at the box office right now. The film collected just 90 crores worldwide in 3 days which is quite low for an Ajith film. It needs to collect 185 crores worldwide to break even with a 92 crores distributors share. The positive is for now no Tamil movie is releasing and Thandel is no where to be seen in Tamil theatres. So Vidaamuyarchi has chances to squeak through and become an average grosser. It would have grossed more than this but the negative WOM spoiled the show. Moral :- Even Thala-Thalapathy movies will struggle to break even if the film receives negative WOM. So either give a high content and quality film or give a mass entertaining film. Don’t mix commercial and content. They are like water and oil. Vettaiyan and Vidamuyarchi kind of movies will only work for actors like Ravi Mohan and VJS with lowering the commercial aspects. People expect Thunivu, Jailer, Leo, GOAT kind of movies which delivers mass cooked scenes with high theatrical moments from tier 1 stars (Rajini, Kamal, Vijay, Ajith). Or else their films would flop. That’s why Mankatha, Aarambam, Veeram, Vedalam, Viswasam, Thunivu worked, and Billa 2, Valimai and Vidaamuyarchi didn’t work for Ajith. Only Vijay understands this trick. Suriya, Dhanush, STR and Sivakarthikeyan can work in content oriented films as they are hovering between tier 1 and tier 2. Posted by AROK in Balus box office Day 4 box office ; On its 4th day, the film saw a slight dip in the day-wise collection. According to the early estimates in Sacnilk, the film earned 11.92 crores*. This was a drop of 11% since the Ajith starrer had amassed 13.5 crores on its previous day.The total India net collection of the film now comes to 62.67 crores*. Including the taxes, the gross collection of Vidaamuyarchi comes to 73.95 crores*. The film has earned around 38 crores* when it comes to the overseas collection which is also quite impressive.The worldwide collection of the film now stands at 111.95 crores*. The film has now managed to enter the 100 crore club globally

Truth behind Rs 100 cr gross films revealed Rcent figures put out by Kerala Producers body about what the producers of hit films got says it all. OTT Play has put the figures as Among December releases, Marco and Rifle Club had a theatre share of Rs 12 Cr and Rs 9 Cr against budgets of Rs 9 Cr and Rs 18 Cr, respectively. Mohanlal’s Barroz tanked at the box office, with a theatre share of just Rs 4 Cr against its whopping Rs 112 Cr budget.Asif Ali’s Rekhachithram is the only superhit in January 2025, fetching Rs 12.5Cr for its producer against Rs 8.5 Cr budget. Movies like Tovino Thomas’ Identity, which is currently streaming on ZEE5, and Basil Joseph’s Pravinkoodu Shappu had burned a big hole in their respective producers’ pockets. While the former was made on a budget of Rs 30 Cr, it returned only Rs 3.5Cr to the producer, while Basil’s film had a theatre share of Rs 4 Cr against its Rs 18.5 Cr budget.Explaining the difference between overall gross collection and theatre share, Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce official and director Anil V Thomas tells us, “The figures that are published by makers are overall gross collection. The theatre share, which goes solely to the producer, is only a partial amount of this. For instance, if a movie makes Rs 100, 30% of this goes as tax, and the remaining 70% is divided between the producers, and distributors and exhibitors. For the first week, the producer gets 50%, the second week, 55% and third week onwards, 65% of this share.” So, even a movie like Manjummel Boys, which is the highest-grossing Malayalam film ever, would only have brought in less than Rs 50 Cr as theatre share, explains Anil, adding that no Malayalam movie has fetched Rs 100 Cr theatre share as of now.

Preity Mukhundhan joins Ashok Selvan next / Meera Jasmine back in Kannada/ Suriya to give voice for Vijay Devarakonda

Ashok Selvan's next, which is tentatively titled AS23, is all set to be helmed by debutant filmmaker Karthikeyan Ramakrishnan. Also starring Preity Mukhundhan as the female lead, the film went on floors with a pooja ceremony on Sunday. Vignesh Raja, who helmed the critically acclaimed and commercially successful Por Thozhil, has penned the story for the yet-to-be-titled film. The film is backed by Ashok Selvan and Abinaya Selvam under the Happy High Pictures banner. The film marks the banner's sophomore production after Oh My Kadavule (2020). Last seen in Emakku Thozhil Romance, Ashok Selvan currently awaits the release of the Mani Ratnam directorial Thug Life, in which he stars alongside Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan. In the pipeline, he also has Gangs Kuruthi Punal, a Prime Video series with Soundarya Rajinikanth as the creative producer. Preity Mukhundhan, on the other hand, was last seen in Star and has Kannappa in which she plays a princess opposite Vishnu and Maine Pyar Kiya coming up.

The teaser for Vijay Deverakonda’s upcoming pan-India spy action thriller, tentatively titled VD12, will be released on February 12. The film stars Bhagyashri Borse as the female lead and is directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri. As per reports, actors Ranbir Kapoor, Suriya, and Jr NTR are set to lend their voices for the teaser in different languages. Ranbir will narrate the Hindi version, while Suriya and NTR will do the same for the Tamil and Telugu versions, respectively. The production house, Sithara Entertainments, announced the teaser’s release date with a social media post featuring a flaming golden crown. The caption, “The silent crown awaits the king,” hints at the film’s intense and action-packed narrative. VD12 is planned as a two-part film. Reports suggest the makers are targeting a May 30 release, though production delays may impact the schedule. The film features cinematography by Girish Gangadharan,

• Produced by Satya Rayala under Rayala Studios, Your's Sincerely Raam is said to get Meera Jasmine make her comeback to Kannada cinema through this film. She starred in Mauyra (2004) with Puneeth Rajkumar, charmed audiences with her role in Arasu (2007), also starring Puneeth, and appeared in films like Devaru Kotta Thangi (2009) opposite Shivarajkumar, and Ijjodu (2010). An official announcement is expected once the terms are finalised. Your's Sincerely Raam brings together Ramesh Aravind and Ganesh, sparking buzz from the very beginning. The film, marking Vikhyath’s directorial debut A.R. Vikhyath is the writer of Pushpaka Vimana (2017), and Monsoon Raaga (2022)

Ram Charan wife Upasana sets Apollo Anganwadi at Pawan Kalyan constituency

Upasana Kamineni Konidela, Vice Chairperson of Apollo Hospitals, Announces The Establishment of Model Anganwadi Center To Ensure Better Healthcare For Women and Children Ram Charan is married to Upasana Kamineni, the vice-chairman of Apollo Charity and Chief Editor of B Positive magazine. Kamineni is the daughter of Shobana Kamineni and the granddaughter of Prathap C. Reddy, founder and executive chairman of India's first corporate hospital chain, Apollo Hospitals. In a fresh healthcare initiative, Upasana Kamineni Konidela, Vice Chairperson of Apollo Hospitals, recently announced the establishment of Model Anganwadi Center at Pithampuram on the occasion of Chairman Dr. Prathap C Reddy's 93rd birthday. This new initiative looks after empowering women and ensuring children's health, by improving sanitation, hygiene, and nutrition. It focuses on providing maternal and child healthcare for the critical first 1000 days, and personalized nutritional interventions to ensure zero malnutrition and reduce maternal and infant mortality to zero. Beyond healthcare, the initiative also focuses on customized curricula for both mothers and children, empowering families with knowledge on health, hygiene, and early childhood education. It also includes the provision of clearly defined jobs for Anganwadi workers and staff, and the deployment of digital health records for tracking the health outcomes of women and children. It aims at sustainability, holding regular workshops to engage fathers, families, and local communities in supporting women and children. Located in Pawan Kalyan's constituency, this initiative ensures high visibility, with the potential for nationwide implementation through the Prime Minister once proven successful. On the 93rd birthday of Chairman Dr. Prathap C Reddy, a phased initiative will be undertaken to beautify and enhance 109 Anganwadi Centers in Pithapuram district. Through this thoughtful initiative, Upasana Kamineni Konidela looks forward to redefining Anganwadi Centers by addressing healthcare, nutrition, education, empowerment, and sustainability, and creating a health ecosystem that sets a benchmark for women and child development progress nationwide. Previously, in a monumental healthcare initiative, Upasana Kamineni Konidela's Apollo Foundation ensured the well-being of pilgrims by inaugurating a Free Apollo Emergency Care Center at the iconic Ram Mandir. Now, by establishing the Model Anganwadi Center at Pithampuram, Apollo Hospitals extends support in bringing significant development in healthcare systems.

Ajith FAN Honest Review of Vidamuyurchi

Verdict : Overall it is an one time watchable action thriller. Keep your expectations low and you will enjoy it. I am mildly satisfied. But don’t worry Good Bad Ugly will be a real celebration for us. Marks - 55–60/100 Review posted AROK in Balus Box Office As an Ajith fan I need to review this film in a honest way. I should not cheat my followers who watches movies based on my review. So this will be a very honest review. Positives Ajith Kumar’s electrifying screen presence Trisha’s performance Making First Half love portions Chemistry between Ajith and Trisha Arjun’s fight sequences are very good and still he fights like hell. That’s why he is called Action King Regina Cassandra’s performance Stunt sequences are excellent Anirudh’s BGM and songs (I personally love Thaniye song and Pathikichu) Interval block Technical Aspects like Cinematography (especially Sawadeeka portion), editing etc. Negatives Second half is very much generic and predictable Ajith’s fights are bit mediocre and Ajith actually moves a bit slowly Regina’s flashback is unwanted and bad The first 30 minutes in the first half may not work for hardcore Ajith fans. It is more like Yennai Arinthaal love scenes. Very good scenes but not suitable for Ajith fans (not a negative but a negative for hardcore Ajith fans) Narration and screenplay in second half could have been better Some characters performance like Aarav is underwhelming. Even Ajith’s acting is not very good. It’s only decent. Emotions connects in parts Overall Vidaamuyarchi is an average thriller. Does the film satisfy all? If you keep your expectations low, it may satisfy you Is the film really horrible as some guys in X like Christopher Kanakaraj says? No, it is not horrible. It is an okayish watch Will the film become a hit? Possiblities are high. I don’t know what is the budget exactly. Some are saying 250 crores, some are saying 300 crores and some are saying 180 crores. If the budget is between 180–230 crores, there are higher chances of the film to become a success. If the budget is 250 crores, then it will become an AVERAGE-ABOVE AVERAGE grosser. If the budget is 300 crores, then it will be difficult to break even. Overall it is an one time watchable action thriller. Keep your expectations low and you will enjoy it. I am mildly satisfied. But don’t worry Good Bad Ugly will be a real celebration for us. Marks - 55–60/100

Car Racing only a hobby says Naga Chaitanya

'Dhandel' is the biggest budget film in my film career. Car racing is just a hobby, but there is no proper training for it - Naga Chaitanya 'Dhandel' - It's a love story - Naga Chaitanya Expectations are increasing for the Naga Chaitanya-Sai Pallavi co-starring film 'Dhandel', which is set to release on February 7th, not only in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana but also across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and North India. The film crew is actively promoting the film 'Dhandel', which centers on the patriotic and emotional love story of a young fisherman, to reach out to fans from all walks of life across India. Directed by Sandhu Mondetti, the film titled Thandel stars Naga Chaitanya, Sai Pallavi, Karunakaran, Aadukalam, Naren Bablu and many others. The cinematography of this film is done by Shyam Dutt and Rockstar Devi Sri Prasad has produced it. The film, which will be released worldwide in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi on the 7th, is produced by producer Bunny Vas under Geetha Arts. The film is presented by Allu Aravind. In Tamil, the film is presented by producer SR Prabhu under Dream Warrior Pictures. As fans' expectations for the film skyrocket, hero Naga Chaitanya shares his experiences about the film. About Chennai...? Chennai has always been special to me. My life began here. I have many unforgettable experiences in Chennai. What inspired you to act in this film? After hearing the story of this film, despite all the commercial aspects, it is basically a love story. I liked it a lot. The fans who watch the film will also feel this love intimately. You look different in this movie than the usual Naga Chaitanya.. Regarding this..!? Director Sandhu had explained the screenplay of my character in this film when he met me. After hearing that, I believed that it was the right opportunity for the actor to showcase his talent. The story of the film is also a long journey, traveling from Sri Ka Kulam near Visakhapatnam, going to Gujarat, from there to Pakistan, going to jail there, and then returning to his homeland. This really impressed me. After that, I went to Sri Ka Kulam in person and met the fishermen there, and talked to them and learned about their lifestyle - their pronunciation style - their physical appearance - and their professional style. What challenges do they face when they go to sea? How do they face them? I asked them about all this in detail. When they go into the sea to catch fish, they stay in the sea for about a month. While they are in the sea, their cell phones do not work. They have no connection with this world. After hearing all this, I became inspired and started preparing myself for this role. This made a big difference in my film journey. Be it my appearance... my body language... my local dialect and pronunciation... I was immersed in this for almost a year. This journey gave me an unforgettable experience. The character Raju that I played in the film 'Dhandel' affected me in many ways. All the feelings related to the evolution of a human being came to me while playing this character. It also made me realize that we should treat people with love. How was your experience working with the director? This is the third film I am acting in under the direction of director Sandhu Mondetti. Every film is in a different genre. The story of this film. The budget of this film. Its grandeur. The quality of production.. everything is new to me and to the director. It has never been done in any film before. It is huge. This shows the growth of the director. Sandhu thinks a lot for me. He has shown me in a new way in this film. Be it a love scene... be it a fight scene... be it a dance scene... Sandhu will always be there for me. For this, I thank him at this moment. What are your hobbies besides acting? Apart from acting, I am involved in car racing. For this, I thank Chennai again. I have visited the car races held at the car racing ground in Irungattu Fort, Chennai. I have enjoyed it. It is just my hobby. I have not taken any formal training for it. However, I have driven racing cars when I get some free time. A fisherman fishing in the sea - The neighboring Pakistani government arrests and imprisons fishermen for fishing across the border. How did they escape from prison? How was the struggle of their family members? The film 'Dandel', which is being prepared as an emotional work based on this true incident, reflects the feelings of Tamil Nadu fishermen and is expected to be a huge success in Tamil Nadu as well. The film will be released in theaters worldwide on the 7th.

Right from Siddharth to Naga Chaitanya- Samantha Dating history / A back view of Pooja Hegde

Samantha relation with Director Raj The speculation gained momentum after Samantha posted pictures from a recent pickleball tournament Social media comments - One such comment read, "Raj is married and living with his family. Don’t share photos with him publicly” reports say that Raj and his wife are living separately and that they might be heading for a divorce Dating History ; Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s dating history is actor Siddharth. The duo reportedly fell in love on the set of their film, Jabardasth. Samantha and Sidharth dated from 2013 to 2015. As per multiple reports, Samantha wanted to settle down with Siddharth, but he was not keen on the same. Many other reports stated that Siddharth didn’t like Samantha being friends with her male co-stars. amantha’s marriage and divorce with Telugu star, Naga Chaitanya are still one of the most discussed topics. When the madly in love couple decided to call it quits and announced the same before their fourth wedding anniversary, their fans were shattered. While everyone hoped ChaySam (lovingly called by Chaitanya and Samantha’s fans) would reconcile, it never happened. Today, let us learn about Samantha’s dating history and the men she has fallen in love with to date. Samantha Ruth Prabhu dated Siddharth The first name that comes to everyone’s mind when we talk about Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s dating history is actor Siddharth. The duo reportedly fell in love on the set of their film, Jabardasth. Samantha and Sidharth dated from 2013 to 2015. As per multiple reports, Samantha wanted to settle down with Siddharth, but he was not keen on the same. Many other reports stated that Siddharth didn’t like Samantha being friends with her male co-stars. Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s breakup with Siddharth Later, Siddharth’s closeness to actress, Deepa Sannidhi became the reason for his rift with Samantha. Siddharth and Deepa were often spotted hanging out together, and he even recommended her for a film. Soon, Samantha and Siddharth broke up, and many articles published during that time blamed Siddharth for their breakup. Soon, Samantha reacted to the rumours and defended the actor. Revealing that she is not a victim and calling Siddharth a great guy, Samantha tweeted: “The article in the DC makes me look like the victim. I am not. Siddharth is a great guy. stop taking sides. This is personal. STOP.” Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s affair with Naga Chaitanya Samantha met Naga Chaitanya during the shooting of her debut film, Ye Maaya Chesave, and during the course of the film, the two became good friends. During that time, both Samantha and Chaitanya were already dating other people. Sam was in a relationship with Siddharth, and Chaitanya was dating Shruti Haasan. However, in 2013, Chaitanya broke up with Shruti and Samantha and Siddharth, too, parted ways. Soon, Samantha and Chaitanya started attending parties together. In 2015, Chaitanya's father, Nagarjuna, stated that his son had found his soulmate. Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya’s marriage On January 29, 2017, Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Akkineni got engaged. On October 6, 2017, Samantha and Chaitanya began their forever journey and tied the knot as per Hindu and Christian rituals in Goa. Their wedding was a gala affair, and the couple spent approximately Rs. 10 crores on it. Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya’s ugly divorce Everything was going well in Samantha and Chaitanya’s paradise until reports of a possible rift between the couple started making the rounds. Their fans thought it was mere speculation. However, four days before their fourth wedding anniversary, Samantha and Chaitanya made a joint announcement about their separation. It was definitely a difficult time for the couple, but it was a personal loss for their beloved fans. When Samantha reacted to the news of her separation from Naga Chaitanya After the couple announced their separation, there were many conjectures around the same. It was also reported that Samantha was offered alimony of Rs. 200 crores. The actress later rubbished all the reports. But when she made her first appearance in Karan Johar’s show, Koffee With Karan, Samantha stated having hard feelings for Chaitanya. In her words: “There are hard feelings like if you put the both of us in a room you have to hide sharp objects. So as of now, yes. It's not an amicable situation right now. It might be in the future." Samantha Ruth Prabhu is rumoured to be dating Raj Nidimoru According to the latest reports, Samantha Ruth Prabhu is rumoured to be dating filmmaker, Raj Nidimoru of the famous duo Raj and DK. Samantha first appeared in the director’s much-talked-about web series, The Family Man 2 and was recently seen in the series, Citadel: Honey Bunny. However, the reports of Samantha dating Raj are just a rumour, as neither the actress nor the director has confirmed the news. Guess the actress from her backside. No prizes