Andrea-jeremiah sad for -kashmiris-facing-more-surveillance/ Empuran- Veera sequels based on OTT results

 

Superstar singer Arijit Singh has cancelled his upcoming concert in Chennai in light of the dastardly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir. Singer Andrea posted Once upon a time, I too was a tourist in #Pahalgam…” she wrote on Instagram, sharing photographs from her previous trip to the area. Jeremiah said - “My heart goes out to the families of those affected by the terrorist attack. But my heart also breaks for the people of Kashmir who will be subjected to more scrutiny and surveillance.

Thalapathy Vijay has shot in Pahalgam for Khushi and latest being Leo.

Cameraman manoj who worked for Leo posted –

#leo was entirely shot in #Pahalgam but this is not the memory I wanted to keep with Me of this beautiful little Town #PahalgamTerroristAttack Saddened!

Empuran and Veera Dheera sooran, both released on OTT. Now both these films need an OTT success badly and reason being that they need to go for a sequel. Empuran did well in Kerala but not in other languages including Hindi. Empuran makers announced that third part will only complete the trilogy and if is a hit in OTT, it would give an intial bost to third part. Hindi version will release only 4 weeks later as per Multiplex owners condition in North India.

Vikram starrer is an average hit but not as big as it was expected. Here the makers released the second part and has to come with first part. If OTT version clicks all over South and also among those who have not seen it, the first part will get some expectation when released

Fahadh Faasil is said to have joined the Kerala schedule of Jailer 3 starring Rajinikanth and directed by Nelson. Mohanlal was part of te first part but whether he is part of the sequel we are not sure. Fahadh plays a negative role. Fahadh was part of Vettaiyan. Shivarajkumar has been confirmed and Balakrishna is sounded for a cameo. It is also learned that Jailer 2 will retain the prominent cast of Jailer. SJ Suryah is also said to be playing a crucial role in the film. Ramyakrishnan was seen at Kerala schedules. The film is currently slated for release during the summer season of 2026.

Mohanlal Condolence message gets slammed / Thalapathy Vijay Jana Nayagan sales record

 

Mohanlal’s condolence message to families of Pahalgam massacre has met with volley of abuse. Main charge is that he acted and promoted a film Empuran that glorified Islamic terrorism. Read replies;

 

I'm sorry to be rude but your latest movie literally glorified foreign Islamic mercenaries and you lost a lot of goodwill by choosing to associate with that crowd. So, spare us the theatrics while we are mourning our people

This tweet is just for formality. You will make Empuraan 2.0 which will be contrary to this incident. Any way, all the best.

Be happy, Lalettan. It's Zayed Masood's rightful revenge!!

L2: Empuraan is set to stream on JioHotstar. Producers Aashirvad Cinemas announced the news in a tweet. Their post read "L2: Empuraan will be streaming from 24th April only on JioHotstar."

Set against the backdrop of Kerala’s political landscape, L2: Empuraan delves into the themes such as power struggles, and corruption. The story follows the life of Jathin Ramdas, played by Tovino Thomas, who once held power as the state’s Chief Minister. However, his greed leads to widespread corruption, leaving Kerala in turmoil. As chaos escalates, several demand the return of Stephen Nedumpally, who they feel, can restore stability.

Jana Nayagan's Tamil Nadu theatrical rights has been sold to Romeo Pictures for a record deal of Rs. 90 Cr. 

 

 Jana Nayagan's Tamil Nadu distribution is the highest ever sale made for a Vijay film in the state. Reportedly, Romeo Pictures will officially finalize the deal this week. 

 

Jana Nayagan Rights

• OTT - Amazon Prime Video (Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada)
• Satellite - Sun TV
• Tamil Nadu Theatrical - Romeo Pictures (Front Runners)
• Overseas - Phars Films
• Europe - 4 Seasons Creation
• UK - Boleyn Cinemas

 

 

 

 

 

Simran spoke about Laila / Empuran team to clash for Onam / Yash Hindi stuns Hindi bhaiyaas

 New input to Simran-  Jyothika issue , Guessing game is on ; Others believe the comment could be targeting Trisha, who recently worked with Simran in Good Bad Ugly alongside Ajith Kumar. Another name that popped up was actress Laila, her co-star in Sabdham. It is not Trisha as film was not released when Simran spoke on stage in March. Sabdham was released in February, 2025 . Laila and Simran while working in Parthean Rasithean did not share good vibes and in Pithamagan it was Laila who got meaty role. Laila was approached to do Andhagan role that went to Simran says source.  Andhagan was released on August 2024.

In an awards show, Jyotika was asked about her friendship with Simran. She said, "I've told this several times, Simran is my favourite actress. When I entered the industry, my mom told me to copy Simran, become as slim as her and dance like her. "

Several are guessing that she is talking about actress Jyotika, who recently starred in the series Dabba Cartel, hinting Simran's use of the word "dabba" as a subtle reference. However, no official word has come from either side, leaving the matter open for netizens to specualte.

Simran and Jyotika have starred together in Vaali and 12B.

After Empuran, Prithviraj and Mohanlal are clashing at the box office with two of their awaited films and joining them is Fahadh with his film. Epic clash is on ONAM. Mohanlal – Satyan Anthikad combo that has never failed with Hridyapoorvam, Prithviraj with Vilayath Bhudha and Fahadh Faasil with Odum Kuthita Chadum Kuthira are the three films to compete. Never before has these three heroes clashed at one time. Prithviraj directed Empuran starring Mohanlal is coming on JioHotStar on April 24^th.

In a video shared by ANI, Yash, dressed in a simple white shirt and sporting his trademark long beard, humbly expressed his feelings in Hindi after the darshan. The Kannada star said, “Bahot khushi huwa. Shiv ji ka aashirwaad chahiye tha. Aur main Shiv ka bahot bada bhakt hu. Bachpan se mujhe… mane-devaru bolte hai. Ghar ka Kuldevta bhi Shiva hai. Bahot khushi huwa. Woh vibration hi bilkul alag hai, hum jis tarah se baithe the, samay kaise chala gaya pata hi nahi chala. Dhyan mein baith gaye toh bahot accha laga. Sabka bhala ho, sabko achha ho, sabko abhivrudhi mile.”

This roughly translates to, “I felt very happy. I needed Lord Shiva’s blessings. And I am a big devotee of Shiva. Since childhood… we call him ‘Mane Devaru.’ Shiva is also the family deity at home. I felt pleased. That vibration is truly unique, as is the way we were sitting — we didn’t even realize how time passed. Sitting in meditation felt really good. May everyone be blessed, may everyone be well, and may everyone progress.”

Kannada superstar Yash, known for his powerful performances in the KGF franchise, recently visited the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain. Before the shooting of Ramayana, a much-awaited mythological epic, the actor went to the temple to visit Lord Shiva and seek blessings for the new venture.

Dune composer joins A R Rahman for Ramayana / Simran- Jyothika spat for Tourist Family Promotion ?

 A R Rahman will join hands with Hollywood composer to create music for Ranbir Kapoor starrer Ramayana. Hollywood’s finest Music Director, Hans Zimmer ( Dune) is joining A R Rahman. Zimmer was to score for Sonu Sood’s Fateh.

Hans Zimmer is one of the most celebrated and influential, not to say the greatest movie composers of our time. Known for his innovative soundscapes and groundbreaking use of technology, Zimmer has composed scores for over 150 films, earning numerous awards, including Golden Globes, Grammy Awards and a brace of Oscars along the way.

Best Hans Zimmer scores: ranking the music of a cinematic...

• Pirates of the Caribbean – At World's End (2007)
• Rain Man (1988)
• The Lion King (1994)
• The Dark Knight (2008)
• Inception (2010)
• Gladiator (2000)
• Dune / Dune: Part Two (2021 / 2024)
• Interstellar (2014)

·         A.R. Rahman will be showcasing The Wonderment Tour on May 3 in Mumbai at DY Patil Stadium, which will have its global premiere.

·         Sukhwinder Singh, Neeti Mohan, and Jonita Gandhi will perform alongside the maestro, which highlights the significance of this production, as it is being termed a once-in-a-lifetime concert

As per reports, before the first set of filming for Ramayana, Yash is expected to go to the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Ujjain. This temple pilgrimage is important not just for the actor on a personal level, but also because it also sets the spiritual atmosphere for a film that has Indian mythology and culture at its core. The film also casts Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash, who plays a strong yet undisclosed character that many believe is Ravana, under the direction of Nitesh Tiwari.

We had reported about Simran’s speech at the JFW award  event and that  she was talking about Jyothika who acted in Dabba Cartel Hindi web series. Read; https://southfilmy.blogspot.com/2025/04/vijay-re-release-opened-bigger-than.html

Simran had played the college Principal in Ziddi Girls the Hindi web series. Both were streamed in February end and in a day difference. ZIddi streamed on Amazon Prime and Dabba on Netflix. According to Simran the actress who she congratulated replied that it was better than playing aunty roles and that it was referring to her present on screen roles . Could it not be the actress was talking about her own choice of roles ?

Anyway, the latest to this episode is that JFW show that hardly created any ripple in March is now doing so with the Simran portion alone coming on X and YouTube . Is this a promotion for Tourist Family releasing in May 2 and starring Simran and Sasikumar. Incidentally Jyothika is co- producer of Retro starring her hubby Suriya and releasing on May 1.

Tailpiece; Instagram post from pritishnandy; Not forgetting Simran in her gorgeous sequinned sari. Abou Simran at Ziddi Girls Mumbai event.

 

Vijay Sethupathi ACe on May 23 / Shraddha Srinath Kaliyugam on May 9th

 Makkal Selvan’ Vijay Sethupathi’s Film ACE to Release Worldwide on May 23!

The much-awaited film ACE, starring ‘Makkal Selvan’ Vijay Sethupathi in the lead role, is all set for a grand worldwide theatrical release on May 23, 2025. The official announcement was made today along with an exclusive promotional poster that has already begun creating buzz among fans and film enthusiasts.

Directed by Arumugakumar, ACE features a stellar ensemble cast including Vijay Sethupathi, Rukmini Vasanth, Yogi Babu, B.S. Avinash, Divya Pillai, Babloo, and Rajkumar. The film has been produced on a lavish scale by Arumugakumar under the banner of 7Cs Entertainment and is positioned as a commercial action entertainer.

The film’s cinematography is handled by Karan Bahadur Rawat, with Justin Prabhakaran composing the songs and Sam C.S. scoring the background music. The editing is done by Fenny Oliver, and art direction is overseen by A.K. Muthu.

Shot entirely in Malaysia, ACE has already garnered immense attention through its title teaser, glimpses, and songs, all of which have received an overwhelmingly positive response from viewers. With the official announcement of its worldwide release on May 23, excitement around the film has reached new heights.

The film is expected to be a visual spectacle that blends high-octane action with engaging storytelling, making it a highly anticipated release among Vijay Sethupathi fans, cinema lovers, and trade circles alike.

ACE – Releasing Worldwide on May 23, 2025
Get ready for a power-packed cinematic experience!

KALIYUGAM to Release Worldwide on May 9 – Official Date Poster Unveiled by Veteran Producer Kalaippuli S. Thanu!

The highly anticipated post-apocalyptic psychological thriller KALIYUGAM, starring acclaimed actors Shraddha Srinath and Aadukalam Kishore, is all set for a worldwide theatrical release on May 9, 2025.

Directed by debutant Pramodh Sundar, KALIYUGAM is a uniquely crafted psychological thriller set in a dystopian, post-apocalyptic future. The film is produced by K.S. Ramakrishna and K. Ramcharan under the banners of RK International and Prime Cinemas.

Veteran producer Kalaippuli S. Thanu met the cast and crew recently, conveyed his best wishes for the film’s success, and officially unveiled the release date poster, adding momentum to the film’s promotional campaign.

Set against the backdrop of a crumbling world devastated by apocalyptic events, KALIYUGAM explores the intense psychological struggles of human survival in a society where morality and humanity have lost meaning. The story follows emotional and suspenseful journeys of individuals fighting for hope in a broken world. With its gripping narrative and fresh setting, the film promises to take audiences on a thrilling cinematic ride into a hauntingly imagined future.

Shraddha Srinath and Aadukalam Kishore play the lead roles, supported by Iniyan Subramani, Asmal, Hari and Mithun in pivotal roles. The film’s visual tone and atmosphere are crafted by cinematographer K. Ramcharan, who is also one of the producers.

Backed by a team of top-notch technicians, KALIYUGAM is touted to be a technically advanced, high-quality thriller on par with international standards.

KALIYUGAM promises an immersive experience packed with emotion, suspense, and groundbreaking visuals. The film will release in theatres worldwide on May 9, 2025.

Technical Crew Details:

Writer & Director: Pramodh Sundar
Producers: K.S. Ramakrishna, K. Ramcharan
Co-Producer: U. Siddharth
Production Houses: RK International, Prime Cinemas
Cinematographer: K. Ramcharan
Art Director: M. Shakthi Venkatraj
Music Composer & Sound Designer: Don Vincent
Editor: Nimz
Dialogue Writers: Karthik Gunasekaran, Aathreya & Karkavi
Costume Designer: Praveen Raja
Sound Mixing: Tapas Nayak
Colorist: S. Raghunath Varma (B2H Studios)
VFX: CA Digital Studios
Public Relations: Yuvraaj
Poster Design: Sivakumar (Siva Digital Art)

Kamal Haasan v/s CPM MP John Brittas

 The audio launch of Thug Life was a boring affair but a later a chat with media persons who came from Mumbai and other metros to Chennai saw an interesting anecdote revealed by Kamal Haasan in an answer to marriage. The question was initially directed at Trisha. She replied diplomatically by saying if it happens it happens and does not happen then nothing to worry about.

 It is here where Kamal Haasan divulged an interesting anecdote which has since gone viral on social media. Former Malayalam media journalist, and incumbent Member of the Parliament, John Brittas seems to have hosted Kamal Haasan during a college event 15 years ago. 

 "Honorable MP Brittas once asked me a question as an interviewer sitting opposite me. He is a friend only but his question was slightly hooked. We were surrounded by college girls and youngsters. It was about 1-15 years ago I think. (He asked) 'You (Kamal Haasan) are from a Brahmin family, from a proper family, Can you do a second marriage and all?'. I replied 'What is the connection between coming from a proper family and marriage'. (the crowd at the event loudly applauds for this)

Brittas said 'No but the God you pray to is Ramar. Shouldn't you follow atleast that?' (Context: 'Ideal King' Ram is the 7th avatar of Lord Vishnu, one of the three prominent Hindu Gods. Brittas' question stems from Kamal Haasan belonging to the Iyengar Brahmin community, that believes in the sole worship of Lord Vishnu, and Rama being a one-woman man)

'One I don't pray (Kamal Haasan is famously atheist). But even if you go by that (Brittas' line of questioning), I am from the clan of Raman's father (King Dasarath who according to Hinduism had 60, 000 wives, including 3 primary queens, 350 wives, and thousands of consorts). I still have (space for) 49 K and plus remaining' was my answer." - Kamal Haasan

A gangster action drama, Thug Life is jointly written by Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam. The movie has AR Rahman for music, Ravi K Chandran for cinematography. 

Ajith GBU in Profit Zone Beats Dragon / Notice from Illaiyaraaja ? / Suriya RETRO Censored

 GBU Day 6 and Day 7

Day 6 worldwide -> 12 crores

Day 1+2+3+4+5+6→52+29+34+35+25+12—-> 187 crores

Day 7 worldwide -> 7 crores

Day 1+2+3+4+5+6+7—————→ 194 crores.

GGBU Producers 

Mythri Movie Makers Reply To Ilayaraaja's Copyright Infringement Notice

Talking to BVS Prakash of Deccan Chronicle, Ravi Shankar Yellamanchili has said that they have not yet received any official communication from Ilaiyaraaja. "We have not received any notice from Ilaiyaraaja garu yet. We have great respect for his musical genius, and once we receive the notice, our legal team will handle the matter," he stated.

Yellamanchili further stated that all necessary permission were followed before using the songs. “We adhered to all the rules. We approached the relevant music companies, paid for the rights, and even obtained a No Objection Certificate (NOC) before including the songs in the film,” he added, asserting that no rules had been violated.

The legal notice sent to producers stated that the three songs have been “used, altered, and commercially exploited” in the film, “without obtaining express consent/permission of our Client and/or his authorisation, and without payment of royalties that he is statutorily entitled to.”

Such actions constitute unauthorised use, appropriation and a clear infringement of our Client’s copyright and moral rights. You may also please take note that he has never accorded any permission or consent, either express or implied, for using/altering/distorting/changing the form of the musical work that has been used in the cinematograph,” it read.

Meanwhile, Good Bad Ugly has now become third highest-grossing film of Ajith's career globally, and has already emerged as the top Tamil film of the year, surpassing Ashwath Marimuthu's Dragon.

Good Bad Ugly collected around Rs 170 crore gross in five days, which is more than what Dragon(Rs 152 crore gross) collected in its lifetime.

Good Bad Ugly also stars Trisha Krishnan, Arjun Das, Sunil, Priya Prakash Varrier, among others, in key roles.

Suriya’s upcoming film, Retro, directed by Karthik Subbaraj, has garnered a good amount of hype among the actor’s fans and the regular audiences. The movie is just about two weeks away from its theatrical release, and Retro’s Censor Report is out now.

Suriya’s Retro Censor Report

According to the reports, the runtime of the film is 168.30 minutes (almost 2 hours and 50 minutes). The movie has been certified with U/A.   Retro’s plot is about the quest of Parivel Kannan, the lead, who is trying to reclaim his lost love, Rukmini, and the challenges he faces on the way. Suriya’s Retro’s Censor Report is out now.

This action love drama’s teaser exuded a vintage action vibe, later accompanied by a viral video song with Suriya and Pooja Hegde. The dance step from the film’s second song is going viral online. The initial teaser and recent song have successfully attracted audiences.The film also stars Joju George as the father of the hero.