Gautham Vasudev Menon - Vetrimaaran- Ravi Mohan other lineup / Rashmika's Chennai Love irks Kannada Guys

 Finally Gautham Vasudev Menon has ben able to get an investor to claear the debts of Dhruv Natchithram and in his own words the film should be in thetres by July- August. Fortunately Chiyaan has not changed a bit and as we learn GVM the director will be unlocked after this. Tirupur Subraamanian Exhibitors Chief had already said that the film will be given the widest possible . After this, GVM has 3 projects lined up- Karthi, Ravi Mohan, and Santhanam.

Ravi Mohan project script is fully penned by Vetrimaaran and producers are very eager to start it. Santhanam project is a proper family comedy entertainer. Karthi film is still in discussions.

Gautam Menon about Dhruva Natchathiram Release

“Only after the release of the film will I do my next work.” I haven’t even signed anything in acting as well. We’ve shown the film to the investor & he said the film is good. We are sorting out the legal issues now. July/August release for sure.”

Rashmika Mandanna has yet to make up her mind as whether she is Chennai’s darling or Hyderabad but all the same she is not a firebrand Kannadiga. Though by birth she was born in Karnataka and her parents are Kannadigas, her school memories are of Chennai. Dressed in a pastel outfit, she charmed the audience with her energy and presence. After the Kubera promo event, she took to social media to share her experience and wrote an emotional note expressing her connection with the city.
In the post, Rashmika mentioned that Chennai holds a special place in her heart because she spent her childhood there. She also said she was happy to begin the Kuberaa promotions in a city that feels personally close to her. However, the post didn’t sit well with some Kannada fans. The backlash centers on her claim of having “spent her childhood in Chennai.”

Many netizens from Karnataka pointed out that Rashmika was born and raised in Karnataka, where she also completed her education. They felt her statement downplayed her roots. This isn’t the first time Rashmika has faced criticism for similar reasons. In the past, she referred to Hyderabad as feeling like home and admitted she hadn’t watched the Kannada blockbuster Kantara.

These instances have led to accusations that she’s distancing herself from her native culture to appeal more broadly to non-Kannada audiences.

Kubera Story Details / Anushka in Kaithi 2 / Nagarjuna for Coolie Telugu Rights

 According to reports, Kubera follows Nagarjuna in the role of a ruthless Chartered Accountant — not your typical desk-bound number cruncher, but a mastermind strategist disillusioned by the corrupt elite. In a bold attempt to strike back, he assembles a group of roadside beggars, transforming them into fake businessmen to open Swiss bank accounts. With forged identities and strategic finesse, they launder unaccounted black money, eventually routing all the funds into Nagarjuna’s personal vault.

However, just when everything seems to be going perfectly, the tables turn.

Enter Dhanush, portraying one of the beggars. But he’s no ordinary pawn — he’s a cunning force who has secretly outwitted Nagarjuna at his own game. Having already rerouted the entire fortune for himself, Dhanush becomes the unexpected threat in a gripping cat-and-mouse game where deceit, survival, and revenge take center stage.

Anushka Shetty is all set to play a gangster in Kaithi2 directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj . Pre Production is complete and filming will start. Benz the film from Lokesh Cinematic Universe is that it will have Madonna Sebastain playing the same role that she played in Leo. she appeared as the sister of the protagonist. stars Raghava Lawrence in the lead, with Nivin Pauly and Madhavan in crucial roles. Benz will have a connection to Leo from LCU. Samyukta and Priyanka Mohan are the lead actresses of the film, and the shooting is going on now. Anushka Shetty is all set to return to the big screen with her upcoming crime thriller ‘Ghaati’, which will release in theatres worldwide on July 11, 2025. The makers recently announced the new release date along with a brand-new poster that has fans excited.

On the Lokesh- Rajini film Coolie , Tamil Nadu trade is usingThug Life debacle to cut down the price byt Andhra and TS it is different. Despite the release of NTr Jr War 2 a Hindi film dubbed in Telugu as competition, Dil Raju, Asian Sunil, Sithara Naga Vamsi, and Annapurna Studios —the last being owned by Nagarjuna are in the race for distributorship. Nagarjuna who acted in the film joining the race has added more punch as he being an insider knows best. So far the bidding price is Rs 45 crores excluding GST and will touch Rs 50 crores. To get a profit, Coolie must collect Rs 125 crores gross.

Reports are rife that a promo for this T Rajendar, Anirudh sung Coolie first single has been shot, which is expected to be unveiled before the song's release in July, 2025. To the unversed, the multi-faceted T Rajendar is a veteran actor, director, producer, writer, lyricist and singer, best known to the current generation as the father of an equally multi-talented Silambarasan TR. 

Trisha Ethnic Treat Post Thug Life / Vairamuthu Memory Loss and Amaran's Bad Guy jibe

 Nothing has changed for Trisha fans , reactions to her post -"if you can't be kind at least be vague" along with an alien emoji. Fans felt it was an indirect remark on those who slammed her role in the film. Trisha plays the role of Kamal Haasan's love interest in the film. Her 30 year ago age gap with the legendary actor has raised eyebrows. Addressing the topic in a press meet Trisha said "I think that's something I knew when they announced the film and I had not even signed it. So that's when I knew, wow, this is magic. And I was not even part of the film at that point in time." Her hook step in the song Sugar Baby, has gone viral, with fans taking to Instagram to recreate it, and Trisha reposts them. an expressed disappointment after Trisha's video song in the film was edited out "Dear Trisha,All your efforts were in vain. We couldn't see your dance in the Sufi song, Muttha Mazhai. very disappointing." Several reviews from cinephiles also stated that they expected more from Trisha's role, while others said that her character doesn't make any impact in the story.

 

At a recent event attended by Chinmayi herself, music director Gangai Amaran - the brother of legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja - publicly backed Chinmayi's claims. "Yes, he may be a great poet, but he is not a good human being," Amaran stated bluntly.

Chinmayi, , responded  playfully , "Please think before you speak, sir, because the Chief Minister's residence is nearby," she joked, earning laughs from the audience. Back in 2018, Chinmayi's allegations against Vairamuthu during the #MeToo movement sent shockwaves through the Tamil film industry. She claimed that Vairamuthu had harassed her during a cultural event, Veezhamattam, in Switzerland in 2005.
After Chinmayi's rendition of Muththa Mazhai from the upcoming film Thug Life went viral, fans flooded social media with messages of solidarity, insisting that it wasn't Chinmayi's loss but Tamil cinema's. "You might try to cancel the name Chinmayi," one viral post read, "but you can never silence that voice."

Aadhav Kannadhasan grandson of Poet Laureate Kannadhasan reply to National award lyricist Vairamuthu the charge that his film Ponmalai Pozuhudu in which the former he acted had not taken his permission to use the line from his song as title , has stumped him. Aadhav wrote; Sir with all due respect we got your permission for #PonmaalaiPozhudhu as u mentioned it’s a special feeling as #KaviyarasuKannadasan s grandson is using your lyrics as the film title. You felt proud. The lyrics in the film was written by dearest

@madhankarky

sir Thank you

Madhab Karky is son of Vairamuthu. Vairamuthu Ii a long note, he wrote in Tamil, "Many of my verses have been used by the Tamil film industry as film titles. None of those who have taken them have asked my permission or even asked for a word of respect."

He added, "Despite them taking my lyric lines without acknowledgement, I have never rebuked anyone nor have I questioned it whenever and wherever I met them. In a society where wealth is not shared in common, I take joy in the fact that knowledge at least becomes common property. It would be uncivilised of me to ask, 'Why didn't you ask me before doing this?' But isn't it equally uncivilised of them not to have even asked me a single word?"

Parasakthi ; Fresh SK v/s Sudha / Ravi Mohan Producer / Kubera Pre Release Profit

 Latest buzz on Parasakthi is that SK ( Sivakarthikeyan ) has asked Director Sudha Kongara to cut some scenes shot with Ravi Mohan. These scenes are likely to make Ravi Mohan overshadow SK. Sudha has not obliged and so Producer Akash Bhaskaran is put on the job. Meanwhile an official communication about Ravi Mohan Production;

Actor Ravi Mohan Produces and Stars in ‘BroCode’

 Ravi Mohan turns producer with his upcoming film titled BroCode, in which he also plays the lead role, under the direction of Karthik Yogi.

One of Tamil cinema’s leading stars, Ravi Mohan, will headline the new film BroCode, playing a pivotal protagonist role. The film marks his debut as a producer.

Directed by Karthik Yogi, known for films like Dikkiloona and Vadakkupatti Ramasamy, BroCode will feature Ravi Mohan in the lead role. Acclaimed actor S.J. Suryah also plays a significant character in the film, alongside four leading female actors.

Cinematography is by Kalaiselvan Sivaji, known for his work in Por Thozhil. The music is composed by Harshavardhan, the composer behind hits like Animal and Arjun Reddy. Editing will be handled by Pradeep E. Raghav, and art direction is by A. Rajesh.

Promised as a fun-filled entertainer with elements of slapstick comedy, the film is being produced under the banner Ravi Mohan Studios by actor Ravi Mohan himself.

Speaking about the project, director Karthik Yogi said:

“When I narrated the story to Ravi Mohan, he thoroughly enjoyed it and immediately came forward to produce it. The film features scenes rich in slapstick humor and is designed to offer a unique cinematic experience to the audience.”

The official announcement regarding the four leading female actors will be made soon, and the film’s shoot is scheduled to commence in September, according to the production team.

Meanwhile, Ravi Mohan is also acting in Parasakthi directed by Sudha Kongara and Karate Babu directed by Ganesh K. Babu.

As Kubera nears release, we learn that pre release alone has given Producers Rs 35 crores profit. The post release business expectation along with salaries is given

Budget - 130 cr

Dhanush - 30 cr

Nagarjuna - 15 cr

Rashmika - 5 cr

Rest of cast - 5 cr

Shekhar kammula - 6 cr

DSP- 6 cr

Rest of the crew- 8 cr

Production budget- 50 cr

Prints and Publicity - 5 cr

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Pre release business -

OTT (Amazon) - 50 cr

Satellite deals (Not closed estimated) - 45 cr

Audio and digital rights- 15 cr

Theatre-

Nizam (Telangana) - 15 cr

Andhra & Ceded (AP) - 25 cr

Tamil Nadu - 20 cr

KA+ ROI - 10 cr

Kamal Haasan First Tamil Hero in Rs 1000 crore Club / Vishal bluff exposed by Lyca / Sam - Raj in UAE Holiday

 In the post-COVID era, Kamal Haasan has become the first Tamil actor to cross the 1000 crore milestone cumulatively at the Indian box office. Thalapathy Vijay, with his total standing at 909.04 crores, is likely to achieve the feat next. Rajinikanth stands at 600.32 crores.

Kamal Haasan’s post-COVID releases and their box office collection (net collection):

• Vikram – 255.09 crores
• Kalki 2898 AD – 642.45 crores
• Indian 2 – 83 crores
• Thug Life – 22.63 crores

Total – 1003.17 crores

 

After starting the post-COVID era on a high with Vikram, Kamal Haasan was seen in another major project, Kalki 2898 AD. While he didn’t play the lead here, he had an important role and was seen as an antagonist. The film was a big success, earning 642.45 crores.

Why Vishal who  told the Court that he had no money to repatyLyca Production the Rs 21 crores was ordered to clear the loan immediately and with Interest. During the initial phase of the court proceedings, the Madras High Court ordered Vishal to deposit 15 crores as security. However, Vishal, who appeared in court in person, informed the court that he lacked the necessary financial resources to comply with the order. As a result, the court directed him to submit a detailed affidavit of his assets.

Later, it was revealed that Vishal received one crore from another production house on the same day he claimed he didn’t have the required funds. Upon learning of this development, the court expressed its displeasure and criticized Vishal’s actions, according to Mathrubhumi.

Following this, Justice P.T. Asha reportedly ordered Vishal to pay 21.2 crores to Lyca Productions, along with 30% interest, bringing the total amount to 27.6 crores.

Vishal took out a loan from Anbu Chezhiyan of Gopuram Films. As collateral, the rights over any future films produced by Vishal were pledged. Later, Lyca Productions stepped in, cleared the dues to Anbu Chezhiyan, and took over the rights from Gopuram Films. However, Vishal allegedly did not repay Lyca Productions. Lyca Productions now has the rights to future projects produced by Vishal. However, according to the accusations, Vishal allegedly attempted to violate this agreement by selling the film rights to other parties, which forced Lyca Productions to take legal action against the actor.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu is on vacation in the UAE. Amid her busy schedule, the actress took out some time for stargazing and other recreational activities at a resort in the middle of the Liwa desert. Earlier in the day, Samantha hinted at her upcoming new venture, which she mentioned as ‘Nothing To Hide’.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu's vacation, with Raj Nidimoru?

Samantha shared pictures from her UAE vacation on Instagram. Eagle-eyed netizens noticed the presence of another person with the actress in one of the clicks. While the face wasn’t revealed, it is speculated that she spent quality time with Raj Nidimoru, the creator of The Family Man 2 and Citadel: Honey Bunny.

One netizen commented, "Reflection of the person u love ......new beginnings and a happy peaceful life." One wrote, "4th pic raj image in sun glass." A fan said, "Nidimoru (hide and seek)"

Post the critical success of The Family Man 2, Samantha reunited with Raj & DK for Citadel: Honey Bunny co-starring Varun Dhawan. She will be headlining their new show, Rakt Bramhand, with Aditya Roy Kapur. Raj & DK are the creators and producers whereas Rahi Anil Barve is the director.

Amid dating rumours, Samantha got her Ye Maaya Chesave tattoo remove from the nape of her neck. The Citadel: Honey Bunny actress’ latest video confirmed the removal.

 

Atlee gives Deepika great Intro in Allu Arjun film

 

Deepika Padukone joins Allu Arjun-Atlee alliance in 'Sun Pictures - Icon Star'

Sun Pictures - Bollywood star Deepika Padukone joins Allu Arjun-Atlee's #AA22xA6

Sun Pictures - The film team has officially announced new information regarding the film #AA22xA6, which stars 'Icon Star' Allu Arjun and director Atlee.

Famous producer Kalanithi Maran, who has produced films that have joined the Indian box office club of Rs 100 crore... Rs 200 crore... Rs 500 crore, is producing this film on a huge budget for the first time as a pan-world film on behalf of the successful production company Sun Pictures. Director Atlee, who started his journey as a successful director in the Tamil film industry and made his mark in Indian cinema with the film 'Jawaan', is directing #AA22xA6, in which 'Icon Star' Allu Arjun, who has created a new historical record in the global collection of Indian cinema, plays the role of an action hero. Deepika Padukone, who has made her mark in the Bollywood and Hollywood film industries and is shining as a unique star actress, is joining the film.


The official announcement of the film #AA22xA6, which is being prepared in a grand manner that the international film industry will look back on, has caused a stir in the Indian film industry to an extent that no one expected. And the fans are eagerly waiting for new information about the film. In this case, the news that Bollywood and Hollywood famous actress Deepika Padukone has joined the film has excited the fans and has also raised the expectations about the film.

The magnetic screen presence of 'Icon Star' Allu Arjun - director Atlee, an international symbol of grandeur - and Sun Pictures, a production house that has earned a reputation as a unique company by delivering consecutive hits - are joined by Deepika Padukone, who has captivated the audience with her talented performance and charming looks. This film has thus captured the attention of international film fans.

The film has already started providing its full contribution to the international VFX team. At this juncture, Bollywood's leading star actress Deepika Padukone has also joined the team to further increase the expectations of the fans. This new information released by the film crew has increased the interest of the fans. Also, since the film crew has announced that updates about the film will be released regularly from now on, the fans are starting to float in a flood of boundless joy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlmT4apm1oI

SHOCKING : Kamal- Mani combo trails Suriya- Karthik Subburaj RETRO

 Thug Life Box Office Collection Day 1: Fails To Beat Retro’s 19.25 Crores, Registers 4th Biggest Opening For Kollywood In 2025!

 Among Kollywood releases of 2025, Thug Life has clocked the fourth biggest opening by staying below Suriya’s Retro (19.25 crores).

Take a look at the top Kollywood openers of 2025 at the Indian box office (net collection):

1.     Good Bad Ugly – 29.25 crores

2.     Vidaamuyarchi – 27 crores

3.     Retro – 19.25 crores

4.     Thug Life – 17.50 crores

 

While the original Tamil version was good in occupancy, it failed to reach its full potential, as walk-ins were less than expected for Thug Life in the evening and night shows. The response in the Telugu-dubbed version was also not up to the mark. The Hindi-dubbed version turned out to be a washout on the opening day itself. As a result, a day 1 collection of 17.50 crore net was registered at the Indian box office.

The number of 17.50 crores is not bad at all, but considering the scale, names involved, and the film’s reported budget (200 crores), this collection is disappointing.

The failure of Indian 2 has seemingly taken on Kamal Haasan’s pull. Also, the promotional campaign couldn’t generate the hype of an event film. This resulted in an underwhelming advance booking for the opening day, and later, poor reviews and word-of-mouth made things worse for Thug Life.

The biggest plus for the action thriller was the reunion of Kamal Haasan and director Mani Ratnam. This reunion factor helped the film to a certain extent, but that was clearly not enough. When the announcement video was dropped in November 2023, everyone got excited and hoped for a unique experience from Kamal and Mani’s duo. However, until the film’s release, the excitement level wasn’t the same for several reasons.

Thug Life has failed to meet high expectations. Starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role, the Kollywood magnum opus promised a lot with its trailer, but unfortunately, the content has left the majority of the audience disappointed. This negativity took a major toll on day 1’s collection at the Indian box office, as it couldn’t even cross the 20 crore mark. K