Dhanush Idly Kadai sales dips as Kantara Roars

Dhanush for second time is facing opposition from a strong rival= Rishab Shetty Kantara Chapter 1. A centres mainly multiplexes in Tamil Nadu are seen more screens being added to Kantara and Idly Kadai dropping. Single screens are holding out. In two Telufu States, Idly Kadai ( Kottu) is buried under Knatara rampagge Read on. Kantara Chapter 1 has opened to a strong response, and this is affecting the run of Dhanush’s Idli Kadai. Rishab Shetty returned with the prequel to his blockbuster Kantara, and the film released in theatres today. Viewers who watched Kantara Chapter 1 are giving positive feedback. This is driving a surge in ticket bookings across India, making it one of the most talked-about releases this weekend. Meanwhile, Dhanush’s Idli Kadai, which released yesterday, is facing mixed reviews. The overwhelming reception for Kantara is pulling audiences away from Idli Kadai in several centres, including Tamil Nadu. Before the releases, trade trackers expected Idli Kadai to enjoy a smooth run during the long weekend. It was seen as a family drama with strong local appeal, especially in Tamil Nadu. But the trend is now shifting. Even though Idli Kadai secured a large screen count through Red Giant distribution, the buzz around Kantara suggests it could replace Idli Kadai in A centres after the first weekend. This shift has sparked discussion online. Many recall that Dhanush’s earlier directorial Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam (NEEK) struggled when Pradeep Ranganathan’s Dragon clashed with it. Now, history seems to be repeating with Kantara overshadowing Idli Kadai. Some Kollywood trackers argue otherwise. They feel Idli Kadai will still perform well in B and C centres, where its family drama theme connects strongly. According to them, only its A centre collections will feel the heat from Kantara. The coming days will reveal the real outcome. For now, Kantara Chapter 1 is enjoying strong momentum, while Idli Kadai is trying to hold its ground in Tamil Nadu’s box office battle. Franchise films like Baahubali 2, KGF 2, LCU film Leo, and Mohanlal’s Empuraan did very well at the Kerala box office, but Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 failed to meet expectations and became a big failure. Apart from Allu Arjun’s highly anticipated sequel, all the films listed above debuted with record-breaking numbers and achieved massive success over time in Kerala. Now Kantara Chapter 1 has also exceeded trade’s expectations, and despite not having much pre-release jump and multiple films running in theaters, it still sees a 6 Cr opening, which is one of the biggest openings in Kerala.

Ajithkumar battles insomnia / Deepika `Cameo' schedule out

 Ajith reveals his battle with insomnia

In a chat with India Today, Ajith said, “I have trouble sleeping. I can't sleep well for more than four hours at a time. Even on flights, I try to rest as little as possible.” He mentioned that this has prevented him from spending much time watching movies and web series.

Ajith also candidly shared about family sacrifices, such as not being able to spend time with his children.

He said that he missed out on some family moments because of pursuing his dreams. Meanwhile, the support of his wife Shalini, was the main pillar of his life. Ajith said that his son recently started go-karting, but he doesn't plan on leading them in his own direction; he will fully support them in whatever field they choose.

'AK 64', Ajith’s next big cinema comeback

On the professional front, Ajith last delivered the film ‘Good Bad Ugly’. Following the success of the gangster drama, he is set to act in a new film 'AK64' with director Adhik Ravichandran. Fans are eagerly waiting for the film's official announcement. In addition, his insomnia, family relationships, and anticipated new films in the film industry are all currently the topics of discussion.

When asked whether staying grounded is his secret to success, Ajith Kumar explained that he is simply an actor, and it’s just another job for which he gets paid. He also shared that he doesn’t prefer being called a ‘superstar’.

To all those who say Deepika Padukone role in Atlee- Allu Arjun film has been shortened to a cameo , this is her schedule for the film and decide whether it is a cameo ;

Deepika Padukone is all set to dive into the world of AA22xA6 with a packed schedule. She will join the film’s set in late October, right after she finishes her work on Shah Rukh Khan’s King. Her schedule for the film is planned from October through December.

The initial part of her shoot will focus on establishing her character. November will be all about action, with massive, high-stakes sequences planned. This includes a major chase scene that Atlee is designing with a professional stunt team from South Korea.

IDLY KADAI ; Worth a Watch / Suriya New Production house

IDLY KADAI

Non spoiler review:

First half was really good. Emotional and rural connect really worked. A couple of scenes involving the calf and idly shop worked brilliantly. Even the songs were very well woven into the film. Father-son-Idly Kadai bond was extremely moving. Interval setup was pakka for 2nd half.

Instead of building on the emotional drama the first half built, it moves into familiar hero vs villain territory. It gets generic but a few writing touches involving Parthiban’s character, villagers unity work well. Climax was a fun touch.

Overall, a pretty simple yet solid feel-good drama which slides into generic action territory but solid acting, music and production values enhance the film. A refreshing breath of air amidst all the loud action movies.

TL;DR: Brilliant first half but second half is a bit generic and repetitive and loses steam before picking up in pre climax and ends on a fun note

3.5/5 Rating

It looks like Suriya's 2D Entertainment Production House will be for works of his actor's daughter and probably Bollywood films, he will launch on Ayudha Puja Day a new production company and first will be Malayalam film Romancham fae Jithu directing him. Suriya plays a quirky cop and probably Nazirya for company.

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Kollywood actor Suriya’s last few films have failed to impress the audience and have ended up as commercial failures. The star is now acting in a movie directed by Venky Atluri, who recently delivered the superhit Lucky Baskhar. Apart from it, Suriya also has a film titled Karuppu, directed by RJ Balaji, and it will be released next year.

Many are aware that Suriya owns a production house named ‘2D Entertainment.’ The latest buzz in Kollywood circles suggests that Suriya will soon launch a new banner, ‘Zhagaram.’ The National Award-winning actor has already agreed to do his 47th film with Aavesham director Jithu Madhavan.

Tentatively titled #Suriya47, the project will reportedly be the first film to be produced by Zhagaram. Further, it is said that Pa Ranjith will likely direct a movie under the new banner, with discussions underway. An official announcement is awaited.

Dadasaheb or Dadsahib ? Yesudas Kalaimamani with sishya Daughter

 BiggBoss Season 7 Malayalam contestants when informed that Lalettan had received the Dadsaheb Phalke award had no clue about what it was all about, Many had heard about Mammootty’s Dadasahib film but not the award. JioHotstar that felicitated Lal the host of BB show played a AV which ends with the line yoimgest Indian to get this honour. Biju Chandran ex DD Director research has shown that actually Mohanlal and Prithviraj Kapoor are two reciepents who got award at age of 65. The first reciepent on wards atleast half a dozen of the winners are below 65. Now if the Lal line can be altered to youngest Keralite to get the award, it is not possible. Adoor Gopalkrishnan the first Keralite to get the homour was only 64.

We knew that Latha Mangeshkar was 60 when she got the award. Devika Rani who got the first award was 60. Other in 50=64 age group reciepents; Naushad, Satyajit Ray. Raj Kapoor were other who were less than 65 ( age of Lal) when they got Phalke award.

While we debate about Phalke award not going to Mammootty, Madhu and Kamal Haasan, a new person to join the list of complantants list is singer Sujatha Mohan's daughter Swetha.  Swetha who got the Tamil Nadu Government equivalent of a Phalke award called Kalaimamani says that each year her mother’s song is send to national jury and it gets rejected. Sujatha got her Kalaimamani four years back but her mentor the legendary Yesudas got it only this year. Yesudas who began his career in Chennai and settled down in the metro is now based in USA where his son lives. It would be a treat to see him share the stage with Swetha for Kalaimamani. Pro’s Diamond Babu and Nikil Murugan have this year got the honour.

Devi Mani veteran journalist who got the award says that free bus pass has yet to reach him. My friend Late Cinema Express Ramamiirthy got his honour during Karunanidhi period and it surprised us as he was a ardent Jayalalitha bhakt, Not many know that Krishnamoorthy of Soorya film and Arts Society based in Thriuvanthapuram is a recepent of this honour. Those who promote Tamil literature arts and culture can get this award. I remember the Consul of French Embassy addressing Film News Anandan as Mr Kalai – Ma- Mani. Anandan visting card had this title printed before his name. Vikram Prabhu son of actor Prabhu was a recipient this year.

Suriya- Jo Daughter Directed film For Oscars / Subburaj- SRK ? / Indian Oscar crash

 Kollywood director Karthik Subbaraj recently posted a video of himself with Shah Rukh Khan, and it quickly went viral. The clip created confusion among viewers, with many wondering if the two are already working on a film together. Reports clarified that Shah Rukh Khan had acted in a Thumbs Up advertisement directed by Karthik Subbaraj. The video shared was a behind-the-scenes glimpse from the shoot, not from a movie set as some had assumed. Even so, the bond between Shah Rukh Khan and Karthik Subbaraj in the video excited fans. Many are now asking for a full-length collaboration, pointing to SRK’s successful pairing with Atlee in Jawan as an example. The video also left some people convinced Karthik Subbaraj is directing Shah Rukh Khan’s next project. While it turned out to be only an ad shoot, the buzz around the video continues to grow on social media.

In order to fulfill the Oscar entry condition,Karan Johar and team release Homebound without any publicity except for press show for Media. Result; A disaster at box office. Read on: Hindi language film Homebound has been selected as the official Oscar entry from India in the Best International Feature Film category. The film, directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor in lead roles. The movie had its theatrical release yesterday and received positive reviews from critics. According to trade reports, Homebound earned just Rs. 30 lakhs nett on the opening day. Not many are aware of the film, and the lack of a promotional campaign resulted in a poor opening despite the movie featuring noted actors.

Homebound had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival and was also screened at the Toronto International Film Festival. It is inspired by journalist Basharat Peer’s article ‘A Friendship, a Pandemic and a Dwath Beside the Highway.’

The movie showcases the childhood friendship between a Muslim and a Dalit, as they pursue a police job that holds the promise of dignity long denied to them because of their surnames. Hollywood legend Martin Scorsese is the executive producer, while the project is backed by Karan Johar and Adar Poonawalla.

Power couple Suriya and Jyotika's 17-year-old daughter Diya seems to have followed the same footsteps as her parents, by entering the world of showbiz. Diya is making her directorial debut with the film, Leading Light produced by Suriya and Jyotika's 2D Entertainment.

The film was screened for the 'Oscar qualifying run' at the Regency Theatre, California. The docu-drama discusses the experiences of "Women Gaffers of Bollywood." 2D Entertainment shared the poster on its X (formerly Twitter) account.

The caption read, "#LeadingLight The untold stories of Women behind the scenes - A docu-drama that discusses the experiences of Women Gaffers of Bollywood. Screening for the 'Oscar qualifying run' at the Regency Theatre, LA, California. Congratulations, our dearest #DiyaSuriya, on this exceptional feat and on shedding light on the contributions of these hidden gems."

As per regencymovies.com, the film “is a powerful 13-minute documentary that uncovers the rarely told narratives of women gaffers in Mumbai's Bollywood film industry. Through intimate interviews with three pioneering women, the film captures their experiences of working behind the camera in an environment where they are often the only women on set."

Diya made her debut just a few months after she passed out of the University of Southern California, USA. In May, in a post, Suriya and Jyoti shared a post of Diya on Instagram. "All we feel right now is … PROUD. May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears. All the very best, Diya. Amma Appa’s blessings forever ."

Pawan Kalyan OG crash 70 % / Sukunya turns Nun / Rajini- Ajith white hair look for Maddy

 Sukunya is back to big screen. She has joined the crew of the film directed by Shaji Karun and starring Joju George. Sukunya had quit films after marriage toSridhar and settlled down in New Jersey. Now she has parted ways and come back to acting. She had been part of many hit Malaylam films. She married at the peak of her career. Her married life was plaugued by marow Sukunya plays a Nun in the Shaji Kailas film. The film is titled Varavu.

 The actor, who was last seen in Aap Jaisa Koi, stated in an interview with ETimes that he is "very comfortable in his shoes" and does not seek to present himself as younger than anyone. He considers Rajinikanth and Ajith Kumar to be major influences in retaining his natural look off-screen. He said, "Rajini looks himself off screen and on screen he is magic ". He also points out that Ajith is himself on and off screen and does not try to be younger than himself in public. He also said that Bollywood is now casting heroes and heroines whose age differences are not much.Madhavan has been keeping his Instagram buzzing with photoshoots of him showcasing his greys with grace and confidence, receiving endless admiration from fans.

Last seen in Vivek Soni's Aap Jaisa Koi opposite Fatima Sana Shaikh, Madhavan, up next has De De Pyaar De 2, Dhurandhar, and Adhirshtasaali in different stages of production.

As it happens with most massive star vehicles, Pawan Kalyan-starrer They Call Him OG witnessed a huge drop in its day 2 collections at domestic box office, after taking a thunderous start on Thursday, September 25. 

According to Sacnilk.com, OG garnered Rs 19.25 crore (nett) on Friday, witnessing a 70 per cent drop from its Thursday figures which stood at Rs 63.75 crore. A 50-60 percent drop is usual for most of these star vehicles in Telugu film industry, which experiences an unusual level of mania especially on its opening day. And with OG, the drop is all the more expected, considering how with its premiere shows alone, the film collected more than 20 crores in India.

AI Mode writeup on Lalettan Phalke Award / Vijay Film Flops

 As social media has highlighted two mistakes in the acceptance speech of Mohanlal while receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke award. One was the poem that he recited and other is that he claimed to be youngest recipient of the honour. Lata Mangeshkar got the honour at age of 60. Now the popular theory is it was translated by CharGPT and YT videos showed what AI generated Kumaran Asan poem comes out. Taking a cue from this I have given an artile on this subject generated by AI mode, Disclaimer comes at end. Lal could have said this at speech end.

During his 2025 Dadasaheb Phalke Award acceptance speech, actor Mohanlal recited a poem he mistakenly attributed to legendary Malayalam poet Kumaran Asan. The incident sparked a debate on social media about the accuracy of his speech and highlighted the wider issue of misattributed quotes circulating online.

Controversy over Mohanlal's speech

• The misattributed poem: In his speech, Mohanlal recited lines he claimed were from Asan's famous work, Veena Poovu (The Fallen Flower). The lines he quoted were, “Chithayil aazhnu poyathumallo, chitha manoharamaya poovith” (translated as: "This flower did not merely fall into the dust. It lived a life of beauty").
• Scholarly and public reaction: Scholars and online users quickly pointed out that the recited lines do not appear in Kumaran Asan's original poem.
• Potential real sources: Alternate theories were proposed for the poem's origin, with some suggesting the verse may belong to other poets like P. Bhaskaran or Changampuzha. Others noted a similar, though distinct, quote by Ayyappapanickar.
• Debate over the speechwriter: The incident led to questions about who assisted Mohanlal with his speech for such a prestigious event.
• Wider conversation: The mistake also renewed a public discussion about the prevalence of misattributed quotes and poems on social media platforms like WhatsApp.
• About Kumaran Asan and Veena Poovu

• Kumaran Asan: Also known as Mahakavi Kumaran Asan, he was a prominent Malayalam poet, philosopher, and social reformer in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is regarded as one of the three great poets of Kerala.
• Veena Poovu (The Fallen Flower): Considered one of Kumaran Asan's most significant works, this 1907 poem is a philosophical work that contemplates the life cycle and death of a flower. It is seen as a turning point that began a new lyrical era in Malayalam literature.

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Vijay’s Kushi re-release fails to attract audiences.  Surprisingly is  film Khushi is that has been least telecast on TV and after the massive crowds gathering at TVK meet of Vijay, the film should have been a blockbuster but it is not the case. Third reason is that Ghilli re-released last year was a hit but in one year the audience coming for a re- release of Vijay film has changed.

Vijay’s old blockbuster, Ghilli (Okkadu remake), was re-released last year and created a sensation and collected huge numbers at the box office. The film opened with 4.3 Cr gross in Tamil Nadu and collected around 25 Cr gross, with a worldwide closing gross of over 30 Cr.

Producer AM Ratnam, currently facing financial difficulties, had high hopes that the re-release of Vijay’s Kushi would perform significantly better and offer much-needed relief. But surprisingly, the film did not see many numbers. In Tamil Nadu it opened with just close to 1 Cr gross, and the weekend bookings are also not that great. The film is nowhere near Ghilli Numbers, and it may not even cross Ghilli’s opening day in its full run. Vijay worked on Kushi simultaneously while also filming Fazil's Kannukkul Nilavu. At the time, the film received underwhelming reviews and was also not commercially successful