Malavika Mohanan - CHINCHU RANI - Drishyam 3 -BiggBoss 7 Malayalam

Why is Malavika Mohanan rooting for BiggBoss 7 Malayalam ?  Prive and Family Chunchu Rani shortlisted for Bigg Boss 7 ? it because her co= star Mohanlal is hosting the show that Malavika is all praise for the promo ? Partly Yes. Mainly that the promo is shot by her father the legendary cameraman K U Mohanan . Director is Mridul Nair. The previously released promo had already attracted significant attention from fans. In the video, Mohanlal addressed certain behaviors commonly seen in earlier seasons, cautioning contestants against using familiar strategies such as the "fake card," "safe card," or "victim card." His dialogue included pointed remarks like, "Don't pretend to be an angel. Don't play it safe. If you come to entertain, don't annoy." The teaser also unveils the season’s powerful tagline, '7-nte Pani,' hinting at a high-voltage, mass-filled season packed with drama, energy, and unexpected twists.
Now why did Asianet choose August 3 as launch date ? It is on August 2  that Mohanlal visited Parel Palli with family and used that an alibi to escape from cops in Drishyam. So the date of launch programme shoot of Season 7  has got to do with Drishyam 3 says fans. The possible link could be that Ansiba Haasan who was last year contestant and played daughter to Mohanlal in the film is making her apperance as past contestant and another alibi for Lal and Family. The launch will be telecast on August 3.

Latest buzz is that Raniya Raana heroine of just released film Prince and Family with Dilip has hero is shortlisted for the Season 7. Whether she comes with the first lot of contestants who are to arrive in Chennai or will be a Wild Card entry is not known. She played a blogger crazy girl whose obsession for views leads to her family life being ruined. Raniya Raanaa is trained classical dancer, who is a member of the International Dance Council UNESCO CID Paris.

Raniya began playing the violin, veena, singing, dance. Talking about finding encouragement from her family she said EVT Bharat. "There was never any difficulty from my parents in letting me walk this path of art." She is the youngest of three sisters.
The official list of contestants for this season has not yet been announced.  The final round of contestant selection is reportedly underway. Names like actors Anumol, Binny Sebastian, Jishin Mohan, social activist Maitreyan, and internet personality Renu Sudhi are already creating a buzz on social media.  Names circulating in fan prediction lists include Lakshmi Nakshathra, Adithyan Jayan, Araattannan (Santhosh Varkey),  Beena Antony, Sarath Das, Rohan Lona, RJ Anjali, Naga Sairandhri, Fara Shibla, and Biju Sopanam


The much-anticipated show is set to kick off with a grand launch on August 3, 2025, with non-stop drama available to stream 24×7 on JioHotstar and the premiere airing on Asianet. Contestants will arrive in Chennai and after rehearsals will head for EVP Film City on outskirts of the metro.. The teaser also unveils the season’s powerful tagline, '7-nte Pani,' hinting at a high-voltage, mass-filled season packed with drama, energy, and unexpected twists.

 

A M Ratnam Kollywood TOAST Now Tollywood's ???

 At one time in Kollywood, the name A M Ratnam meant hits and viewers clapped when his banner name came on screen, His success ratio was high. He made films with Kamal Haasan, Pawan Kalyan Vijay, Ajith Kumar, Chiranjeevi, Vikram ,Prabhu Deva and Dhanush. Then we saw that Ajith gave him a three film deal so as to bail him out of a financial crisis. Whether it helped him or not is not known but trade figures show that these films were hits. Later I was told that his two sons – Jyoti and Ravi ‘s ambition to turn Director and hero and Dad funding them were reasons for his downfall. In fact, there is a Kerala connect to Rathnam’s success story. He acquired the rights of film God Father directed by Siddique- Lal and he cast N N Pillai itself in the Telugu version and Bhanumathi for role played by Philomina. He put Sukunya ( Telugu debut) for Kanaka and Jagapathi Babu for Mukesh. He took upon himself the Director’s mantle. It was a blockbuster hit that put Babu in the running. Tasting success, he took Malayalam film Mithunam and remade it with Jagapati Babu and Gautami and also directed it. It was a super flop.

When Ratnam turned Independent Producer after graduating from Vijayshanthi’s makeup man  to her executive Producer for her home Production, many traditional Producers ( ones who are second generation producers) looked at him with shock . Walking around with a small towel on his shoulder he was rolled into a production boy to the BOSS. His success created lot envy. With flops, they all had this look of `I Told You So’. I put him as jury member of our South Screen Awards . Then Editor Rauf Ahmed came to Chennai to meet the jury  members. He got introduced to the jury. After the meeting, he came out and asked me on what basis I had  put Rathnam as jury member representing the Producer’s category as he was a makeup man turned Producer, Rauf said that iconic names from Producer’s list were those that were in Bollywood awards jury member list.

I told him that from Kamal Haasan to many have worked in the banner of Ratnam and his hits total box office figures far outreached the so called iconic banners. I told him that I could have got the icons to give consent to be on the jury but they would not be coming for the screenings. In contrast Rathnam took his job seriously. Anyway in Rauf’s words- Harm has been done and cannot be undone.

I lost touch with Ratnam. Once me and a few Shirdi Bhakths visited the temple that he had built in Chennai suburbs.. Today in Telugu filmdom most talked about name is A M Ratnam. As producer of the film which has Pawan Kalyan as hero , he is facing a barrage of notices from people who have given him money for films that he started and never took off or one that got released but he did not pay back. Read on :

Hari Hara Veera Mallu has landed in unexpected trouble just a few days ahead of its release. A complaint has been filed against the film’s producer, AM Ratnam, with the Telangana State Film Chamber of Commerce by Asian Enterprises for recovery of dues amounting to Rs. 2.60 crore with interest for the refundable advance they paid for the movie ‘Oxygen.’

Another complaint was filed by Mahalaxmi Films against Sri AM Ratnam for recovery of Rs 90 lakhs for the movies ‘Muddula Koduku’ and ‘Bangaram.’ The chamber has requested the distributors of HHVM to cooperate in resolving the matter and help Asian Enterprises and Mahalaxmi Films in recovering their dues before the release of the HHVM in the Nizam region.

It remains to be seen how HHVM producer AM Rathnam will resolve the issue and ensure a smooth release for the movie on such short notice. Stay tuned to 123telugu.com for further updates. The website uploads a circular from Telangana Film Chamber.

If Rathnam clears his debts or still better makes profits, he will come back to Kollywood  and with this film , his son Jyoti Krishna as a Director would arrive. If not ? LETS BE POSITIVE

 

Mohanlal Effeminate Act for Jwellery Ad rocks / Kalyani Priyadarshan Onam Bonanza

Mohanlal appearing in an advt for VINSMERA Jewels is talk of the town and add to it that the ad Director is Prakash the baddie of Thodarum. After seeing the advt, I searched for reactions on the net and I copy paste a post by Karthik on X. I found this concise. Personally I had to revisit the advt to see the name of the client that has footed the bill.

A man yearning for his feminine side in a jewellery advertisement? That's precisely what Mohanlal pulls off with ease here! Directed by Prakash Varma (veteran ad film director and the one who recently debuted as an actor/villain the recent Mohanlal starrer Thudarum), the ad's narrative starts with a routine idea - big star is going to act in an ad and walks into the set. When the jewellery goes missing, there are enough signs for you to see what's going on. But not the why. As in, why would a superstar "steal" that? The 'why' is the ad's highlight. This side of Mohanlal is familiar to his fans, from films like Kamaladalam and Vaanaprastham. While we do have men's jewellery (the Men of Platinum campaigns have been showcasing sports stars like MS Dhoni, Suryakumar Yadav, among others) being endorsed by famous men, they don't go into getting those men to demonstrate or showcase their feminine side. They simply use the jewellery within the confines of 'manliness'. And many jewellery brands use male brand ambassadors already - Malabar Gold (including Mohanlal as a brand ambassador!), Jos Alukkas, etc. have used literally the who's who of Indian male film stars already. In this ad though, Mohanlal seems to be transfixed with the jewellery, removed from a female model's neck moments ago, in a way that he not only remembers his feminine side but also embraces it momentarily... till he is interrupted by Prakash Varma. The idea is particularly admirable in these days of the 'Animal' and Manosphere where men seem to forget XY and imagining that they are the non-existent YY. The only other actor who can pull such a thing effortlessly in India is Kamal Haasan. But Mohanlal is adequately versatile enough too, for this idea. While I admire the gender fluidity showcased in the ad, the larger question is this, though: Would women prefer/crave for jewellery if it is shown as being craved by a man (who happens to be Mohanlal, no less)? Or, would they prefer it if they see how it sits on another woman, Source; Karthik on X

Kalyani Priyadarshan has two Malayalam films slated for release during the Onam festival in 2025: "Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira" and "Lokah Chapter One: Chandra". "Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira", a romantic comedy co-starring Fahadh Faasil, is scheduled for release on August 29th, while "Lokah Chapter One: Chandra", a superhero film with Kalyani as the lead, is expected to be released during the Onam season, but the exact date is not specified. 

Here's a breakdown:

• "Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira":

This film, directed by Althaf Salim, features Kalyani Priyadarshan and Fahadh Faasil in the lead roles. The movie is set to be a romantic comedy with a blend of humor and heartfelt moments. It is scheduled to clash with another film, "Maine Pyar Kiya", on August 29th. 

• "Lokah Chapter One: Chandra":

This film marks Kalyani Priyadarshan's foray into the superhero genre and is the first Malayalam film to feature a female superhero. The movie is produced by Dulquer Salmaan's Wayfarer Films and directed by Arun Gopy. It's described as a visually rich and action-driven story with a contemporary setting. The film also stars Naslen, Chandu Salim Kumar, and Arun Kurian, with Dulquer Salmaan rumored to make a cameo appearance. 

 

Suriya 46 - Ghajini cum Thief / Coolie gets Hindi Distributor/ Lokesh Production over

 

Suriya – Venky second schedule wrap up. The plot we hear is - The vintage like story revolves around a classy Tycoon (Similar shades of Ghajini Sanjay character) and how he falls in love with a simple girl. How they fall in love and make both their families like each other is the concept. There might be a strong twist factor which sets it apart, a quirky Lucky Bhaskar style moment from Venky. Reports suggest that Raveena Tandon and Radhika Sarathkumar also play pivotal roles in the film. At the time of its launch, the film's production banner tagged both Raveena and Radhika in the announcement post on X. Going by the tags, the film's technical team includes composer GV Prakash Kumar, cinematographer Nimish Ravi, editor Navin Nooli, and production designer Banglan. Apart from family angle, the film is described as a heist, noir thriller.

In fact Lawyer marks Raveena’s third Tamil film, following her roles in Arjun Sarja’s Saadhu (1994) and Kamal Haasan’s Aalavandhan (2001). The film is directed by Joshua Sethuraman, known for his debut Gentlewoman, and produced by Vijay Antony’s home banner, Vijay Antony Film Corporation

Film OTT rights according to Times of India has already booked by NetFlix for Rs 85 crores.

The shooting of the upcoming Tamil romantic comedy "Mr. Bhaarath" has been officially wrapped up in July 2025. The film is produced by Lokesh Kanagaraj under his banner G Squad and marks the acting debut of popular YouTuber Bhaarath. It also marks the directorial debut of Niranjan, Bhaarath’s long-time comedy partner. The film features Samyuktha Viswanathan as the female lead, along with Bala Saravanan, R Sunder Rajan, Nidhi Pradeep, Adithya Kathir, and Linga in key roles. Music is composed by Pranav Muniraj, and cinematography is handled by Om Narayan. Samyuktha Viswanathan was born on 19 November 1998. She is an actress, known for Jackson Durai: The Second Chapter, Oh Manapenne (2021) and Chutney Sambar (2024).

Details about Coolie's Hindi distribution, the makers have now announced that Pen Marudhar and Pen Studios will handle the release of the Rajinikanth-starrer across a wider North Indian market. distributed notable South Indian films like RRR, Jersey, Vikram, PS-1 and 2, Vikram Vedha, and Sita Ramam. 

Coolie's third single title Power House is now all set for a grand release on July 22, 2025, and the song's premiere that Tuesday will be marked with an event at Quake Arena, Hyderabad at 9:30 PM. Actor Nagarjuna who plays villain in Coolie, Shruthi Haasan who plays the female lead, and writer, director Lokesh Kanagaraj will be seen alongside Anirudh at this event. 

Coolie's plot on Letterboxd reads,  

"An ageing gold smuggler uses stolen tech hidden in vintage golden watches to revive his old mafia crew. But his plan to reclaim his empire spirals into something bigger, a new universe forged from crime, greed, and broken time."

 

Nayanthara says she is only on INSTAGRAM / Kavin in Two Big Ticket Films

 In an exclusive chat with Zoom, Nayanthara's team spoke to us about her social media presence. On being asked if Nayanthara has an account on X (formerly known as Twitter), they responded "No she does not. Nayanthara has only one social media account, and that is Instagram." Nayanthara currently has 10 million followers Instagram. On her official Instagram page, Nayanthara posts pictures of her husband, director Vignesh Shivan, and her twin sons Uyir and Ulag. The images she posts are usually from special occasions, festivals and their exotic vacations.

An account which has 3.30 million followers on X, under the username NayantharaU is operational with a verified tick, however, it is a fan account dedicated to her. It is not her official account.

About Nayanthara's upcoming films

Bearing her Netflix documentary titled Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairytale, Nayanthara didn't appear in any feature films last year. In 2025, Nayanthara started her year with Test which released directly on Netflix. She has an incredible lineup of a minimum of 7 movies to her filmography in the coming months

She will be a part of Patriot, Mahesh Narayanan's film, headlined by Malayalam superstars Mohanlal and Mammootty. It also stars Fahadh Faasil. She is also busy working on Toxic, starring Yash in the lead, it is directed by Geethu Mohandas. She will also work with Chiranjeevi and Anil Ravipudi currently known as Mega 157. She also plays the lead in the Rs 100 crore film with Sundar C titled Mookuthi Amman.

Apart from that, Nayanthara's films include Mannangatti Since 1960, the Malayalam film Dear Students starring Nivin Pauly, Rakkaiye and Vishnu Edavan's film.

 After Prestigious Prince Pictures production pooja. Kavin next film with Priyanka Mohan as heroine and the Director of the music video that launched composer Sai Abhayankar helming it was launched/ Read ON:

Kavin teams up for the new film with Priyanka Mohan. It was launched with a pooja ceremony in Chennai. The film, tentatively called Kavin 09, is directed by Ken Royson, best known for helming the 2024 web series Kana Kaanum Kaalangal and the music video of singer-composer Sai Abhyankkar’s hit indie track Katchi Sera.

Kavin 09 is a fantasy romantic comedy, the upcoming film will have music scored by acclaimed rapper-composer OfRo. Details regarding the cast and crew of the film will be revealed soon, revealed the makers. Swaroop Reddy is producing under the Think Studios banner.

Just two days ago, Kavin teamed up with director Ram Sangiah, who made a debut with 2023’s Thandatti. The film's shoot is expected to begin soon, the film is produced by S Lakshman Kumar. More details about the cast, crew and other details are yet to be announced. Prince Pictures has previously backed several films including Singam 2, Dev, Sardar, Kaari, Run Baby Run, Lubber Pandhu and upcoming films Mr X, Mannangatti since 1960 and Sardar 2. Meanwhile, Kavin, last seen in Bloody Beggar, he also stars in Kiss, co-starring Preethi Asrani, Mask, co-starring Andrea Jeremiah, and an untitled film with Nayanthara in different stages of production.

 

 

RAJINIKANTH - FUTURE PROJECTS - DREAM COMBOS IN KITTY

 Below is the list of films that Thalaivar has okayed and Of these H Vinoth, Mari Selvaraj and Vetrimaaran have not been confirmed with any production House. The order may change.

1. 
   Vivek Athreya & Mythiri Movie Makers - A commercial Mumbai gangster film. Most likely will be Thalaivar’s next film, followed by his few month break to begin writing his autobiography 
2. Nithilan Swaminathan & Red Giant - That’s right after Nithilan completes another film post Maharaja (Likely with Vijay Sethupathy), he will be teaming up with Thalaivar for a gritty drama. This will be out of his zone completely, and features a beautiful non-linear narration.
3. Lokesh Kanagaraj & Sun Pictures - The biggest action fantasy in Tamil Cinema, fully shot in IMAX. The film was going to happen before Coolie, but due to time constraints they decided to do it after Lokesh completes his LCU.
4. H Vinoth - During Jana Nayagan shoot Vinoth narrated an action thriller to Thalaivar who loved it and asked to develop it. Will happen after Vinoth’s project with Dhanush.
5. Mari Selvaraj - Was going to take off post Karnan, but Mari wanted to begin his period magnum opus with Dhanush first before this one- which Rajini said okay to. That project after many delays and producer changes is starting early next year, so if that film even breaks even then this film will happen right after. A rural political action film- one of the best scripts narrated to Thalaivar in a long time said by himself.
6. Lokesh Kanagaraj & RKFI - Staged to be one of the final projects of Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, both of them have agreed to act in a violent gangster drama revolving around two aged sons overseeing and navigating their vast empire. One of Lokesh’s dream projects. They have worked together in 21 films in 5 Languages - Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi.It includes 3 Bi-lingual Thappu Thalangal (Tamil - Kannada), Alavuddinum Athbutha Vilakkum (Tamil - Malayalam) and Ninaithale Inikkum (Tamil - Telugu)..Balachander has directed both of them in 7 films Apoorva Raagangal, Anthuleni Katha, Moondru Mudichu,Avargal, Thappu Thalangal, Ninaithale Inikkum and Thillu Mullu.Sripriya acted in 6 films which starred both Kamal and Rajini. This list of films includes Illamai Oonjaladukirathu, Aadu Puli Aatam, Alladinum Arputha Vilakkakum, Aval Appadithen,Vayasu Pilichindi and Natchathiram.Sri Devi acted in 3 films which starred both Kamal and Rajini. It includes Moondru Mudichu, Pathinaru Vayathinile, and Thayillamal Nannilai.Jaya Prada acted with both Kamal and Rajini in 2 films Anthuleni Katha and Ninaithale Inikkum.Both had Guest Appearances in Natchathiram, Saranam Ayyappa and Uruvangal Maralam.Rajinikanth had Guest Appearances in Apoorva Raagangal, Thayillamal Nannilai and Geraftaar where Kamal Hassan played the lead role.Kamal Hassan had Guest Appearances in Anthuleni Katha, Thappu Thalangal and Thillu Mullu where Rajinikanth played the lead role
7. Mani Ratnam & Lyca Productions - A slick and classy spy thriller, with a strong flashback and a present bit to fit the age of Rajinikanth. Highlights the true life of a spy and the challenges they face throughout their personal and professional life
8. . Karthik Subbaraj & Sun Pictures - During Jigarthandha Double X days he narrated a script to Thalaivar which he liked a lot and asked to develop. This is not the same script or similar as Retro it’s a different grey shaded film on the lines of Iraivi.
9. Vetrimaaran - During Viduthalai time he narrated a script which Thalaivar liked and he asked to develop it. Not green-lit yet but in talks. A gritty rural gangster drama.

Rajinikanth Fans worried over Thalapathi comparison / PLOT and Salary

 A recent comment from Rajinikanth, shared by Lokesh Kanagaraj himself, has left fans feeling uneasy. According to the director, Rajini watched Coolie, hugged him, and said, “It looked like Thalapathi to me.”. For one Thalapthi is an iconic movie but not a blockbuster HIT. After Kamal Haasan saying that Thug Life reminded him of Nayakan, audience expected a similar high emotion charged film but was disappointed.. Rajinikanth fans are asking their idol to be cautious with such comparisons. They feel that emotional or exaggerated statements before release can create unnecessary pressure and expectations, Here a collage of Lokesh on Coolie :

Rajinikanth plays an aged grey shaded Coolie with a violent past, and is somehow connected to the massive gold smuggling operations happening in the harbor by major big wigs (Lead by Nagarjuna).

Lokesh Kanagaraj stated that this is his attempt in showing Rajinikanth in a darker and more villainous shade, but in the positive note of Thalapathi.

• Lokesh initially wrote a proper action fantasy for Rajinikanth, which is shot with IMAX cameras and is the biggest budget Tamil film. But the project took too long to materialize after Rajini immediately agreed, so they decided to do it after some time- but the project is on with Sun Pictures.
• Every day on set there were 700–1000 people working on set, and it’s that kind of massive film which talks about the truths of harbor politics and gangsterism.
• It’s been 4 months since shoot ended, and because Lokesh misses Rajinikanth dearly, he visits the shoot of Jailer 2 as much as possible.

It took four months to convince Nagarjuna to do the villain while Rajini okayed it after first half of narration.

Lokesh Kanagaraj himself said that he is taking Rs 50 crores for the film and he has dedicated over two years for Coolie. He also said that Rajinikanth watched the rough cut and he is extremely satisfied. Speaking about post release, Lokesh Kanagaraj said that he would fly away from the world for three days after the release of Coolie. He also expressed his confidence in impressing the audience. Lokesh Kanagaraj has Khaithi 2, Vikram 2, Rolex and a superhero film with Aamir Khan lined up.

What went wrong with Stunts at Pa Ranjith film ?

 Renowned stuntman Raju lost his life while executing a perilous car stunt on the set of an upcoming Tamil film by Pa Ranjith and featuring Arya. The incident took place on July 13 during the filming of a high-risk car sequence in Vettuvam, leaving the Tamil film industry in disbelief.

Raju was performing a car-toppling stunt involving an SUV. The vehicle was intended to launch off a ramp, but it lost balance mid-air and crashed heavily on its front end. Footage from the set, now circulating online, captures the distressing moment of impact and the immediate rescue efforts. Raju was extracted from the severely damaged vehicle and rushed to an ambulance, but sadly, he could not be saved.

Suresh Shyamlal Gupta, President of the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA), has vehemently condemned this tragic incident and made an urgent appeal to the Honourable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Shri M. K. Stalin.

1. Immediate registration of an FIR against producer Pa. Ranjith, all co-producers, and Neelam Productions under relevant sections for criminal negligence leading to death.

2. A compensation of ₹1 Crore to be paid to the family of the deceased stuntman Mohanraj by the producers.

3. A state-wide investigation and audit of all film shooting sets across Tamil Nadu, to identify unsafe sets and take strict action against producers who fail to adhere to safety norms.

Vishal mourns demise of Raju

Actor Vishal, who had worked with Raju on multiple films, took to X (formerly Twitter) to confirm the news and pay his respects. He expressed his profound sorrow, remembering Raju as a courageous and committed stunt performer. “I have known Raju for so many years. He has performed countless risky stunts in my films. My deepest condolences to his family. I promise to support them,” he wrote.

Raju had established a strong reputation in Kollywood over the years, recognized for his fearless execution of some of the most challenging stunts in Tamil cinema. His dedication and skill earned him great respect among his colleagues.

As of now, neither actor Arya nor director Pa Ranjith has issued an official statement regarding the tragedy.

During filming of Vetrimaaran Vidhuthalai a stunt man diied after the rope that was holding him snapped and he fell 20 ft and died. The use of human beings inside the car has shocked viewers. Stunt men who spoke about the incident say that it is not a risky one that results in deaths but here the timing went wrong but still the stunt man death they feel could be that the vehicle used was not properly reinforced for stunts. The vehicle front caved in from the fall. Injuries or bruises are expected and an ambulance with emergency kit was kept ready.Raju had worked with Prithiviraj for Empuran.

Sivakarthikeyan- Venkat Prabhu Final / Romeo Raahul to Produce Ajith next

Venkat Prabhu joins hands with Sivakarthikeyan for his next film. Production will be handled by Sathya Jyothi Films, and the film’s music will be composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja.

The film’s shoot is expected to begin this October. The rest of the cast details are yet to be determined.This marks their first full-fledged project after Sivakarthikeyan's cameo in 'The Greatest of All Time. ' Kalyani Priyadarshan and Gayathrie Shankar are in talks for the two female lead roles.

Siva Karthikeyan has two films set for release this year. One is Madharaas, arriving on 5th September, and the other one is Parasakthi, arriving on Pongal 2026. Cibi Chakravarthy and Vinayak Chandrasekharan were in line to direct SK.

 Sivaji Productions has backed out from Producing Ajith Kumar;s next by Adhik Ravichandran. The circle has come a full with Raahul of Romeo Pictures taking up the project. He is behind the runaway hit Paranthu Po directed by Ram.

This would mark Raahul's first time as a full-fledged producer for an Ajith film, after previously serving as executive producer and distributor for several of his movies. Raahul, who heads Romeo Pictures, has a strong association with Ajith Kumar and has been involved in various capacities, including as executive producer for "Vivegam" and "Viswasam" and as a distributor for his recent films like "Valimai", "Thunivu", and the 2025 blockbuster "Good Bad Ugly".

• This move signifies a progression in Raahul's relationship with Ajith, moving from distribution and executive production to full-fledged production. 

  • Ajith is currently busy with the European GT4 series and is expected to be available for filming AK64 by October 2025, after the racing season concludes in September. 

Lokesh Tribute to 60 year old Monica Bellucci / Shankar next is Velpari not Indian 3

 Italian actress Monica Bellucci now aged 60 is most searched on Internet from South India, Most of  the viewrs will remember as the Bond Girl in Pierce Brosnan Tommorow Never Dies, Then and now she is the oldest Bond Girl. Read on

Monica Bellucci the Italian actress real life daughter name is Deva and Rajinikanth’s character name is Deva in Coolie. Till now the Deva name was linked to Thalapathy Character but now to Monica after the lyric video. So do we assume that Pooja Hegde is Monica and her son is Deva ?. These are possibilities that netizens are probing. We restrict oourselves to reveal who is this Monica and hats off to the well choreographed song .  a tribute to Monica by Lokesh.Sad to see Shoubin struggling.

Monica Bellucci is famous for her successful career as an Italian actress and model. She has appeared in numerous acclaimed films, including "Malèna," "Irreversible," and "The Passion of the Christ," gaining international recognition for her talent and beauty.

Taking to his official X account, Anirudh shared the music video and wrote, "Monica is here to rock the dance floor!" True to his word, the song has ignited a frenzy among fans and music lovers, with reactions pouring in across all the platforms. Monica is currently at number 10 on trending on YouTube with 4.7 million views within less than 24 hours of its release.

Director Shankar in his speech said that his next is Velpari. So Indian 3 is shelved ?  During his speech in a recent event as chief guest for the novel Velpari, which sold one lakh copies, Shankar said, “ Rajinikanth’s Enthiran was my dream project once. Now, my dream project is Velpari. Whenever a big-budget movie is made, people say it would be a grand venture like Chandralekha, but truly, Velpari will be as big, if not bigger, than that.” He further stated that the film based on Velpari merits to introduce new technologies to Indian cinema which will be on par with the standards of Hollywood biggies like Game of Thrones and Avatar. Velpari is reportedly based on Veera Yuga Nayagan Vel Pari, a historical novel penned by Su Venkatesan. The story centres around the mighty ruler Vel Pari and the opposition he faced from the three mighty Tamil dynasties – Chera, Chola, and Pandya.

Superstar Rajinikanth also attended this event as one of the chief guests. He praised Shankar’s impact on the growth of Tamil cinema in the 1990s. He recollected their successful collaborations and revealed that he is eagerly waiting for Shankar’s take on Velpari.

Oviya sizzle English Pop Number / Monica Pooja gets Dulquer Telugu film

The buzz appears to be centred around Oviya Helen’s latest Instagram reel, where the actress looks breathtaking in a strapless, shimmery black dress. With her chic short hair and a crimson red rose in hand, Oviya flirts effortlessly with the camera, exuding elegance and confidence. This time, however, it’s her style and poise taking the internet by storm.

Oviya Helen’s latest Instagram reel, where the actress looks .breathtaking in a strapless, shimmery black dress. ..Why Is "Oviya Video Viral Video" Trending? ..

After Coolie's Monica makes a comeback in Tolluyood with Dulquer Salman. After Guntur Karam , Pooja Hegde career in South was mainly on Kollywood and that too thanks to the casting agency Route run by Thalapathy Vijay's manager. It’s been a while since Pooja Hegde appeared in a Telugu film. She was last seen in Acharya, starring Megastar Chiranjeevi and Megapower Star Ram Charan. Since then, she hasn’t played a full-length role in a Tollywood film, which has greatly disappointed her Telugu fans.

The star heroine received back-to-back offers from Bollywood and Kollywood, which kept her away from T-town. However, according to a recent report in Telugu media, Pooja Hegde has finally signed a Telugu project that will be headlined by Mollywood star hero Dulquer Salmaan.

In recent times, Dulquer has shown a growing interest in doing Telugu films, and Telugu audiences have started embracing him wholeheartedly. The report further stated that the film, starring Dulquer and Pooja in the lead roles, will be directed by a debutant and bankrolled by SLV Cinemas, the banner behind Dasara. That said, these remain speculations as no confirmation has been made yet.

Nani to Join Karthi Marshal / Mithran to Direct Naga Chaitanya

 

Nivin Pauly, Nani is set to  join Karthi’s Marshal. Read https://dhakshinscreen.blogspot.com/2025/07/nivin-pauly-with-karthi-29-sai-to.html . Kollywood’s versatile actor Karthi has joined hands with director Tamizh, who previously delivered the critically acclaimed film Taanakkaran, headlined by Vikram Prabhu. The collaboration was officially launched today with a traditional pooja ceremony. The principal photography has also commenced today.

Titled Marshal, the movie’s pre-look poster has been unveiled, showing Karthi with folded hands. The image also suggests that the story unfolds in a coastal region. Marshal marks the 29th film in Karthi’s career. Adorable beauty and terrific performer Kalyani Priyadarshan plays the female lead.

Veteran actors Sathyaraj, Prabhu, and Lal will be seen in pivotal roles. SR Prakash Babu and SR Prabhu are producing the film under the Dream Warrior Pictures banner. The latest musical sensation, Sai Abhyankkar, is on board as the music composer, while Sathyan Sooryan will handle the cinematography.

Tamil actor Karthi also has a good image among Telugu audiences. The Meiyazhagan actor was recently seen in Nani’s HIT-3’s Climax. Now, it is being said that Nani will make a special appearance in Karthi’s film.

Karthi’s busy right now with two movies: ‘Vaa Vaathiyar’ by Nalan Kumarasamy and ‘Sardar 2’ by P.S. Mithran.

As per the latest update, Chay is reportedly in talks with acclaimed Tamil director PS Mithran for an exciting new project. This news has been making the rounds for the last two days. Known for his intelligent storytelling and gripping screenplays in films like Irumbu Thirai and Sardar, Mithran is set to collaborate with Chay for a social drama, as per the gossip.

If all goes well, the film will mark a fresh genre for Chaitanya, who is exploring diverse roles post-Thandel. Stay tuned for more updates. Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi’s Thandel was released in theaters this February and received positive reviews. Thandel received a blockbuster TRP upon its first television premiere.

The World Television Premiere of Thandel was on June 29 on ZEE Telugu, and the film got 10.32 TRP.

This is too good a rating, and it stands as the top 3 this year behind Sankranthiki Vasthunam and Pushpa 2: The Rule.

Directed by Chandoo Mondeti, Thandel brought superb accolades for Chaitanya, while Sai Pallavi also impressed everyone with her heartfelt performance. Their on-screen chemistry, last seen in Love Story, worked in this movie too.

Thandel received a blockbuster TRP upon its first television premiere. The film’s music, scored by Devi Sri Prasad, is the major highlight after the lead pair. The film also features Divya Pillai, Prakash Raj, Aadukalam Naren, Jabardasth Mahesh, and Babloo Prithiveeraj in supporting roles.

STR 49 Promo on July 14 / Suriya New films Story Inside Peek

  STR49 RAJAN VAGAIYARA promo on July 14. Manikandan is roped in for a pivotal role and was personally requested and handpicked by Vetrimaaran who loves his work.

All of the Vada Chennai primary actors except Dhanush are in this film, and a major Kannada actor is set to play a role as well.

Now coming to the story itself. It is a court room gangster drama. Simbu has two get ups (Bearded and younger), and they are shooting for the younger bits today for the promo.

Vetrimaaran and Dhanush reached a compromise and the project is ready to go. The promo video will be released on July 14 which is when the shoot starts. They are trying for a Christmas 2025 release

Suriya upcoming film plot inside look

Suriya45 - Karrupu - RJB & DWP

No changes in the release date, Diwali 2025 is locked. The film is an out and out commercial film with a strong fantasy and spiritual element. Suriya dons a few get ups in this film.

Suriya46 - Venky Atluri & Naga Vamshi

This film is a family drama which centers around a rich tycoon who falls in love with a simple girl and both of them trying to convince each others’ families for marriage is the core.

There’s a chance that the film is called Vishwanathan & Sons. They are trying for that kind of a classy family name.

Shooting has already started, 30% done, and it will end by October. Very simple and straight forward film- April/May 2026 release.

Suriya47 - Jithu Mahadevan

Suriya will be playing a rowdy and eccentric cop in this film, along the energy of Fahad in Aavesham.

Shooting will begin from November second week, likely will release in first week of September 2026.

Suriya48 - Vaadivaasal - Vetri & Thanu

Here we are with the delayed but most anticipated Vaadivaasal.

Well the animatronics for the bulls are set to be completed in December which is when the pre-production will begin. So they will begin this film from around March-April and complete it by July-August.

The release date depends on the post-production. If all goes well then it will release early 2027.

Suriya49 - Anwar Rasheed

A very ambitious and peculiar genre project planned which will be done from October-November and will finish in January 2027. Will release likely in May or June that year.

Will be a very different genre for Suriya, but the film is still in talks though Suriya likes it a lot. 75% chance if this one happening currently.

Suriya50 - Rolex - Lokesh Kanagaraj

Early in discussions but this milestone timing is something Suriya and Lokesh are very keen in.

The concept revolves around the rise and fall of Rolex (Leading up to Vikram climax), and his journey and clashes with the other LCU characters of his past.

Lokesh will come to this project after he finishes Kaithi 2 and the project with Aamir Khan. This will begin in early 2027 and will continue until June-July it’s a pretty massive film. Likely will release in Diwali or November.

 

Anirudh is Yash TOXIC COMPOSER / Saran - Sindhu Priya in R Kannan next

 According to the latest news, Anirudh is all set to make his Kannada debut with Yash’s Toxic. Everyone knows that the talented musician is very busy with many Tamil and Telugu films in his hands.

Rajinikanth-Lokesh Kanagaraj’s Coolie, Vijay Deverakonda and Gautam Tinnanuri’s Kingdom

he concert of 'Rock Star' Anirudh, the leading star composer - singer - musician of the Tamil film industry, is taking place in Chennai. The tickets for this concert have been sold out within 45 minutes of the start of the sale, setting a new record.

Anirudh, who has become a pan-Indian music composer, composing music not only for Tamil films but also for Indian language films, is creating opportunities for his fans to perform live stage music shows with the participation of his fans, inspiring them.

As his international music journey continues to gain popularity among fans, a grand concert titled #Hukum will be held on the 26th at Thiruvidanthai, located on the East Coast Road. Ticket sales for this grand concert, which will be attended by thousands of fans, began today. All tickets were sold out within 45 minutes of the start.

Film music fans are celebrating Anirudh, saying this is the first time that tickets for a musical event led by Indian-level composers have sold out so quickly in such a short time, setting a new record.

Meanwhile, as soon as the tickets went on sale, thousands of fans rushed to book. Within minutes, a huge queue was seen. Many fans did not get tickets. Moreover, fans who did not get tickets posted their wishes on social media that additional tickets should be provided

Ivan Thanthiran-2’ Shoot Begins with Full-On Energy and Excitement


Director R. Kannan, a protégé of legendary filmmaker Mani Ratnam, made his directorial debut with Jayam Kondaan and went on to deliver several commercial hits including Kanden Kadhalai, Ivan Thanthiran, Boomerang, and Kasethan Kadavulada.

Following that, his upcoming film Gandhari, starring Hansika Motwani in the lead role, is produced and directed by him and is scheduled for release this July.

R. Kannan is directing and producing the sequel to his successful 2017 film Ivan Thanthiran, under the title Ivan Thanthiran-2. The film is being produced by Masala Pix.

The original Ivan Thanthiran starred Gautham Karthik as Sakthi, with RJ Balaji playing his friend, and Shraddha Srinath in a key role. Set against the backdrop of a prestigious engineering college, the film exposed corruption involving a powerful minister and gained critical acclaim and audience attention alike.

Carrying forward the same energy, Ivan Thanthiran-2 is designed with a gripping screenplay and compelling narrative. The story revolves around a determined young man and the extreme measures he takes to complete his mission, a theme that resonates strongly with today’s youth.

Actor Saran, known for his stellar  performances in Singam 3, Vada Chennai, and KGF, plays the male lead. Newcomer Sashank makes his debut in a key role as a college student.

Actress Sindhu Priya, who has starred in Indian 3, Iru Dhuruvam, and the upcoming Kaaliyan, plays the female lead. She is also currently playing a pivotal role in Jayam Ravi’s Karate Babu.

The film features Samuthirakani as the antagonist, with  Thambi Ramaiah, Jagan, Redin Kingsley, and others performing pivotal roles.

Leading South Indian music composer S.S. Thaman, who is known for scoring back-to-back blockbusters for top Telugu heroes, is composing the music for this film. Cinematography is by P.G. Muthiah.

The shoot of Ivan Thanthiran-2 is currently underway with high energy and momentum.



Technical Crew:

Story & Direction: R. Kannan

Cinematography: P.G. Muthiah

Music: Thaman S

Screenplay: Shyam Venkatesan

Dialogues: Siddharth Subha Venkat

Editing: M. Niranjan Antony

Stunts: Silva

Choreography: Bobby

Lyrics: Siva Anand

Art Direction: P. Shanmugam

Costume Design: Anju Sri

Public Relations: Johnson