Udhaynidhi son Inban heads Red Giant / Keerthy back after marriage /Anushka new promotion

We had reported that Udhaynidhi son Inban had joined a financial head of Red Giant Now has a significant change in its journey as it gets its nsew CEO, Udhayanidhi Inban. Inban Udhayanidhi, the son of actor and politician Udhayanidhi Stalin, is stepping up to run Red Giant Movies, a production company that his dad started back in 2008. The news was announced while they shared that they have got the theatrical rights for Dhanush’s Idli Kadai. Red Giant Movies kicked off its film production journey in 2008 with Kuruvi, starring Vijay and Trisha and directed by Dharani. The banner also made Aadhavan in 2009, followed by Manmadhan Ambu in 2010, 7 Aum Arivu in 2011, Oru Kal Oru Kannadi in 2012, Neerparavai the same year, Vanakkam Chennai in 2013, Manithan in 2016, and Maamannan in 2023.

This year, the banner dropped two films: Kadhalikka Neramillai, directed by Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi, and Thug Life, from Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam.. The Tamil Cinema fans are excited to learn that Red Giant Movies’ new CEO is Inban Udayanidhi. Reportedly, he is said to have concentrated on taking the banner to a huge level with some path breaking combinations, with a few discussions already underway.

Keerthy Suresh has finally signed a new project, nearly nine months after her marriage. The actress, who was said to be eagerly looking for offers, saw her efforts pay off as a new film was formally launched today. This marks her first film since tying the knot with Antony Thattil in December 2024. Now, in September 2025, she is back on sets with a Tamil project where she plays the lead role alongside noted director-actor Mysskin. Reportedly, the film will be female-centric.

Zee Studios, which is producing the project, announced on social media: “We marked the beginning of our much-anticipated project, Production No. 9 starring @keerthysureshofficial and @directormysskin, with a pooja ceremony today.”

Meanwhile, Keerthy is still said to be in talks for Telugu projects, as fans await her return to Tollywood.

Instead of media interaction, Anushka  has started a new trend of audio promotions for Ghaati, her upcoming release.

Anushka’s phone conversation with Rana went viral and she also promoted Ghaati today through audio interactions. The film’s production house UV Creations arranged a twitter interaction with fans and movie lovers today. Anushka has interacted and responded through audio conversations. The actress called promotions crucial for any film and she also said that Ghaati is a special film. She also heaped praise on Prabhas calling their chemistry is wonderful on screen. Anushka during the promotions said that she has signed more films and she will be busy from the next few months.

 

Ravi Mohan in LCU / Madharaasi hopes to be a Coolie in North/ Anushka does a Nayanthara

 The next project from LCU is Benz, with Lawrence playing the lead role and Nivin Pauly appearing as the main villain. Madhavan was onboarded as another lead in this film.

But the latest news in Tamil circles says that Madhavan walks out of this project/LCU due to date issues, and Ravi Mohan is selected as the replacement.

Reportedly, Lokesh Kanagaraj himself has narrated the character and convinced Ravi Mohan to act in Benz, and his character is also said to be continued in the next LCU projects, such as Kaithi 2 and Vikram 2. Ravi Mohan’s addition marks the third star entry into the LCU (Lokesh Kanagaraj Cinematic Universe), with the other two being Lawrence and Nivin Pauly.

Seeing that Coolie collected close to Rs 50 cr in North markets Madharaasi is taking the same route by agreeing to 8 week window for dubbed Hindi version on OTT so that national chains can screen them. Coolie collected this amount in Hindi because Sun Pictures went all out with publicity and plastered Metro trains in Mumbai with film posters and on TV. Madharaasi on other hand has zero publicity and hopes that North markets will receive them. Amaran Hindi got Rs 2.75 cr from 45 days run. Another factor is that the North Indian gang is shown as the baddies in the film like Tamils in Sri Lanka were the bad guys in Kingdom. Madharaasi is releasing as Dil Madharaasi in Hindi

Anushka Shetty’s Ghaati is slated for a grand release on September 5. The action drama directed by Krish Jagarlamudi is jointly produced by UV Creations and First Frame Entertainments. The release was postponed multiple times due to pending work, and finally, the movie is now set for release. Rajeev Reddy of First Frame Entertainments has now confirmed that the star actress won’t be attending the promotional events.

“While commencing the project, we discussed all the terms. She clearly informed us about her unavailability for promotions. It’s her personal choice, and we must respect that. She might not attend the pre-release event either. I don’t think it is a big problem. Only an actor of Anushka’s stature can pull off the Sheela character in Ghaati. We can’t imagine anyone other than Anushka in that role,” stated Rajeev Reddy.

The producer also added, “We strongly believe Anushka has the capability to pull audiences to the theatres. We shot the movie in the Andhra-Orissa border. Had we shot in the Telugu states, it would have been difficult to handle the crowd. While we were shooting in a small village in Orissa, about 1000 people came to see Anushka in the wee hours. A lathi charge also took place once. That is the kind of pull Anushka Garu has.”

Anushka Shetty shines as Sheelavathi. Her performance feels raw, strong, and deeply tied to the land, as if she belongs to the mountains themselves. Playing opposite her, Vikram Prabhu brings a calm strength that keeps the film firmly rooted. The world of Ghaati is built with care, Thota Tharani’s production design and Ram Kishan’s gripping action scenes make the story feel real and alive.

Anushka is REAL LADY SUPERSTAR / Kalyani Superhero and in Karthi film

 Anushka Shetty's Ghatti the female centric Telugu film OTT rights has been sold for Rs 36 crores to Amazon. No heroine centric film in the South has been sold for this price so far. Also OTT Play says that Anushka acting Benz is false new; Read on

Anushka Shetty's name gets associated with Kaithi 2

For the last two days, news has come out that none other than Anushka Shetty will be playing the female lead and that she has signed the dotted line. But we at OTTplay have come to know that there is no truth to this news, and the reports circulating are false.

One of the sources close to Anushka from Hyderabad has confirmed to us that no one has even approached her to date and that whatever news is being circulated is not true. The source goes on to add that Anushka is done with the shoot of her Telugu film Ghaati and has not committed to any other Tamil or Telugu film to date.

One can see Anushka after a long gap in Ghaati, which has been directed by Krish of Vedham fame. She will be seen in a crazy role in this film, which also features Vikram Prabhu, the noted Tamil actor, in a key role. Stay tuned for more updates on this project.

We at OTTplay have come to know that Amazon has spent a whopping ₹36 crore to acquire the digital rights. This is the highest-ever price for any female-centric film in the South and shows the kind of following Anushka Shetty commands, despite not doing many films of late.

Ghaati is Anushka Shetty's new film that is all set to hit the screens on July 11, 2025. The teaser surprised one and all, and the trailer will be out soon. The makers are leaving no stone unturned to ensure the film resonates with the audience.

Vikram Prabhu in Ghaati

The news is also that Ghaati will be out on OTT within a month of its theatrical release, and that is one of the reasons Amazon has spent big on the film.

Ghaati also features Tamil actor Vikram Prabhu in a key role. Krish, of Vedham and Hari Hara Veera Mallu fame, has directed the film on a massive scale. A source close to the unit has revealed to us that Ghaati has been made on a budget of ₹45 crore, and out of that, ₹36 crore has already been recovered through digital rights. the producers are now in advanced talks to close the theatrical rights in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for over ₹12 crore, ensuring a profitable pre-release recovery,"

The teaser showcasing Anushka in a fierce, cigar-smoking anger-driven role created major buzz. Combined with Krish’s intense teaser cut,it sealed the deal at a record price.

Karthi next Marshal to be shot by Director Tamizh will have Kalyani Priyadarshan along with Vadivelu who plays a role equal to main lead. ‘LOKA – Chapter 1: Chandra’, the first instalment in a bold new cinematic universe. The film stars Kalyani with Basleen. Poster shows Kalyani in a superhero charchter.

All about Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naslen's film

Dulquer Salmaan announced Wayfarer Films’ seventh production in September 2024. Now, the team has announced that the film girst look , helmed by Arun Dominic, has wrapped up shooting after 94 days of shooting on January 29, 2025.  

Apart from Naslen, the film also features Arun Kurian and Chandu Salimkumar. All three actors had wrapped up shooting

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. 

- Mamitha Baiju with Pradeep and Vikram Prabhu in Tollywood

After Thalapathy 69 , Mamitha Baiju has signed a film opposite Pradeep Ranganathan of Love Today. The film is directed by one of the associates of Sudha Kongara. Her forthcoming film in Telugu is Dear Krishna releasing in January end. It is a bilingual (Telugu-Malayalam) film directed by Dinesh Baboo. “We did not want to dub the film in Telugu because we wanted to retain the essence of the story. We believed that we can do justice to the story if we shoot in Telugu – hence we simultaneously shot the film in Telugu along with Malayalam version,” said Dinesh. “Dear Krishna film is inspired from real life incident that happened in Kerala,” says director Dinesh Babu. “The film is based on an incident that happened to Akshay Krishnan a plus two student in 2018. The story is a testament to the miracles that unfold when we surrender to a higher power. Such miracles can happen to any person who believed in God.” The director further clarifies that Mamitha Baiju is not playing Akshay Krishnan’s love interest in the film. “But she plays one of the central characters in the story and drives the narrative along with Aishwarya, Avinash, Sameer, Shanti Krishna and Lohit,” says Dinesh who is also the film's screenwriter, dialogues and cinematographer. Having directed two films in Telugu, Papa Kosam (1990) and Bhale Mogudu Bhale Pellam (2011), the director is excited to release ‘Dear Krishna’ in Telugu.

Vikram Prabhu from the Shivaji Ganesan family is making his Tollywood debut with Ghatti. An announcement was made on his birthday. The film’s star attraction is Anushka Shetty. The first look poster presents Vikram in a ferocious avatar. The actor is shown being chased by the police through dense forests and ghat areas. What follows is a series of intense action sequences where he takes on goons. Anushka Shetty’s look and character introduction glimpse from her upcoming film ‘Ghaati’ was released on her birthday to her phenomenal response. The actress appeared in a fiercely violent character in the glimpse of the film directed by Krish Jagarlamudi. 'Ghaati' is slated for a grand release on April 18.