Dhanush- Mrunal Thakur dating gets UPGRADED - SISTERS OK IT

 Dhanush and Mrunal dating just got upgraded/ Dhanush two sisters Dr Karthika Karthik and Vimala Geetha followed Mrunal Instagram Page. Both his sisters have seemingly followed her back. This means that the relationship has got a nod. Dhanush father- mom- sisters have never got along with Dhanush ex wife Aishwarya Rajinikanth. Next news is that  Dhanush and Mrunal share birthdays just a few days apart, both actors share the same zodiac sign.  Both of them are a Leo!. According to The Free Press Journal, Mrunal Thakur was previously in a relationship with writer Sharad Tripathi. Both he and the Son of Sardaar 2 actress participated in Nach Baliya Season 7 together, but eventually broke up.

On the other hand, Dhanush was previously married to Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth. The couple had tied the knot on November 8, 2004. After nearly 18 years of marriage, the Captain Miller actor and Aishwaryaa announced their separation in 2022.

Another fan defended the actors. The commented read "All these can be created by ardent fans as well. Remember that Salman Khan post on this sub that said he had a air hostess wife in USA and also a son? I smell something similar. Either that or they're starting a movie promotion soon". One fan posted "Who is even surprised here? He is an infamous boy who has dated virtually all his co actors and even some who he hasn’t worked with." Another fan said "ab may month aadha india shreyas iyer ko sarpanch bol raha tha tab sutro ke dawara khabar aayi thi ki mrunal aur iyer date kar rahe hai." (Cricketer Shreyas Iyer and Mrunal Thakur were allegedly dating each other.)

A month ago, Dhanush completed the shoot of director Anand L Rai's Tere Ishk Mein and took part in the film's wrap up party. The special event was attended by Tamannaah, Kanika Dhillon, Mrunal Thakur and Bhumi Pednekar. Dhanush and Mrunal Thakur. Actors Dhanush and Mrunal Thakur were spotted once again at the screening of Kajol's film Maa. The two were also spotted at the premiere of Son Of Sardar 2 in which Mrunal Thakur plays the lead. A video of the two sharing a warm interaction with each other has sparked dating rumours among fans. 

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After Valli, Rajini's Coolie gets A Certificate / Dhanush Fans happy with AI Ending

 Unusual for Rajinikanth, who boasts a fan following across age categories, his upcoming action entertainer Coolie has obtained an A certificate after clearing the censorship formalities. Valli was also certified 'A' but Superstar played only guest role in it. Is #Coolie the first full length Rajinikanth film to get 'A' certificate?

With this announcement, Coolie will be the first Rajini film in years to get an A certificate. It is worth noting that the film's director, Lokesh Kanagaraj, had said there won't be any compromises on violence and action in the film.

Produced by Kalanithi Maran under his Sun Pictures banner, Coolie boasts a star-studded ensemble consisting of Nagarjuna as Simon, Sathyaraj as Rajasekar, Upendra as Kaleesha, Shruti Haasan as Preethi, and Soubin Shahir as Dayal. Rajinikanth plays Deva in the film. Confirming speculations, it was revealed that Aamir Khan will play Dahaa in Coolie. The film is a reunion of sorts as Rajini teams up with Sathyaraj 38 years after Mr Bharath and Aamir Khan 29 years after Aatank Hi Aatank.

The controversy erupted with the August 1 re-release of the film’s Tamil version, Ambikapathy. Studio Eros International, reportedly without the director’s consent, used artificial intelligence to fundamentally change the movie’s iconic, heartbreaking conclusion.

What The New AI Raanjhanaa Ending Reveals

In the original film, audiences were left shattered as a fatally injured Kundan (Dhanush) succumbs to his injuries, leaving Zoya (Sonam Kapoor) to grieve his lifeless body. The new AI version rewrites this cinematic history. The scene cuts from Zoya caressing Kundan’s face to a shot of him breathing. His friends watch in relief before entering the room, smiling. Kundan then opens his eyes and wakes up, not to a somber score, but to celebratory music. Reports from those who have seen the re-release claim the AI effect is seamless, making it difficult for new viewers to even spot the alteration.

One fan wrote, "AI version new climax response for #Ambikapathy re-release. #IdlyKadai #Ambikapathy #Dhanush." 

The video that has been making the rounds online also shows Dhanush's character, Kundan, opening his eyes again, and he lives! Seeing his character not die, fans can be heard screaming and whistling.

Another fan mentioned, "My Kundan is alive, I'm so emotional while watching. Thank you Al #Raanjhanaa."

Someone else wrote, "#Raanjhanaa / #Ambikapathy gets a beautiful twist with a new AI-generated climax & it's so realistic, it hits right in the feels. Kundan is alive... and so is our love for this timeless story. AI just gave fans the closure they always wanted."

Coolie Trailor to please Hindi Audience - Vivek film in limbo / Dhanush Kuberaa globally trending

 On August 1` the trailor of Coolie is coming out and this is only to please PEN the Hindi distributor. Lokesh wanted to skip a trailor as he felt it could either give away the plot or could send wrong expectations. Instead he wanted only a promo of 15 seconds released in intervals. PEN felt otherwise as Bollywood promotions thrive on trailors and they have a selfish reason for it, They want Aamir Khan in it. Non Tamil actors apart from Nagarjuna who is main villain, has Upendra-Shoubin. Aamir has close to `15 minutes screen time. Finally a trailor is ready.

Rajini is yet to take call on Vivek Athreya movie. It is very tempting but he is getting pressure from certain people no tto accept Mythri or Telugu director. Mythri is terribly pissed off with Vignesh Sivan for postponing LIK to Feb 2026 . Mythri planned Dude for Feb 2026 now will be slotting it somewhere date . This has happened twice now earlier was Vidaamuyarchi- GBU and are not keen to work with Tamil Directors anymore.

While Rajinikanth is in two minds about Mythiri and Vivek, Dhanush has decided to not work with Shekar Kammula after Kubera response in Tamil. He is got a negative feedback from the Tamil OTT audience . However the film is globally trending on Amazon Prime. As of now, Kuberaa is placed on the 8th spot on Amazon Prime Video’s global top ten movies list, according to FlixPatrol. Leading the chart is the action-comedy Heads of State, starring Idris Elba, John Cena, and Priyanka Chopra, followed by the action thriller The Accountant 2, starring Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal in the lead roles. Other titles ahead of Kuberaa include Anthony Mackie’s dystopian flick Elevation, Jason Statham’s A Working Man, and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, among other films. An Indian film trending globally on a major streaming platform like Amazon Prime Video is not something which happens very often

The Tamil box office performance of the movie "Kuberaa" was underwhelming, despite the film's overall success. 

Here's a summary of its performance:

• The film opened with a collection of ₹4.5 crore on the first day in Tamil.
• While the initial collections were strong, the momentum did not sustain, and the box office graph began to decline steeply in the days that followed.
• The total collection in Tamil Nadu reached approximately ₹18 crores, with the final tally unlikely to surpass ₹20 crores.
• The Tamil Nadu distribution rights were sold for ₹18 crores.
• Projections suggest losses of up to 40-50% on the investment in the Tamil Nadu market.
• Director Sekhar Kammula reportedly expressed surprise and disappointment at the film's underperformance in Tamil Nadu, noting that he believed the subject matter had more Tamil sensibilities and featured Dhanush, a major star in the region.

 

 

Prithviraj - Kajol Hindi film on July 25 / Dhanush- Kirti Hindi to have Tamil version/ Coolie Audio

 Sarzameen OTT release: Prithviraj Sukumaran, Kajol and Ibrahim Ali Khan starrer is set to premiere on OTT platform on July 25. The high-octane action-thriller, directed by Kayoze Irani, the son of Boman Irani, will come directly on OTT without any theatrical release. Detailing the filmmaking experience, Kayoze Irani stated, "Working with phenomenal artists like Prithviraj Sir, Kajol Ma'am, and Ibrahim each of whom brought such emotional depth and honesty to their performances has been nothing short of a privilege...The emotional  battlefield in Sarzameen is just as powerful and consuming as the one unfolding on the frontlines," ANI reported citing press release.

Dhanush is pining his hopes big on his Hindi film Tere Ishk Mein to do the trick at Tamil box office too. For this A Rahman is composing the music with any eye on the Tamil audience too apart from Hindi. As the subject is a love subject and has all ingredients to have a mass appeal , the Kollywood market could be .receptive. Backed by powerhouse producers Gulshan Kumar, Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar (T-Series), and Aanand L Rai and Himanshu Sharma (Colour Yellow Productions), Tere Ishk Mein reunites Rai with Dhanush after their celebrated collaboration in Raanjhanaa. The film is set to explore the complexities of love with Rai’s signature storytelling, while marking Kriti Sanon’s first outing with both the director and Dhanush.

According to official updates, Tere Ishk Mein will hit cinemas worldwide in both Hindi and Tamil languages on November 28, 2025, positioning it as one of the most awaited releases of the year.

Dhanush Kuberaa collected ₹48.6 crore during the first weekend. During the first week in theatres, Kuberaa's Telugu variant earned ₹48.7 crore and ₹18.38 crore in Tamil. In Kannada, the movie minted ₹20,00,000, and ₹1.72 crore in Hindi. The movie's Malayalam version failed to earn anything at the box office. After Day 11, the domestic collection stood at Rs 81 crore.

Coolie audio launch in Chennai is set for is said to be happening at Nehru Stadium on 27th July. Also, the team will likely attend events in Telugu and Hindi as well, because the makers aim for pan-India success and big numbers are also involved in business. The Coolie Rights for two Andhra States is bought by Asian Group [Asian Cinemas + Suresh Babu + Dil Raju]. Deal closed at 44 Cr, excluding the GST. This is a very huge price and the 3rd biggest business film in the Telugu States in dubbed films after KGF-2 and 2 Point 0. 

Nag Vamsi who distributed blockbuster Devara after failing to get Coolie Andhra- TS rights has bagged War 2 releasing on same day. It has NTR Jr along with Hrithik Roshan in the lead. Coolie will not feature in IMAX screebs but War 2 will.

Dhanush own voice for Kuberaa Telugu - Tamil average Box office / Only Ranveer as Shathimaan

 Sir/Vaathi was the first bilingual actor of Dhanush, and he once again acted in a bilingual movie, Kuberaa, directed by Sekhar Kammula with Nagarjuna in a crucial role. Though the film received superb collections, Kuberaa’s Tamil version underperformed at the box office.

Rarely do we see day 2 being bigger than the opening day for a film, but Sekhar Kammula’s Kuberaa achieved it. The film sold 328K tickets on the BookMyShow ticketing app on the opening day, and it sold 339K tickets on the second day.

Overall, the day 2 collections of the film are 10% higher than the opening day. But the only concern for the film is the Tamil version’s box office performance. The film has to witness a 30-40% jump from day 1, as it received an average start. 

However, the day 2 and day 3 jump for the Tamil version is minimal, and it is not happening in the expected range. So, despite having a superb weekend in theaters, Kuberaa’s Tamil version underperformed at the box office.

If the film sees good collections in Tamil like Telugu, then the weekend could have been much bigger. The trade expected a 50-50 contribution from Tamil and Telugu at the box office.

But as far as 2-day collections are concerned, 70% of the numbers are coming from Telugu and 30% from Tamil.

 

Talented filmmaker who has been behind Minnal Murali and Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey, Basil Joseph, is going to make this Indian Superhero film as per reports. And it seems that perhaps his favourite choice for the lead role Shaktimaan is none other than Ranveer Singh.

However, it cannot be forgotten that the OG Shaktimaan, Mukesh Khanna, took the media by a frenzy in his outrage against Ranveer being cast as Shaktimaan. This brought a lot of shame for Ranveer who then decided to part ways with the film for the time being and focus on more promising projects like Don 3. Recently, reports from his team stated that he won’t be producing Shaktimaan as he is busy with Dhurandhar and Don 3. There were reports that Allu Arjun will take over this role and his fans were elated with this prospect.

But Basil has now stated that “No one else is doing Shaktimaan. It is Ranveer Singh and no one else.” Amidst all this confusion, fans and experts are saying Ranveer should stay away from this project as it is too controversial and looks like it lacks potential. Clarifications and updates are awaited from Ranveer’s end, even his well wishers don’t want him to associate with such a film.

But Basil has now stated that “No one else is doing Shaktimaan. It is Ranveer Singh and no one else.” Amidst all this confusion, fans and experts are saying Ranveer should stay away from this project as it is too controversial and looks like it lacks potential. Clarifications and updates are awaited from Ranveer’s end, even his well wishers don’t want him to associate with such a film.

READ our Report; https://southfilmy.blogspot.com/2025/01/ajith-kumar-spells-out-future-plans.html

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. 

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

Dhanush slams Nayanthara - Vignesh at Kuberaa audio launch / Thug Life Tamil Nadu- North America opening

 At the Kuberaa audio launch, Dhanush speech aimed at his enimies has termed as the warning to Nayanthara and Vignesh Raja with whom he is fighting a legal battle over copyright issues over a NetFlix documentary.

Dhanush said "Neenga enna summa naalu vadhandhi kelapdi , enna mudichrulamnu nenacha, ungallala oru sengala kooda pudunga mudiyadhu. Konjam Thalli Poi viladunga Raja. " (you have been spreading fake news about me thinking it will end my career, let me just make it clear to you that you can can't event move a brick) The Raja that mentioned is Vignesh Shivan, says fans.

He said "Oru vela saapatuku Vakkilaamaiyum irudhuruken, ippo oru nalla nilamai la um iruken. But I am always happy, Happiness is always inside you, don't search for it outside. I'm lucky to have fans like you, after all this negativity. "

About Kuberaa

The teaser which was released a few days ago gave fans a glimpse of the powerful storyline with strong background music and score adding the drama. The teaser goes into the themes of power and wealth, following the journey of Dhanush’s character, a homeless man from Mumbai’s Dharavi slums who climbs to become a powerful gang leader.

Nagarjuna takes on a, complex role in the film, while Rashmika portrays a woman yearning for more than her simple life. Jim Sarbh stars as a sharp-witted businessman.

The audio launch of director Sekhar Kammula's Kuberaa took place in Chennai on June 1. The event was a star studded affair with Dhanush, Akkineni Nagarjuna and Rashmika Mandanna in attendance.

At 3 PM on June 1, Thug Life‘s Day 1 pre-sales in Tamil Nadu were ₹1.90 crore, with sales of 110,000 tickets, amounting to 985 shows across Tamil Nadu. With anticipation building in the lead-up to its June 5 theatrical release, we expect ticket sales to increase significantly in the last three days. In comparison Leo collected Rs 6,17 crores from Chenai alone.

The Premieres have already crossed $300K and will cross the Million dollar mark at this pace. Thug Life is also likely to cross Ponniyin Selvan’s premiere record of $1.1M becoming the third biggest opener for Kollywood after Kabali and Leo.

Thug Life will be released in five languages — Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada — and will also take on Sajid Nadiadwala’s Housefull 5 in the Hindi-speaking belt. While both films target different audiences, the box office clash will keep people looking.

Thug Life will open on over 1,800 screens across the country, with Tamil Nadu leading most of the core business. Thug Life is set to release on June 5.

Aakash Baskaran l Assistant Director to Producer ; ED after him

 Meet Aakas Baskaran :Assistant Director to Vignesh Shivan in Naanum Rowdy Thann which ignitedlove affair between Director and heroine Nayanthara and film was produced by Dhanush, he is a Producer of three films with a combined investment of Rs 500 crores, Baskaran was AD to Perisamy in Amaran. His wife is

 

Aakash Baskaran the Film Producer whose house for the second day is searched by ED is today most searched guy on net Last time when Dhanush and STR who are not pals danced together on stage and Nayanthara was seen sitting couple of chairs away from Dhanush at Aakash wedding was a surprise., She is facing a Rs 10 crore compensation suit from Dhanush. All this happened at Aakash Baskran’s wedding. Let us go a little back. In 2024, Akash Bhaskaran got married to Dharaneeswari, daughter of businessman CK Ranganathan, who owns Cavinkare Pvt Ltd. Her mother is Thenmozhi,  great granddaughter of late DMK Chief and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi.

Dharaneeswari's brother, Manu Ranjith, is married to actor Vikram’s daughter, Akshitha. Aakash Bhaskaran launched Dawn Pictures, a film production company headed by him.

Akash Bhaskaran initially made his debut as an assistant director with the film Naanum Rowdy Than directed by Vignesh Sivan, and later worked as an assistant director in films such as Kathu Vaakula Rendu Kadhal, Pavakathaigal, and Amaran. It shocked everyone that an assistant director suddenly became a producer.

When Dhanush's upcoming film Idli Kadai was facing financial difficulties, he took it upon himself to produce it. After that, he has also produced Parasakthi, a film directed by Sudha Kongara starring Siva Karthikeyan, Jayam Ravi and Atharvaa, and Simbu's STR-49, and in a very short period of time, he has been producing such mega-budget films. Not only this, he is also directing and producing the film Idyam Murali, starring Atharvaa.

His maiden project is Dhanush's Idly Kadai, which will release in theatres on October 1. The film is also directed by Dhanush, and co-stars Nithya Menen, Sathyraj, Parthiban and Shalini Pandey.

He is also producing Sivakarthikeyan's Parashakti. directed by Sudha Kongara and starring Sivakarthikeyan, Ravi Mohan, Atharvaa and Sreeleela. The film is produced on a budget of Rs 200 crore.
Dawn Pictures is the banner behind Silambarasan TR's STR 49 directed by Ramkumar Balakrishnan. It stars Santhanam, Kayadu Lohar and VTV Ganesh as well.

Aaksh also turns director with Idhayam Murali. The film stars Atharvaa Murali, Kayadu Lohar in lead roles, alongside Preity Mukhundhan, Natty Subramaniam, Niharika NM and Thaman S.

Baskaran Akash is currently associated with 6 companies in various capacities such as Director and Individual Promoter. He serve as a Director at THAMMAMPATTY SWARNA MAALIGAI JEWELLERS PRIVATE LIMITED , AAKASH BASKARAN CREATIVE STUDIOS PRIVATE LIMITED, DAWN PICTURES PRIVATE LIMITED, THULI STUDIOS PRIVATE LIMITED, AAKASH BASKARAN PROPERTIES PRIVATE LIMITED

 

Aakash Baskaran, producer at Dawn Pictures came under The Enforcement Directorate (ED) scanner on May 16, for producing several high-budget films worth Rs 400-550 crores - all at the same time.

Kamal Haasan- As a Director I would have Died on the Streets / June Biggies List

 Kamal has released an interview with the Hollywood  Reporter today, yet another  brilliant one. Though most of it is known to scribes down South , some were striking like the scripting of Thug Life. Recently the team gave several interviews for the Telugu media which will be released soon.

ON why Kamal took up acting full time;

Kamal Haasan shared that K Balachander liked his story and used it in the film Zara Si Zindagi. At 19, Kamal told him he wanted to be a director, but Balachander said it would be a tough life and he might end up riding in autos. He told Kamal to become an actor instead. Kamal said, “Forget riding an auto rickshaw, I would’ve probably died in one had I not taken his advice."

The famous actor said many of his talented friends died sadly on the streets. He remembered what Balachander told him and decided to focus on acting. “The died on the streets," he said, looking back on the advice that Balachander gave him. “That’s how I decided to totally go into acting. If I had made that mistake, he would’ve been right… I’ve seen many of my friends die like that… That is why I am grateful to Mr Balachander, because I could’ve gone down that route. I would’ve died with my angst, with my unfulfilled dreams, in an auto rickshaw. And nobody would know that there is a dead body in the auto rickshaw."

More at https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/features/interviews/kamal-haasan-interview-thug-life-and-nayakan-make-you-understand-the-futility-of-violence

Promo shedules l Note A R Rahman Australia concert missing

The Schedule:

Okay so here is the planned schedule.

• TRAILER LAUNCH TAMIL - MAY 17TH
• TRAILER LAUNCH HINDI - MAY 20TH
• TRAILER LAUNCH MALAYALAM - MAY 21ST
• TRAILER LAUNCH TELUGU - MAY 22ND
• AUDIO LAUNCH - MAY 24TH AT SAIRAM COLLEGE
• PRE RELEASE EVENT (DEHLI) - MAY 26TH
• PRE RELEASE EVENT (BANGALORE) - MAY 27TH
• PRE RELEASE EVENT (TRIVANDRUM) - MAY 28TH
• PRE RELEASE EVENT (VIZAG) - MAY 29TH
• PRE RELEASE EVENT (MALAYSIA) - MAY 31ST
• PRE RELEASE EVENT (DUBAI) - JUNE 1ST
• THUG LIFE RELEASE - JUNE 5TH.
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  ·         Starting with Thug Life starring Kamal Haasan, which will release on June 5th worldwide. The film is carrying great buzz, with the promotional content also impressing the majority of the audience. The film is also the combo of Kamal Haasan and Director Mani Ratnam, who re-united after nearly 3 decades.

  ·         Hari Hara Veera Mallu, starring Pawan Kalyan, which faced multiple shoot delays and release postponements, has finally locked its release date on June 13th. The film is a period drama directed by Krish and A.M. Jyothi Krishna.

  ·         Kubera starring Dhanush is directed by Sekhar Kammula. The film has been scheduled to release on June 20th worldwide. The film also stars Nagarjuna in a crucial role and also has a good buzz.

  ·         Kannappa starring Manchu Vishnu is a heavy budgeted film based on the devotee of Lord Shiva, Bhakta Kannappa. The film will release on June 27th. There are high expectations of the film due to its large scale making and visuals.

   

   

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Dhruv Vikram Bison look out/ Prithviraj spotted at Mahesh Babu shoot / Dhanush NEEK on March 21

Applause Entertainment and Neelam Studios unveil the First Look of ‘Bison’ – A Gritty Sports Drama Directed by Mari Selvaraj! The much-awaited first look of Bison is here! Applause Entertainment, in collaboration with Neelam Studios has unveiled the striking first look of Bison, an electrifying sports drama helmed by the acclaimed Mari Selvaraj. Starring Dhruv Vikram in a transformative role as a Kabaddi player, alongside Anupama Parameswaran, the film is inspired by true events and brings to life a gripping tale of passion, resilience, and triumph against all odds.

Prithviraj joined Mahesh Babu at the Odisha shooting schedule. Mahesh Babu getup and a long shot of both at the sets were leaked. Prithviraj will be back on March 16 in Kochi to complete a few last minute post production work. Censoring is over and now the runup to March 27th is to start. After Empuran, he is to report for Santosh Trophy directed by Vipin das of Guruvayoor Nadyil fame. It is produced by Stephen and Prithviraj Productions.

Dhanush directed Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam (NEEK) will be arriving on Prime Video on 21st March and it’s expected to receive a big response after OTT release. NEEK was a commercial failure due to its poor release date. NEEK started its journey on a fair note by earning 1.15 crores. However, since word-of-mouth was mixed, it failed to show a desired jump over the weekend. On weekdays, things went downhill, and a total of 6.38 crores came on board. During the second week, things became worse, with the collection reaching a low of 7 lakh on a single day. n the second week, NEEK earned a dismal 1.05 crores. Overall, it raked in a poor total of 7.43 crore net at the Indian box office in 14 days, as per Sacnilk. The budget of the film is Rs 12 crores.

AVM Property dispute in court /Dragon and NEEK budget and Profits - Dhanush next with H Vinoth

Aparna Guhan Shyam, one of the twin daughters of MS Guhan son of AVM Sarvanan, has filed a civil suit in the High Court asking for one-fifth of the share in the family properties. She has also sought an injunction which aims to restrain AVM Studios from competing with AVM Productions in the film business.Aparna claims that her father had developed a cold attitude towards her ever since she married a person from another caste.AVM has produced films featuring Superstar Rajinikanth, Sivaji Ganesan, Rajkumar, SS Rajendran, Vyjayanthimala, Kamal Haasan and several others. Aparna, of the great granddaughters of the founder A.V. Meiyappan has insisted on partitioning the family properties.

BREAKEVEN TARGETS FOR DRAGON AND NEEK- RAGHUL OPINION DRAGON Dragon Budget - 55 cr Theattical business- 29 cr TN- 18 cr TS - 3 cr ROI- 3.5 cr Os - 4.5 cr Non theatricals - Expected 37 cr (Split up yet to know ) AGS as claimed made table profits- 7 cr So any more theatrical profits are surplus to them. Gross targets Break even - 50cr to 58 cr HIT - 58 cr to 72.5 cr Super hit - 72.6 to 87 cr Blockbuster- 87 cr gross or more NEEK Budget - 20 cr (Without Dhanush fees ) Theatrical business - 12 cr TN - 6.5cr Telugu states - 1.5 cr ROI - 1.5 cr OS- 2.5 cr Non Theattical- 22 cr (Dhanuh factor) Table profits- 14 cr (Inclusive of Dhanush fees) Wubderbaar did good job in getting deals. Dhanush and Co should be happy. Gross targets- Break even - 20 to 24 HIT- 24 cr to 30 Super Hit - 30 to 36 cr Blockbuster- 36 cr gross ++++ My expectation Dragon - 70 cr gross NEEK - 20 to 23 cr gross

H. Vinoth is presently working on Ilayathalapathy Vijay’s final film before the actor transitions into full-time politics. He seems to also have big plans to follow, with Dhanush lined up for his next venture.In a recent interview with Kudumbam, Dragon editor Pradeep E. Raghav revealed that H. Vinoth and Dhanush had met and mutually agreed to collaborate on a project. He also shared that he was offered the role of editor for the film, accepted the opportunity, signed the contract, and received an advance payment. Dhanush is back in action, and this time, he’s bringing his signature Raanjhanaa energy to Delhi! The Maaran actor is currently filming Tere Ishk Mein, his next Hindi project with director Aanand L Rai. Fans went into a frenzy after spotting him at Sri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), with pictures and videos are going viral on social media.

Nayanthara copyright case update / Kani played S J Suryah mom / Shark Tank Tamil avatar

In the latest hearing about the case filed by Netflix asking the court to reject the application filed by Dhanush company as there was no copyright violation by the streaming platform and Nayanthara ( the video was her wedding and life journey), Dhanush lawyer P S Raman argued that at by using a 28-second BTS video, Nayanthara and her team broke their original agreement when they signed the film contract. He said that the lawsuit is valid and can proceed in court. Dhanush has filed a Rs 10 crore lawduit on Nayanthara for using clips from his production film Nannum Rowdy Thaan.

Actress Kani Kusurti who acted in Oscar entry All we Imagine as Light acted in Mahesh Babu – A R Murgadoss film Spyder. This Tamil- Telugu film had S J Suryah as baddie and Kani played his mother. Kani won the Best Actress award at the Kerala State Film Awards and the Best Actress Award for her performance in Biriyaani (2020). Since then, she has started acting in independent films. Kani Kusruti has also appeared in films like Biriyaani, Girls Will Be Girls, Mura, Memories Of A Machine,

Now, Tamil Nadu is stepping into the entrepreneurial spotlight with Startup Singam, the state’s first-ever startup reality show. The show, hosted by Angelin and modelled after the globally acclaimed Shark Tank, promises to be a game-changer for Tamil Nadu’s startup ecosystem. Startup Singam features 50 carefully selected finalists from a pool of over 1,500 applicants who will present their innovative business ideas to a panel of seasoned investors. Startup Singam To Start Airing From Republic Day On Star Vijay TV & Disney+ Hotstar

Atharva and Nimisha Sajayan in DNA - Vishnu Temple secrets in Nagabandham

Rana Daggubati Unveils Rudhra, Virat Karrna’s Fierce First Look From Abhishek Nama, Kishore Annapureddy, NIK Studios, Abhishek Pictures, Pan India Film NAGABANDHAM Released The highly anticipated pre-look of young hero Virat Karrna as Rudhra from the much-awaited Pan-India film Nagabandham was recently unveiled, sparking significant excitement ahead of the release of the first look poster. Directed by the passionate filmmaker Abhishek Nama, this grand-scale project has its first look poster unveiled by Rana Daggubati. The first look poster presents Virat Karrna in a striking and rugged appearance, sporting curly hair, a beard, and a chiseled physique. His shirtless stance showcases his six-pack abs in this bloody, action-packed poster that depicts Karrna in an audacious avatar, fearlessly battling a menacing crocodile in the ocean. Holding the creature's mouth open with his bare hands and a rope, Rudhra's daring nature and relentless strength are evident. The first look poster certainly generated interest. Nagabandham is shaping up to be an epic adventure, with its tagline The Secret Treasure hinting at the thrilling journey ahead. Abhishek Nama also brings his own vision and expertise to both the story and screenplay. The movie is being produced by Kishore Annapureddy under NIK Studios, in collaboration with Abhishek Pictures. the film, alongside Lakshmi Ira and Devansh Nama, who proudly present it. Nagabandham is an upcoming pan-Indian epic that combines spiritual mysticism with thrilling adventure, featuring an impressive ensemble cast such as Nabha Natesh and Iswarya Menon as female leads, and Jagapathi Babu, Jayaprakash, Murali Sharma, and B.S. Avinash in supporting roles. The movie explores the hidden secrets of India’s ancient Vishnu temples, specifically focusing on the sacred practice of Nagabandham. Inspired by recent treasure discoveries at temples like Padmanabhaswamy and Puri Jagannath, the story dives into the captivating mythology surrounding these divine locations and the enigmatic rituals designed to safeguard them. The film brings these age-old mysteries to life with a fresh, modern narrative. The movie is shaping well in the hands of Abhishek Nama and a team of talented technicians. The cinematography is handled by Soundar Rajan S, while Abhe provides the music. The film's dialogues are written by Kalyan Chakravarthy, Ashok Kumar contributes is the art director. Nagabandham is progressing with its shoot and the movie will be released in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam languages in 2025. Cast: Virat Karrna, Nabha Natesh, Iswarya Menon, Jagapathi Babu, Jayaprakash, Murali Sharma, B.S. Avinash, and others Technical Crew: Banner : NIK Studios & Abhishek Pictures Lakshmi Ira & Devansh Presents Story, Screenplay & Director: Abhishek Nama Producer: Kishore Annapureddy Director of photography: Soundar Rajan S Music: Abhe Ceo: Vasu Potini Production Designer: Ashok Kumar Dialogues: Kalyan Chakravarthy Editor: RC Panav Costume Designer: Aswin Rajesh Executive Producer: Abhinethry Jakkal Action: Venkat, Vlad Rimburg Script Development: Shra1,Rajiv n Krishna Vfx: Thunder Studios Vfx Supervisor: Dev Babu Gandi (Bujji) Publicity Designs: Kaani Studio Pro - Yuvraaj

Teaser of Atharva Murali's 'DNA' released Dhanush releases teaser of Atharva Murali's 'DNA' The teaser of the film 'DNA', starring Tamil star Atharvaa Murali in the lead role, has been released. Dhanush, a versatile personality of the Tamil film industry, released it and congratulated the film crew. Directed by Nelson Venkatesan, who has directed successful works like 'Oru Naal Koothu', 'Monster' and 'Farhana', the film 'DNA' stars Atharva Murali, Nimisha Sajayan, Balaji Sakthivel, Ramesh Thilak, Viji Chandrasekhar, Chethan, Rithvika, K P, Subramaniam Siva, Karunakaran, 'Pasanga' Sivakumar and many others. Parthiban has handled the cinematography for this film, and Srikanth Hariharan - Sathya Prakash - Anal Akash - Praveen Saivi - Sahi Siva- has composed the music. VJ Sabu Joseph is in charge of the editing, while Siva Shankar has handled the art direction. This family entertainer is being produced by producer Jayanthi Ambedkar on behalf of Olympia Movies. The film is being produced by Olympia Movies S. Ambedkar provides. Talking about the film, the director said, "The main aspect of the film is the psychology and life of the two main characters, Divya and Anand. Both of them are subjected to stress by this society every day for many reasons. These two wounded souls meet at an emotional moment. What happens next? This is the story of the film. I have worked with five music directors for the first time in this film, which is being developed as a family entertainer. All the songs and background music are excellent and unique. Therefore, the music of the film will definitely appeal to fans from all walks of life." The shooting of the film has been completed and the post-shooting technical work is going on in full swing. In this situation, the teaser of the film has been released. The scenes and music featured in this teaser have impressed the fans a lot. Due to this, it is getting a great reception and support from the audience. https://youtu.be/xEgYDB5xGuA

A R Rahman in Dhanush Hindi film / Kamal back in February/ Rajini in Thailand for Pongal

A R Rahman is joining Aanand L Rai – Dhanush who are collaborating once again for their third project, Tere Ishk Mein. Following their successful outings on Raanjhanaa and Atrangi Re, this film is set in the spiritual town of Rishikesh and the film’s music is expected to play a big role in the story.

Rajinikanth spoke to the media at the airport and revealed the film Coolie has already completed 70 percent of the shooting. The next shooting schedule takes place in Thailand from January 13 to January 28, 2025. “Coolie” is the first combo between Rajinikanth and filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj, known for blockbusters such as “Khaidi,” “Vikram,” and “Leo.” “Coolie” is slated for release in May 2025. The film has Aamir Khan, Nagarjuna Akkineni, and Upendra in key roles. Shruti Haasan appears is the main lead actress.

Kamal Haasan will be back in February and then only Amaran success function will be held. Entire script will be over by then as the actor is sitting with Anbu Arivu duo in US and also scouting locales. After arrival, Kamal has few days work in Thug life and a song and few scenes to do in Indian 3.

Dhanush Telugu film caught in Director- Producer fight- Cameraman walks out

 Dhanush who is doing a Telugu film Sir and in Hyderabad is caught in a fight between Producer  DVV Dannaya and director Venky Atluri in what is called ` creative differences'. The film was launched on January 3 and shooting was on. For the second schedule, trouble erupted in terms of creative differences.  Meanwhile unconfirmed reports say that there is also a dispute over heroine Samyuktha Menon's work.

Director Venky refused to shoot in areas where it was pandemic affected. Apart from this, DVV is said to have got jittery after the break up of Dhanush with Aishwarya as he was told that Rajinikanth's fans would boycott the film. Secondly, OTT  market  of Dhanush is seeing a slump. Maaran the Tamil film which will premiere on OTT directly was sold for a price that just gave the producer a thin profit margin. DVV knows that Dhanush5 has not Telugu market and has to take his investment from Tamil market. If Tamil market is shaky, then DVV has started to cut budget.

Dinesh Krishnan, cameraman walked out and posted ` creative differences '. Now will a new heroine from Chennai join SIR ?