Drug Addict Srikanth hid marriage after his wife was jailed / Thug Life to PAY PENALTY

 

Srikanth marriage itself was done under a cloud with the actor claiming that he went through it to save his parents from being beaten up by his wife's henchmen. To the police after being nabbed for drug case says that he took drugs as payment for the money owed to him by the producer and slowly he started using them and got hooked. read about Srikanth marriage ;

As per reports, Vandhana and Srikanth's wedding had been fixed after their parents agreed to their relationship. Later Srikanth's parents called it off after finding out that Vandhana and her parents were booked in a few legal cases involving land dispute. However, despite this, Srikanth and Vandhana got married with the permission of the latter's parent - without Srikanth's parents knowing about it.

This took an ugly turn in Srikanth's life after he denied acknowledging the marriage. Srikanth, later addressed the press by saying

"Our marriage never consummated. I went in for a register marriage as I loved her and was hopeful of convincing my parents. Soon after we announced our formal wedding date, I learnt that Vandana was jailed for an offence and that the passports of her parents were impounded for their involvement in criminal cases. She turned up at my house two days ago with tough-looking henchmen. I have been forced to abandon my house with my aged parents as I fear for their life. I have sought police protection."

After counselling, and legal intervention, the couple soon patched up and continue staying married. The couple are parents to two children.

Kizhakku Kadarkarai Salai  starring Srikanth and Bhavana  and directed by Stanly.  RS Anthanan started a new production company called Venthiraikalam and made his debut as producer. with this film. It too was bogged in problems and was not a hit. Anthanan is today known as Valaipechu , the YouTube channel that gives latest authentic news on filmdom.

Mani Ratnam apology that was circulated yesterday is a fake and also the news that Madras Talkies had said that the apology is fake. From what we gather is Writer-lyricist-producer Siva Ananth, who has worked with director Mani Ratnam on many of his films including Kaatru Veliyidai, Chekka Chivantha Vaanam, Ponniyin Selvan: I and II and the latest Thug Life, has confirmed that the director's reported 'apology' for his latest film with Kamal Haasan as fake. Madras Talkies had not given any official statement through any of the social handles that it operates about the apology being fake. Anytime on or after July 5^th, Thig Life South languages will hit NetFlix and it seems that a renegotiation has led to Madras Talkies reducing the agreed 8 weeks window to four for OTT release. The simultaneous release of Thug Life Hindi through national chains after it agreed toa 8 week window has created a new problem. Those who want to see Thug Life in Kannada can do so on NetFlix.

This move to release before 8 week has sparked friction with national multiplex chains in North India, where the 8-week window is more rigidly enforced. “There’s a standard industry guideline to maintain an 8-week gap before OTT release. By breaching this, the producers are now liable to pay a penalty,” a source revealed. The financial repercussion includes forfeiting the Hindi theatrical share, amounting to approximately Rs 25 lakh.

Interestingly, this marks the second time, after Indian 2, that the producers of a Kamal Haasan film have walked back on their commitment to uphold the longer OTT window. While negotiations are ongoing, Thug Life will likely proceed with the shortened 4-week release plan. Industry insiders say stricter clauses are expected to be implemented in future agreements to prevent such deviations.

 

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

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

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

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

1.     Good Bad Ugly – 29.25 crores

2.     Vidaamuyarchi – 27 crores

3.     Retro – 19.25 crores

4.     Thug Life – 17.50 crores

 

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

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

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

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

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

Prabhas next- December 6 - Pawan Kalyan film release in TROUBLE

 Prabhas’ The Raja Saab to Hit Cinemas on 5th December 2025!

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The Wait Ends! Prabhas’ The Raja Saab To Hit Cinemas on 5th December 2025

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Prabhas’ The Raja Saab Locks Its Release Date: Hitting Theatres on 5th December 2025

Teaser Drops on 16th June – Get Ready for a Horror Entertainer Like No Other

The wait is finally over! After months of mounting buzz and speculation, the makers of The Raja Saab have locked in the film’s grand theatrical release: 5th December 2025. Adding fuel to the excitement, the teaser is set to drop on 16th June, giving fans their first thrilling taste of this genre-defying entertainer.

Stepping into uncharted territory, Prabhas headlines The Raja Saab, marking his first full-fledged horror entertainer — a bold move that showcases his ever-evolving journey and fearless approach to storytelling. The first motion poster hinted at a deliciously twisted blend of supernatural elements and old-school charm, instantly grabbing attention across the board.

Directed by Maruthi, known for his unique blend of humour and emotion, The Raja Saab promises a horror film laced with surprising entertainment. Every asset so far — from vibrant posters to intriguing glimpses has left audiences in awe.

Backed by People Media Factory, the film is a visual spectacle, mounted on a grand scale with uncompromising production values. T.G. Vishwa Prasad produces the film, while Karthik Palani handles cinematography, and Thaman S delivers what is expected to be a thunderous, high-impact score.

The cast includes the stunning trio of Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Ridhi Kumar, who add charm, elegance, and freshness to the eerie yet colourful world of The Raja Saab.

As December cements its place as a blockbuster season for Indian cinema, The Raja Saab positions itself as a potential game-changer — a perfect year-end spectacle. Every update so far has only amplified excitement, and with the teaser just days away, the buzz is set to explode once again.

Set for a massive Pan-India release in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam, The Raja Saab isn’t just a film — it’s a full-blown theatrical event that dares to push the envelope.

Prabhas. Supernatural thrills. Romantic chaos. Theatrical spectacle. 5th December 2025 — Enter The Raja Saab’s kingdom, if you dare.

With Kamal Haasan letter to Karnataka Film Chamber after the High Court slamming him for taking the role of a linguist expert and hurting the film personalities and various groups in the State, will the chamber relent is the question. Meanwhile, two Telugu States where Thug Life is to release will face no opposition in theatres . Pawan Kalyan’s Hari Hara Veera Mallu, which has been delayed for almost five years, was all set to be released in theaters this June, but the latest shocking news is that Hari Hara Veera Mallu has been postponed. The team informs us that they are looking for a release in the 2nd week of July, A M Ratnam whose debts from previous outings has resulted in financiers stalling the release. Last minute efforts are on as it is a big blow to Pawan Kalyan’s image and to his fans,

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.

Prithviraj to Direct Hrithiik ? / No Ticket Price Cut for Thug Life

 

The buzz is that Prithviraj of Lucifer0 L 2 Empuran is to direct Hrithik Roshan for Hombale films. It sounded possible as Prithviraj had said that he was to do a film for Hombale films. However Hombale clarifies; No director has been signed yet. Please do not believe in rumors — we will announce all updates of this project officially when it is time,” said the source.

Speaking on the partnership, Vijay Kiragandur, founder of Hombale Films, said:

“Partnering with Hrithik Roshan is an honest step towards accomplishing our goal of making a film where intensity meets imagination in a large-scale sense.”

Hrithik added:

“Hombale has previously been home to unique stories through the years. We are dreaming big and are ready to execute that vision.”

Hombale Films: A Consistent Game-Changer

Hombale Films has changed the course of Indian storytelling and produced consecutive box office monsters such as KGF Chapter 1 & 2, Kantara, and Salaar while embedding their identity in cultural momentum and delivering spectacular visuals. A project with Hrithik is bound to be nothing short of a monumental piece of work.

After Mahesh Narayanan – Salman Khan, Prithviraj- Hrithik is latest talked about combo.

The Entertainment tax cut by Tamil Nadu Government will not be passed on to te movie goers as the 4 % that is got will be shared by Theatres- Distributors and Producer,  The bookings open online show that rates that prevailed before cut are still in force.

Now, with advance bookings officially open nationwide, all eyes are on how fast the tickets will be snapped up and how that pre-release frenzy will reflect in box office collections. The film’s gripping promos and strong word-of-mouth have already made it one of the year’s most awaited theatrical releases.

Featuring a stellar cast that includes Trisha, Silambarasan (Simbu), Abhirami, Nassar, Joju George, and Ashok Selvan in key roles, Thug Life also boasts a powerful musical score by A.R. Rahman. The film is being released in multiple languages, including Telugu, and trade circles are keenly watching to see what kind of opening day records it might set.

According to industry tracker AB George, advance booking reports show a positive trend, with overseas pre-sales crossing $700,000 (approximately ₹6 crores), indicating a strong overseas interest ahead of its global release. The movie is scheduled for a global release on June 5, 2025, and will be available in both regular and IMAX formats. Kerala distribution is managed by Sree Gokulam Movies, while overseas rights are handled by Home Screen.
 The film is a collaborative production between Raaj Kamal Films International, Madras Talkies, and R

Tax Cut to Help Thug Life ? / Malavika song in Sardar 2 - Vaa Vathiyaar delayed ??

 Was Entertainment tax cut by Tamil Nadu Government done to help Thug Life at box office ? This question arises as the film protagonist Kamal Haasan is all set to be Rajya Sabha MP with the backing of ruling party DMK. Yet another impact is that the reduced ticket prices will make it all the more difficult for Thug Life to enter the Rs 100 crore club in a jiffy. Thug Life opening is expected to be a record breaker in Kollywood and by attributing the turnout  to tax cut is probably a pre-emptive way to undermine the record.

Media reports say that it was Kamal Haasan who spoke about ET reduction in FICCI Chennai meet with Udhaynidhi Stalin as one of the participants, that fuelled the cut. The Exhibitors Association had put forth a similar demand. However, the Film Employees Federation of South India (FEFSI) thanked and expressed their gratitude to MK Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. They also thanked Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin and Minister for Tamil Development and Information Thiru MP Saminathan. Kamal name goes missing.

Popular notion is that reduced ticket rates get more footfalls and it can be the case in States where theatres are free to fix ticket prices for first one week of release. It has been seen that big budgeted films with ticket rates as high as Rs 2000 in AP/ TS has backfired after a bad Word of mouth talk has spread. In Tamil Nadu, the new legislation would mean Rs 8 cut and this is not going to bring more crowds. The parking charges, prices of eatables in theatres canteens are costing more than the ticket rates. After a consumer court ruling on selling bottled water at MRP, theatres have instead put water coolers to beat the argument that drinking water has to be provided free and sell bottled water without MRP and say that these bottles are manufactured for sale in theatres only. Popcorn  and other snacks too have no MRP .

Tamil Nadu holding on to strict pricig control of movie tickets is a great help to movie goers. Apart from this the no permission to fan shows that sell tickets at exorbitant rates and screen them at late night hours is a great relief.

As Malavika Mohanan is all set to join Karthi in Bangkok for a special song in Sardar 2, Vaa Vathiyaar film directed by Nalan Kumaraswamy is getting delayed further. The film that started much before Sardar sequel is still lying unfinished as Producer is not able to get 20 days call  sheet from Karthi. As Amazon who bought the OTTare keen that the film Sardar 1 is given in time to schedule releasem the film is given all importance by Karthi.

The Bangkok leg is expected to be power-packed, with high-octane sequences and a special song being shot during this phase. A source close to the development revealed, "Malavika Mohanan is set to fly to Bangkok in the first week of June for the next schedule of Sardar 2 alongside Karthi. The team will also be shooting a special song during this leg of the shoot."

Sardar 2 marks her next collaboration in Tamil after Thangalaan with Vikram ar, and is already being talked about for its gripping plot and scale. But that’s just one piece of the puzzle. Malavika’s growing pan-India appeal is evident in her upcoming lineup, which includes three major films across industries — The Raja Saab with Prabhas in Telugu, Hridayapoorvam with Mohanlal in Malayalam, and Sardar 2 with Karthi in Tamil.

Kamal Haasan to unlearn Kannada History as Kollywood faces BAN

 .Kamal Haasan Kannada born out of Tamil remark is threatening to spill over to a larger movement against Tamil cinema screening in Karnataka. On the cards is a formula by which the Actor endorses the historian view that .

Both Kannada and Tamil evolved from Proto-Dravidian. Because of this shared ancestry, both the languages have similar grammar structures, word formation, and words with common etymology.

Kamal had already said that he was not qualified to talk about language history and on these lines a reply drafted in such a way that it got resolved.

Apart from Thug Life, many forthcoming Tamil biggies that are going to release will not find theatres in Karnataka. It means a loss of Rs 10- 20 crores. Yet another fall out would be that Karnataka based Production houses also cannot release any Tamil films in home State. A counter   move by Tamil filmdom will not hurt the Karnataka filmdom as except for Yash’s KGF, no Kannada film has done anything worthwhile at Tamil box office.

After the anti Tamil riots that followed Dr Rajkumar abduction by Veerappan, everything has been normal. except for the yearly Cauvery dispute,,, on film front everything was normal. With Shivara Kumar called Shivanna and son of Late Dr Rajkumar doing cameo in Tamil films, all seemed rosy.

At the Karnataka Film Chamber meet, the unanimous view was that Shivanna s should have corrected Kamal on stage itself/ Some give him an excuse for not reacting - Veteran actress and former KFCC chief Jayamala also spoke up in Shivarajkumar's defense. "Shivanna is Dr Rajkumar's son. He was emotional and focussed on the event which was why he could not have understood the intensity of the comments made by Kamal. Also, he is still recovering after the surgery," she explained.
film producer Chinne Gowda said, "He was a guest at the event and possibly he might have not understood why the Tamil star said [those things]."

Shivanna has a question to those protesting Kamal’s remark at Chennai function where he was the guest and blaming him for not speaking up at the stage itself – He asks -  "It's a matter of pride for all of us that he invited me as the chief guest for his event. He was here just yesterday, among us. If anyone had concerns, they could have asked him directly - but no one did. I don’t know why people chose to remain silent then," . This was directed at the Bengaluru media who met Kamal. He had a word of advice -"Love for Kannada shouldn’t just appear when someone speaks up. It should be consistent - from the heart, always. I say this to all the media channels too: don’t just cheer for Kannada at events. Show that same passion all the time.". It all began at the audio launch of 'Thug Life' in Chennai on May 24, where Haasan, while complimenting Shiva Rajkumar, who was invited as a chief guest, said "Kannada was born out of Tamil". His statement faced huge backlash.

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TOURIST FAMILY : 100% Profit / It is not Trisha and Kamal but charchter- Mani Ratnam

 TAMIL MOVIES BOX OFFICE REPORT TILL 26/05/2025

Madhgaja Raja - SUPER HIT

Kadhalikka Neramillai - FLOP

Vanangaan - FLOP

Nesippaya - DISASTER

Kudumbasthan - SUPER HIT

Mr. Housekeeping - FLOP

Vidaamuyarchi - FLOP

Dragon - BLOCKBUSTER

NEEK - FLOP

Fire - AVERAGE

Kingston - FLOP

Murmur - SUPER HIT

Perusu - AVERAGE

Sweetheart - FLOP

Veera Dheera Sooran Part 2 - BELOW AVERAGE

Good Bad Ugly - SUPER HIT

Gangers - FLOP

Sumo - FLOP

Retro - AVERAGE

Tourist Family - SUPER HIT

DD Next Level - FLOP

Maaman - HIT

Ace - DISASTER

Theatrical hits of 2025

Madha Gaja Raja

Kudumbasthan

Dragon

Murmur (scam of the century)

Good Bad Ugly

Tourist Family

Maaman

Movies like Perusu and Fire earned decent money for the cost involved.

Retro is a profitable film for 2D but a lossmaker in theatres.

Veera Dheera Sooran is a lossmaker but didn't lose too much to be called a flop.

Vidaamuyarchi, NEEK, Kingston, DD Next Level, Ace are the biggest lossmakers of this year.

Highest grossing movie :- Good Bad Ugly (246.5 crores) and amassed a profit of 44% for all investors

Most Profitable movie :- Tourist Family (more than 150% profits for all investors)

Biggest lossmaker movie:- Ace (lost more than 66% for all investors)

In an interview with Mid-Day, Mani Ratnam offered a thought-provoking defense of the portrayal, stressing that relationships with significant age gaps are not only common in real life but should also be accepted in cinema without judgment. "In real life, people with age differences - whether older men with younger women or vice versa - are not an anomaly. It has been a reality for a long time," Ratnam explained. "However, when these kinds of relationships appear in films, people tend to scrutinise and pass judgment. This implies that we’re turning a blind eye to what’s happening in our society and insisting that things should only be portrayed in one way," the filmmaker added.

"It is (about) how these two people meet. It is not Trisha Krishnan and Kamal Haasan. It is (about) their respective characters. So that is what it should be. And if you see the film, the relationship, how it formed and whether it is real or not, then you can make a judgment, not based on Trisha Krishnan and Kamal Haasan," he elaborates. 

STR a Transgender in 50th / Rashmika a slum girl and Dhanush a Dharavi boy in Kuberaa

 During the promotions of his upcoming film Thug Life, with Mani Ratnam and co-star Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan TR revealed that he would play a transgender character in his 50th film. It is a role for a mainstream actor that goes against conventions. The Desingh Periyasamy (Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal) directorial will have music by Yuvan Shankar Raja, who reunites with Silambarasan after collaborating on Vallavan, Manmadhan, Silambattam, Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan, Vaanam and Maanaadu. The actor earlier described STR 50 as "a dream project for both me and Desingh. We are pouring our hearts into this!" He is also turning first-time producer for the film, backing it through his banner Atman Cine Arts.

The pilot promo shoot is going to begin any day now, and will happen for 10–15 days. It will be releasing Late May to June. Several VFX companies are working to bring back child Simbu and Dum Simbu with graphics. STR is playing a double role as hero and villain, it’s a period film. Expect Rajinikanth like characteristics. Yuvan has started the musical process and has finished a few tracks and scores. A Pongal 2027 release.

Rashmika posted a series of stories on her Instagram that unveiled the teaser of her upcoming film, Kuberaa. She wrote, "And here we begin... #Kuberaa." Another story, she wrote about her character "So much strenth in her silence... and so much story in her eyes." "Every step... a story, a purpose, a hearbeat." The last story spoke about Dhanush's character, "There's a fire behind his eyes... a story only few can understand."

The teaser offers a gripping glimpse into the film’s intense storyline, with a haunting background score that adds just the right dose of drama. Kuberaa explores themes of power and wealth, tracing the journey of Dhanush’s character—a homeless man from the slums of Dharavi in Mumbai—who rises through the underworld ranks to become a formidable mafia leader.

Nagarjuna steps into a layered and complex role, while Rashmika Mandanna plays a woman quietly yearning for more than the confines of her modest middle-class life. Jim Sarbh adds to the intrigue with his portrayal of a suave, sharp-witted businessman.

The film promises to be a hypnotic descent into a world where ambition knows no bounds and power comes at an unimaginable cost. Titled Trance of Kuberaa, the teaser plunges viewers deep into the morally grey universe of the film, offering a sharper look at its pivotal characters and the chaos they're about to unleash.

 

Ravi Mohan Net Worth to shrink after paying wife Alimony / Thug Life Trails Aamir Khan's film

Ravi Mohan to  Lose 3.75% Of His Current Assets Per Year – If Estranged Wife Aarti Ravi’s Huge Alimony Demand Met. The actor, who called his wife controlling after 15 years of marriage, enjoys a net worth of 128 crore, as per a report by Asianet Newsable from September 2024. However, paying 40 lakh a month means shelling out 4.8 crore per year to the wife. This would mean that the actor will lose 3.75% of his current net worth every year.

Fight Over Assets

The Kadhalikka Neramillai actor recently sought police help to recover his assets, including his car and other properties, complaining that his wife, Aarti, had barred him from their home. However, later, the matter was sorted out mutually.

Ravi Mohan’s Per Film Salary!

As per IMDb, Ravi Mohan charges 10 – 12 crore per film. His remuneration reportedly jumped as he was rumored to charge a whopping amount of 16 crore for Sivakarthikeyan’s Parasakthi, helmed by Sudha Kongara. However, later, it was reported that all the actors had opted for the profit-sharing model.

Hopefully, the actor and his estranged wife sort out the family turmoil amicably and lead their lives peacefully, choosing their separate ways.

 

 Unbelievable ; Thug Life the coming together of two legends Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam should have been the top in list of most waited film of 2025 of IMDb BUT it is not. Then is it  Aamir Khan film be on the top but it is not. No.1 Film on IMDb’s Most Anticipated List

The most anticipated Indian title on the IMDb top ten list is Sangeeth Sivan’s comedy horror movie Kapkapiii, which will be released in theatres tomorrow.. Yes, Kapkapiii is a Hindi remake of the 2023 Malayalam film Romancham.. Directed by Sangeeth Sivan and starring Tusshar Kapoor and Shreyas Talpade, it is a horror-comedy film. The release date is scheduled for May 23, 2025. 

Sitaare Zameen Par is the third-most anticipated Indian film on the IMDb top ten most anticipated new Indian movies list. On the other hand, Thug Life is trailing behind Aamir Khan’s film on Rank 8 on IMDb. This is surprising because Thug Life will be released two weeks earlier than Sitaare Zameen Par, and the film marks the magical reunion of Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam, who have previously collaborated for the 1987 cult crime drama Nayakan, which came out 35 years ago. So, the buzz surrounding the film should be more intense. But it is expected to catch up soon.

Aamir films comes only after Narivett - 2. Narivetta

• Release Date: 23rd May 2025
• Platform: Cinemas
• Director: Anuraj Manohar

Plot: The Malayalam action-drama features Tovino Thomas, Suraj Venjaramoodu, and Cheran in major roles. The plot is about how a cop is accused of the death of a protester after he tries to speak up for the atrocities against a group of tribals.

Last in the 10^th line up is Bhairavam is the official remake of the Tamil blockbuster Garudan. In an interview, Bellamkonda Sreenivas made interesting comments about remakes.

 

 

 

Thug Life Sugar Baby or Sugar Daddy / / NETFLIX to stream 52 Days later/ Rs 154 cr Overseas Target

 

Thug Life overseas breakeven collection has to be  Rs 154 crores as the selling price is Rs 63 crores (7,362,633.91 US Dollars). The Tamil film "Leo" (2023) earned around ₹199.30 crore (approximately $23.94 million) overseas.

The movie "Vikram," starring Kamal Haasan, grossed approximately ₹122.75 crore (US$15.71 million) in overseas markets. Ponniyin Selvan 2" is estimated to have grossed around Rs 125 crores overseas, including Rs 43 crores from the USA market. The film had strong initial overseas performance, but its screen count decreased, leading to a dip in box office collections

Ahead of the release, Kamal Haasan made a revelation about the film's OTT release and details of when it'll be streamed after its theatrical run. The film will stream online only after a 8 week window.. Confirming the same at the film's promotional event, Kamal Haasan said, “It’s not even an experiment. It was a pragmatic thing to do. And I am glad the OTT agreed. We sat together. It wasn't a negotiation.”

He further added, “It’s a plan which others maybe can follow and will make the industry healthy. And we’re glad that we were the first to be there, to avail of this opportunity.”

For the unversed, the Netflix had already announced that they were the partners for the OTT release of this film. The post read "The Vinveli Naayagan is back—and how?! Thug Life is coming to Netflix in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi after its theatrical release!#NetflixPandigai pic.twitter.com/iktkBCQ18I— Netflix India South (@Netflix_INSouth) January 15, 2025"

SUGAR BABY SONG DECODED

Sugar Baby lyric video reveals that Trisha's character which was formerly in a relationship with Kamal Haasan's lead character, has now turned a singer. Sugar Baby in the movie is a song, that Trisha's character's is recording in her own voice, and also filming a music video for.  Sugar Baby has lyrics by Siva Ananth, AR Rahman, rap by Shuba, and vocals by  Alexandra Joy, Shuba, Sarath Santhosh. All songs in Thug Life are choreographed by Kruti Mahesh. Sugar Baby Hindi (Lyrics: Mehboob, RAP: Shuba, Singers: Nikhita Gandhi, Shuba, Shashwat Singh) , Sugar Baby Telugu (Lyrics:  Anantha Sriram, RAP: Shuba Singers: Alexandra Joy, Shuba, Nakul Abhyankar)

From the lyrics it says En Sugar Baby by Trisha and it could be Kamal or STR. Steamy sensual and that too in a white saree and later in black, the song is Trisha all way , It could be that Trisha is a singer and performer of a music video probably for a You Tube channel. Her name is Indrani. Sugar Baby means A sugar baby is a term used to describe a younger person, often a student or young professional, who enters into a relationship with an older, wealthier individual (a sugar daddy or sugar mommy). This relationship typically involves the sugar baby providing companionship, affection, or sexual intimacy in exchange for financial support. Here the Lyricist is confused about it and should have labelled it Sugar Daddy. We get a glimpse of a bearded guy and it is Kamal no doubt.

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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