Dadasaheb or Dadsahib ? Yesudas Kalaimamani with sishya Daughter

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AI Mode writeup on Lalettan Phalke Award / Vijay Film Flops

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

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

Controversy over Mohanlal's speech

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

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

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

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

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

Dhanush Hindi trailor with Kantara Chapter 1

 Vetrimaaran clarified that his film with Simbu isn’t Vada Chennai 2. During the pre-release event of his next film, Idli Kadai, Dhanush shared a major update about the second installment. He said, “Vada Chennai 2 shooting will begin in 2026. The movie will release in theatres in 2027.”

This massive update is sure to thrill Dhanush fans who have been waiting eagerly for the sequel for a long time. Currently, Dhanush is busy with Idli Kadai promotions. The versatile and award winning actor also has Tere IshK Mein, directed by Aanand L Rai, scheduled for release this year.

Dhanush is ready to captivate audiences with the emotional drama, Idli Kadai, which is set to hit theaters worldwide on October 1st. With just a week to go for its release, the film has wrapped up its censor formalities.

Idli Kadai has been certified with a Clean ‘U’ rating, and its runtime is 2 hours, 27 minutes, and 43 seconds, making it an ideal length for its genre.

Dhanush portrays Murugan in this film, the son of Sivanesan, who has spent his life running a small idli shop in their rural neighborhood. The plot takes an interesting turn when Murugan quits his job as a chef at a prestigious hotel to take over the idli shop in his village.

Raj Kiran, Sathyaraj, Nithya Menen, Arun Vijay, Samuthirakani, R. Parthiban, and Shalini Pandey star in key roles in Idli Kadai. The film is directed by Dhanush, who also co-produces it alongside Aakash Baskaran under the banners of Dawn Pictures and Wunderbar Films, with music composed by GV Prakash Kumar.

The team of Dhanush starrer Tere Ishk Mein has a brilliant plan for the teaser’s theatrical release. Starting from October 2, 2025, the teaser for Tere Ishk Mein will be attached to and screened with two of the biggest upcoming movies: Kantara: Chapter 1 and Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari.

This is a smart move by the producers, Bhushan Kumar and Aanand L Rai, as it will help them reach a massive audience of “youth and masses” who will be flocking to cinemas for these big releases. It’s a perfect way to announce the arrival of their romantic saga.

The wait is almost over for fans of Dhanush and Aanand L Rai! The hit actor-director duo, who gave us the classic love story Raanjhanaa, are back with their next film, Tere Ishk Mein. This time, the beautiful Kriti Sanon joins the team, and the excitement is sky-high. Now, there’s a big update on the film’s first teaser.

With the film set to release on November 28, 2025, the makers are ready to kick off the promotions. An exclusive source has revealed that the first teaser of Tere Ishk Mein is all set to be launched in the coming week, and it will get a grand release in theatres.

A Musical Teaser Is On Its Way

According to the source, the first look will be a “musical teaser” filled with montages from the film. The main focus of this teaser will be to introduce the audience to the intense and heartwarming chemistry between the two leads, Dhanush and Kriti Sanon. The film features music by A.R. Rahman and is being viewed by many as a spiritual sequel to the 2013 hit Raanjhanaa. The movie is set for a worldwide theatrical release on November 28, 2025.

 

Kantara 1 Trailor Highest Viewership in North India / Double Win for Mohanlal

 North Indian audience are the most eager to view Kantara Chapter 1 ; Read on - The makers officially announced that the trailer quickly garnered over 55 million views. Surprisingly, it’s not the Kannada or Telugu audiences who are most excited , it’s North Indian viewers. The Hindi trailer has already crossed 16 million views, more than twice the Kannada version and three times the Telugu version at the time of writing.

This unexpected response is phenomenal. With North Indian audiences showing such excitement, the makers would be wise to push the film hard in the region, it could turn this prequel into a major box office hit.

Rukmini Vasanth stars as the heroine in this ambitious project from Hombale Films, alongside Jayaram, Gulshan Devaiah, and other key cast members. The film is also supported by Ajaneesh Loknath’s music. Sivakarthikeyan released the Tamil trailer of the film on his social media page and congratulated the film crew.
The trailer doesn't reveal much about the film, but it does have a certain mystery and intrigue. The story, which is a continuation of the previous film, surprises the audience.

The film’s core creative team includes:

Director & Writer – Rishab Shetty
Producer – Vijay Kiragandur (Hombale Films)
Director of Photography – Arvind S. Kashyap
Music Director – B. Ajaneesh Loknath

OG, Idli Kadai, and Kantara Chapter 1 are set to clash at the box office during 2025 Dasara. Pawan Kalyan’s OG received an ‘A’ rating, Dhanush’s Idli Kadai got a clean ‘U,’ and Rishab Shetty’s Kantara Chapter 1 was given a ‘U/A’ certification.

As Mohanlal steps to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Award, highest honour for an actor in India, he is also the only actor in earning 250 Cr in a single year,  He has joined Drishyam 3 the sequel to the hit franchise that are blockbusters. Read on:

In 2025, Mohanlal made a huge ₹250 crore at the Kerala Box Office, setting a record for any Malayalam actor. His hits include L2-Empuraan—₹86.25Cr, Thudarum—₹118.90Cr, Chotta Mumbai (re-release)—₹3.61 Cr, and Hridayapoorvam—₹41.32Cr. 

No actor has ever achieved this milestone in the Malayalam film industry. Mohanlal continues to set new benchmarks for Malayalam cinema.

Looking at the global figures, the actor’s films grossed over 550 crore at the box office, delivering major hits throughout the year. He is alco coming up with a big budget film, Vrusshabha this Diwali.

Vrushabha is presented by Connekkt Media and Balaji Telefilms in association with AVS Studios. The film is directed by Nanda Kishore and produced by Vishal Gurnani (AVS Studios), Juhi Parekh Mehta, Abhishek Vyas, and Shyam Sunder (First Step Movies), Ektaa R Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor (Balaji Telefilms), along with Varun Mathur and Saurabh Mishra (Connekkt Media). The film is being shot simultaneously in Telugu & Malayalam and it will release in Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada and Tamil.

The India's highest award in cinema is given in the name of Dadasaheb Phalke because he is credited of making Raja Harishchandra that was the first feature film in India, and is thus called the father of Indian cinema. Dadasaheb Phalke Award was introduced in 1969 by the government to recognise the contribution of film personalities towards the development of Indian Cinema.

Mohanlal with Akshay Kumar- Saif / Dr Rajasekhar in Lubber Pandhu remake

 Director Priyadarshan has dropped a huge confirmation that has fans buzzing: Malayalam cinema’s legendary superstar, Mohanlal, will be making a special cameo appearance in the film Haiwaan.This adds another layer of star power to a project that already features the much-awaited reunion of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan.

While he kept details about the role under wraps, he explained his filmmaking philosophy. “If you’re asking me about Haiwaan, Mohanlal is there in that film. However, what character he plays, I don’t want to say right now,” the director shared. Mohanlal’s cameo is the cherry on top, making the film a true multi-starrer. While Akshay Kumar was last seen in projects like Jolly LLB 3, Saif Ali Khan’s recent work includes Jewel Thief. Mohanlal’s latest film was Hridayapoorvam. Mohanlal reported for Drishyam 3 directed by Jeethu Joseph.

Priyadarshan and Mohanlal’s association is one of the most celebrated partnerships in Malayalam cinema. Their collaborations from the 1980s and 1990s include several defining blockbusters such as Chithram, Vandanam, Kilukkam, Thenmavin Kombath and Chandralekha. The filmmaker was also assistant director on Thiranottam, the unreleased 1978 film that marked Mohanlal’s first appearance on screen. Over the decades, the duo went on to work together in more than 40 films, most recently the 2021 period drama Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea. Priyadarshan had earlier shared that his milestone 100th directorial will once again bring him and Mohanlal together.

Rajasekhar, known for starring in several remakes, is reportedly remaking the Tamil hit Lubber Pandhu in Telugu. The story revolves around rural cricket, with Rajasekhar taking on the role originally played by Dinesh. Supporting roles are being assigned to 35 movie fame Vishwadev Rachakonda, who will reportedly reprise Harish Kalyan’s part from the original. Interestingly, Rajasekhar’s own daughter is set to play the heroine in this