Latha Rajinikanth forgery case UPDATE / Soundarya Rajinikanth film wrap

Bengaluru court in September rejected an application by Latha Rajinikanth, wife of superstar Rajinikanth, seeking discharge in a criminal case related to alleged forgery in the 2014 film Kochadaiiyaan. The court observed on September 27 that she "has not made out any justifiable ground to discharge her from the alleged offenses." This has come to the fore now. The 48th Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate also noted there is a prima facie case against the accused. Case details Case against Latha emerged from financial dispute The criminal case against Latha emerged from a financial dispute with a film production house over dues related to Kochadaiiyaan, directed by her daughter Soundarya Rajinikanth. In 2015, Chennai-based Ad Bureau Advertising Private Limited filed a private complaint accusing Latha of using forged documents to secure an injunction that prevented around 70 media outlets from covering the financial dispute. You're 33% through Legal proceedings Complainant argued it constituted offenses under IPC sections Latha's civil suit was dismissed on December 13, 2015, citing "territorial jurisdiction" issues. The complainant contended that her actions amounted to offenses under Sections 196 (using false evidence), 199 (false statement in a declaration), and 463 (forgery) of the Indian Penal Code. After an investigation, the Halasurugate police filed a chargesheet on February 27, 2021. You're 66% through Judicial review Karnataka High Court had partially quashed proceedings On August 2, 2022, the Karnataka High Court had partially quashed the proceedings against Latha in relation to certain charges. However, the Supreme Court reinstated those charges through its order dated October 10, 2023. The court has now found sufficient grounds to proceed with prosecution against the accused. source; https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/entertainment/bengaluru-court-dismisses-latha-rajinikanth-s-plea/story

The shooting of the new film, jointly presented by Soundarya Rajinikanth and MRP Entertainment under Zion Films, produced by Basilian Nazareth and Mahesh Raj Basilian, starring 'Tourist Family' director Abhishan Jeevind and Anaswara Rajan, has been completed. This new film, starring Abhishan Jeevindh, who gained attention with the film “Tourist Family”, created great anticipation among the fans when it was announced. In this situation, the entire shooting of the film was completed in a single phase at lightning speed, in just 35 days. The shooting of the film has been completed in Chennai and Trichy. The film, which is a wonderful love story that will appeal to modern-day youth, is being written and directed by Madhan, who worked as an associate director on the films “Lover, Tourist Family.” Director Abhishan Jeevind plays the lead role in the film, and Anaswara Rajan, a leading star of the Malayalam film industry and the dream girl of the youth, will be playing the lead role. MRP Entertainment, which has been delivering a series of successful films in diverse storylines in Tamil cinema, is producing the film, following the hat-trick success of Good Night, Lover and this year's blockbuster hit Tourist Family. Soundarya Rajinikanth is co-producing the film on behalf of Zion Films. The film is composed by music composer Shawn Roldan. Cinematography is handled by Shreyas Krishna. Editing is handled by Suresh Kumar. Art direction is by Rajkamal. Costume design is by Priya Ravi. With the film's shooting complete, the team will begin post-production work. The team plans to release the first look, teaser, and single of the film one by one soon.

Sivakarthikeyan reply to Bhaijaan / Prabhas PAKI Heroine sparks outrage

Sivakarthikeyan FAN REPLY to Nhaijan First improve your acting skills Baai then you can talk about our movies. All you do is remake Tamil and Telugu movies in the whole of your career. You are talking about the film of our actor who hasn't done a single remake. And Madharaasi is a flop film but it is 1000 times better than that cringe, worthless, asshole film Sikandar. So the mistake is with you. Madharaasi was supposed to release during Summer Holidays but it was postponed only because of Baai. First try to give 1 hit. Since 2017 how many flops you gave. Tubelight, Race 3, Bharath, Dabangg 3, Radhe, Antim, Kisi Ki Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, Tiger 3 and Sikandar. Oh my god 9 flops. Save your career first. Then talk about our actor. The hero you talked about gave 5 hits out of his last 10 films (Namma Veetu Pillai, Doctor, Don, Maaveeran and Amaran). U in the other side gave 9 flops.

What started as a simple birthday greeting has erupted into a major controversy for the upcoming film, PrabhasHanu. The Hyderdabad based production house, Mythri Movie Makers, recently posted a birthday wish for their new lead actress, Imanvi, expressing high hopes for her debut. However, the commentsAccording to numerous comments from social media users, the actress’s real name is Iman Iqbal Esmail, and she is a Pakistani national. The unverified claims state that she changed her name to the Indian-sounding “Imanvi Kumari” specifically to secure work in the Indian film industry. Some users even alleged that she used to have a Pakistani flag in her social media bio, which has since been removed. The most serious of these claims suggests that she is the daughter of a Pakistan Army officer. The Director And A Perceived Double Standard The allegations didn’t stop with the actress. Social media users also targeted the film’s unnamed director, labeling him a “Pakistan premi” (a lover of Pakistan). The comments alleged that it was the director who instructed the actress to change her identity and erase her past to avoid controversy. This incident has also ignited a larger debate online about perceived double standards. Many have pointed out that while a Pakistani artist is being launched in a South Indian film, a similar move in Bollywood would likely face massive backlash and be branded as “anti-national. ”PrabhasHanu is an upcoming Indian film presented by the successful production house Mythri Movie Makers. The film is set to mark the debut of actress Imanvi. While details about the plot and the full cast are still under wraps, the title suggests a project of significant scale and interest. section of their post was quickly flooded with serious allegations about the actress’s identity. Mythiri are rich IT consultancy(body shopping) owners in the USA . They are friends of Anil Sunkara and were associated with him on projects like 1:Nenokkadine, Aagadu. They also might have helped finance those movies. Later they became independent producers with Srimanthudu. After the success of Anil Sunkara as producer of Dookudu, During Early 2010’s and Mid 2010’s many NRI’s ventured into movie production , Mythri Movie Makers are one of them. Initially There were three partners but the third partner went on his own way and kept his own production house Vyra Entertainments that produced ‘Hi Nanna’ and ‘Matka’.

Salman asks Is Madharasi Bigger hit than Sikandar ?

Tamil celebrated Director A R Murugadoss has got a reality check that was long overdue. Salman Khan gave it back to him royally for blaming him for the flop pf Sikandar. Salman interview makes a point that just by arriving on the sets at 6 AM does not make a film a hit. Secondly that ARM as a Director and Producer Sajid washed their hands off as soon as they knew it was not working. He pointed out that with a South Star that comes as early 6 AM, the film did not work. He was meaning Madharasi of Suvakarthikeyan that ended as a loss. With the film, Salman returned to the big screen for the first time since 2023 but failed to make a mark at the box office. Sikandar is Salman's first Eid release in two years. Sikandar was released in theatres on March 30. Despite receiving criticism for its direction and performances, the film managed to cross ₹100 crore at the box office and ultimately grossed over ₹200 crore worldwide. However, considering Salman Khan's standards, the film was deemed an underperformer at the box office. The film was also panned when it was released on Netflix in May. Using the popular stage of Bigg Boss 19, Salman Khan addressed the comments during the Weekend Ka Vaar episode with his signature wit, making his stance on the matter crystal clear. What Director AR Murugadoss Claimed The controversy started when director AR Murugadoss, in an interview, spoke about the challenges of working with a major Bollywood star. He claimed that Salman would often arrive on the set only by 8 PM, which forced the crew to shoot scenes meant for the daytime during the night. The director described the schedule as chaotic and hinted that the erratic timings contributed to the film’s underperformance at the box office, even while admitting his own creative faults. Salman Khan’s Sarcastic Reply On Bigg Boss Salman addressed the issue head-on when comedian Ravi Gupta asked him if he regretted doing any films. While he named some old projects, he clarified he had no regrets about his recent films, including Sikandar. He then directly took on the director’s comments with a playful but sharp jab. “Main set pe raat ke 9 baje pahuchta tha, meri pasaliyan tooti thi (I used to reach the set at 9 PM, but my ribs were fractured),” he said, giving a reason for his timing. In a sarcastic tone, Salman added, “Hamare director sahab bolte the aisa, lekin unki picture jo abhi release hui hai, uske actor to 6 baje pahuchte the.” This was a clear dig at Murugadoss’s recent Tamil film, Madharaasi, suggesting that even though its actor arrived earlier, the film still struggled to find success. The "Madharaasi" box office collection was ₹99.12 crore worldwide, with ₹62.82 crore in India and ₹25 crore overseas. The film had a strong opening but saw a significant drop in collections after the first week, failing to meet the expectations set by its hype. The actor didn’t stop there. He also remarked that both producer Sajid Nadiadwala and Murugadoss quickly distanced themselves from Sikandar after it failed to perform well at the box office. “Pehle Sajid kalti, phir Murugadoss South sidha,” he joked, implying that the team moved on quickly once the film didn’t work. To top it all off, Salman cheekily praised Murugadoss’s other film, calling Madharaasi a “bigger blockbuster than Sikandar” with a knowing smile, which drew laughs from the Bigg Boss audience.

Mega Star Mammootty Patriot in London / Dhanush- Mari Selvaraj / STR Telugu Debut

Mari Selvaraj’s next film will be with Dhanush, set under a historical backdrop, and the story was narrated to the actor a long time ago. The VIP actor was initially set to produce it himself. But now, the project will be produced by Vels Films International. The film’s work will begin soon, and they planned it as a grand, big-budget historical drama. The actor-director combination joined hands before for a sensational blockbuster, Karnan, and is set for a much bigger film next.

Producer Nag Vamsi who liked the story written by Deepak who gained recognition for his award-winning short film Manasanamaha, has narrated it to Dhanush and SK. Now we hear that Simbhu is to sign it and be his first straight Telugu film. Producer Naga Vamsi’s banner ‘Sithara Entertainments’ created a brand value for itself in Tollywood by delivering back-to-back box office hits with strong content and quality production values. A subsidiary of Haarika and Haasini Creations, which only bankrolls big-ticket films with Trivikram Srinivas, this production house started making medium and big budgeted films at a brisk pace from 2016 unlike its parent company. The production house scored a success streak with smashing blockbusters like Jersey, Bheeshma, DJ Tillu, Sir, Mad, Lucky Bhaskar and Daaku Maharaj. There is a strong line-up of films coming from this happening banner in the next couple of years. Besides securing dates of leading Telugu actors, the production house seems to be betting big on the market of Tamil stars as well. t is already a known fact that the banner is bankrolling the much anticipated bilingual project of Tamil superstar Suriya and talented Telugu director Venky Atluri. Now reports suggest that they have finalized a new film with another popular Kollywood star Simbhu. A debutant directorAlso, the same production house has already announced their upcoming collaboration with Kannada sensation Rishab Shetty. It looks like Naga Vamsi is planning to expand the brand value of his banner beyond Tollywood. In Telugu, they have Akhil’s Lenin and Ravi Teja’s Mass Jathara in the pipeline. is going to be introduced with this film and an official announcement is likely to be made very soon.

Mammootty took part in Hyderabad will be moving to London for Patriot.. London shoot behins from October 18th. After London shoot, the unit comes to Kochi where Mohanlal takes part. Zarin Shihab ( Rekjachithram- Aatam) will be part of London. Mohanlal will join the Kochi part. Mahesh Narayanan directs the film. Release Timeline: The film is slated for a Vishu 2026 release, which falls in April 2026, with a potential release date of April 9, 2026, reported by India TV News. Production Status: Filming is progressing, with the Hyderabad schedule recently completed. Mammootty has now flown to London for the next shooting segment. Key Cast: The movie boasts a major cast, including Mammootty, Mohanlal, Fahadh Faasil, Nayanthara, Kunchacko Boban, Darshana Rajendran, Revathy, and Zarin Shihab. Director: The film is directed by Mahesh Narayanan. Genre: It is described as a high-stakes political thriller involving power, surveillance, and state control. Mammooty's Patriot after Hyderabad schedule will move to London. Rehachithran- Aatam fame Zarin Shihab

Nivin Pauly B'Day lineup / Kantara moves to Top 2 Indian Grosser// Kerala composer for Vijay Devarakonda

As actor Nivin Pauly celebrates his birthday, fans are celebrating the promise of what looks to be a monumental phase in his career. The upcoming year is loaded with a versatile lineup that audiences have been eagerly awaiting, signaling a brilliant new era for the star. While the slate is diverse, the biggest cheer is for his foray into the fan-favorite genres he has perfected. The fun begins with Sarvam Maya, a horror-comedy for Christmas 2025 that reunites him with Aju Varghese. Following this is the highly anticipated Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, a romantic comedy from the blockbuster Premalu team. Paired with Mamitha Baiju, this is the perfect Nivin Pauly entertainer that fans have been craving. But his artistic range doesn't stop there. He will showcase his intense side in the thriller Baby Girl, hitting theatres this November. His presence in Tamil cinema is also growing stronger, with director Ram’s unique romantic psychological thriller Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai releasing soon. In a massive future leap, he will also enter the Lokesh Cinematic Universe as the villain "Walter" in the 2026 film Benz. Capping off this powerful lineup is a high-budget political thriller directed by B. Unnikrishnan and backed by Gokulam Movies. His creative expansion continues beyond the big screen. Nivin is making his much-anticipated web series debut with Pharma, an intense drama exploring the world of medical representatives. As a producer, he also backs ambitious projects like the pan-Indian superhero film Multiverse Manmadhan and the Nayanthara-starrer Dear Students under his Pauly Jr. Pictures banner. Nivin Pauly is masterfully balancing the genres he is celebrated for with bold new challenges. For his legions of fans, this birthday marks the exciting beginning of a festival of cinema.

Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 Box office data War 2 For the first week, Kantara Chapter 1 sets the milestone this year, and within 10 days, it surpasses Coolie’s full run collections and emerges as the top 3 grosser for this year in Indian movies. Tomorrow the film will cross Saiyaara and will settle at the top 2, but to reach the top 1 position, the film needs to maintain a stronghold for at least another two weeks, as Chhaava, which is in the first place, collected 800 Cr gross. Kantara Chapter 1 joined the 500 Cr grossers’ club yesterday, becoming the 4th Indian film to do so in 2025, and today, by beating Coolie’s lifetime gross (520 Cr), it became the biggest South Indian grosser this year as well. On the opening day and 1st weekend, Rajinikanth’s Coolie maintains a big lead over Kantara Chapter as it had the biggest opening and biggest weekend for Indian cinema this year. But after the weekend the film crashes, whereas the Kantara prequel maintains a strong hold.Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 Box office data War 2 For the first week, Kantara Chapter 1 sets the milestone this year, and within 10 days, it surpasses Coolie’s full run collections and emerges as the top 3 grosser for this year in Indian movies. Tomorrow the film will cross Saiyaara and will settle at the top 2, but to reach the top 1 position, the film needs to maintain a stronghold for at least another two weeks, as Chhaava, which is in the first place, collected 800 Cr gross.

Vijay Deverakonda’s new film with Ravi Kiran Kola of Raja Vaaru Rani Gaaru was formally launched with a pooja ceremony. For the first time in her career, Keerthy Suresh is sharing screen space with Vijay Deverakonda. Rowdy Janardhan is the title. According to the latest buzz on social media, Malayalam music composer Christo Xavier will make his Tollywood debut with Rowdy Janardhan. Christo Xavier is known for films like Bramayugam, Turbo, and Sookshmadarshini. An official confirmation is awaited. The project will be bankrolled by ace producer Dil Raju under the banner of Sri Venkateswara Creations. Apart from Rowdy Janardhan, Vijay also has a film with Rahul Sankrityan of Taxiwala fame, and the project is now in the production phase.

Divine Power made me Hero - Pradeep / Rowdy Baby with Dhanush

During the promotional event of his upcoming film Dude in the Telugu states, Tamil actor Pradeep Ranganathan was asked an uncomfortable question by a Telugu journalist, which quickly stirred debate across social media. The journalist began with a dismissive remark, saying, “Please don’t take it otherwise, but you don’t look like a film hero. You’ve achieved so much success with just two films; is this your luck?” Pradeep Ranganathan also replied gracefully, saying that apart from talent, he believes divine grace has played a role in his success. He mentioned that audiences might see themselves in his characters, which makes his films more relatable. Veteran actor Sarath Kumar, who was present at the Dude promotional event alongside Pradeep, stepped in to respond. He stated that such questions are inappropriate and emphasized that there is no fixed standard for what a hero should look like. He added that anyone whose actions benefit society can be considered a hero. The film Dude appears to follow the familiar formula seen in “Return of the Dragon”: Pradeep dating a vibrant girl, only for a past love story to surface later. In “Dragon,” Kayadu Lohar and Anupama Parameswaran played those roles, while in “Dude,” Mamitha Baiju and Neha Shetty take on similar parts. As per the latest buzz, Pradeep Ranganathan will be taking a long break of 3 to 4 months after the release of his next project, Love Insurance Kompany (LIK). Also starring Krithi Shetty in a lead role, the sci-fi romantic comedy is slated for a December 18th release. Apparently, during his 4-month-long break, Pradeep Ranganathan will be focusing on completing a script. He may also consider directing the film, apart from starring in it. The talented actor-director will discuss scripts narrated by other directors during the break. Pradeep Ranganathan has amassed a decent fan base across the twin Telugu states, and his Telugu fans are eagerly waiting for his next projects.

Actress Sai Pallavi and Dhanush were seen together in Maari 2 (2018), and their song, Rowdy Baby, is a sensational hit, and even today many fans enjoy that song. The latest news is that Dhanush and Sai Pallavi will reunite for Mari Selvaraj’s upcoming film. Mari Selvaraj’s next film, Bison, starring Dhruv Vikram, is slated for release this Diwali, and the actor signed two projects after this: one with Dhanush and the second one is the first movie of Udhay Stalin’s son Inbanithi’s debut movie.Pallavi was last seen in Thandel earlier this year and in Amaran in Tamil last year. She has Mere Raho and 2 parts of Nitish Tiwari's Ramayana in the pipeline. Dhanush, on the other hand, is fresh off the release of his fourth directorial, Idli Kadai. The actor is awaiting the release of Tere Ishk Mein, directed by his Raanjhanaa filmmaker Aanand L Rai. He is set to portray former President APJ Abdul Kalam in Kalam: The Missile Man of India, directed by Om Raut, and Ilaiyaraaja in a biopic from his Captain Miller filmmaker Arun Matheswaran. Dhanush's upcoming projects also include one film with Amaran director Rajkumar Periasamy and D54 with Vignesh Raja.

Kamal as Pinrayi - Balchandra Menon as Oomen Chandy / Beef Biryani cut out in Shane film

Shane Nigam’s much-anticipated film 'Soul of Haal' has run into a censorship crisis, with the Censor Board instructing the filmmakers to remove a scene featuring beef biryani and dialogues related to a ceremonial salute. In response, the film’s production team has approached the Kerala High Court, challenging the board’s directive. The board’s objections include the dialogue “Dhwaja Pranama, the team is on guard” and a scene depicting the consumption of beef biryani. These instructions have delayed the issuance of the censor certificate, putting the film’s release on hold. Filmmakers argue that these cuts compromise the narrative and have sought judicial intervention to resolve the issue. Directed by debutant Veer, 'Haal' was originally scheduled to release on September 12, but the date was subsequently postponed.Haal is written by Nishad K. Koya, who is known for scripting Ordinary, Thoppil Joppan, Shikari Shambu and Madhura Naranga. The film, one of the biggest budget projects in Shane Nigam’s career, features Sakshi Vaidya in the female lead role. Sakshi amade her debut with Akhil in Agent with Mammooty in a pivotal role, She also signeda Pawan Kalyan film.

The supporting cast boasts seasoned actors such as Johnny Antony, Nath, Vineeth Beep Kumar, K. Madhupal, Sangeetha Madhavan Nair, Joy Mathew, Nishant Sagar, Niyas Becker, Riyas Narmakala, Suresh Krishna, Ravindran, Sohan Seenulal, Manoj K.U., Unniraj, and Sreedhanya, promising a strong ensemble performance. 'Haal' is slated for a simultaneous release in Malayalam, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada, positioning it as a colorful, multi-lingual entertainer. In addition, the film marks Bollywood singer Ankith Tiwari’s Malayalam cinema debut. The censorship row highlights the ongoing tension between creative freedom and regulatory oversight, with filmmakers urging the court to allow the film to be released without compromising its content. The High Court’s decision is eagerly awaited by fans and industry watchers alike, who have been anticipating Shane Nigam’s latest performance. As the legal proceedings unfold, the film’s release remains in limbo, intensifying anticipation for one of Malayalam cinema’s most talked-about projects of the year. --IANS

Balachandra Menon is expected to play Oommen Chandy, Nivin Pauly is likely to be cast as Chandy Oommen—the late Congress leader’s son and incumbent MLA representing Puthuppally.Noted director B. Unnikrishnan, who last worked with Mammootty in 'Christopher', is said to be at the helm of the project. According to a report by Manorama News, the film will not be presented as a biopic of Oommen Chandy, who is rated among the most popular politicians in Kerala’s history. Among the details expected to be included in the movie are the various corruption allegations that led to political uproar in the state. Earlier, there were reports that Unnikrishnan was shooting the Secretariat blockade protest organised by the CPI(M)-led LDF workers in 2013. The Opposition workers had surrounded the Kerala Secretariat in August 2013 as a part of the protest against the solar scam—a major political controversy of the time when Oommen Chandy was in power. The longest-serving member of the Kerala Legislative Assembly, Oommen Chandy passed away in 2023 and his son Chandy Oommen became the new MLA of Puthuppally. Nivin Pauly is expected to portray the 39-year-old's role in the movie. Meanwhile, Rajya Sabha MP and veteran actor Kamal Haasan is reportedly getting ready for a Mollywood return by being part of a rumoured biopic of incumbent Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the Manorama News report said. The way his leadership dealt with the deluge of 2018 and the Covid pandemic will be shown in the movie. A younger Vijayan’s interventions during the 1971 Thalassery riots is also expected to find a place in the film. However, it was not exactly known if Haasan will be seen as Pinarayi Vijayan in the movie which is also expected to release before the southern state goes to polling booths next year. Report in The Week News Desk