Karate Champ who named Pawan Kalyan is no more - RIP

Popular Karate expert and film actor Shihan Hussaini who is known for his lively personality has passed away following his battle with leukemia. The news comes as big heartbreak for his fans and followers for prayed for his speedy recovery. Shihan, is known for coaching popular actors Pawan Kalyan and Vijay for their respective films. he actor died after battling leukemia, a cancer of the blood-forming tissues, the bone marrow and lymphatic system. A personality with a never-give-up attitude, Shihan, became a popular individual amongst Tamilians, after his karate school ads were pasted across walls in Chennai, and his quirky cooking shows grabbed their attention. Although fans were hopeful to see him recover, Shihan addressed the status of his ill health and said he doesn't have too many days to live. He has passed away at the age of 60 - within 22 days of his cancer diagnosis. Shihan made his acting debut in the iconic film Punnagai Mannan directed by K. Balachander, and later gained recognition for playing a coach in Vijay's Badri. He also worked with Rajinikanth in the Hollywood movie Bloodstone. Beyond cinema, Hussaini is an archery coach, who has trained over 400 archers from India. Shihan's last wishes to actors Vijay and Pawan Kalyan

Talking about his last wish, he requested Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan to fulfil it. He said "I named him Pawan, and I believe he will hear my words. I hope he will buy the center and continue its operations. He has reached great heights and is now a Deputy Chief Minister, but I remember him from the days when he trained under me, cleaned the center, and served me tea." Last week the Tamil Nadu government gave financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh. As per the instructions of Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, the assistance was extended to Hussaini, who has been making contributions to archery in both India and Tamil Nadu by training youth in modern archery, according to a press note. Pawan Kalyan send his condolences. His wish to actor and TVK Chief Vijay was "I wish Vijay would support my vision of having an archery enthusiast in every Tamil household and ensure that someone from the state represents the nation at the Olympics,"

Nagarjuna in Tamil Director Karthik film / Samantha no to Rs 200 cr alimony / Yami Gautam as Shah Bano Begum

According to TV9 Telugu, Nagarjuna Akkineni has reportedly chosen new Tamil director Karthik to direct his landmark film. Karthik made his directorial debut with the romantic drama film Nitham Oru Vaanam in 2022, featuring Ashok Selvan in a triple role alongside Ritu Varma and Aparna Balamurali in the principal roles. The movie received critical acclaim from the audience. Nagarjuna has always encouraged new talents and worked with many new talents, and it looks like he is following the same formula for his 100th film. Reportedly, the two have discussed the story and are working on the script. An official confirmation is yet to be announced. Expectations are high as this is his 100th film, and he hasn’t delivered any solo hits in years. The actor will be seen featuring in crucial roles in Rajinikanth’s Coolie directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, and Dhanush’s Kuberaa, directed by Shekar Kamula. Both films are due for release this year. Nagarjuna Akkineni fans are eagerly waiting for the comeback of their beloved King.

Samantha refused to accept an alimony of Rs 200 crore from Nagachaitanya as she wanted to be financially independent. Meanwhile media was shocked to see Music composer G V Prakash and wife Saindavi come together to family court to appear for a mutual consent divorce ptetition. The couple, who tied the knot in 2013, courted for several years before they wed. The couple, who got married in 2013, have a daughter named, Anvi. During the proceedings, the two confirmed their mutual decision to separate and requested legal approval for divorce. Following this, the court postponed the case for further hearings. The two left together in the same car.

On March 24, the team behind the highly-successful and critically acclaimed horror film Bramayugam, starring Mammootty, took to their social media on March 24, Monday, to announce that they had begun shooting for their second venture, which would be with actor Pranav Mohanlal, and has been billed as a horror mystery film. The film, which began rolling in Kochi, is being directed by Bramayugam director Rahul Sadasivan. More On #NSS2 The new film, which has been billed as a horror film, is being produced by YNOT Studios along with Night Shift Studios, which, according to the producers, "is a genre-centric production house, to exclusively produce horror-thriller genre films".

Yami Gautam To Play Shah Bano Begum In The Film After the success of Article 370, Yami Gautam is ready for another powerful role. She will portray Shah Bano Begum, a woman who fought a long legal battle for alimony in the 1980s. Emraan Hashmi has also joined the cast in an intense role and will play her husband. His character (a well-known lawyer) was at the heart of the case, which led to national political and legal debates. According to TV9 Telugu, Nagarjuna Akkineni has reportedly chosen new Tamil director Karthik to direct his landmark film. Karthik made his directorial debut with the romantic drama film Nitham Oru Vaanam in 2022, featuring Ashok Selvan in a triple role alongside Ritu Varma and Aparna Balamurali in the principal roles. The movie received critical acclaim from the audience. Nagarjuna has always encouraged new talents and worked with many new talents, and it looks like he is following the same formula for his 100th film. Reportedly, the two have discussed the story and are working on the script. An official confirmation is yet to be announced. Expectations are high as this is his 100th film, and he hasn’t delivered any solo hits in years. The actor will be seen featuring in crucial roles in Rajinikanth’s Coolie directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, and Dhanush’s Kuberaa, directed by Shekar Kamula. Both films are due for release this year. Nagarjuna Akkineni fans are eagerly waiting for the comeback of their beloved King.

Chhaava has surpassed Rekhachithram / Yash TOXIC is Bollywood Terror

Asif Ali’s Malayalam thriller Rekhachithram had earlier garnered the title of most profitable film of 2025 with its massive lifetime profits of 350%. Chhaava has surpassed Rekhachithram to steal its #1 spot. Take a look at the most profitable Indian films of 2025 below: • Chhaava: Budget- 130 crores | Collection- 585.81 crores | ROI- 455.81 crores| ROI%- 350.62% • Rekhachithram: Budget- 6 crores | Collection- 27 crores | ROI- 21 crores | ROI%- 350% • Sankranthiki Vasthunam: Budget- 50 crores | Collection- 186.90 crores | ROI- 136.90 crores | ROI%- 273.80% • Ponman: Budget- 3 crores | Collection- 9.97 crores | ROI- 6.97 crores | ROI%- 232.33% • Madha Gaja Raja: Budget- 15 crores | Collection- 48.70 crores | ROI- 33.70 crores | ROI%- 224.66% Chhaava earned profits of 350.62% at the Indian box office in 35 days. The theatrical run has yet to conclude, and Vicky Kaushal’s film will go past the 600 crore mark in its lifetime. It is Bollywood’s first blockbuster in 2025, and it will be challenging for upcoming releases to match this level of success!

Rocking Star Yash’s ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ takes over Gudi Padwa, Ugadi & Eid celebrations, setting March 19, 2026 as its grand release date Rocking Star Yash is set to unleash a cinematic tornado with his much-anticipated action entertainer, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, locking March 19, 2026, as its grand release date. With Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, and Chaitra Navratri ushering in the new year on March 19, followed by Eid-al-Fitr celebrations on March 20/21, Toxic is perfectly positioned to dominate a massive four-day extended weekend across India. It doesn't get bigger than this! This Thursday's release marks a new chapter for Kannada cinema, propelling it onto the global map in all its splendor. As the first large-scale Indian project conceptualized, written, and shot in both Kannada and English, Toxic bridges cultures and continents, presenting an international cinematic experience. The film brings together the best and highly sought after talent from Indian and International cinema, and to boost its reach, the film will be dubbed in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and several other languages, ensuring it captures hearts across boundaries. Marking the date announcement, a jaw-dropping poster for Rocking Star Yash's 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups' has been unveiled. The action-packed image showcases Yash rousing from the flames, promising an adrenaline-fueled cinematic experience. A shadowy silhouette shrouded in smoke adds an air of mystery, hinting at the intrigue that lies within this gritty, stylized universe. This electrifying poster follows the viral birthday glimpse earlier this year, offering a deeper dive into the world of 'Toxic' and solidifying its position as a must-watch rollercoaster of action and drama. Helming this ambitious venture is internationally acclaimed filmmaker Geetu Mohandas, a visionary director known for her emotionally resonant, award-winning cinema. With accolades like the National Award and the prestigious Global Filmmaking Award at the Sundance Film Festival under her belt, Mohandas has carved a niche on the world stage. Jointly produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups is set to hit the theatres on March 19, 2026.

Where is Vandanam Girija of Gadha Jam fame ?

Where has Girija the girl in Vandanam by Priyadarshan and Geethanjali by Mani Rathinam vanish? Yes vanish !. Both films are iconic movies. Geethanjali for example led to Geethanjali dresses a craze in campus and the comedy scenes like Girija telling I love you to Mohanlal are all time classic. I remember that Girija was featured in Screen by me on the front page. Priyan told me that Girija is a Britisher and came to cinema by accident as she was down here to learn classical dancing. Girija was born in 1969 in Orsett, Essex her father is a doctor from Karnataka and her mother is a British. Currently she is a writer staying in London, now she is writing for a shipping magazine. In 2014 she won Social Media Journalist of the Year as senior reporter for UHS Maritime Fairplay at Seahorse Journalist Awards, London.

Girija is an expert dancer, since the age of 18 she got trained in classical dance, Bharatanatyam. She completed a doctoral thesis in Integral Yoga Philosophy and Indian Spiritual Psychology from Cardiff University in 2003. Fine but what surprised me was this information L In 2024 she made her comeback after a long gap to the film industry by acting in the Kannada film Ibbani Tabbida Ileyali, Rakshit Shetty produced the film. Girija did the role of Madhumita alongside Vihan Gowda, Ankita Amar and Mayuri Nataraj. The film received good response from the audience and the critics expressed their positive opinion about the film. Times critic wrote ; Manirathnam’s Geethanjali fans will also get to see the beautiful Girija Shettar in a memorable role.

A flashback ; n 1992 she signed for the Bollywood film Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar. She was supposed to act opposite Aamir Khan as a leading actress but she left the project in the middle to complete her prior commitment. So after the first schedule she was replaced by actress Ayesha Julka. In the same film Girija made a special appearance in the song Jawa ho yaron… In the same year she got an opportunity to work in another Telugu film Hrudayanjali under the direction of A. Raghurami Reddy. Though the film was completed in 1992 it got released after a decade in 2002. The film won 3 Nandi Awards but due to delayed release it received negative response and didn't receive proper recognition. Recently, in an interview with a daily, the actress revealed that she never knew that the scene ‘Gadha Jam had got a cult status in Kerala. ...

Karthikeya plays Ajith's son in Good Bad Ugly / Perusu Hindi remake/ Docufilm on Raghuvaran

Actor Karthikeya Dev, who played young Vardha Raja Mannar in Prabhas' Salaar, is all set to make his Tamil film debut in Ajith Kumar's Good Bad Ugly. The detail was revealed by director Adhik Ravichandran to Cinema Vikatan. In the interview he said "Salaar actor Karthikeya plays Ajith sir's son in the film. And the father-son emotional bond will be one the key highlights of Good Bad Ugly" He further elaborated that the film will take off with this theme, and it is sure to resonate with family audience.

A docufilm on Late Raghuvaran -the news was announced by actress Rohini Molleti, Raguvaran Ex- Wife who shared a poster of the docufilm that is to be directed by Hasif Abida Hakeem, a Kerala based Documentary Filmmaker and Photographer. Remembering Raguvaran at his 18th anniversary. A Star That Defied Time, a tribute to an artist whose brilliance transcended cinema. More than an actor, he was an institution—an architect of emotion, depth, and nuance, redefining storytelling with every performance. His legacy is not measured in roles but in the profound impact he left on generations of audiences and filmmakers alike. This evocative docufilm is a homage to his artistic excellence, a timeless celebration of a legend whose presence continues to shape the cinematic landscape.

Tamil film Perusu ( Pedha in Telugu) currently in theatres is to be remade in Hindi. Perusu is a remake of Sri Lankan film Tentigo released in 2023 is produced by by Hiranya Perera and the indie powerhouse Crawling Angel Films (known for Girls Will Be Girls, Once Again, and Nimtoh), was a standout at the festival. True Story Films will team up with Crawling Angel Films, with the latter duo of Sanjay Gulati and Neeraj Pandey co-producing the Hindi adaptation. Three-time Filmfare winner Karan Vyas, known for his work on Scam 1992, Scam 2003, Scoop, and Saas Bahu aur Flamingo, will adapt the comedy into Hindi. Perusu is a Tamil Comedy film directed by Ilango Ramanathan. The film is produced by Harman Baweja, Sasi Naga, Kaarthekeyen Santhanam and Karthik Subbaraj under the banner of Baweja Studios, Emberlight Studios, Stone Bench Films. The film’s cinematography is handled by Sathya Thilakam. The estmated budget of the film is 4 crore. 7days after release the theatrical collection is Rs 3.5 crores.

Dragon Producer gets Rs 23 crores Profit after paying GOAT Andhra loss and gift to Director-cast

Dragon film crew salary and business details. Dragon to stream on Netflix on March 21. Apart from Tamil, the movie will be available on Netflix in Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. According to film business tracker Sacnilk, Dragon earned ₹98.73 crore net after a 24-day theatrical run, while its worldwide collection currently stands at ₹146.97 crore. The film has been deemed a ‘blockbuster’ on Sacnilk. Budget:- Salaries - ₹17.83 Crore Pradeep Ranganathan - ₹ 12 Crore (Flat) Anupama Parameswaran - ₹ 8 Lakh per Day * 13 Days = ₹ 1.04 Crore George Maryan - ₹ 35 Lakh Mysskin - ₹ 1 Crore Gautam Vasudev Menon - No Fee (Part of a Production Investment Package with AGS) Kayadu Lohar - ₹ 25 Lakh PL Thenappan - No Fee KS Ravikumar - No Fee Ivana - No Fee Other Cast Salaries - ₹ 89 Lakh Technician Salaries - ₹ 1 Crore Ashwath Marimuthu - ₹ 50 Lakh Leon James - ₹ 80 Lakh (Expenses Only)** **- Simbu, Anirudh and Yuvan sang their songs without charging a fee Production - ₹12 Crore Cost of Production - ₹ 12 Crore Editing - ₹ 1.5 Crore Print & Publicity - ₹ 1.5 Crore Total Budget - ₹ 32.83 Crore ________________________________________ Pre Release Business TN Theatrical Rights - Own Distribution Mythri Movie Makers (AP) - No Amount in lieu of Losses incurred due to GOAT South India Rights (Tamil Only) - ₹ 3.50 Crore Overseas Rights - ₹ 4 Crore OTT Rights - ₹ 6 Crore (Part of 5 Picture Deal with AGS and Netflix for ₹ 45 Crore) Satellite Rights - Unsold, negotiation between Colors and Star Vijay Music Rights - 80:20 Profit sharing deal by Think music after ₹80 Lakh recovery Total Pre Release Business - ₹ 14.30 Crore ________________________________________ Post Release Business TN Theatrical Gross - ₹ 94.15 Crore TN Theatrical Nett - ₹ 81.70 Crore Theatrical Share - ₹ 36 Crore Distribution commission - ₹ 4.57 Crore AGS Final Share - ₹ 41.13 Crore AP/TG Theatrical Gross - ₹ 23.15 Crore AP Theatrical Nett - ₹ 18.80 Crore Theatrical Share - ₹ 8 Crore Distributor Share - ₹ 10.80 Crore Loss settled for GOAT - ₹ 8.50 crore (₹7.5 Crore plus ₹1 Crore interest) Balance payment to AGS - ₹2.30 Crore ________________________________________ Final Share for AGS ₹ 2.30 Crore (+) ₹ 41.13 Crore (+) ₹14.30 Crore (-) ₹ 32.83 Crore = (+)24.90 Crore Bonus payment for Ashwath Marimuthu - ₹ 1 Crore in the form of a BMW 5 Series Bonus payment for George Maryan - BMW 2 Series for ₹55 Lakh Bonus Payment for ‘Kutty Dragon' & other friends - Royal Enfield 350 Bikes - ₹8 Lakh to ₹10 Lakh (Total for all Bikes) Total Profits for AGS - ₹ 23.25 Crore ________________________________________ AGS made almost 70% Profit with Dragon while managing to pay off the losses incurred for GOAT by the AP/TG distributors This is excluding the Satellite right that could earn another ₹10–12 Crore easily and increase their profits to ₹35 Crore or 111% North India distribution was negligible with only 97 Screens ________________________________________ Dragon made a lot of money for AGS but compared to Love Today, its returns were lower It is safely a GUARANTEED HIT Source Kanthaswamy Balasubramnain Balus boxoffice.

Rajinikanth Coolie wrap up- See exciting stills of Aamir- Nagarjuna- Upendra

Rajinikanth’s Coolie shooting has been wrapped up and producer Sun announced it. Lokesh Kanagaraj took 160 days shooting days so far and it his most number od days that spend on a film till now. The shooting days details of earlier filmss: MaaNagaram: 45 days, Kaithi: 62 days, Master: 130 days, Vikram: 110 days, Leo: 125 days.The shooting started in July 2024 under the direction of Lokesh Kanagaraj and ended in March 2025. The star-studded cast also includes Nagarjuna, Upendra, Shruti Haasan, Soubin Shahir, Sathyaraj, Reba Monica John, Aamir Khan in a cameo role, and Pooja Hegde in a special dance number

Superstar Rajinijanth had begun the shooting of director Lokesh Kanagaraj's upcoming film, 'Coolie', in Hyderabad on July 5, last year. The production house, Sun Pictures, announced the news with a special poster. Shruti Haasan joined the cast and for the first time was sharing screen space with Rajinikanth . Aamir Khan make a special cameo in Coolie, a role insiders describe as pivotal to the film’s storyline. This collaboration between two cinematic legends has been carefully crafted to heighten the film's dramatic intensity and provide audiences with a memorable experience. The two are finally collaborating together 30 years after their last outing 'Aatank Hi Aatank' in 1995.

Aamir Khan and Upendra were seen spending quality time in Jaipur. Aamir Khan also recorded a special video to promote Kannada actor Upendra's upcoming film, Ui - The Movie, Upendra shared the video and wrote, "Dear Aamir sir, it was a dream come true moment to meet and seek your blessings for UI The Warner Movie. thanks for your love and support (sic)."

Interestingly, while the fans believed that 'Coolie' was a part of Lokesh's cinematic universe, he recently revealed that it is a stand-alone film. The director assured his fans that LCU (Lokesh's Cinematic Universe) would have more films, including 'Kaithi 2' and 'Vikram 2', but the Rajinikanth starrer is going to be a special film in its own right. Originally announced as Thalaivar 171 in September 2023, the film was officially titled Coolie in April 2024. Filming began in July 2024, with locations spanning Chennai, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Jaipur, and Bangkok. The movie is expected to hit screens worldwide in 2025 in both standard and IMAX formats.