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

Don't get shocked if Idly Kadai does 100 crores in Tamil Nadu

 Idli Kadai trailor reminded me of the Malayalam film Usstad Hotel with Dulquer and Thilakan in main roles. Releasing on October1.

Positives:

• Dhanush is wonderful as Murugan, not just with his look changes, but with his crumbling innocence and classiness that offer warmth. He looks brilliant in the “angry shot.”
• The casting and predicted characterizations are well-derived and mostly superb on screen. Arun Vijay, as the rich and spoiled antagonist, is striking. Rajkiran is a terrific choice and stands out. Shalini Pandey is a great pick, while Sathyaraj seems a little disappointing, though not necessarily bad.
• Dhanush the director looks solid, and the making appears apt for the subject. It’s a great genre shift from his previous works and feels emotionally sound.
• The cinematography is excellent, radiating that earthy rural vibe of simple living, idli stalls, struggle, and charm. The contrast between hand grinding and machinery is well-pictured, and the transformation from a village backdrop to a more corporate one is neatly done. Other production qualities are good too.
• The concept and ideas that Idli Kadai brings to the table are vintage but nice: legacy vs profit, ethics vs convenience, and family vs ambition. A simple and relatable conflict, which hints at peculiar yet familiar dramas.

Negatives:

• The story feels extremely template-like and predictable as a whole from watching the trailer. Nothing quite original to witness so far.
• GV Prakash’s music, despite his past success with Dhanush, is severely underwhelming here. There’s no sense of originality, and it feels like an “input-output” job.
• Their combination may have greatly worked in Thiruchitrambalam, but here the chemistry between Dhanush and Nithya Menen doesn’t sit right. She seems too old for his character, and the pairing feels tired and forced. Maybe it will click in theaters.
• The trailer cut could have been sharper and more engaging. It is presented like a saga, but I’m not sure if the film will carry that seriousness based on this glimpse. The dynamics aren’t quite clear either, which does spark some interest.

• Final Thoughts:

  Overall, this is a decent trailer from Mr. D & Co. More than the story, the focus seems to be on lingering emotional connect, which may or may not work in the final cut.

Mammootty in Hyderabad on Oct 1 / Tanushree Dutta slams BiggBoss bed sharing

Mamootty will report for shooting in Hyderabad on October 3 for Patriot which is produced by him and directed by Mahesh Naryanan. The actor has been away from camera glare for six months. Post treatment in Apollo Chennai, he was resting at Chennai home. The Hyderabad schedule is for two months and followed by that the unit will move to London. Bollywood noted cinematographer Mahesh Nandan cranks the camera. Mohanlal, Kunchacko Boban, Fahadh Faazil and Nayanthara are other actors.

Next year Mammooty will join Jeethu Joseph film which is a horror thriller and a film with Falimy fame Nitish. Upcoming release is Kalamkaval an action crime thriller film directed by debutant Jithin K. Jose. It is produced by Mammootty Kampany. The film stars Mammootty, Vinayakan and Meera Jasmine in the lead roles with Gibin Gopinath, Gayatri Arun, and Rajisha Vijayan in supporting roles.

At first Mammooty was take part in Kochi shoot in September but it was postponed. Shooting in Kochi would be a problem as fans would converge on the spot. Mammootty will reach Hyderabad on October1. Mammooty’s brother Ibrahim had come to Chennai to see the actor.

Bollywood actor Tanushree Dutta statement that she rejected Bigg Boss as she was not willing to share her bed with another man as part of the show and then get  into fights while staying under the same roof makes sense as BiggBoss Malayalam Season 7 where  contestant Aryan and Gizele were accussed to groping each other under the bedsheet and kissing each other with sheets over their head. Twp men contestants sharing a bed had now raised a charge by one of the contestant saying that bedmate groped him and threw a leg over him. The bed mate is an person who has feminine like body movements but claims that he is straight.

Tanushree said that for past 11 years she has been saying no to BB Hindi and they have offered Rs 1,26 crore so far. She said that in her home she has her own room and cannot live without her diet food. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is her current illness. In 2008, during the shooting of the film Horn \'Ok\' Pleassss, Tanushree Dutta accused Nana Patekar of sexual harassment, leading to friction on set and a complaint with CINTAA, which initially went unaddressed. In 2025, a Mumbai court dismissed Dutta's complaint against Patekar, citing a lack of prima facie evidence and insufficient grounds for proceeding. 

Dutta asked- Do I seem like the kind of woman who will sleep on the same bed with a man for a reality show? I'm not that cheap. My privacy is valuable to me. I know I can earn more than that if they let me work in peace."

Salman Khan has returned with the 19th season of Bigg Boss, which is currently streaming on Jio Hotstar. The show airs on Colours one and a half hours after the streaming.

 

 

Sivakarthikeyan = ARM Again / Priyanka in NetFlix series/ Jailer 2 Release Date

 Sivakarthikeyan and A R Murugadoss are to unit again after Madharaasi is what we hear. Madharaasi has after 12 days reached the Rs 100 cr gross. SK feels that the content was not the culprit but the marketing that was wrong. He feels that RKFI marketing of Amaran has pushed a Rs 100 crore film to Rs 200 cr club. For one he feels that audience were split in two parts with one looking for a Ghajini and other Thupakki. The new script by ARM has appealed to SK and announcement will come after Parasakthi release date announcement.

Trade feels that SK for first time got Rs 70 crore as salary, He took Rs 40 crore as advance and rest after Tamil Nadu area was confirmed. The actor got Rs 30 cr for Amaran and so the film was moderately priced but Madharaasi was sold for double the price and that is why the film is termed an average at boActress

Priyanka Mohan, who plays the female lead in Pawan Kalyan’s OG, is all set to star in a Netflix original. It will be her debut on the OTT filed, as the starlet has never worked on a digital series or movie.The buzz is that the film will be directed by Ra Karthik, known for his work on Nitham Oru Vaanam. Interestingly, the film, starring Ashok Selvan and Ritu Varma, is available for streaming on Netflix. The Netflix project with Priyanka Mohan and Ra Karthik is still in its early stages. It is also reported that the actress is currently in Korea, preparing for her role.

Meanwhile, fans eagerly await her appearance as Kanmani in They Call Him OG alongside Pawan Kalyan. She recently shared a few key details about her character in the film during a media interaction and dropped an interesting news that she has some crucial scenes with Emraan Hashm in the film.

In a recent interaction with the press, Rajini said that the movie will release after June 2026. So, it’s likely to be in July/August, and if we remember, the first part was released on Independence Day weekend in 2023 and created a sensation In a recent interaction with the press, Rajini said that the movie will release after June 2026. So, it’s likely to be in July/August, and if we remember, the first part was released on Independence Day weekend in 2023 and created a sensation.

Directed by Nelson, the sequel of Jailer carries very big expectations, and there was a buzz that Balakrishna will be part of this film and will appear in a crucial cameo. But this is yet to be officially confirmed. 

There is a schedule planned in Hyderabad for this year’s end, and Balakrishna might join this schedule if he is doing a cameo, which will officially confirm the news.

 

Fahadh Faasil career worst FLOP / Rajini Hit with Trollers / Drishyam 3 v/s Hindi

 Fahadh Faasil Onam release OKCK made at Rs 30 cr busget and released on Onam collected Rs 4 crore totally. Watch it on Netflix. The director previous Malaylam film with Shanthikrishna dealt with cancer survivor in a humour way and this time he has tackled depression. Heroine is Kalyani. Post Cobid Fahadh gave a Tamil film Mareesanwith Vadivelu and it was a bomb. Solo Theatrical Release Post 2020:- Trance - Disaster Malayankunju - Flop Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum - Flop Dhoomam - Disaster Aavesham - Super Blockbuster #OdumKuthiraChaadumKuthira - Disaster* He had a disaster in Tamil Mareesan co starring Fahadh Faasil Vadivelu, Currently he is busy in a Hindi film.

Latest dialogues a hit with trollers- Mohanlal says Ithu oru makebelief allay monay < He said this describing film Malaijottai valiban an utter flop and repeated it on screen in Thodarum. Now Rajinikanth reaction when asked about Vijay political rally across State- Vazhthukal Vazhthukal.

Director Jeethu Joseph has officially confirmed that the Malayalam version of Drishyam 3 will be the first one to hit the theatres. This means audiences will see Mohanlal’s character, Georgekutty, make his next move before Ajay Devgn’s Vijay Salgaonkar appears on the big screen.

The director further explained that the team behind the Hindi remake is waiting for him to complete the final script. He made it clear that the story originates with him and the Malayalam production. “They are waiting for our script,” he stated.

He also added a comment about the rights, saying, “If they try doing something on their own, we would have to move legally. But I don’t think they will do it.” This shows that the original creators hold the creative control over the story’s direction.

Why The Release Order Matters

For a thriller franchise like Drishyam, the suspense-filled climax is everything. The first two films were famous for their game-changing twists in the end. Because of this, whichever version of Drishyam 3 releases first will naturally reveal the plot and spoilers. This was the main reason there were reports of a possible simultaneous release, but the director has now confirmed that will not be the case.

The thought behind this is to ensure a spoiler free experience for the viewers. “The power of Drishyam rests in the suspense and as it has happened in the past, there is a section that has already seen the version that arrives first. Everyone working on Drishyam want to provide the best experience to it’s audience, and not spoil the twists and turns. Drishyam 3 will be the final film of the franchise and what better than having an experience of chills and thrills without having an idea of what next,” the source concluded.