South Indian Cinema: News
'L366': Mohanlal reunites with 'Thudarum' director for new film
The upcoming film starring Mohanlal and directed by Tharun Moorthy has been tentatively titled L366.
'Sirai': When, where to watch Vikram Prabhu's acclaimed courtroom drama
The courtroom crime drama Sirai, featuring Vikram Prabhu in the lead role, is set to premiere on ZEE5 on January 23, 2026.
Mrunal Thakur-Dhanush not getting married in February?
The recent rumors surrounding actors Mrunal Thakur and Dhanush's alleged nuptials on February 14, 2026, have been quashed.
'Gandhi Talks': Vijay Sethupathi fights modern greed in silent teaser
The teaser for the upcoming film Gandhi Talks, starring Vijay Sethupathi, Arvind Swami, and Aditi Rao Hydari, has been released.
'Peddi,' 'The Paradise,' 'Suriya 47': South films coming to Netflix
Netflix has announced a lineup of over 15 South Indian films as part of its annual "Netflix Pandigai" initiative.
Vijay Sethupathi-Puri Jagannadh's film gets a title
The highly-anticipated collaboration between actor Vijay Sethupathi and director Puri Jagannadh has finally been titled Slumdog - 33 Temple Road.
'Thalaivar 173': Rajinikanth confirms shooting starts in April
Superstar Rajinikanth met fans outside his residence in Poes Garden, Chennai, on Pongal.
Bollywood's Neil Nitin Mukesh joins Prithviraj Sukumaran's 'Khalifa'
Malayalam actor-filmmaker Prithviraj Sukumaran has announced that Bollywood actor Neil Nitin Mukesh will be part of his upcoming movie Khalifa, with a new poster.
Dhanush-Vignesh Raja's 'D54' gets official title, new poster out
The filmmakers of Dhanush's upcoming project, tentatively called D54, have revealed the official title.
SC dismisses plea seeking censor nod for Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan'
The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a plea from KVN Productions, the producer of the Tamil film Jana Nayagan, seeking clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
Why Vijay Sethupathi agreed to cameo in Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2'
Vijay Sethupathi, the acclaimed Tamil cinema actor, has revealed his reasons for making a special appearance in the upcoming film Jailer 2.
'Parasakthi' controversy: Sivakarthikeyan calls Vijay his 'brother,' denies propaganda
The release of Tamil movies Jana Nayagan and Parasakthi has ignited a war between the fans of actors Vijay and Sivakarthikeyan.
Vijay summoned by CBI again in Karur stampede case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has summoned Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor Vijay for a second round of questioning in connection with the Karur stampede case on January 19.
'Flabbergasting': Producer comments on 'Jana Nayagan'-CBFC legal tussle
The ongoing legal dispute between the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and the makers of Jana Nayagan has drawn attention from industry insiders.
'Judgment day': RGV hypes 'Dhurandhar 2'-'Toxic' clash
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has weighed in on the highly anticipated box-office clash between Dhurandhar 2 and Toxic, describing the March 19 showdown as more than just a battle between two films.
'Toxic': Akshay Oberoi reveals intense combat training for Yash's film
Akshay Oberoi, who will be seen in the upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, recently opened up about his rigorous preparation for the role.
Chiranjeevi's 'Mana Shankara...' opens big; earns ₹28.5cr on Day 1
Chiranjeevi's latest action-comedy, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu, was released in theaters on Monday. The film received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike and opened to a bumper box office collection.
Chiranjeevi's 'Mana Shankara...': Ratings, reviews blocked on BookMyShow
In a bid to combat fake low ratings on BookMyShow (BMS), the makers of Chiranjeevi's upcoming film Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu have taken a significant step.
'Jana Nayagan' makers approach Supreme Court over certification row: Reports
The makers of Vijay's Jana Nayagan have approached the Supreme Court, challenging an interim stay by the Madras High Court on the film's certification, reported India Today.
Vijay's 'Theri' to return to theaters on January 15
In an exciting turn of events, the 2016 blockbuster Theri, starring Thalapathy Vijay, will be re-released in theaters on January 15, 2026.
After delays, Karthi's 'Vaa Vaathiyaar' finally gets Pongal release date
After facing multiple delays, Karthi's upcoming action-comedy, Vaa Vaathiyaar, has finally locked its release date.
'Raja Saab': Prabhas's old-look getup scenes added amid poor reviews
The makers of The Raja Saab have added new scenes featuring lead actor Prabhas in an older look.
National Flag visuals, Army references: 'Jana Nayagan' scenes courting controversy
On Friday, the Madras High Court temporarily stayed an earlier order that directed the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to grant a U/A certificate to Vijay's Jana Nayagan.
'Parasakthi': Sivakarthikeyan reacts to CBFC demanding 25 cuts
Sivakarthikeyan's latest film, Parasakthi, was released on Saturday after a long wait for the censor certificate.
Kamal Haasan demands certification reforms amid 'Jana Nayagan,' 'Parasakthi' controversies
Actor-politician Kamal Haasan has called for reforms in the movie certification process after the recent censor-related issues with Vijay's Jana Nayagan and Sivakarthikeyan's Parasakthi.
Prabhas's 'Raja Saab' trimmed after runtime backlash: Report
Prabhas's The Raja Saab has reportedly been trimmed in response to the backlash for its over three-hour-long runtime.
Mammootty's 'Kalamkaval' to stream on SonyLIV from January 16
The Malayalam crime thriller Kalamkaval, featuring Mollywood megastar Mammootty in the lead, is all set for its digital premiere.
Prabhas's 'The Raja Saab' sequel titled 'Rajasaab Circus 1935'
The horror-comedy The Raja Saab, recently released in theaters, stars Prabhas and is directed by Maruthi.
'Raja Saab' review: Prabhas can't save this royal bore
Prabhas-led The Raja Saab, directed by Maruthi, is finally out after being stuck in production for over three years.
Prabhas's 'The Raja Saab' to release in Japan
The makers of Prabhas's horror-comedy film, The Raja Saab, have announced plans to release the movie in Japan.
Oscars 2026: 'Kantara,' 'Tanvi the Great' qualify for Best Picture
As the 98th Academy Awards draw near, Indian cinema has made a significant impact by securing spots on the eligibility list for Best Picture.
'The Raja Saab' advance booking: Prabhas-starrer has already earned ₹10cr
The much-awaited horror-comedy The Raja Saab, starring Prabhas, is witnessing a solid advance booking trend.
'The Raja Saab' vs 'Jana Nayagan': Prabhas to beat Vijay?
In a rare occurrence, two pan-Indian superstars are set to clash at the box office on a major festival.
'Jana Nayagan': Where to watch Vijay's final film post-theatrical run
The much-anticipated Tamil film, Jana Nayagan, featuring Thalapathy Vijay in his final cinematic outing, will reportedly hit Amazon Prime Video after its theatrical run.
Allu Arjun to lead Lokesh Kanagaraj's dream project?
Telugu superstar Allu Arjun is riding high on the success of his latest film, Pushpa 2: The Rule.
Veteran Malayalam actor Kannan Pattambi dies at 62
Kannan Pattambi, a veteran Malayalam actor and production controller, passed away on Sunday night in Kozhikode. He was 62.
Ajith's 'Mankatha' to return to theaters on January 23
Sun Pictures has officially announced the re-release of the 2011 blockbuster Mankatha, starring Ajith Kumar and Arjun Sarja.
Balakrishna's 'Akhanda 2' to premiere on Netflix on January 9
The sequel to the 2021 blockbuster Akhanda, titled Akhanda 2: Thaandavam, will premiere on Netflix on January 9, 2026, the streamer has confirmed.
Nayanthara to reunite with Mammootty in Adoor Gopalakrishnan's next?
Nayanthara (41) is reportedly set to join Mammootty (74) in his upcoming film with legendary director Adoor Gopalakrishnan.
Dulquer Salmaan to make cameo in Suriya-Venky Atluri's drama?
Kollywood superstar Suriya is currently busy with his next film, tentatively titled #Suriya46.
'Jana Nayagan' trailer: Vijay showcases violent avatar in final film
The much-anticipated trailer for Thalapathy Vijay's final film, Jana Nayagan, dropped on Saturday, January 3.
'Raja Saab': Prabhas-Malavika Mohanan's 'Koi Yahan Nache...' remix drops soon
The much-anticipated film The Raja Saab, starring Prabhas and directed by Maruthi, is set to hit theaters on January 9, 2026.
Prabhas's 'Raja Saab' final runtime locked at nearly 3 hours?
The much-anticipated horror-fantasy film, The Raja Saab, starring Prabhas, will be released on January 9.
Balakrishna's 'Akhanda 2' might hit Netflix on January 9
Nandamuri Balakrishna's Akhanda 2: Thaandavam is reportedly gearing up for its digital premiere.
Rajinikanth's 'Thalaivar 173' gets new director after Sundar C's exit
Director Cibi Chakaravarthi has been announced as the new director for the upcoming film Thalaivar 173, starring superstar Rajinikanth and produced by actor Kamal Haasan.
'Toxic': Tara Sutaria exudes strength in intense first-look poster
The makers of Yash's upcoming film, Toxic - A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, have unveiled the first look of actor Tara Sutaria as Rebecca.
'Maayabimbum - A 2005 Love Story' to release this month
The upcoming romantic entertainer, Maayabimbum - A 2005 Love Story, directed by KJ Surendar and starring Janaki and Aakash, will hit theaters on January 23.
Madras HC clears Sivakarthikeyan's 'Parasakthi' for release
The Madras High Court has given the green light for the Pongal release of Parasakthi, helmed by Sudha Kongara and starring Sivakarthikeyan.
HC finds evidence of violation of Pawan Kalyan's personality rights
The Delhi High Court recently found "prima facie" (at first glance) evidence of a breach of actor-turned-politician K Pawan Kalyan's personality rights, reported The Hindu.
Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' beats Prabhas's 'Raja Saab' in the US
In an exciting turn of events, Thalapathy Vijay's swan song Jana Nayagan has surpassed the advance bookings of Prabhas's The Raja Saab in North America. This comes despite the latter having a wider release.