South Indian Cinema: News
Dulquer Salmaan's 'Kaantha' to premiere on Netflix on December 12
The Tamil period drama Kaantha, starring Dulquer Salmaan and Bhagyashri Borse, will make its OTT debut on Netflix on December 12.
'Suriya 47': Suriya-Nazriya's drama goes on floors
Actor Suriya's much-anticipated project, tentatively titled Suriya 47, has officially begun its journey with a pooja ceremony.
'Chatha Pacha' poster: Roshan Mathew looks unrecognizable as Vetri
The makers of the upcoming action film Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies have unveiled a new character poster featuring actor Roshan Mathew.
'Always followed due process': Rana Daggubati on betting app investigation
Actor-producer Rana Daggubati recently addressed his summons by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) in connection with an investigation into celebrities promoting illegal betting apps.
'Happy Raj': Abbas returns to Tamil cinema after 12 years
Veteran actor Abbas, known for films like Padayappa and Kandukondain Kandukondain, is returning to Tamil cinema after a 12-year hiatus.
NTR gears up to shoot dangerous action sequences for 'Dragon'
Actor Jr NTR will soon be shooting high-octane action sequences for his next film, tentatively titled Dragon, at Ramoji Film City.
Is Priyanka Chopra replacing Deepika in 'Kalki' sequel?
Priyanka Chopra Jonas is reportedly in talks to replace Deepika Padukone in Kalki 2898 AD sequel.
Prabhas's 'The Raja Saab' finally locks OTT deal
The digital streaming rights of the upcoming pan-India film The Raja Saab, starring superstar Prabhas, have reportedly been acquired by JioHotstar.
'Devil' trailer: Darshan stars in thriller amid real-life murder case
The highly anticipated Kannada action thriller, The Devil, has unveiled its official trailer.
SS Rajamouli's 'Varanasi' digital rights could fetch ₹1,000 crore?
SS Rajamouli's upcoming film Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, has created a huge buzz even before its release.
What happened to Nandamuri Balakrishna's 'Akhanda 2'?
In a shocking turn of events, the release of Telugu superstar Nandamuri Balakrishna's highly anticipated film Akhanda 2 has been postponed indefinitely.
'Kuttram Purindhavan' review: SonyLIV series is thrilling and unpredictable
SonyLIV's new original Tamil series, Kuttram Purindhavan, is directed by Selvamani and is a Drishyam-like twisted thriller that explores morality, crime, and ethical dilemmas.
Tamil cinema icon AVM Saravanan dies at 86
Veteran film producer AVM Saravanan, who was the son of AV Meiyappan and the head of the legendary AVM Productions, passed away on Thursday morning due to age-related ailments. He was 86.
'Moral decline': Rashmika Mandanna condemns AI misuse, calls for punishment
Actor Rashmika Mandanna has issued a strong statement against the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) to create morphed videos and images.
Allu Arjun to headline Lokesh Kanagaraj's 'Irumbu Kai Maayavi'?
Director Lokesh Kanagaraj, known for his work on Coolie, is reportedly planning his debut in Tollywood.
PVR INOX Pictures bets on regional cinema for growth
PVR INOX Pictures, the distribution arm of the multiplex chain, is focusing on regional cinema to drive its growth.
'Jailer 2': Vinayakan, Mohanlal join Rajinikanth's upcoming sequel
The much-anticipated sequel to the 2023 blockbuster Jailer, titled Jailer 2, has added two more stars to its cast.
Mohanlal to reunite with 'Thudarum' director for new film
Mohanlal is set to team up once again with Thudarum director Tharun Moorthy for an upcoming film
Prabhas's 'The Raja Saab' sets record with 3-hour runtime
The upcoming film The Raja Saab, starring Prabhas, has reportedly locked a record runtime of three hours and 14 minutes, according to OTT Play.
'The Raja Saab': Boman Irani's 1st look from Prabhas-starrer revealed
On Tuesday, the makers of The Raja Saab unveiled actor Boman Irani's first look from the film. The announcement was made on the occasion of the veteran actor's birthday.
'Sincerely apologize': Ranveer Singh responds to backlash over 'Kantara' mimicry
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh has publicly apologized after receiving backlash for mimicking the Daiva character from Rishabh Shetty's Kantara Chapter 1.
Mohanlal to join Rajinikanth for 'Jailer 2' shoot soon?
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal is set to join the cast of Jailer 2 in early December, reported IANS.
When is Dulquer Salmaan's 'Kaantha' hitting Netflix?
Dulquer Salmaan's latest period drama, Kaantha, is all set for its digital debut.
Prabhas-Vanga's 'Spirit' locks OTT deal for whopping ₹160cr
The upcoming pan-India film Spirit, starring Prabhas and directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, has reportedly bagged a massive OTT deal of ₹160cr.
Jr NTR-Prashanth Neel's action film to resume shoot in December
Prashanth Neel and Jr NTR's highly anticipated action film, tentatively titled Dragon, is reportedly set to resume shooting in the first week of December.
Ranveer Singh faces backlash for mimicking 'Kantara' scene at IFFI
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh has sparked controversy after his recent appearance at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) closing ceremony in Goa.
Mahesh Babu's 'Varanasi': Telugu title slightly tweaked after copyright dispute
The title of SS Rajamouli's upcoming film, Varanasi, has been changed to Rajamouli's Varanasi for the Telugu version, reported Bollywood Hungama.
Rashmika Mandanna's 'The Girlfriend' to hit Netflix on December 5
The Telugu film The Girlfriend, starring Rashmika Mandanna and directed by Rahul Ravindran, will be available on Netflix from December 5, 2025.
Nandamuri Balakrishna's 'Akhanda 2' gets U/A certificate; check lengthy runtime
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the much-awaited action entertainer Akhanda 2: Thaandavam, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna.
Veteran Kannada actor MS Umesh (80) dies after battling cancer
Veteran Kannada actor Mysore Srikantayya Umesh, popularly known as MS Umesh, died in Bengaluru on Sunday. He was 80.
Prithviraj's mother alleges cyber attack to 'eliminate' him from industry
Veteran actor Mallika Sukumaran has supported her son, actor-filmmaker Prithviraj Sukumaran, amid the controversy surrounding his latest film Vilayath Buddha.
Ram Charan films massive action sequence for 'Peddi'
The much-anticipated rural action drama Peddi, starring Ram Charan and directed by Buchi Babu Sana, is currently in production.
IFFI: Rajinikanth receives lifetime achievement award, reflects on 5-decade career
Superstar Rajinikanth received the lifetime achievement award during the closing ceremony of the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on Friday.
Pranav Mohanlal's 'Dies Irae' to hit JioHotstar on December 5
The Malayalam horror-thriller Dies Irae, starring Pranav Mohanlal, will be available for streaming on JioHotstar from December 5.
Ilaiyaraaja triumphs in copyright dispute over 'Dude' songs
In a significant victory for composer Ilaiyaraaja, the Madras High Court has ordered the immediate removal of two songs from the hit Tamil film Dude.
Raashii Khanna talks objectification of women in South Indian cinema
In a recent interview with Zoom, actor Raashii Khanna spoke about the portrayal of women in South Indian cinema.
Suniel Shetty reveals the reason for not doing South films
Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty recently revealed why he doesn't often work in the South Indian film industry.
Lokesh Kanagaraj begins scripting his next; is it 'Kaithi 2'?
Acclaimed filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj has begun scripting for his seventh directorial.
'The Raja Saab': Prabhas braved freezing weather for musical sequences
The makers of Prabhas's upcoming horror-fantasy entertainer, The Raja Saab, recently revealed that the actor shot several song sequences in freezing temperatures abroad.
Who will play Mahesh Babu's younger version in 'Varanasi'?
The buzz surrounding SS Rajamouli's upcoming global adventure film, featuring Mahesh Babu, has intensified with a new report.
'Tumbbad 2': Anand Gandhi clarifies his role in the sequel
Anand Gandhi, who served as the executive producer and creative director of Tumbbad (2018), has clarified that he isn't involved in the upcoming sequel.
'Jana Nayagan': Vijay wraps dubbing for his final film
Thalapathy Vijay has completed his last acting role in Jana Nayagan, the makers confirmed to Entertainment Times.
'Thalaivar 173': Ramesh Khanna clears air on Sundar C's exit
The highly anticipated film Thalaivar 173, starring Rajinikanth and produced by Kamal Haasan, recently witnessed a major change in its directorial team
Jr NTR's 'Devara 2' reportedly shelved due to script issues
The sequel to Jr NTR's action drama Devara, titled Devara 2, is reportedly facing speculation about its progress due to scripting issues.
Naga Chaitanya's 'NC 24' titled 'Vrushakarma'; gritty poster out
The much-awaited film NC24, starring Naga Chaitanya, has been officially titled Vrushakarma.
'Thalaivar 173': Who'll direct Rajinikanth's film after Sundar C's exit?
Superstar Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan are set to collaborate on the upcoming film Thalaivar 173, with Haasan serving as the producer.
'Revolver Rita': Keerthy Suresh's crime-comedy gets U/A certificate
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the action-comedy entertainer Revolver Rita for release with a U/A certificate.
Vishnu Vishal's 'Aaryan' to hit Netflix on November 28
The suspense thriller Aaryan, starring Vishnu Vishal, is set to premiere on Netflix on November 28.
'NC 24': Mahesh Babu to unveil Naga Chaitanya's look tomorrow
The makers of the upcoming Telugu film NC24 have announced that superstar Mahesh Babu will unveil the title and first-look poster of the movie on Sunday.
Jr NTR-Prashanth Neel's 'Dragon' to shoot in Africa
Jr NTR's upcoming project with KGF and Salaar director Prashanth Neel, rumored to be titled Dragon, is back on track.
'Fake': Dhanush's manager denies casting couch allegations, files police complaint
Dhanush's manager, Sreyas, has denied any involvement in the casting couch allegations that recently surfaced.
'Baahubali-Eternal War' director says animation 'best way' to continue 'Baahubali'
Ishan Shukla, the animator-director of Baahubali: The Eternal War, believes that animation is the best way to continue Amarendra Baahubali's journey.
Vignesh Shivan gifts wife Nayanthara Rolls-Royce Spectre for her birthday
Filmmaker Vignesh Shivan has surprised his wife, superstar Nayanthara, with a luxurious gift on her 41st birthday. He gifted her a Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre, one of the most expensive electric luxury cars. The car is reportedly worth around ₹10 crore.
Why Raashii Khanna signed 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh' without reading script
Actor Raashii Khanna, who has worked across multiple film industries, revealed that she signed her upcoming movie Ustaad Bhagat Singh without reading the script.
Title dispute erupts over Rajamouli's 'Varanasi'
A title dispute has emerged over the upcoming film Varanasi, directed by SS Rajamouli. The disagreement is about the legal ownership of the movie's name.
Prabhas is 'very happy' with 'Baahubali-The Eternal War': Director
Ishan Shukla, the director of the upcoming animated film Baahubali - The Eternal War, has said that lead actor Prabhas is "very happy" with the project.
Nayanthara's 'Hi' features Rajinikanth-Kamal Haasan in birthday special poster
On the occasion of her 41st birthday on Tuesday (November 18), actor Nayanthara was wished by the makers of her upcoming film Hi.