South Indian Cinema: News
Tamil-Telugu actor Priya Bhavani Shankar marries longtime boyfriend Rajvel Raj
Tamil-Telugu actor Priya Bhavani Shankar has married her longtime boyfriend, Rajvel Raj.
Can Suriya deliver three ₹200cr grossers in a single year?
Tamil actor Suriya is on the verge of becoming the first Tamil star to deliver three ₹200 crore worldwide grossers in a single year.
Suriya's 'Scene' remains strong; nears ₹150cr worldwide
The Tamil-Telugu bilingual film Scene, starring Suriya and directed by Jithu Madhavan, has continued its strong performance at the box office.
Sharwanand's 'Bhogi' release postponed over censor issues
The release of Sharwanand's upcoming film, Bhogi, directed by Sampath Nandi, has been postponed.
'Demonte Colony 3' locks release date: Cast, plot, and more
The release of the highly anticipated horror thriller Demonte Colony 3, starring Arulnithi and Priya Bhavani Shankar, has been pushed to next year.
Radikaa Sarathkumar's 'Delivery Boy' to release on November 27
The upcoming Tamil film Delivery Boy, directed by Nani Darla and starring Leo Sivakumar, Brigida, and Radikaa Sarathkumar, has been postponed.
Mammootty celebrates Diwali with new 'Mela' poster
Malayalam superstar Mammootty celebrated Diwali by unveiling a new poster for his upcoming film Mela.
Ashok Selvan-Preity Mukhundhan's 'Anbil Avan' heads to OTT
The romantic thriller Anbil Avan, starring Ashok Selvan and Preity Mukhundhan, is set to make its digital debut on SonyLIV.
Keerthy Suresh calls South film industry more 'spontaneous' than Bollywood
Acclaimed actor Keerthy Suresh, who is now foraying into Bollywood, recently spoke about the differences between the Hindi and South Indian film industries.
Is Vijay Sethupathi the first Indian to present International Emmys?
Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi will be among the presenters at the 54th International Emmy Awards, thereby making him the first Indian to present at the prestigious event.
Tamannaah's 'Bandra' locks OTT premiere 3 years after release
The Malayalam film Bandra, featuring Tamannaah Bhatia and Dileep, is finally set to make its digital debut on ZEE5 on November 13.
Dulquer Salmaan's 'I'm Game' now streaming on JioHotstar
Dulquer Salmaan's fantasy action thriller I'm Game, directed by Nahas Hidayath, has made its digital debut on JioHotstar.
Mahesh Babu invests in video games: Here's what we know
Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu has become a strategic investor in Mumbai-based gaming studio, Shortgun Games.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay allows 6 shows/day in theaters
In a significant move, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has announced that theaters across the state can now screen up to six shows per day for newly released Tamil movies during their first week.
Vanga thinks films shouldn't be blamed for real-life violence
Filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga has hit back at the criticism he received for the violence in his films after a recent tragedy in Raptadu, Andhra Pradesh.
Sreeleela to star opposite Rajinikanth in 'Dharman'
Actor Sreeleela has been roped in for the upcoming Tamil film Dharman, headlined by superstar Rajinikanth.
Is 'Dorothy' star Rishikanth joining Ram Charan's 'RC 17'?
The pooja ceremony for Ram Charan's upcoming film, RC 17, was held in Hyderabad on Sunday.
'Irumudi' makers face notice over child artist's working conditions
The Telangana labour department has issued a notice to the makers of Ravi Teja's Irumudi, following a complaint about the working conditions of child actor Nakshathra.
'Fantastic human being': 'Fauzi' co-star praises Prabhas
Prominent Marathi actor Subodh Bhave, who will make his Telugu debut with the upcoming film Fauzi, has praised his co-star Prabhas.
Rashmika-Vijay's defamation case: Who exactly is in trouble?
Actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda recently filed a formal complaint through their manager against the spread of false narratives and misrepresentation of facts about their relationship.
'Scene': Suriya says he 'manifested' working with Jithu Madhavan
Actor Suriya is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film Scene, directed by Malayalam filmmaker Jithu Madhavan.
Prabhu Deva-Simran reunite for romance drama 'Kamal Sridevi'
The title of the upcoming romantic film starring Prabhu Deva and Simran has been announced as Kamal Sridevi.
Fahadh Faasil's 'Karate Chandran' begins filming
The much-awaited Malayalam film Karate Chandran, starring Fahadh Faasil, has gone on floors in Kottayam.
Rukmini Vasanth boards Shree Karthick's road trip comedy
Actor Rukmini Vasanth has been roped in for an upcoming road trip comedy, directed by Shree Karthick.
Allu Arjun calls 'Jailer 2' showcase of Rajinikanth's 'star power'
South star Allu Arjun has praised the recently released Tamil film Jailer 2, starring Rajinikanth.
'Not comfortable with skin show': Rashmika on Janhvi's 'Peddi' controversy
During a recent episode of Koffee With Karan Season 9, host Karan Johar asked actor Rashmika Mandanna about the controversy surrounding Janhvi Kapoor's character in Peddi.
'Koffee With Karan': Why Vijay-Rashmika kept cameras away from wedding
Vijay Deverakonda recently revealed why he chose to keep cameras away from his wedding with Rashmika Mandanna.
'10 days left': SS Rajamouli's 'Varanasi' about to wrap filming
Acclaimed director SS Rajamouli recently attended the 50th São Paulo International Film Festival, where he was awarded the Leon Cakoff Award.
Vijay-Rashmika's 'Ranabaali' sees decline; total nears ₹45cr
The much-anticipated period drama Ranabaali, starring real-life couple Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, witnessed a 28% drop in its box office collection on Monday. The film raked in over ₹5.4 crore on Day 4.
Malayalam director Belraj Kalarickal dies at 27
Malayalam filmmaker Belraj Kalarickal (27) was found dead in a hotel room in Kochi on Saturday, October 17.
'Next action hero': Sandeep Vanga praises Vijay Deverakonda in 'Ranabaali'
Sandeep Reddy Vanga, who directed Arjun Reddy and Animal, has heaped praise on Vijay Deverakonda's performance in Ranabaali.
Anirudh Ravichander-Kavya Maran's wedding: Couple invites PM Modi, CM Vijay
Within hours of Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy confirming Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran's wedding, fresh pictures of the latter's father, Kalanithi Maran, with PM Narendra Modi and Ravichander with Tamil Nadu CM Vijay have emerged.
'Closest to my heart...': Ram Charan on favorite 'Peddi' moments
Ram Charan, who headlined the acclaimed sports action drama Peddi, recently reflected on the film's most challenging and memorable scenes.
'Kaaka': Anurag Kashyap calls Chiranjeevi 'sincere and focused'
Renowned filmmaker and actor Anurag Kashyap has joined megastar Chiranjeevi in Hyderabad for the upcoming Telugu action thriller Kaaka.
Sundeep Kishan's 'Sigma' heads to Netflix
The heist action entertainer Sigma, directed by Jason Sanjay (actor-turned-politician Vijay's son), is reportedly headed to Netflix.
When will Vijay-Rashmika's 'Ranabaali' hit OTT?
The Telugu period action drama Ranabaali, starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, was released on Friday.
'Jailer 2' review: Only for Rajinikanth fans
Nelson Dilipkumar's much-anticipated Jailer 2, led by superstar Rajinikanth, is a sequel to his 2023 actioner, Jailer.
'Jailer 2' unveils new poster with Rajinikanth, Mohanlal, Jackie, Shivarajkumar
Sun Pictures has unveiled a new poster for Jailer 2, featuring superstar Rajinikanth alongside Mohanlal, Jackie Shroff, and Shivarajkumar.
Vidya Balan was offered film with Rajinikanth before 'Jailer 2'?
Acclaimed actor Vidya Balan will be making her Tamil cinema debut with Jailer 2, where she plays the antagonist Kantha.
How 'Drishyam 3's success is causing trouble for new releases
The box office success of Drishyam: The Conclusion is causing a scheduling headache for theaters. Panorama Studios, the film's distributor, has requested that the thriller be given more shows in its third week.
'It's annoying...': Shriya Saran on morphed videos, AI misuse
Actor Shriya Saran has spoken out against the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) to objectify women, following the recent controversy over a morphed video of Janhvi Kapoor.
Vijay-Rashmika's 'Ranabaali' cleared by CBFC with 0 cuts
The upcoming film Ranabaali, starring Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, has reportedly been awarded a U/A certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
HC blocks online streaming of 'Jailer 2' ahead of release
The Madras High Court has ordered an interim injunction against the unauthorized online release of Rajinikanth's upcoming film, Jailer 2.
Krithi Shetty to mark Bollywood debut soon
Telugu actor Krithi Shetty, who rose to fame with Uppena, is reportedly gearing up for her Bollywood debut.
Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2' ticket prices reach ₹1,800!
Rajinikanth's highly anticipated film, Jailer 2, is set to take over the box office with early morning screenings starting as early as 6:00am in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.
Yash, PS Mithran to collaborate on adventure film?
Kannada superstar Yash is reportedly in talks with Tamil filmmaker PS Mithran for an upcoming adventure film inspired by the Indiana Jones series.
Mahaveer Jain Films to present Kannada sci-fi thriller 'Lambodhara 2.0'
Mahaveer Jain Films will present the Kannada sci-fi social thriller Lambodhara 2.0, directed by Simple Suni.
Mamitha Baiju to make Telugu debut with 'Jai Hanuman'?
Actor Mamitha Baiju, riding high on the success of Jana Nayagan andVishwanath And Sons, will reportedly make her Telugu cinema debut soon.
OTT: When, where to watch Nimisha Sajayan's 'Enna Vilai'
The Tamil thriller Enna Vilai, featuring Karunas and Nimisha Sajayan, is set to premiere on Netflix on October 15.
Vijay Antony's 'Appa Kutty' pushed to November 6
The release of Vijay Antony's upcoming film, Appa Kutty, has been pushed to November 6 for Diwali.
Why Rajinikanth turned down 'Baasha' and 'Petta' sequels
Superstar Rajinikanth, who is gearing up for the release of Jailer 2, recently spoke about his aversion to sequels.
Ram Charan's 'Peddi' to make TV debut soon
The Telugu film Peddi, starring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor, is all set for its world television premiere.
Kamal Haasan's 'Indian 3' finally back on track
The future of Indian 3 had been uncertain since the release of Indian 2 in 2024, which failed to meet box office expectations.
SS Rajamouli's 'Varanasi' to feature a completely new language
SS Rajamouli's upcoming film Varanasi, starring Mahesh Babu, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Prithviraj Sukumaran, is set to raise the bar with its scale.
Nani hints at upcoming projects after 'The Paradise'
Actor Nani is gearing up for his next project, Bloody Romeo, which will showcase him in a new avatar.
Parvathy Thiruvothu says 'sacred bond' with audience kept her relevant
Malayalam actor Parvathy Thiruvothu recently opened up about her two-decade-long career in the industry.
Mysskin opens up about 'Pisasu 2' and 'Train' delays
Filmmaker-actor Mysskin, who last directed Psycho in 2020, has been struggling to release his films as planned.
Venkatesh-Trivikram's 'Aadarsha Kutumbam' postponed indefinitely
The much-anticipated Telugu film Aadarsha Kutumbam - AK 47, starring Venkatesh and directed by Trivikram Srinivas, has been postponed indefinitely.
Prashanth Neel-backed '418': Cast, plot, trailer, more
Acclaimed director Prashanth Neel is set to explore a new genre with his upcoming horror thriller 418.
'Mandaadi' OTT release: When, where to watch Soori's hit
The Tamil film Mandaadi, starring Soori, will start streaming on Netflix from October 8.
Kiran Abbavaram's 'Reality' to clash with 'Dada,' 'King 100'
Actor Kiran Abbavaram's upcoming film has been titled Reality. The movie marks his directorial debut and will hit theaters on December 25, 2026.
'Eternally grateful': Rashmika Mandanna on leading MS Subbulakshmi biopic
Actor Rashmika Mandanna will play legendary Carnatic singer and Bharat Ratna recipient MS Subbulakshmi in the upcoming pan-India biopic, MS - A Legacy On Screen.
CBFC clears Sree Vishnu's 'Comrade Kalyan': Cast, plot, release date
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the upcoming Telugu action entertainer Comrade Kalyan for release with a U/A certificate.
Legendary director Singeetham Srinivasa Rao dies at 95
Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, the legendary filmmaker known for his groundbreaking films such as Pushpaka Vimanam and Aditya 369, passed away on Saturday night at Kauvery Hospital in Chennai.
Where to watch Jason Sanjay's 'Sigma' after theatrical run
Jason Sanjay, the son of actor-turned-politician Vijay, has made his directorial debut with Sigma.
Rishab Shetty reflects on challenges of making 'Kantara Chapter 1'
Rishab Shetty recently reflected on the making of his film Kantara Chapter 1, which completed a year since its global release.
SC upholds Delhi HC ruling on Ilaiyaraaja's copyright dispute
The Supreme Court of India has declined to interfere with a Delhi High Court ruling that Ilaiyaraaja does not hold the copyright in the lyrics and sound recording of En Iniya Pon Nilave from the Tamil film Moodu Pani.
Unni Mukundan to star in Ajith's 'Dare Devil'?
Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan is reportedly in talks to play a crucial villain role in Ajith Kumar's upcoming film Dare Devil.