South Indian Cinema: News
Balaji tears up after 'Karuppu's shows get canceled
The much-anticipated release of Karuppu, starring Suriya and Trisha Krishnan, was marred by last-minute financial issues that led to the cancellation of several morning shows.
Rana Daggubati calls AI a tool for 'creativity,' 'efficiency'
Actor-producer Rana Daggubati, known for his work in films like Baahubali, has shared his thoughts on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on cinema.
Kannada actor Dileep Raj (47) dies of heart attack
Dileep Raj, a noted Kannada actor and producer, died on Wednesday morning following a heart attack. He was 47.
Why did THIS incident 'crush' Rajinikanth's ego?
Superstar Rajinikanth recently shared a memorable experience at The Art of Living International Centre.
Trisha's tattoo at Vijay's oath ceremony sparks speculation
Tamil Nadu's newly elected Chief Minister Thalapathy Vijay took his oath of office with several celebrities in attendance.
Makers plan 'Peddi' event in Bhopal, trailer launch in Mumbai
The anticipation for Peddi, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, is building as the film gears up for its release on June 4, 2026.
Jr NTR-Prashanth Neel's 'NTRNEEL' 1st look, title out soon
Telugu superstar Jr NTR will unveil the first look and title of his upcoming film with KGF director Prashanth Neel on the midnight of May 19, 2026, reported 123 Telugu.
Confirmed! 'Peddi' trailer to release on May 18
The much-anticipated trailer for the upcoming film Peddi, starring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor, will be launched on May 18.
'Rangabali' director teams up with Satya, Yogi Babu for comedy
Director Pawan Basamsetti, known for Rangabali, has brought together famous actors Satya and Yogi Babu for an upcoming comedy film.
Vikram to begin 'Chiyaan 63' shoot in June
The highly anticipated film Chiyaan 63, starring Vikram and directed by Anand Shankar, is set to begin production in the first week of June.
'Karuppu' releases on Thursday: Cast, plot, and more
The upcoming Tamil film Karuppu, starring Trisha Krishnan and Suriya, is all set for a theatrical release on May 14.
'Drishyam' franchise to continue? Mohanlal reveals plans
The anticipation for Drishyam 3 has intensified after lead actor Mohanlal hinted at the possibility of a fourth installment in the popular thriller franchise.
Mahesh Babu-Kriti Sanon's '1: Nenokkadine' to re-release on May 31
Mahesh Babu's psychological thriller 1: Nenokkadine is set to return to theaters on May 31.
Nandamuri Balakrishna-Koratala Siva's film titled 'Carpenter'?
Telugu superstar Nandamuri Balakrishna is reportedly set to star in a film titled Carpenter, directed by Koratala Siva.
'Peddi': How much were Ram Charan, Janhvi Kapoor paid?
Ram Charan's upcoming pan-India film Peddi is a village action drama made on a grand scale.
'Kattalan': Parth Tiwari's character revealed in new poster
The production house behind the pan-India Malayalam film Kattalan has unveiled actor Parth Tiwari's character in the movie.
Associate director booked for allegedly sexually assaulting Kochi model
A case has been registered against an associate director in the film industry for allegedly sexually assaulting a model in Kochi, reported PTI.
'Peddi' trailer to be launched in Bhopal next week
The much-anticipated trailer of the Telugu film Peddi will be launched on May 16, 2026, in a grand event in Bhopal, reported Variety India.
Ram Charan's 'Peddi': Final edit locked, see premiere date
The makers of the much-anticipated film Peddi, starring Telugu superstar Ram Charan, have announced that they have locked the final edit.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu's 'Maa Inti Bangaram' delayed to June 19
The release of Maa Inti Bangaram, starring Samantha Ruth Prabhu and directed by Nandini Reddy, has been postponed from May 15 to June 19.
'Spirit': Filmmakers rubbish postponement rumors
The makers of the highly anticipated film Spirit, featuring Prabhas and Triptii Dimri, have quashed rumors about a possible change in its release date.
Did 'Dhurandhar 2' become the first Hindi pan-Indian hit?
Bollywood's latest offering, Dhurandhar 2, has taken the Indian box office by storm. The film is set to conclude its theatrical run with a staggering ₹1,140 crore collection in India alone.
Vijay's fan gets actor's face tattooed after historic election win
A die-hard fan of Tamil actor-politician Vijay has gone viral after getting the actor's face tattooed on his chest.
Shane Nigam-starrer 'Dridam' gets green light from CBFC
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the Malayalam crime thriller Dridam, starring Shane Nigam, for release with a U/A 16+ certificate.
Ram Charan-Janhvi Kapoor's 'Peddi' gets new poster
The makers of the upcoming sports drama Peddi have officially kicked off the countdown to its release with a brand-new poster.
'Youth' director Ken Karunas gets candid about film's success
Ken Karunas, the director of Tamil cinema's third-highest-grossing film Youth, has opened up about the film's success.
Trisha's birthday: Tracing her journey from beauty queen to superstar
Actor Trisha Krishnan, who has come a long way since she was crowned Miss Madras at 16, has become a household name in Tamil and Telugu cinema over the years.
'Vishwambhara': Trisha stuns in birthday special poster
The first look of actor Trisha Krishnan's character, Avani, from the upcoming Telugu film Vishwambhara has been unveiled.
Anirudh Ravichander charged whopping ₹15cr for Nani's 'Paradise'?
Anirudh Ravichander, the leading music composer of South Indian cinema, has reportedly charged a whopping ₹15 crore for his work in The Paradise, starring Nani.
'Jana Nayagan' leak causes ₹70cr loss to producers
The digital rights of the Tamil film Jana Nayagan, starring Vijay, have been canceled by Prime Video following the film's recent leak, as per Track Tollywood.
'Sathyavan Savithiri': Second look of Keerthy Suresh's courtroom drama out
The makers of the courtroom drama Sathyavan Savithiri have unveiled the second look of the film.
Nandamuri Balakrishna teams up with Koratala Siva for 'NBK112'
Telugu superstar Nandamuri Balakrishna has announced his next project, tentatively titled NBK112.
Tabu wraps 1st schedule of 'King 100' with Nagarjuna
Tabu has wrapped up the first schedule of her upcoming film King 100 with Nagarjuna Akkineni.
Why 'Patriot's non-Malayalam versions will be delayed
The non-Malayalam versions of the much-anticipated film Patriot are likely to be released a week later than the Malayalam version due to delays in obtaining censorship clearance.
Madras HC paves way for 'Dhruva Natchathiram's release
Vikram's long-awaited film Dhruva Natchathiram is one step closer to its release after the Madras High Court laid down a framework to enable its release on or before June 15.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu's 'Maa Inti Bangaaram' release date may change
Samantha Ruth Prabhu's upcoming film, Maa Inti Bangaaram, is set for a May 15 release.
'Sathyavan Savithiri': First look of Keerthy Suresh's courtroom drama out
Keerthy Suresh, who was last seen in Revolver Rita, is collaborating with Mysskin on an upcoming film.
Tamil political satire 'TN 2026' out on Prime Video, Aha
The Tamil political satire, TN 2026, featuring Natty Subramaniam in the lead role, landed on OTT on Thursday.
Yash's 'Toxic' to finally release on Independence Day?
The much-anticipated film Toxic, starring Yash, has been postponed once again.
'Peddi': Special song leaks after shoot, team removes 400 links
The production team of Ram Charan's upcoming film Peddi is in a tizzy after a 53-second clip from a special dance number was leaked online.
'Khel Khel Mein' director talks about Hindi cinema's 'weird detour'
Filmmaker Mudassar Aziz, who directed the film Khel Khel Mein, has shared his thoughts on the changing landscape of Hindi cinema.
Satyadev's 'Rao Bahadur' to clash with Yash's 'Toxic'
Telugu actor Satyadev's upcoming psychological drama, Rao Bahadur, will hit theaters on June 5.
Why Dhanush won't return to direction anytime soon
Renowned actor Dhanush, who last directed Idli Kadai, has revealed that he will need "a few years" to finish his current acting commitments before he can think about direction again.
'Mysaa' action schedule begins in Kerala; Rashmika to perform stunts
The team of the upcoming action thriller Mysaa, directed by Rawindra Pulle, has begun a 15-day action schedule in Kerala, as reported by IANS.
Ranveer Singh's 'Kantara' case: Karnataka HC quashes FIR
The Karnataka High Court has quashed the First Information Report (FIR) against actor Ranveer Singh, who was accused of disrespecting a sacred daiva tradition featured in Kantara.
Film Association suspends 'Jana Nayagan' editor over 'negligence'
The Southern India Film Editors Association has temporarily suspended Pradeep E Ragav, the editor of the recently leaked film Jana Nayagan.
PEN Studios invests ₹100cr in 'Drishyam 3'
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh reported that PEN Studios will invest ₹100 crore in Aashirvad Cinemas through Panorama Studios for the upcoming Malayalam film Drishyam 3.
SS Rajamouli's 'Varanasi' to debut at CCXP Mexico 2026
SS Rajamouli's upcoming film, Varanasi, will make its global debut at the CCXP Mexico 2026.
Yash promises 'Toxic' will explore 'darkest emotions and dilemmas'
During his recent appearance at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, actor Yash revealed intriguing details about his upcoming film Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups.
Nivin Pauly's 'Prathichaya' to hit JioHotstar on April 24
The Malayalam political thriller Prathichaya, starring Nivin Pauly and directed by B Unnikrishnan, is set for its digital release after a lukewarm run in theaters.
Hombale Films announces 'Mahavatar Parshuraam'; see first teaser
After the phenomenal success of Mahavatar Narsimha, a Hombale Films-produced animated film that marked the beginning of the Mahavatar Cinematic Universe, its sequel has been confirmed.
Dhanush's 'Kara': Cast, plot, release date, and more
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the much-awaited action entertainer Kara, starring Dhanush.
Nikitin Dheer joins Venkatesh-Trivikram's 'AK47'
The upcoming Telugu film Aadarsha Kutumbam House No: 47 (AK47), starring Venkatesh Daggubati, has added a new member to its cast.
'Jailer 2' OTT rights sold to Prime Video for ₹160cr
The sequel to the blockbuster film Jailer, titled Jailer 2, has set a new record in Tamil cinema by securing a whopping ₹160 crore deal for its OTT rights, confirmed Filmibeat.
Vijay Deverakonda announces film with 'Hi Nanna' director; see poster
Vijay Deverakonda has officially announced his upcoming film with Hi Nanna director Shouryuv, tentatively titled VDxShouryuv.
Priyadarshan-Mohanlal's next to start in November
Acclaimed filmmaker Priyadarshan is gearing up for his 100th film, a musical drama starring his frequent collaborator Mohanlal.
'Patriot': Mammootty-Mohanlal to host special chat show
The Malayalam film Patriot, featuring the iconic duo of Mammootty and Mohanlal, is set to release on May 1.
Yash reveals a 9-minute glimpse of 'Toxic' at CinemaCon
The makers of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups have unveiled a nine-minute preview of the film at the recent CinemaCon 2026 event, reported Variety India.
'Vaazha 3' sets 2027 release amid second part's success
The team behind the hit Malayalam coming-of-age film series, Vaazha, is expanding the franchise with a third installment titled Vaazha 3: Biopic of a Billion Girls.
Daisy Shah reveals she was inappropriately touched during audition
Bollywood actor Daisy Shah, who debuted with Jai Ho (2014), has revealed that she was inappropriately touched by a South Indian filmmaker during an audition in Mumbai.
Jr NTR-Trivikram's mythological film to be announced on actor's birthday
Telugu superstar Jr NTR is teaming up with director Trivikram Srinivas for a mythological film.
Vishwak Sen's collaboration with Koratala to be a 'minimalist rom-com'
Telugu actor Vishwak Sen has signed a new project with Koratala Siva's production house, Yuvasudha Arts.
Amid 'Jana Nayagan' leak row, Vijay contemplates doing another film
Actor-turned-politician Vijay is reportedly contemplating doing another film with KVN Productions, the banner behind Jana Nayagan, which was supposed to be his last film before his full transition to politics.