South Indian Cinema: News
'Jatadhara' gets 'A' certificate: See cast, plot, and release date
The upcoming supernatural thriller, Jatadhara, starring Sonakshi Sinha and Sudheer Babu, has received an 'A' certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
'We are all...responsible': Ajith Kumar defends Vijay after Karur stampede
Actor Ajith Kumar has spoken about the tragic stampede that occurred at actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay's political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu.
Rajamouli celebrates India's win over Australia in cricket WC semifinals
The Indian women's cricket team has made history by defeating Australia in the semifinals of the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025.
Mohanlal's daughter Vismaya to make acting debut with 'Thudakkam'
The Malayalam film Thudakkam, featuring Mohanlal's daughter, Vismaya Mohanlal in the lead, was launched in Kochi on Thursday. This will mark her acting debut.
Wamiqa Gabbi to join Lokesh Kanagaraj-Arun Matheswaran's gangster drama?
Wamiqa Gabbi is reportedly set to join filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj and Arun Matheswaran in their upcoming gangster drama.
Ravi Teja's 'Mass Jathara' facing low advance booking numbers
Ravi Teja's upcoming action-comedy, Mass Jathara, is reportedly struggling to make an impact at the box office.
Deepika's name removed from 'Kalki 2898 AD'? Source debunks speculation
A fresh wave of speculation has emerged online regarding the credits of Kalki 2898 AD, which starred Deepika Padukone.
'Kantara's Rishab Shetty to team up with Gangaraju-Vamsi next
Kannada actor Rishab Shetty, who recently wrapped up Kantara Chapter 1, is reportedly in talks to star in an untitled film by Ashwin Gangaraju and Naga Vamsi.
Sreeleela in talks for Anushka Shetty's 'Arundhati' Hindi remake
Sreeleela, the rising star of Tollywood, is reportedly in talks to lead the Hindi remake of Kodi Ramakrishna's horror fantasy film Arundhati.
'Baahubali' producer reveals ₹25-30 lakh daily filming cost amid re-release
Shobu Yarlagadda, the producer of the Baahubali franchise, recently revealed the daily production cost for the epic saga.
'Toxic': Yash may direct remaining portions; film faces further delays
Kannada superstar Yash's upcoming film, Toxic, directed by Geetu Mohandas, is reportedly facing production setbacks and disagreements.
'Eternals's Ma Dong-seok to make India debut with Prabhas's 'Spirit'?
Korean actor Ma Dong-seok, or Don Lee, is reportedly set to make his Indian debut with the film Spirit.
Deepika Padukone removed from 'Kalki 2898...' credits after sequel exit?
The controversy surrounding Deepika Padukone's exit from the sequel of Kalki 2898 AD has taken a new turn.
Mrunal Thakur-Adivi Sesh's 'Dacoit' gets new release date
The action thriller Dacoit, starring Mrunal Thakur and Adivi Sesh, has been given a new release date.
Rajinikanth-Dhanush's homes receive bomb threats; turn out to be hoax
The residences of Tamil cinema icons Rajinikanth and Dhanush, as well as a political leader's home in Chennai, were reportedly sent bomb threat emails this week, per Maalai Malar.
'Highly not suggestible': Rashmika Mandanna on long working hours debate
Actor Rashmika Mandanna recently opened up about the issue of long working hours in the film industry.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu returns to Telugu cinema with 'Maa Inti...'
Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who took a break from Telugu cinema after her last lead role in Kushi, has returned to the industry with Maa Inti Bangaram.
'Baahubali' re-release to dominate 150 IMAX screens globally
The much-anticipated re-release of Prabhas's Baahubali: The Epic is set to take over 150 IMAX screens globally.
'Mass Jathara' trailer: Teja prepares for drug bust in action-comedy
The much-anticipated trailer of Mass Jathara, starring Ravi Teja, is finally out.
Get ready for big OTT clash: It's 'Kantara' v/s 'Lokah'
The blockbuster film Kantara: A Legend - Chapter 1, written, directed, and headlined by Rishab Shetty, will be streaming on Amazon Prime Video from Friday, October 31.
Will Pawan Kalyan lead 'Varisu' director's social drama?
Telugu superstar Pawan Kalyan may soon collaborate with director Vamshi Paidipally for a new project, according to Gulte.
Mani Ratnam-Nagarjuna's 'Geethanjali' likely to hit screens again
The 1989 Telugu film Geethanjali, directed by Mani Ratnam and starring Akkineni Nagarjuna, is reportedly set for a grand re-release in 4K later this year.
Nayanthara to join Balakrishna in Gopichand Malineni's historical drama
Actor Nayanthara (40) is set to join Nandamuri Balakrishna (65) in the upcoming film directed by Gopichand Malineni, reported IANS.
'Dragon': Jr NTR-Prashanth Neel to shoot in Tunisia soon
The much-awaited pan-India film Dragon, featuring Jr NTR and directed by Prashanth Neel, is gearing up for an international shooting schedule in Africa.
'The Girlfriend' trailer: Rashmika gets stuck in a love triangle
Geetha Arts and Dheeraj Mogilineni Entertainments have joined forces with star actor Rashmika Mandanna for a new romantic drama, The Girlfriend.
Prabhas might collaborate with director Maruthi again after 'Raja Saab'
In an exciting turn of events, actor Prabhas is set to collaborate with director Maruthi again, per 123Telugu.
Prabhas starrer 'The Raja Saab' to drop first song soon
The much-anticipated first single from the upcoming film The Raja Saab, starring Prabhas, will debut on November 5.
'Spirit' teaser sparks war between Prabhas, SRK's fans
The teaser for the upcoming film Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and starring Prabhas, has sparked a social media war between fans of the Telugu actor and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan.
Veteran stunt director Malaysia Bhaskar dies of heart attack
The Indian film industry is grieving the loss of veteran stunt director Malaysia Bhaskar, who died of a heart attack in Malaysia.
'Vrusshabha': Mohanlal hints at a major update this Saturday
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has announced that a major update regarding his upcoming film Vrusshabha will be revealed on Saturday, October 25.
'It's time we stop dividing Indian cinema': Harman Baweja
Harman Baweja, actor-turned-producer, recently spoke to Mid-Day about the ongoing debate between Bollywood and South cinema.
Tamil music director Sabesh (68) dies in Chennai
Renowned Tamil music composer MC Sabesan, widely known as Sabesh, passed away in Chennai on Thursday after a prolonged illness. He was 68.
'Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu': Venkatesh, Chiranjeevi to share screen
The buzz on the sets of Anil Ravipudi's upcoming film Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu has intensified with veteran actor Venkatesh joining Chiranjeevi.
'Kantara' nears ₹640cr. Can it overtake 'Chhaava' as highest grosser?
The Kannada film Kantara: Chapter 1 continues to dominate the Indian box office, raking in approximately ₹12.5 crore on Wednesday.
Rashmika Mandanna's 'The Girlfriend' trailer release date announced
Rashmika Mandanna, who is currently basking in the success of her latest film Thamma, has another exciting project lined up.
'Kantara's composer reveals why Diljit was picked for 'Rebel Song'
Ajaneesh Loknath, the music composer of Rishab Shetty's blockbuster Kannada film Kantara Chapter 1, recently spoke about his experience working on Rebel Song.
Mohanlal to play cop in 'L365'; shoot begins in December
Mohanlal, the celebrated Malayalam actor, will be seen as a police officer in his upcoming film L 365.
Hyderabad court protects Chiranjeevi's personality rights, halts online exploitation
In a significant legal victory, a Hyderabad civil court has protected the personality and publicity rights of veteran actor Chiranjeevi.
Vamsi says 'Lokah' would face criticism if made in Telugu
Producer Naga Vamsi and actor Ravi Teja recently shared a promotional video for their upcoming film Mass Jathara.
'Kantara: Chapter 1' to release English version; everything we know
Rishab Shetty, the star of Kantara: Chapter 1, has announced that the English version of his film will be released in theaters globally on October 31, 2025.
'Mass Jathara' delayed due to 'War 2's underperformance: Ravi Teja
Telugu actor Ravi Teja recently revealed that his upcoming film, Mass Jathara, was delayed due to producer Naga Vamsi's decision to avoid the negative impact of Jr. NTR's War 2's failure at the box office.
'Parasakthi': Sudha Kongara's next starring Sivakarthikeyan locks Pongal 2026 release
The production house behind Parasakthi, Dawn Pictures, has announced that the film's shooting has been completed. The movie will be released in theaters during the Pongal festival in January 2026.
'Dude': When is Pradeep Ranganathan's rom-com hitting Netflix?
The Tamil film Dude, starring Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju, has been a box office hit since its release on October 17.
Dulquer Salmaan's 'Kaantha' hits theaters on November 14
The release of the much-awaited period drama Kaantha, starring Dulquer Salmaan, has been pushed to November 14.
OTT: When, where to watch Dhanush's 'Idli Kadai'
Dhanush's directorial venture, Idli Kadai, is all set for its OTT release.
Jeethu Joseph's thriller 'Mirage' now streaming on SonyLIV
The Malayalam thriller Mirage, directed by Jeethu Joseph and starring Asif Ali and Aparna Balamurali, is now available on SonyLIV.
What drew Raashii Khanna to Pawan Kalyan's 'Ustaad Bhagat Singh'
Actor Raashii Khanna, who will be seen in the upcoming Telugu film Ustaad Bhagat Singh, recently shared her excitement about working with superstar Pawan Kalyan.
Fahadh-Nazriya to share screen in 'Suriya 47'?
Kollywood superstar Suriya (50) is gearing up for his 47th film, tentatively titled Suriya47.
Keerthy Suresh, Devi Sri Prasad might lead 'Yellamma'
Renowned music composer Devi Sri Prasad, popularly known as DSP, is reportedly making his acting debut with Dil Raju's upcoming film Yellamma.
'KBC': Bachchan apologizes to Rishab Shetty for not watching 'Kantara'
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan recently admitted that he has not watched any of actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty's films, including his superhit Kantara.
'Good News,' 'Lokah': Check out this Friday's OTT releases
As the week wraps up, a fresh batch of movies and web series is hitting various OTT platforms.
Priyamani reveals, not on 'talking terms' with cousin Vidya Balan
Bollywood and South Indian cinema are often full of unexpected family ties, like the one between actors Vidya Balan and Priyamani.
Nagarjuna Akkineni, Anushka Shetty to reunite for 'King100'?
Telugu superstar Nagarjuna Akkineni is reuniting with actor Anushka Shetty for his upcoming film King100, per 123 Telugu.
Vijay Deverakonda in talks to collaborate with Vikram K Kumar
Telugu superstar Vijay Deverakonda is reportedly in talks to collaborate with filmmaker Vikram K Kumar for an upcoming project, per a report by Great Andhra.
Rajinikanth to reunite with director Sundar C after 28 years?
Tamil superstar Rajinikanth is reportedly in talks with director Sundar C to collaborate on a new film.
Raghav Juyal to undergo major transformation for 'The Paradise'
Actor Raghav Juyal, who recently won hearts with his performance in The Ba***ds of Bollywood, has announced a major look transformation for his upcoming debut Telugu film, The Paradise.
Trailblazing Telugu singer Rao Balasaraswathi Devi dies at 97
Veteran actor and legendary playback singer Rao Balasaraswathi Devi, who was the first credited playback singer in Telugu cinema history, passed away on Wednesday.
Rajinikanth's wife Latha denied discharge in 'Kochadaiiyaan' case
A Bengaluru court in September rejected an application by Latha Rajinikanth, wife of superstar Rajinikanth, seeking discharge in a criminal case related to alleged forgery in the 2014 film Kochadaiiyaan.
Malavika Mohanan to join Chiranjeevi in 'Mega158'? Everything we know
Chiranjeevi's next project, tentatively titled Mega158, is generating a lot of buzz.
Gulshan on 'Kantara's effect on his career and popularity
Gulshan Devaiah is experiencing significant attention due to the success of his film, Kantara Chapter 1.
Prabhas's 'The Raja Saab' producer reveals reason behind delay
After months of speculation, producer TG Vishwa Prasad has finally revealed the reason behind the delay of Prabhas's upcoming horror comedy The Raja Saab.
Lijo to make romance film with Hansal Mehta, AR Rahman
Renowned filmmaker Lijo Jose Pellissery is set to explore the realm of romance in his next film.
'Stephen' to 'Legacy': Inside Netflix's Tamil, Telugu slate
Netflix has announced an exciting lineup of original South Indian projects featuring a diverse mix of genres, including thrillers, romantic comedies, and cross-cultural stories.
Anand Deverakonda and Nitanshi Goel unite for Netflix's 'Takshakudu'
Netflix has announced its upcoming Telugu action film, Takshakudu, starring actors Anand Deverakonda (33) and Nitanshi Goel (18).
Suriya's 'Karuppu' postponed to 2026, confirms director
Suriya's upcoming film Karuppu, directed by RJ Balaji, will not be released this Diwali as planned.
'Kantara' prequel doesn't promote any ideology, clarifies Rishab Shetty
Rishab Shetty, the actor-director of Kantara: Chapter 1, has clarified that he intended to tell a universal story and not promote any specific "ideology or agenda" through the film.
Rajinikanth to collaborate with Nelson again after 'Jailer 2'?
Superstar Rajinikanth and ace director Nelson Dilipkumar are currently busy with the sequel to their blockbuster film Jailer.
Prabhas's debut film 'Eeswar' to re-release on his birthday
Telugu superstar Prabhas's debut film Eeswar will be re-released in theaters on October 23, his birthday.
Prabhas's 'Fauji' might release on Independence Day 2026
Superstar Prabhas's upcoming film, tentatively titled Fauji, is eyeing a theatrical release on August 14, 2026, according to reports.
Ram Charan to team up with Sukumar post 'Peddi'
Telugu superstar Ram Charan, who is currently shooting for the much-anticipated Peddi with Janhvi Kapoor, is reportedly set to team up with director Sukumar for a new project.
Tabu to star opposite Nagarjuna in 'King100'? Everything we know
Telugu superstar Akkineni Nagarjuna is currently shooting for his 100th movie, tentatively titled King100.
When will Mohanlal's 'Vrusshabha' finally release?
The release of the highly anticipated Malayalam-Telugu bilingual film Vrusshabha, starring Mohanlal, has been pushed to November 6.
Jr. NTR exits Dadasaheb Phalke biopic; here's what we know
Telugu actor Jr. NTR has reportedly opted out of the upcoming Hindi-Telugu biopic on Dadasaheb Phalke, the father of Indian cinema.
'Dude' trailer: Pradeep Ranganathan's coming-of-age story hits theaters on Diwali
The trailer of Pradeep Ranganathan's upcoming film Dude was released on Thursday.
'Kantara: Chapter 1' beats 'Coolie,' eyes 'Saiyaara's record
The Kannada film Kantara: Chapter 1, starring Rishab Shetty, is on the verge of becoming the second-highest Indian grosser at the domestic box office.
'Baahubali' producer clears air on Hrithik, Jason Momoa casting rumors
The upcoming film Baahubali: The Epic has once again given rise to speculation about the movie's original casting choices.