South Indian Cinema: News
Darshan Thoogudeepa's case update: Accused ready to make 'truthful disclosure'
In a new twist in the Renukaswamy murder case, one of the accused has approached the court to seek approver status.
PVR INOX introduces affordable Smart Cinemas in Tier III cities
PVR INOX, a leading cinema exhibition company in India, has reportedly introduced an affordable movie-viewing experience in Tier III cities with its new format called PVR INOX Smart Cinemas.
Alia, Deepika headline India's top celebrity brand value list
The latest Kroll Celebrity Brand Valuation Report for 2025 has revealed a significant change in the Indian celebrity landscape.
Vishal's directorial debut 'Magudam' gets a release date
Actor Vishal has finally announced the release date of his much-anticipated directorial debut, Magudam.
'Adipurush' was a failed attempt, admits writer Manoj Muntashir
Lyricist and dialogue writer Manoj Muntashir has called Adipurush a "failed attempt."
Who was Pradeep Rawat? Veteran actor dies at 74
Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat, who is known for his roles in Ghajini, Lagaan, and B.R. Chopra's Mahabharat, has died at the age of 74.
'SVC63' makers deny viral claims about Salman Khan's fees
Recently, reports claimed that Bollywood superstar Salman Khan had charged a mere ₹70cr for Vamshi Paidipally's upcoming film, tentatively titled SVC63.
How did Rashmika Mandanna get a hip injury?
Actor Rashmika Mandanna recently revealed that she has a serious injury in her right hip.
Karthi teams up with director Mohan Raja for new film
Tamil actor Karthi has announced a new collaboration with director Mohan Raja, marking the latter's return to direction after four years.
Will Allu Arjun's 'Raaka' release in 2 parts?
The much-awaited film Raaka, starring Allu Arjun and directed by Atlee, may be released in two parts.
What drew Suriya to Venky Atluri's 'Vishwanath & Sons'
Actor Suriya recently expressed his belief that his upcoming film Vishwanath & Sons will provide him a "new identity."
Dulquer Salmaan-Pooja Hegde's 'Sri Sri' wraps Europe shoot
The team of Sri Sri, the upcoming romantic entertainer starring Dulquer Salmaan and Pooja Hegde, has completed its European shooting schedule.
Composer Devi Sri Prasad joins 'Karthi 30'
The makers of the much-anticipated Tamil-Telugu bilingual film, tentatively titled #Karthi30, have announced the addition of renowned music director Devi Sri Prasad to their team.
OTT: When, where to watch Akhil Akkineni's 'Lenin'
Akhil Akkineni's latest film, Lenin, will arrive on ZEE5 on August 7, the streamer announced recently.
Rashmika Mandanna suffers serious hip injury; complete rest advised: Reports
Actor Rashmika Mandanna has reportedly suffered a serious hip injury while shooting for her upcoming films Ranabaali and Mysaa.
'Toxic,' 'Eetha,' 'Awarapan 2': Top films releasing in August
The Indian film industry has been on a roll this year, with both big-screen spectacles and content-driven films making waves at the box office.
Sasikumar's 'Vadhandhi 2' to hit Prime Video on August 7
The Tamil-language suspense thriller, Vadhandhi - The Mystery of Mani, will premiere on Prime Video on August 7.
Box-office won't define 'Jana Nayagan's success: Director H Vinoth
Director H Vinoth has defended his film Jana Nayagan, which stars Thalapathy Vijay in his last role.
Ram Charan successfully undergoes hand surgery in Coimbatore
Actor Ram Charan has successfully undergone hand surgery and is on the road to recovery, reported HT City.
When will 'Gatta Kusthi 2' hit Netflix?
The Tamil film Gatta Kusthi 2, starring Vishnu Vishal and Aishwarya Lekshmi, is reportedly set to make its OTT debut on Netflix on July 30.
Parvathy Thiruvothu's 'Pradhama Dhrishtya Kuttakkar' gets release date
The first-look motion poster of the upcoming Malayalam investigative thriller Pradhama Dhrishtya Kuttakkar, starring Parvathy Thiruvothu, has been released.
Nara Rohith joins Trivikram-Venkatesh's 'AK 47'
Actor Nara Rohith has joined the cast of the upcoming Telugu film Aadarsha Kutumbam House No: 47 - AK 47, starring Venkatesh Daggubati and directed by Trivikram Srinivas.
'418 The Film': Trailer release postponed
The much-anticipated trailer of the horror thriller 418 The Film, directed by Kirtan Nadagouda, has been postponed.
Virat Karrna's 'Nagabandham' now streaming on Prime Video
The fantasy action-adventure film, Nagabandham - The Secret Treasure, featuring Virat Karrna, Nabha Natesh, and Iswarya Menon, is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
'Proud of Gen-Z': Jyotika backs students, demands Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
Tamil actor Jyotika has finally broken her silence on the ongoing protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
'Jana Nayagan' outpaces 'Karuppu' at the opening-day box office
Vijay's latest film, Jana Nayagan, has taken the box office by storm.
'Jana Nayagan' advance bookings: Tamil Nadu leads the way
The advance bookings for Vijay's upcoming film, Jana Nayagan, have reportedly received a phenomenal response.
'Jana Nayagan' director clarifies no scenes shot during Karur stampede
H Vinoth, the director of the upcoming Tamil film Jana Nayagan, has denied any connection between the movie's shooting and the recent Karur stampede incident.
Nandamuri Balakrishna suffers muscle tear amid 'NBK111' shoot
Tollywood superstar Nandamuri Balakrishna has reportedly suffered a minor muscle tear while shooting for his upcoming film, tentatively titled NBK111.
Is Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' a remake of 'Bhagavanth Kesari'?
Director H Vinoth's upcoming film, Jana Nayagan, starring Tamil superstar Vijay, is releasing on Thursday.
Ram Charan-Sukumar's 'RC17' to begin in November?
After the success of Peddi, actor Ram Charan is all set to collaborate with filmmaker Sukumar on a new project tentatively titled RC17.
Mythri's horror film '418' to release on July 31
The much-anticipated Telugu horror thriller, 418, presented by renowned filmmaker Prashanth Neel, will hit theaters on July 31, 2026.
National Film Awards: Yami Gautam, Kartik Aaryan, Mammootty win big
The winners of the 72nd National Film Awards were announced on Saturday at a press conference in New Delhi.
Yash's 'Toxic' trailer to release on August 8?
The much-awaited trailer of Yash's upcoming film Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups is likely to be released on August 8, reported Gulte.
Nivin Pauly-Mamitha Baiju's 'Bethlehem Kudumba Unit' gets release date
The upcoming Malayalam film Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, starring Nivin Pauly and Mamitha Baiju, will be released worldwide on August 21.
Indrans-Madhoo's 'Chinna Chinna Aasai' heads to OTT
The Malayalam film Chinna Chinna Aasai, starring Indrans and Madhoo, will be released on JioHotstar on July 28.
Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' advance booking begins on strong note
The advance booking for actor-turned-politician Vijay's final film, Jana Nayagan, has begun on a strong note.
Deepika shoots 'Raaka' action scenes at seven months pregnant
Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone is reportedly shooting for her upcoming film Raaka while in her third trimester.
Prabhas's 'Fauzi' set to become one of India's costliest films
Prabhas's upcoming film, Fauzi, is making headlines for its reported ₹600 crore budget, which could make it one of the most expensive Telugu films ever produced.
'Jana Nayagan': CM Vijay reveals new poster, release date
After months of uncertainty, actor-turned-politician Vijay has confirmed that his much-delayed film Jana Nayagan will be released in theaters on July 23.
Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' gets new release date: All we know
After months of delays and legal battles, the much-anticipated film Jana Nayagan, starring Tamil superstar Vijay, has finally locked its release date.
Anirudh Ravichander-Kavya Maran to marry in November?
Speculations about the wedding of popular composer Anirudh Ravichander and Sunrisers Hyderabad CEO Kavya Maran have resurfaced, with reports suggesting that they may tie the knot later this year.
'Don't Trouble the Trouble' teaser: Fahadh Faasil plays charming magician
The teaser for Don't Trouble the Trouble, starring Fahadh Faasil and Ssara Palekar, was released on Monday.
'Bommarillu' director to helm Nagarjuna's 101st film?
Director Bhaskar, known for the blockbuster Bommarillu, is in talks to direct Akkineni Nagarjuna's 101st film, reported 123Telugu.
Samantha's 'Maa Inti Bangaaram' to hit JioHotstar on Friday
Samantha Ruth Prabhu's latest film, Maa Inti Bangaaram, will make its OTT debut on JioHotstar on July 17, 2026.
Where to watch 'Lenin' after theatrical run
The Telugu action drama Lenin, starring Akhil Akkineni and Bhagyashri Borse, has hit theaters with positive reviews.
Prakash Raj secures bail in voter ID case
Actor Prakash Raj appeared before a Bengaluru court on Friday in connection with a voter ID-related case.
CBFC clears Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' after months: Here's what changed
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has finally cleared Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's much-anticipated final film Jana Nayagan, after months of delay.
Dulquer Salmaan-Pooja Hegde's 'DQ41' is 'Sri Sri'; first poster out
The upcoming multilingual film starring Dulquer Salmaan and Pooja Hegde has been officially titled Sri Sri.
National Award-winning filmmaker R Chezhiyan dies
The Tamil film industry is mourning the loss of National Award-winning filmmaker, writer, and cinematographer R Chezhiyan, who passed away in Chennai on Friday.
Rajesh Sharma's injury raises questions about safety protocols in industry
Bollywood actor Rajesh Sharma's recent health crisis has raised serious questions about the safety protocols and medical cost support on film sets.
Akhil Akkineni's 'Lenin' gets U/A certificate; check runtime
Actor Akhil Akkineni is making a comeback to the big screen after three years with his action drama Lenin.
Rajesh Sharma 'not yet out of danger' after insect bite
Renowned actor Rajesh Sharma is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kolkata after suffering a suspected insect bite while shooting for an upcoming film, Fauzi, starring Prabhas at Ramoji Film City.
Naseeruddin Shah joins Dhanush-Mammootty's next, 'Om'
Veteran Bollywood actor Naseeruddin Shah has been roped in for the upcoming action drama Om, starring Tamil actor Dhanush and Malayalam cinema icon Mammootty.
IFFM 2026 nominations out: Aamir, Mammootty lead the pack
The 17th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) has announced its nominations for the IFFM Awards 2026.
'Toxic': Yash-Kiara's 'Tabaahi' is a visually stunning ode to love
The makers of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups have unveiled the official music video for its first track, Tabaahi.
'I cannot multitask': Rishab Shetty on managing several projects
Rishab Shetty, the National Award-winning actor-filmmaker, is currently in one of the busiest phases of his career.
Huma Qureshi says 'Toxic' will 'leave everyone shaken'
Bollywood actor Huma Qureshi recently praised director Geetu Mohandas's upcoming film Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, starring Kannada superstar Yash.
Where to watch 'Gatta Kusthi 2' after theatrical run
The much-awaited sequel, Gatta Kusthi 2, featuring Vishnu Vishal and Aishwarya Lekshmi, was released in theaters on July 3.
Pradeep Ranganathan announces debut production: Meet cast and crew
Actor-director Pradeep Ranganathan has announced his debut as a producer with a project tentatively titled PR Show.
Tabu to play villain in Nagarjuna's 'King 100'?
Bollywood actor Tabu will star alongside South Indian superstar Nagarjuna in his 100th film, tentatively titled King 100.