South Indian Cinema: News
'Dosa King': Mohanlal might star in 'Vettaiyan' director's upcoming film
TJ Gnanavel, acclaimed for his work on Vettaiyan and Jai Bhim, is in talks to direct a biopic on the life of the late Saravanaa Bhavan founder P Rajagopal, per multiple reports.
SIIMA 2025: Sai Pallavi, Karthi, Prithviraj win top honors
The South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) 2025 honored the best of Tamil and Malayalam cinema on Saturday in Dubai.
Vanga feared 'Arjun Reddy's interval wouldn't match up to 'Baahubali'
Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the director of Arjun Reddy, recently confessed his fears about the film's interval sequence.
SIIMA 2025: Allu Arjun, Rashmika, Amitabh Bachchan bag awards
On Friday, the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA) 2025 celebrated the best of Telugu and Kannada cinema in Dubai.
Rajamouli thanks Kenya after wrapping up Mahesh-Priyanka's 'SSMB 29' shoot
Filmmaker SS Rajamouli has expressed his gratitude to the Kenyan government after wrapping up the shoot for his upcoming movie with Mahesh Babu and Priyanka Chopra Jonas.
'Ustaad Bhagat...': Pawan Kalyan to resume shoot with song sequence
Actor Pawan Kalyan will reportedly resume the shooting of his upcoming film, Ustaad Bhagat Singh, on Saturday.
Emraan Hashmi gets candid about playing villain in Pawan's 'OG'
Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi is all set to make his Telugu cinema debut with the upcoming film They Call Him OG, directed by Sujeeth.
'OG' becomes fastest Indian film with $1M advance sales
The upcoming Telugu film They Call Him OG, starring Pawan Kalyan, has reportedly become the quickest Indian movie to surpass $1 million in advance ticket sales for a North American premiere.
Sriya Reddy gets candid about 'hard-hitting' role in 'OG'
Actor Sriya Reddy, who is gearing up for the release of Pawan Kalyan's gangster action drama They Call Him OG, has called her role in the film realistic and hard-hitting.
Pawan Kalyan's 'OG' ticket sold for a massive ₹5L!
The first ticket for actor-politician Pawan Kalyan's upcoming film OG was sold at an online auction for a whopping ₹5L!
'Akhanda 2' release date rescheduled to avoid clash with 'OG'
The release of Akhanda 2, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna, has been postponed.
'Lokah' team apologizes, will edit controversial dialogue about Bengaluru women
The makers of Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra have issued a public apology, assuring that the controversial dialogue, which triggered backlash in Karnataka, will be removed.
Rajamouli meets Kenyan minister amid 'SSMB 29' shoot
Filmmaker SS Rajamouli recently met Musalia Mudavadi, the Cabinet Secretary for Foreign Affairs in Kenya.
'Can't criticize audience': Lokesh reacts to 'Coolie's disappointing performance
Despite the massive hype and star-studded cast, Lokesh Kanagaraj's Rajinikanth-starrer Coolie has failed to live up to expectations.
Allu Arjun's next to be sequel to an old hit?
Telugu superstar Allu Arjun, who is currently shooting for an upcoming film with Atlee, is reportedly planning a sequel to his blockbuster movie Sarrainodu.
Is Yash 'ghost-directing' 'Toxic'? Actor Sudev Nair responds
Sudev Nair, who portrays a pivotal role in Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, has denied rumors that actor Yash is "ghost-directing" the film.
Pawan Kalyan's 'OG' smashes $900K in North American pre-sales
Pawan Kalyan's upcoming action flick, They Call Him OG, is making waves in North America with its record-breaking advance ticket sales.
Indian film and TV body accuses influencers of extortion
The Indian Film and Television Producers Council (IFTPC) has raised concerns over an "alarming trend" of social media influencers allegedly engaging in predatory practices.
Soubin Shahir barred from Dubai event amid fraud case
Malayalam producer and actor Soubin Shahir has been denied permission to travel to the UAE due to a financial fraud case connected to his hit film, Manjummel Boys.
'Added pressure': Vetrimaaran won't produce movies anymore
Renowned filmmaker Vetrimaaran, known for National Award-winning films such as Aadukalam and Asuran, has announced his retirement from producing films.
Confirmed! Rukmini Vasanth joins Jr NTR-Prashanth Neel's next
Rukmini Vasanth, who shot to fame with Sapta Saagaradaache Ello, has been confirmed as a part of Jr. NTR's upcoming action drama Dragon, directed by Prashanth Neel.
Is Teja Sajja part of Prabhas's 'Kalki' sequel?
Teja Sajja, the star of the upcoming Telugu film Mirai, has sparked speculation about a possible role in the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD.
Jr NTR-Prashanth Neel's film 'bigger than KGF, Salaar': Report
Filmmaker Prashanth Neel, known for his pan-India blockbusters KGF and Salaar, is currently working on his most ambitious project with Jr NTR.
'AA22xA6': Yogi Babu joins Allu Arjun-Deepika Padukone's film
The much-anticipated film AA22xA6, starring Allu Arjun and Deepika Padukone under the direction of filmmaker Atlee, has added another name to its cast.
Anushka Shetty's 'Ghaati' gets U/A certification from CBFC
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared director Krish Jagarlamudi's upcoming action thriller Ghaati for release.
Pawan Kalyan's 'OG' beats Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2' in US
Pawan Kalyan's forthcoming gangster movie, They Call Him OG, is reportedly posing strong competition to Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 in the United States.
Ajay Devgn finalizes horror-comedy with 'Su From So's JP Thuminad?
Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn is reportedly in talks with Kannada director JP Thuminad for a new Hindi film.
Sekhar Kammula to collaborate with SVC again after 'Kuberaa'
Director Sekhar Kammula, who recently delivered the blockbuster Kuberaa, is set to collaborate with Sree Venkateswara Cinemas LLP once again.
'Jatadhara': Shilpa Shirodkar channels a 'tantrik' in new poster
The filmmakers of the upcoming supernatural thriller Jatadhara have unveiled a new poster featuring actor Shilpa Shirodkar.
Vishal unveils 'Magudam' first look, sports three distinct avatars
Kollywood star Vishal has unveiled the first-look poster for his upcoming film, Magudam.
'Singha': India's first full-length film starring a real lion
Singha, directed by K.C. Ravi Devan and produced by V. Mathiyalagan, marks India's first full-length feature film to feature a real lion.
Rajinikanth's 'Coolie': Overseas distributor threatens legal action over fake collections
Hamsini Entertainment, the overseas distributor of superstar Rajinikanth's film Coolie, has warned of legal action against those circulating fake box office numbers.
'Mirai': Teja-Manchu face-off in new poster; see trailer release date
Teja Sajja and Manchu Manoj are gearing up for a showdown in Mirai, an action-adventure film that blends Indian mythology with superhero elements.
Vijay Deverakonda's 'Kingdom' moves to OTT following box-office flop
The Telugu spy action thriller Kingdom, starring Vijay Deverakonda, will premiere on Netflix on Wednesday.
Venice Film Festival 2025: Indian films and where to watch
The esteemed Venice Film Festival is scheduled to be held from August 27 to September 6, taking place at the Lido in Venice.
Prabhu Deva-Vadivelu reunite after 25 years for new film
Tamil cinema's celebrated comedy duo Prabhu Deva and Vadivelu are set to reunite on screen after almost 25 years for a new film, which was officially launched with a traditional puja ceremony in Dubai.
'Drishyam 3': Director reveals Mohanlal's film won't be a thriller
In a surprising statement, director Jeethu Joseph has revealed that his upcoming film Drishyam 3, starring Mohanlal, will not be a thriller.
World Book of Records honors Balakrishna for 50-years in cinema
Telugu superstar Nandamuri Balakrishna (65) has been honored by the World Book of Records, London, for completing 50 years as a lead actor in Indian cinema.
Rajinikanth's team issues warning over fake Malaysian meet-and-greet event
The team of superstar Rajinikanth has denied any connection to a "Meet & Greet Thalaivar" contest being promoted by Malik Streams in Malaysia.
Suraj Venjaramoodu joins Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2' as buzz grows
The much-awaited sequel to the 2023 blockbuster Jailer, titled Jailer 2, is generating immense buzz.