South Indian Cinema: News
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.