South Indian Cinema: News
'Killer' shoot: 1 dead, 3 injured in gas cylinder blast
A tragic incident on the set of SJ Suryah's upcoming film, Killer, has left one technician dead and three others injured.
Ram Charan trained with Aamir Khan's 'Dangal' coach for 'Peddi'
The much-anticipated rural sports action drama Peddi, directed by Buchi Babu Sana and starring Telugu superstar Ram Charan, will be released on Thursday, June 4.
Ram Charan's 'Peddi': Telangana government approves temporary ticket price hike
The Telangana government has approved a temporary increase in ticket prices for Ram Charan's highly anticipated sports action drama Peddi.
'They're very particular...': Janhvi praises Tollywood's strict work shifts
Bollywood actor Janhvi Kapoor has praised the Telugu film industry for its respectful and balanced work culture.
Ravi Mohan joins LCU film 'Benz'; see BTS images
Tamil actor Ravi Mohan has joined the cast of Benz, an upcoming action film in the Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU), starring Raghava Lawrence.
When will Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' release? TN minister reveals
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and actor Vijay's last film, Jana Nayagan, is yet to receive its censor certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
Naslen confirms 'Premalu 2' is shelved
Premalu, a romantic entertainer directed by Girish AD, was one of the biggest Malayalam hits of 2024.
Why Janhvi won't play Malayalam character again anytime soon
Bollywood actor Janhvi Kapoor, who made her Telugu debut with Devara: Part 1 and tried her hand at Malayalam with the 2025 Bollywood film Param Sundari, has revealed that she found the latter quite challenging.
Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar's mother dies at 84
In a deeply saddening turn of events, Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar's mother, Mohini Mani, has died at the age of 84.
Naga Chaitanya moves court against deepfake videos, seeks personality rights
Telugu actor Naga Chaitanya has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court seeking protection of his personality rights from AI-generated content, deepfakes, and unauthorized merchandise.
Suriya-starrer 'Vishwanath & Sons' gets release date, poster
The much-anticipated film Vishwanath & Sons, starring actor Suriya, will be released worldwide on August 14, 2026.
'Kattalan' connects to the unresolved narrative thread from 'Marco'
The Malayalam action thriller Kattalan will play a crucial role in the expanding Marco universe, with the film connecting to an unresolved narrative thread from Marco, reported Variety India.
Ram Charan's 'Peddi' Japanese premiere postponed
The much-awaited Japanese premiere of Ram Charan's pan-Indian sports drama Peddi has been postponed, reported 123 Telugu.
Pawan Kalyan admits feeling 'jealous' of Vijay's political success
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Janasena party founder, Pawan Kalyan, recently admitted to feeling "jealous" of Tamil Nadu's new Chief Minister Vijay for his meteoric political success.
Dhanush's 'Kara' to hit Netflix on May 28
The Tamil heist drama Kara, starring Dhanush and Mamitha Baiju, is set to premiere on Netflix on May 28.
CBFC clears Antony Varghese's 'Kattalan' with 'A' certificate
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has cleared the pan-Indian Malayalam film Kattalan, directed by Paul George and starring Antony Varghese, for release with an 'A' certificate.
Rukmini Vasanth to take legal action over AI-generated images
Actor Rukmini Vasanth, who was recently seen in Kantara Chapter 1, has condemned the recent online circulation of her AI-generated images.
Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' is still awaiting certification, reveals producer
The much-anticipated film Jana Nayagan, starring Vijay and directed by H Vinoth, is still awaiting certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
'Peddi': 'Hellallallo' teaser out, song to launch with live concert
The makers of the upcoming Telugu film Peddi have released a promo clip for its song Hellallallo.
'Dragon' director calls film his 'biggest attempt at patriotic movie'
Acclaimed filmmaker Prashanth Neel has called his upcoming film Dragon, starring NTR Jr, his "biggest attempt at making a patriotic movie."
Rashmika, Vijay's wedding planner reveals couple didn't 'follow the trends'
The wedding of actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda, held in February 2026, is still making headlines.
Mohanlal starrer 'Drishyam 3' to get a sequel?
The much-anticipated third installment of the Drishyam franchise, Drishyam 3, was released on Thursday to a record-breaking opening in major markets.
Mammootty's journey from lawyer to superstar amid Padma Bhushan honor
Mammootty, the legendary Malayalam actor, was announced as one of the recipients of the prestigious Padma Bhushan Award back in January.
Jyotika reveals 'Bollywood shut door' for her after 1 flop
Tamil actor Jyotika recently opened up about the differences between Bollywood and Kollywood.
Sidhant to play Jr NTR's brother in 'Dragon'
The highly anticipated film Dragon, starring Jr NTR, had kept its plot and characters under wraps until recently.
'Jailer 2': 'Bigg Boss 18' contestant joins Rajinikanth's sequel
Edin Rose, a popular contestant from Bigg Boss 18 (Hindi), has bagged a role in the upcoming film Jailer 2, confirmed Variety India.
Why did Ram Charan credit Salman, Aamir for 'Peddi'?
Ram Charan recently praised Salman Khan and Aamir Khan for laying the foundation for sports action dramas like his upcoming film, Peddi.
Sivakarthikeyan's 'Seyon' begins shooting in Madurai
The much-anticipated film Seyon, directed by Sivakumar Murugesan and starring actor Sivakarthikeyan, has officially started shooting in Madurai.
Janhvi was 'AD, production designer' on 'Peddi' set, gushes director
Actor Janhvi Kapoor has received high praise from director Buchi Babu Sana for her dedication to the upcoming film Peddi.
'Peddi': Chiranjeevi gushes about son's film, leaks dialogue
Telugu cinema icon Chiranjeevi has once again unintentionally leaked crucial details about his son Ram Charan's upcoming film, Peddi.
'Peddi': Janhvi Kapoor to skip promotional events?
Janhvi Kapoor, who plays the female lead in Ram Charan's upcoming movie Peddi, has opted out of the movie's promotional events, per Deccan Chronicle.
Ravi Mohan breaks down, addresses pending divorce, 'cyberbullying'
Actor and producer Ravi Mohan has announced that he will not be acting until his divorce proceedings are finalized.
Box-office blockbuster 'HanuMan' to re-release in 3D next month
The blockbuster Telugu film HanuMan, directed by Prasanth Varma and starring Teja Sajja, will be re-released in 3D on June 25.
Allu Arjun seeks copyright protection for mannerisms in 'Raaka'
Tollywood superstar Allu Arjun is currently busy with his upcoming sci-fi movie Raaka, directed by Jawan fame Atlee.
'Gatta Kusthi 2': Find out release date, cast, and more
The sequel to the blockbuster family film Gatta Kusthi, which starred Vishnu Vishal and Aishwarya Lekshmi, has been titled Gatta Kusthi 2.
'Peddi': Makers drop BTS of Divyenndu's transformation into ruthless cricketer
After impressing viewers with his volatile performance as the boxer Dev in Netflix's Glory, Divyenndu has now taken on a new challenge in the Telugu sports drama Peddi.
'Everyone is fabulous, fearless': Tara Sutaria on 'Toxic's women-led crew
Actor Tara Sutaria, who recently made her debut at the Cannes Film Festival, spoke to The Hollywood Reporter India about her upcoming film Toxic.
'Karuppu' leaked in North India? Here's what we know
The Tamil film Karuppu, starring Suriya and Trisha Krishnan, had leaked in parts of North India a day before its theatrical release on Friday.
'Peddi' trailer to be launched by Dhoni? What we know
The much-anticipated film Peddi, starring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor, is set for a grand trailer launch event in Mumbai on May 18.
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.