Tamil Cinema: News
13 Jun 2025
Ali Fazal'Thug Life' on OTT: Netflix renegotiating deal post-box office failure
Netflix is reportedly renegotiating its post-theatrical streaming deal for the Kamal Haasan-Silambarasan TR starrer Thug Life, which has underperformed at the box office.
13 Jun 2025
Kamal Haasan'Thug Life' security petition: SC asks Karnataka to respond
The Supreme Court of India asked the Karnataka government on Friday to respond to a petition seeking police protection for the release of Kamal Haasan's film Thug Life in the state.
12 Jun 2025
VijayVijay's 'Mersal' returns to theaters ahead of his birthday
According to various reports, the 2017 action drama Mersal, starring Vijay, will be re-released in theaters on June 20.
09 Jun 2025
Amazon Prime VideoDid Prime threaten to cut ₹10cr if 'Kuberaa' is delayed?
Producer Suniel Narang has claimed that Amazon Prime Video threatened to cut their deal by ₹10 crore if the film Kuberaa wasn't launched on the scheduled date of June 20, 2025.
09 Jun 2025
CelebrityLyricist Vairamuthu slams filmmakers for stealing his lines as titles
Veteran Tamil lyricist and writer Vairamuthu has criticized Tamil filmmakers for using his song lyrics as film titles without permission.
09 Jun 2025
Kamal HaasanSC declines urgent plea hearing for 'Thug Life' screenings
The Supreme Court of India on Monday declined an urgent plea seeking protection against threats to cinemas planning to screen Kamal Haasan's film Thug Life in Karnataka.
06 Jun 2025
Ali FazalAmid poor reviews, Kamal Haasan's 'Thug Life' opens to ₹17cr
Kamal Haasan's latest film Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam, hit theaters on Thursday amid huge expectations. However, the gangster action drama opened to poor reviews and a moderate box office response.
05 Jun 2025
Ali FazalKamal Haasan's 'Thug Life' opens big with ₹14cr advance booking
Kamal Haasan's latest film Thug Life is off to a roaring start, with over 3.5 lakh tickets sold in advance booking for its opening day across all languages (except Kannada).
04 Jun 2025
ChennaiKamal Haasan thanks people of Tamil Nadu amid Kannada row
Veteran actor Kamal Haasan held a Chennai press conference on Wednesday to promote his upcoming film Thug Life, which is set to release on Thursday.
03 Jun 2025
Kamal HaasanKamal Haasan declares 'Thug Life' won't release in Karnataka
Actor-politician Kamal Haasan has announced that his upcoming film, Thug Life, will not be released in Karnataka for now.
03 Jun 2025
VijayDinesh Master accused of ₹35L misuse in 'Leo'
The Tamil film industry is currently embroiled in a major controversy involving Dinesh Master, president of the Choreographers Union.
02 Jun 2025
Kamal HaasanKamal Haasan approaches Karnataka HC for 'Thug Life' release
Veteran actor and politician Kamal Haasan has approached the Karnataka High Court to ensure the release of his upcoming film Thug Life in the state.
02 Jun 2025
Box OfficeTamil director Vikram Sugumaran dies of cardiac arrest at 48
Tamil filmmaker Vikram Sugumaran, best known for his directorial debut, Madha Yaanaik Koottam, and his recent work, Ravana Kottam, passed away on Monday. He was 48.
31 May 2025
RajinikanthRajinikanth's 'Lal Salaam' heads to OTT after long delay
The Tamil sports drama Lal Salaam, featuring an extended cameo by superstar Rajinikanth, is finally heading to OTT.
30 May 2025
Kamal HaasanKamal Haasan refuses to apologize over Kannada language row
Tamil Nadu actor-politician Kamal Haasan has refused to apologize for his controversial statement that "Kannada was born out of Tamil." The remark sparked a major civil and political uproar between the two states.
29 May 2025
ChennaiPolice complaint filed against Kamal Haasan for controversial 'Kannada' remark
A pro-Kannada group, Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV), has filed a police complaint against actor Kamal Haasan for his controversial statement on the Kannada language.
29 May 2025
Katrina KaifSenior Tamil actor Rajesh passes away at 75
Veteran Tamil actor Rajesh, who had a prolific career spanning over five decades, passed away on Thursday morning. He was 75.
27 May 2025
ChennaiNagarjuna may play villain in Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2': Report
The buzz around Jailer 2, the sequel to the 2023 blockbuster starring Rajinikanth, is getting stronger with reports of new cast members.
23 May 2025
Raveena Tandon'Lawyer': Raveena Tandon returns to Tamil cinema after 2 decades
Bollywood actor Raveena Tandon is all set to make her return to Tamil cinema after a long gap of 24 years.
22 May 2025
Kamal Haasan'Sugar Baby': Trisha-Kamal Haasan's song sparks debate over age gap
The recently released lyrical video of Sugar Baby, a song from the much-anticipated film Thug Life, has stirred up a storm on social media.
22 May 2025
MalaysiaRelease date to runtime: Everything about Vijay Sethupathi's 'Ace'
Having starred in recent hits like Maharaja and Viduthalai: Part 2, Vijay Sethupathi is set to return to the big screen with a much lighter, casual role in his upcoming film, Ace.
21 May 2025
AR Rahman'Thug Life' to hit OTT 8 weeks after theatrical release
The much-anticipated Tamil film Thug Life, starring Kamal Haasan and directed by Mani Ratnam, is all set to hit theaters on June 5.
20 May 2025
MalaysiaVijay Sethupathi's 'Ace' cleared by CBFC with U/A rating
Vijay Sethupathi's upcoming film, Ace, received a U/A 13+ rating from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) recently.
20 May 2025
Trending NewsTamil star Vishal to marry Dhanshika on his birthday
In a delightful revelation at a press conference for Yogi Da in Chennai, Tamil actors Vishal and Sai Dhanshika announced their wedding date.
19 May 2025
Trending NewsTamil actor Vishal to marry actor Sai Dhanshika
Tamil actor Vishal Krishna (Mark Antony) is all set to marry actor Sai Dhanshika (Aindham Vedham) soon.
16 May 2025
DhanushDhanush's 'Kuberaa' OTT rights sold for whopping ₹50 crore
Reportedly, the upcoming Telugu film Kuberaa, featuring Dhanush and Rashmika Mandanna, has been sold to a leading OTT platform for a mind-boggling ₹50cr.
15 May 2025
ChennaiVeteran actor Gautami alleges life threats over ₹9cr property dispute
Veteran actor Gautami has approached the Chennai Police Commissioner, alleging threats to her life over an ongoing ₹9 crore property dispute in Neelankarai, Chennai.
12 May 2025
DengueTamil actor Vishal rushed to hospital after collapsing at event
In a shocking turn of events, Tamil actor Vishal collapsed on stage during an event in Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, on Sunday.
09 May 2025
Box OfficeWhen Sai Pallavi rejected Vijay's 'Leo' over unequal screen space
There was a time when fans almost saw Sai Pallavi share screen space with Thalapathy Vijay in the blockbuster film Leo.
09 May 2025
Kamal HaasanKamal Haasan postpones 'Thug Life' audio launch amid India-Pakistan tensions
Veteran actor Kamal Haasan has postponed the audio launch for his upcoming movie, Thug Life, which was scheduled for May 16.
04 May 2025
South Indian CinemaOTT: When, where to watch Sasikumar-Simran's 'Tourist Family'
The Tamil film Tourist Family, starring M. Sasikumar and Simran, will make its digital debut on JioHotstar.
04 May 2025
MohanlalMohanlal's 'Thudarum' to release in Tamil on this date
The Malayalam crime thriller, Thudarum, starring Mohanlal in the lead, has been doing well at the box office since its release on April 25.
02 May 2025
Ajith KumarIs Ajith Kumar planning to retire? Tamil superstar drops hints
In a recent interview, Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar spoke about his future and retirement plans after he received the Padma Bhushan from the President of India.
01 May 2025
Movie Trailer'Maaman' trailer: Soori fights all odds for his nephew
The trailer for the upcoming Tamil film Maaman was dropped on Thursday, promising a gripping family drama.
27 Apr 2025
SuriyaSuriya finally confirms upcoming film with Venky Atluri, Naga Vamsi
After weeks of speculations, superstar Suriya has announced his next Tamil film, in collaboration with Lucky Baskhar director Venky Atluri and producer Naga Vamsi.
23 Apr 2025
ChennaiJanhvi Kapoor eyes Tamil debut with Pa Ranjith series
Bollywood actor Janhvi Kapoor is currently in talks with famous filmmaker Pa Ranjith for her Tamil series debut.
18 Apr 2025
Lokesh KanagarajWhat happened to Tamil actor Sri? Lokesh Kanagaraj shares statement
Tamil actor Sri, also known as Shriram Natarajan, was at the center of a social media storm for the last few days, with netizens speculating about his mental health.
16 Apr 2025
Ajith KumarHow Ilaiyaraaja controversy impacted 'Good Bad Ugly' box office run
The Tamil film Good Bad Ugly, starring Ajith Kumar and Trisha Krishnan, has seen a dip in collections due to a controversy over using Ilaiyaraaja's songs.
14 Apr 2025
Ajith KumarHere's how much Ajith, Trisha charged for 'Good Bad Ugly'
The Tamil action-comedy-drama film Good Bad Ugly, starring Ajith Kumar and Trisha Krishnan, has performed strongly at the box office since its release on April 10.
12 Apr 2025
Ajith KumarWhere to watch Ajith Kumar's 'Good Bad Ugly' post-theatrical run
Ajith Kumar's latest action-packed offering, Good Bad Ugly, has created a storm at the box office, raking in ₹28.5 crore on its opening day (April 10).
11 Apr 2025
Ajith KumarAjith Kumar's 'Good Bad Ugly' gets bumper opening; earns ₹28.5cr
Ajith Kumar's latest release, Good Bad Ugly, has stormed the box office, reportedly raking in an estimated ₹28.5cr net in India on its opening day, Thursday.
10 Apr 2025
Ajith Kumar'Good Bad Ugly' distributor accused of unfair ticket pricing
The release of Ajith Kumar's much-anticipated film Good Bad Ugly has been marred by a controversy over inflated ticket prices.
08 Apr 2025
Allu Arjun'AA22xA6': Allu Arjun, Atlee finally announce collaboration
The much-anticipated collaboration between Tollywood star Allu Arjun and Tamil director Atlee has finally been confirmed! The project has been tentatively titled #AA22xA6.
07 Apr 2025
Ajith KumarAjith Kumar's 250-foot cutout collapses in Nellai; no injuries reported
A gigantic cutout of actor Ajith Kumar collapsed while it was being installed at PSS Theatre in Vannarapettai, Nellai. The cutout was being set up in anticipation of the Tamil superstar's upcoming movie Good Bad Ugly.
04 Apr 2025
ChennaiVeteran Tamil-Malayalam actor Ravikumar Menon dies at 71
Veteran Tamil and Malayalam actor, Ravikumar Menon, who starred in films such as Avargal and Ullaasa Yaathra, has passed away. He was 71.
04 Apr 2025
DhanushDhanush-Nithya Menen's 'Idli Kadai' will now premiere on October 1
Dhanush's upcoming directorial Idli Kadai is now officially set to release on October 1, 2025.
02 Apr 2025
Janhvi Kapoor'Peddi' sets record with ₹25 crore audio deal in Tollywood
The much-awaited Telugu movie, Peddi, headlined by Ram Charan, has reportedly created a record in the music industry.
01 Apr 2025
DubaiRanya Rao seeks bail from Karnataka High Court after arrest
Kannada actor Ranya Rao has moved the Karnataka High Court seeking bail after she was arrested in a gold smuggling case last month.
01 Apr 2025
Bipasha BasuVijay-Genelia's 'Sachein' returns to theaters on April 18
The popular Tamil romantic comedy film Sachein, featuring Vijay and Genelia D'Souza, is all set to be re-released on April 18.
30 Mar 2025
Puri JagannadhVijay Sethupathi, Puri Jagannadh announce pan-India film
Celebrated actor Vijay Sethupathi and director Puri Jagannadh have announced their collaboration on a pan-India film.
27 Mar 2025
Social MediaWho is Shruthi Narayanan, star linked to casting couch controversy?
Tamil actor Shruthi Narayanan is making headlines after an alleged adult video of her leaked online. This leak exposes the dark side of the casting couch culture in the Tamil film industry.
27 Mar 2025
Delhi High CourtCourt stalls 'Veera Dheera Sooran 2' over OTT rights dispute
The much-anticipated Tamil film, Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2, starring Vikram, has run into a legal roadblock.
26 Mar 2025
AR RahmanTamil film industry mourns Manoj Bharathiraja's sudden demise
The Tamil film industry is mourning the loss of actor-director Manoj Bharathiraja, who passed away suddenly.
24 Mar 2025
Bobby Deol'Jana Nayagan': Vijay's final film to release in 2026
The much-awaited film, Jana Nayagan, starring Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay, has been pushed to a Pongal 2026 release.
24 Mar 2025
DhanushMamitha Baiju to star opposite Dhanush? Here's what we know
Malayalam actor Mamitha Baiju is said to be eyed for lead roles in upcoming Tamil films opposite stars Dhanush and Suriya.
20 Mar 2025
Amazon Prime VideoTamil horror thriller 'Sabdham' to stream on Prime Video soon
The Tamil horror thriller film, Sabdham, which hit theaters on February 28, will reportedly stream on Amazon Prime Video from March 28.
18 Mar 2025
NetflixWhen and where to stream Pradeep Ranganathan's biggest hit 'Dragon'
Tamil blockbuster Dragon, which stars Pradeep Ranganathan, will premiere on Netflix on Friday, March 21.
