Tamil Cinema: News

18 Jul 2023

Celebrity

Tamil actor Abbas worked as a mechanic after quitting films

An actor's journey is a wild rollercoaster ride—filled with heightened success and periods of decline.

17 Jul 2023

South Indian Cinema

5 highly-anticipated South Indian films

After the phenomenal success of films like the Baahubali series, KGF movies, Ponniyin Selvan, Kantara, and RRR, the craze for South Indian films has grown immensely among audiences, especially in the Hindi belt.

15 Jul 2023

Sivakarthikeyan

'Maaveeran' 5th biggest 2023 Tamil opener: Exploring Sivakarthikeyan's top-earning films

Tamil actor Sivakarthikeyan's latest outing, Maaveeran, made a promising debut in theaters on Friday, receiving positive reviews from critics and audiences alike.

12 Jul 2023

Kamal Haasan

Veteran Tamil producer SA Rajkannu dies at 80 

Legendary Tamil film producer SA Rajkannu—who bankrolled Kamal Haasan starrer 16 Vayathinile—passed away on Tuesday. He was 80.

11 Jul 2023

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

#LGMTrailer launch: Exploring MS Dhoni's unwavering bond with Tamil Nadu

Legendary cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni has wholeheartedly embraced Chennai, receiving unconditional love and support in return.

11 Jul 2023

Ajith

Producer Manickam Narayanan accuses Ajith of financial cheating

Tamil superstar Ajith has been accused of taking money from a producer but not returning it, to date. The allegations were put against him by Manickam Narayanan. In a recent interaction, Narayanan reportedly said that Ajith, who is considered to be down-to-earth and humble, isn't anything like that.

08 Jul 2023

Aishwarya Rajesh

Must-watch titles of South Indian actor Aishwarya Rajesh

South Indian actor Aishwarya Rajesh, who predominantly works in Tamil cinema, has captivated audiences through her powerful performances over the years.

08 Jul 2023

Malayalam Movies

Revathi's birthday special: Actor's top 5 roles you should watch

Revathi, also known as Asha Kelunni Nair, the critically acclaimed Indian actor who predominantly works in Tamil and Malayalam cinema, turned 57 today (July 8).

05 Jul 2023

AR Rahman

'Jayam' Ravi announces his next film, 'Genie'

"Jayam" Ravi is currently basking in the success of Ponniyin Selvan: II. Fans were eager for the actor's upcoming project and now he has announced his upcoming film, titled Genie. This big-budget film will mark his biggest project after the Ponniyin Selvan duology.

04 Jul 2023

Hansika Motwani

Robo Shankar's speech objectifying Hansika Motwane sparks controversy; receives condemnation

The trailer launch event of Partners—a film featuring Hansika Motwani and Aadhi Pinisetty—grabbed headlines due to actor Robo Shankar's controversial remarks about Motwani.

04 Jul 2023

Raghava Lawrence

'Jigarthanda DoubleX' shooting wrapped; eyeing Diwali 2023 release

Jigarthanda became a cult classic over time. Ever since the news of its sequel started making rounds, fans were elated. Now, the makers revealed that the sequel, titled Jigarthanda DoubleX is in the post-production stage and is eyeing a Diwali 2023 release.

04 Jul 2023

Lokesh Kanagaraj

Anurag Kashyap to star in 'Thalapathy' Vijay's 'Leo'

Thalapathy Vijay's upcoming film Leo is getting bigger day by day. From a magnificent star cast to being a part of Lokesh Cinematic Universe, Leo is unstoppable.

03 Jul 2023

Sivakarthikeyan

'Maaveeran' trailer out: Sivakarthikeyan unleashes his charm, leaves audiences intrigued

Renowned Kollywood director Madonne Ashwin has returned with another political film titled Maaveeran, after the massive success of his debut directorial film Mandela (2021).

22 Jun 2023

Vijay

Happy birthday, Vijay: Actor's unforgettable on-screen pairings that stole hearts

Thalapathy Vijay embarked on his acting career as a child artist in 1984, making his first paycheck of Rs. 500, and has now become one of the highest-paid actors in India.

19 Jun 2023

Silambarasan TR

Silambarasan, Vishal might get red cards from TN Producers Council

Tamil Nadu Producers Council (TFPC) raised red flags against actors Silambarasan TR (Simbu), Vishal Krishna Reddy, SJ Suryah, Yogi Babu, and Atharvaa, which has sent shockwaves across the Tamil industry.

19 Jun 2023

Kajal Aggarwal

Happy birthday, Kajal Aggarwal: 5 of her top-rated IMDb films

Actor Kajal Aggarwal has been enthralling audiences with her amazing performances since 2004. After her debut as a supporting actor in Kyun! Ho Gaya Na..., she went on to act in Telugu and Tamil films, apart from Bollywood movies.

15 Jun 2023

Sivakarthikeyan

ASK Cinemas: Sivakarthikeyan to open his multiplex in Chennai 

Multiplexes have been the way of cinema in India for more than a decade now. The style of content saw a huge shift too.

14 Jun 2023

OTT releases

Allu Arjun-Sreeleela collaborating on a feature? Here's the truth

Icon Star Allu Arjun is definitely one of the most sought-after actors in India, especially after the humongous success of Pushpa: The Rise. The OTT platform Aha released a new poster featuring Arjun and Sreeleela and teased that something big is coming.

13 Jun 2023

Kamal Haasan

Kamal Haasan-H Vinoth's 'KH233' to revolve around farming: Reports

Megastar Kamal Haasan is one of the best Indian actors ever. The actor has worked across industries and even after 230 films, he's delivering blockbusters like Vikram.

08 Jun 2023

Vijay

Expect massive 'Leo,' 'Thalapathy68' updates on Vijay's birthday this month

Thalapathy Vijay is a synonym for superstardom. The bonafide star of Tamil cinema is known for his suave, distinct style and his fans are devoted to him.

06 Jun 2023

Naga Chaitanya

Truth behind Naga Chaitanya's casting in 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2' remake

Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani-led Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 was one of the biggest Bollywood blockbusters of 2022. It also ended Hindi cinema's dry spell at the box office.

03 Jun 2023

Bollywood

Happy birthday, Sarika: Films she did with Kamal Haasan

Bollywood actor Sarika turned 63 years old on Saturday (June 3).

02 Jun 2023

Karthi

Arvind Swami roped in for Karthi's next; shooting begins soon

Karthi is a bonafide actor in Tamil cinema. His stardom has grown by folds ever since the release of Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan: II. His upcoming film, tentatively titled Karthi27, is quite in the buzz among fans.

30 May 2023

AR Rahman

AR Rahman to perform 'Maamannan' music live; details inside

Maamannan is an upcoming Tamil political thriller directed by Mari Selvaraj. The film was in buzz initially when the shooting started back in March 2022.

29 May 2023

Dhanush

Dhanush spotted in 'Captain Miller' avatar at the Mumbai airport

Dhanush is one of the most adept actors in India. He has done stellar work in the South Indian film industry and some notable projects in Bollywood.

26 May 2023

#MeToo

Chinmayi Sripada slams Kamal Haasan for keeping mum during #MeToo

Indian wrestlers are protesting in Delhi against the current president of the Wrestling Federation of India, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Many celebrities have extended their support to the international laurel-winning athletes.

25 May 2023

Karthi

'Japan' teaser presents Karthi as an eccentric gangster 

To wish actor Karthi on his 46th birthday, the makers of his upcoming film Japan have finally unveiled its teaser.

25 May 2023

Karthi

Happy birthday, Karthi: Films that made him audience's beloved actor

Not many actors would be comfortable entering showbiz with a gut-wrenching film like Paruthiveeran. But that's exactly what makes Karthi stand out from the rest.

21 May 2023

Vijay

'Thalapathy 68': Vijay announces next project with Venkat Prabhu

South sensation Thalapathy Vijay is all set to mesmerize audiences with his 68th film next year, tentatively titled Thalapathy 68.

18 May 2023

Rajinikanth

Lokesh Kanagaraj's 'Thalaivar 171' might be Rajinikanth's swan song

Megastar Rajinikanth is an omnipresent actor in Tamil cinema for more than five decades. The actor enjoys a huge fan following all over the country. Earlier, reports suggested that Thalaivar 171 with Lokesh Kanagaraj will be the Chandramukhi actor's swan song of his acting career.

16 May 2023

Aishwarya Rajesh

Aishwarya Rajesh gets security amid 'Farhana' controversy; makers release statement

Actor Aishwarya Rajesh is a well-known face in the Tamil cinema fraternity. Her recent release Farhana has caused quite a stir after several Islamic organizations termed the film "anti-Islamic."

16 May 2023

Box Office

#BoxOfficeCollection: 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' haul drops significantly 

Mani Ratnam is currently the talk of the town, especially after the humongous success of Ponniyin Selvan: II. The duology has been a dream of Tamil cinema for six decades. It received critical acclaim too.

15 May 2023

Box Office

Box office: 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' is slow yet steady

Mani Ratnam is one of the most adept filmmakers in India and the director has produced stellar work over the years. His recent directorial Ponniyin Selvan: II has been working like a miracle and it has done quite well at the box office.

13 May 2023

Box Office

'Custody' box office: Naga Chaitanya starrer opens at Rs. 4cr

Naga Chaitanya's Tamil-Telugu bilingual film Custody was released in the theaters on Friday (May 12), where it locked horns with multiple movies such as the patriotic thriller IB71, the romantic comedy Love Again, and the action drama Chatrapathi.

12 May 2023

Box Office

Box office: 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' inches toward Rs. 350cr-mark

Mani Ratnam's magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan: II is all over the moon!

11 May 2023

Box Office

Box office: 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' is stable in second week

Mani Ratnam's magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan: II is having a dream run at the box office.

10 May 2023

Dhanush

Dhanush's 'Captain Miller' new poster released; teaser date revealed

Dhanush is a bonafide star of Tamil cinema and has received love from all over India. The actor has done some stellar work and is now gearing up for his upcoming film, Captain Miller.

10 May 2023

Box Office

Box office: 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' is quite steady

Mani Ratnam is a maverick in his own right and he has translated the six-decade-old Tamil cinema dream on celluloid. Yes, the Ponniyin Selvan franchise was that dream, and now the second installment—Ponniyin Selvan: II—has been raking in huge numbers at the box office.

10 May 2023

Dhanush

Roles that made Dhanush Tamil cinema's 'wonder boy'

Over the years, Dhanush has become the preferred choice of filmmakers in the Tamil film industry. He easily molds himself into any character, proving that he is one of the most versatile actors in Indian cinema.

09 May 2023

Box Office

Box office collection: 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' is here to rule

Mani Ratnam's magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan: II is raking in good money even 11 days after release and has been quite steady at the box office. It has reportedly entered the Rs. 300 crore club globally.