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Chennai, July 18: If sources in the industry are to be believed, the unit of director Sudha Kongara's eagerly-awaited period film, 'Parasakthi', featuring actor Sivakarthikeyan in the lead, is all set to begin its next shooting schedule in Pollachi on Friday. Sources in the know say that some important sequences in the film are to be shot during this schedule. While the schedule begins on Friday, Sivakarthikeyan is expected to join a little later. Sources point out that Sivakarthikeyan had been busy with completing some pending shots for A R Murugadoss's Madharasi and that he had now completed them and would be joining the sets of Parasakthi shortly. It may be recalled that director Sudha Kongara had only in May this year disclosed that only another 40 days of shoot was left to complete the film. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of an event, Sudha Kongara, while giving an update on how the film was shaping up, had said, "We have completed shooting a considerable portion of the film and only another 40 days of shoot is left." 'Junior' Movie Review: Kireeti Reddy Shines in This Predictable and Draggy Family Drama Co-Starring Sreeleela That Works in Parts, Reveal Critics. It may be recalled that while the first schedule of 'Parasakthi' happened in Madurai, the unit headed to Sri Lanka for the film's second schedule. 'Parasakthi' has triggered huge interest among fans and film buffs. The period film, which also features Atharvaa and Sreeleela, is believed to be set in the 1960s in the then state of Madras. A teaser released by the unit showed that the story takes place in the Pachaiyappa's college in Madras where Sivakarthikeyan is seen going door to door, in search of something. He comes across as a fearless leader, looking to lead students on a violent protest in rebellion against an unjust system which seems to have imposed orders such as 'Students - do not touch'. Incidentally, the teaser showed this order printed on a wall changed to 'Do not touch students'. 'Thalaivan Thalaivii': Vijay Sethupathi and I Had Mutually Decided Never To Work Together, Reveals Director Pandiraj at Film's Audio Launch (Watch Video). The teaser gave away the fact that Ravi Mohan's character is intent on killing Sivakarthikeyan's character. Parasakthi, which was tentatively being referred to as #SK25 as it is Sivakarthikeyan's 25th film, has music by G V Prakash and cinematography by experienced cameraman Ravi K Chandran. Stunts for the film are by Supreme Sundar.
New Delhi [India], January 27 (ANI): Actress Kangana Ranaut has officially announced her return to movie sets for the filming of her new movie, which reunites her with her 'Tanu Weds Manu' co-star R Madhavan. The two actors, who previously delighted audiences with their performances in the successful romantic comedy series, will now collaborate again in a psychological thriller. Also Read | 'Those First Loves Always Stay With You': 'Loveyapa' Pair Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor on True Love, Sibling Rivalry and Inspiration From Actor Parents (LatestLY Exclusive). The announcement came shortl ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) One of the greatest filmmakers and actors in Indian cinema, Guru Dutt's 100 years will be celebrated at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025 with special tribute screenings of his 1957 movie "Pyaasa" and "Kaagaz Ke Phool", which was released in 1959. "Pyaasa" stars Guru Dutt, Mala Sinha, Waheeda Rehman, Rehman, and Johnny Walker. The drama film, which was directed by Guru Dutt, was set in Calcutta and told the story of Vijay, a disillusioned Urdu poet whose works are underestimated by publishers and criticized for focusing on social issues rather than rom ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 14 (ANI): The wait is finally over for Bigg Boss Tamil fans, as the popular reality show is all set to return with its ninth season. This season will once again see Vijay Sethupathi as the host, a familiar face whose charm and presence have become key parts of the show. His return ends weeks of speculation among fans about whether he would continue hosting the much-loved programme. Also Read | Ankita Lokhande Breaks Down in Tears After Husband Vicky Jain Meets With Accident, Gets 45 Stitches. The official announcement was made by the channel on Saturd ...Read More >
Kangana Ranaut compared her struggles to Shah Rukh Khan's, saying she came from an unknown village while he was convent-educated from Delhi. Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has always made headlines for her remarks, and this time, the Queen star has compared her struggles with those of King Khan, Shah Rukh Khan. Speaking at an event in the capital city, Kangana talked about how her struggles have been greater in comparison to those of other actors. "Why did I get so much success? There i ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 5 (ANI): The upcoming action-drama 'Ghaati', which stars actors Anushka Shetty and Vikram Prabhu, has been postponed yet again. The film, which was earlier scheduled to hit theatres on July 11, 2025, will now release on a later date. Also Read | Ranveer Singh Removes All Instagram Posts Ahead of His 40th Birthday, Fans Wonder Why?. In a new statement, the makers said the delay was due to pending post-production work. The production house, UV Creations, shared the update on their official X (formerly Twitter) handle. Calling the film a deep and meaningful ...Read More >
Hyderabad: It wasn't just die-hard fans who made a beeline for theatres on the opening day of the highly anticipated movie Coolie. Several prominent Tamil film celebrities, including actors Dhanush, Sivakarthikeyan, and Priyanka Mohan, joined the crowd to watch filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj's much-anticipated Rajinikanth-starrer on its first day, first show. In Chennai, Rohini Silver Screens, also known as "Fans Fort Rohini" for its history of hosting electrifying star-studded screenings, was at full capacity. Among the early viewers spotted at the venue were Dhanush, his son Yatra, Priyanka Moh ...Read More >
The much-awaited film starring Sivakarthikeyan, Atharvaa, Ravi Mohan, and Sreeleela has completed shooting and is now set for a grand festive release. Parasakthi, the latest directorial venture of Sudha Kongara, has officially wrapped its shoot. The makers confirmed that filming has been completed and the movie is now moving into post-production. The film is scheduled to hit theatres on January 14, 2026, coinciding with the Pongal festival, one of Tamil cinema's most competitive and celebrated r ...Read More >
Thug Life box office collection Day 3: Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam's latest collaboration Thug Life is struggling at the box office. After a drop of 53.87% in collections from Day 1 to Day 2, the gangster drama earned Rs 7.14 crore on Day 3 of its release, according to trade tracker Sacnik. On Saturday, Thug Life earned Rs 6.38 crore from the Tamil version, while the Hindi and Telugu versions brought in Rs 0.24 crore and Rs 0.52 crore, respectively. By the end of Day 3, the film's total box off ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 17 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh's capital city has secured the third position in the category of urban spaces with population exceeding 10 lakh, while Prayagraj was adjudged the Cleanest Ganga City in the ninth edition of the Swachh Survekshan. Lucknow also became the first city in the state to achieve a 7-star Garbage Free City rating in the 2024-25 survey. Gorakhpur achieved double success, ranking third in the Safai Mitra Surakshit Sheher category and fourth among cities with a population between 3 to 10 lakh. Agra has been recognised as the Emerging Clean City of Uttar Pradesh, securi ...Read More >
Sivakarthikeyan's psychological thriller Madharaasi hits OTT this October, offering fans a second chance to catch the action-packed drama from home. Set in Tamil Nadu, the film explores a dark world of crime and chaos with gripping intensity. Madharaasi, the Tamil psychological thriller starring Sivakarthikeyan, is finally coming to OTT this October. It is a perfect news for anyone who missed it in theatres or just wants to watch it again from home. Sivakarthikeyan plays a compelling lead role ...Read More >
Dhar's "Dhurandhar: The Revenge" released on March 19 and has already crossed the mark of ₹1500 crore at the global box office. It is a sequel to his 2025 directorial "Dhurandhar". The filmmaker shared a series of pictures alongside Nowlakha on his Instagram handle on Sunday and said the cinematographer was among the last to join the film. "Here's to Vikash Nowlakha, the eye, the instinct, and the soul behind 'Dhurandhar'. He was the last HOD to come on board 'Dhurandhar'. Just a few days bef ...Read More >
Dulquer Salmaan’s much-anticipated Telugu film Lucky Bhaskhar is set to premiere on Netflix on November 28, 2024. Praised by critics and audiences alike for its compelling story and stellar cast, the film will be available in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi. The plot follows Baskhar, a banker, as he takes bold risks to secure a better future for his family. Directed with finesse, the film boasts music by G.V. Prakash Kumar and exceptional performances by Dulquer, Meenakshi Chaudhary, and Maanasa Choudhary. Produced by Fortune Four Cinemas and Sithara Entertainments, Lucky Bhaskhar ...Read More >
Production on the film Barroz began in March 2021 and the unit was shot in Kochi, Gao, Bangkok and Chennai, among other places. Mohanlal has been grabbing headlines since he announced his directorial debut with Barroz. Well, the film's trailer has already been released but today there was a launch event in Mumbai city. Akshay Kumar was spotted at the event. Mohanlal and Akshay Kumar posed for the camera and shared a fun chat. The video is going viral. In the video, shared by Snehzala, we can se ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The wait is almost over. Come December 5, Icon Star Allu Arjun will return as the fearless Pushparaj in Pushpa 2: The Rule, the sequel to Pushpa: The Rise. After leaving audiences on the edge of their seats in the first installment, the battle between Pushpa and his antagonist Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat (Fahadh Faasil) is set to take center stage in this high-octane action drama. Pushpa 2 continues the saga of Pushpa Raj, an unassuming laborer who rises to power in the world of red sandalwood smuggling, all while making powerful enemies. The first film set the tone with gripping actio ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 17 (ANI): The makers of Vijay Sethupathi and Nithiya Menen starrer Thalaivan Thalaivii has released the trailer on Thursday. Written and directed by Pandiraaj, the film revolves around an unconventional love story between a married couple portrayed by Vijay Sethupathi and Nithiya Menen. In the trailer, Vijay Sethupathi seems to work in an restraunt which is run by him and his wife Nithiya after the marriage. The two minutes and forty six seconds trailer begins with the scenes of romance between the lead pair, who then gets married with the approval from ea ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 14: Ellenox, India's largest venture studio, is accelerating its global push in enterprise AI development. In the past year, the company has grown its headcount by 50% over the last year, bringing in senior AI talent from Amazon and Google to power its next phase of expansion. Already delivering AI transformation for Fortune 50 leaders in fintech, cloud computing, consumer social, and sports-tech, Ellenox has built systems that replace costly call centers with natural-voice AI agents and deployed end-to-end social media pipelines capable of scaling global brand ...Read More >
The release of director Vignesh Shivan's long-awaited romantic drama 'Love Insurance Kompany (LIK)', featuring actors Pradeep Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty in the lead, has now been postponed to April 10. It may be recalled that IANS had reported last week that the film's release might be postponed yet again. As reported, the film's release has now been pushed from April 3 to April 10.Taking to his Instagram page, Vignesh Shivan announced "#LIK from April -10Trust Me Bro. An @anirudhofficial musi ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Vijay Deverakonda is set to make a return to the silver screen in a brand new avatar in the highly anticipated action-drama, Kingdom. Directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri and produced by Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas, Kingdom will be released worldwide on July 31, 2025. Originally set to be released in March, the film was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances, but the makers have revived the buzz with a new action-filled teaser that's taking social media by storm. Taking to social media on Monday, Vijay Deverakonda shared the teaser and wrote in the caption, "#KINGDOM J ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], April 5 (ANI): The makers of the actor Tovino Thomas starrer Pallichattambi have finally dropped the trailer of the film on Sunday, five days ahead of the movie's release. Helmed by the 'Jana Gana Mana' director Dijo Jose Antony, the film is a period action drama which showcases the themes of resistance, action and community. Also Read | 'S Saraswathi' OTT Release: Varalaxmi Sarathkumar's Directorial Thriller Now Streaming on This Platform. The two-minute and two-second trailer opens with the villagers in Kerala deciding to call the strongest fighter fro ...Read More >
In a heartfelt note shared on social media, Parthiban penned his love for the multi-talented star. The film is releasing on October 1. Dhanush is gearing up for his next release Idly Kadai on October 1. The film has been one of the most awaited ones. Well, ahead of it, filmmaker R Parthiban showered praise on actor and called him one of the finest performers of this generation. In a heartfelt note shared on social media, Parthiban penned his love for the multi-talented star. Taking to his Insta ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 13 (ANI): Actor Sivakarthikeyan much-awaited film Parasakthi has finally got a release date. The film is written and directed by Sudha Kongara. Produced by Aakash Baskaran under the banner of Dawn Pictures, the movie also stars Ravi Mohan, Atharvaa and Sreeleela in the lead roles. Taking to their Instagram handle, Dawn Pictures shared a video offering a glimpse into the movie and Sivakarthikeyan role. The film is slated to release on January 14, 2026. A stunning ride through history awaits. #Parasakthi in Theatres from 14th January 2026, wrote Dawn Pi ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 14 (ANI): The wait is finally over for Bigg Boss Tamil fans, as the popular reality show is all set to return with its ninth season. This season will once again see Vijay Sethupathi as the host, a familiar face whose charm and presence have become key parts of the show. His return ends weeks of speculation among fans about whether he would continue hosting the much-loved programme. The official announcement was made by the channel on Saturday through Instagram. Along with the news, they released a poster featuring Vijay Sethupathi dressed in a cream de ...Read More >
Chennai, Nov 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) One of India's top cinematographers Rathnavelu, who is the man responsible for the brilliant visuals in the recently released song 'Chikiri Chikiri' from actor Ram Charan's upcoming film 'Peddi', has now penned a post expressing gratitude for all the love and appreciation coming his way from fans and audiences. On Monday, the ace cinematographer took to his X timeline to express happiness and gratitude. He wrote, "Feeling truly humbled and overwhelmed by all the love and appreciation coming my way.Thank you each and everyone for embracing #chikiri chikiri and ...Read More >
The first-look poster of Sundeep Kishan's 'Sigma', directed by Jason Sanjay, was launched on November 10. The first look poster of the action-adventure comedy 'Sigma', directed by Thalapathy Vijsay's son Jason Sanjay, has been revealed, offering audiences an early glimpse into the film that is nearing completion under Lyca Productions. After a 65-day shoot spanning four months, the production house announced that 95 per cent of the film's schedule is finished, with only one song left to be filme ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Actor Sreeleela, who will be next seen in Parasakthi in Tamil, has called out social media users to not support AI-generated content. She wrote, "There is a difference between using and abusing technology. Advancements in technology are meant to simplify life, not complicate it. Every girl out there is a daughter, granddaughter, sister, friend, or colleague, even if she chooses art as one of her professions." She added that they wish to be part of an industry that spreads joy, with the confidence that we are in a protected environment. The actor went on to thank her well-wishers, wh ...Read More >
Actor Tovino Thomas recalls early career rejections, bias over his looks and fraudsters, says he turned insults into motivation as he now awaits Pallichattambi release on April 10 It's easy to look at a star and assume the journey was smooth but sometimes, the real story behind the spotlight is far from glamorous. Actor Tovino Thomas is opening up about the early days of his career, and it's a reminder that even the biggest names once faced doors being shut on them. Before becoming a recognised ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) Veteran Bollywood star Anupam Kher, who has returned to directing with "Tanvi The Great" after over two decades, shared the reason why it took him so long to step behind the camera once again. Anupam made his directorial debut with the 2002 film "Om Jai Jagadish," a Hindi drama film. It stars Waheeda Rehman, Anil Kapoor, Fardeen Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Mahima Chaudhry, Urmila Matondkar and Tara Sharma. His upcoming film "Tanvi The Great" marks his return as a director after 23 years. Asked why it took him so long to make a film, Anupam told IANS: "I didn' ...Read More >
Chennai, July 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Director Anuraj Manohar's critically acclaimed Malayalam action drama 'Narivetta', featuring actors Tovino Thomas, Cheran and Suraj Venjaramoodu in the lead, has now completed a stellar 50-day run in theatres. Actor Tovino Thomas took to his Instagram page to share the happy news. Putting up a poster that showed the film had crossed the 50-day milestone, Tovino wrote, "#Narivetta Historic 50Days!" The Malayalam action drama 'Narivetta', which is based on a true story, hit screens on May 23 this year. The film triggered huge expecatations as it marked the ac ...Read More >
New Delhi: A heartwarming moment has taken the internet by storm, a video capturing actress Genelia Deshmukh and acclaimed director S.S. Rajamouli reuniting nearly two decades after their first collaboration has gone viral. The reunion took place at the pre-release event of Genelia's upcoming film Junior, and fans couldn't get enough of their genuine camaraderie. The emotional resonance of the moment lies in their shared history. Genelia and Rajamouli had worked together on the 2004 Telugu sports drama Sye, a film that broke new ground by introducing rugby to Telugu cinema. It was a pivotal p ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 17 (ANI): The makers of Vijay Sethupathi and Nithiya Menen starrer 'Thalaivan Thalaivii' has released the trailer on Thursday. Written and directed by Pandiraaj, the film revolves around an unconventional love story between a married couple portrayed by Vijay Sethupathi and Nithiya Menen. Also Read | Amitabh Bachchan to Return With 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' Season 17; Check Date, Time and Where to Watch 'KBC 17'. In the trailer, Vijay Sethupathi seems to work in an restraunt which is run by him and his wife Nithiya after the marriage. The two minutes and fo ...Read More >