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Maareesan is an upcoming Tamil film starring actors Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu in the lead roles. The film is scheduled to release in theatres on July 25. While the film marks the second collaboration of the actors after their critically acclaimed Tamil political drama Maamannan, it is expected to show the actors in a different avatar. In a conversation with OTTplay, Maareesan director Sudheesh Sankar says Vadivelu's character would have some comedy. While not revealing much, Sudheesh does say t
New Delhi: Actor Kajol says she isn't a fan of horror films and will be watching "Maa", her own entry in the genre, solely for professional reasons. "Maa", directed by Vishal Furia, is the first horror project of Kajol's career of over 30 years. The movie shares the same universe with the 2023 movie "Shaitaan", which featured her actor-husband Ajay Devgn. "I don't watch horror films. I have watched a lot of big films. I'm not a horror film aficionado at all. "I haven't watched 'Maa' yet. Only in parts with lots of green screens behind me so that I don't get scared, and no background music, ...Read More >
Hyderabad: With the release of the much awaited spy thriller Dhurandhar round the corner, all eyes are not only on Ranveer Singh's intense new avatar in the film but also on young actress Sara Arjun, the leading lady opposite Ranveer Singh in this Aditya Dhar directorial. The 20-year-old was primarily known for her work in Tamil and Telugu films prior to being cast opposite Ranveer Singh in her Bollywood film debut as the lead. Sara Arjun: a rising star Sara Arjun was born in Mumbai on June 18, 2005, and appeared on camera when she was a child. She started appearing in commercials at the age ...Read More >
Mumbai: Mollywood superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal's action spy thriller 'Patriot' has now received a new release date. The espionage action film was earlier set to release on April 23, but the date was pushed back, leaving fans disappointed. The makers have now confirmed that the film will release in theatres on May 1, 2026. Sharing the update himself, Mammootty took to X and announced the new date. In a short post about the film arriving "in cinemas worldwide," he wrote, "Patriot in cinemas worldwide from May 1, 2026." Earlier, the makers of the highly anticipated film had disappointed f ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) [India], April 4 (ANI): On Saturday, the makers of Mohanlal, Mammootty-starrer 'Patriot' unveiled the film's trailer. Helmed by Mahesh Narayanan, the spy action drama is set to deliver a compelling narrative revolving around a high-stakes intelligence operation. Fahadh Faasil, Nayanthara, Rajeev Menon, Revathy, Grace Antony, Zarin Shihab, Sreeparvathy, Geethi Sangeetha, Jinu Joseph, Danish Husain, Shaheen Siddique, Sanal Aman, and Prakash Belawadi also play key roles in the film. Check out the trailer here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mohanlal ...Read More >
Chennai: Chief minister M K Stalin announced on Saturday an annual award named after musician Ilaiyaraaja for best performing music composers from Tamil Nadu. State govt felicitated Ilaiyaraaja for 50 years of his music journey in Tamil cinema at the Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai. During the function titled 'Tamil maestro who scaled the heights of symphony', Stalin praised Ilaiyaraaja, saying, "Everyone would have hummed Ilaiyaraaja's song in TN at least once. His songs will fit in every mood a ...Read More >
Chennai, July 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Pooja Hegde, whose graceful dance moves for the sensational superhit song 'Monica' from Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' has come in for widespread praise, has now disclosed that the song was one of the most physically tough and demanding songs that she had done in her career. The actress also went on to disclose that she had danced the high energy number on a day she had been fasting for Mahashivratri. Taking to Instagram to share BTS clips of the song shoot, the actress wrote, "Thank you for all the love on Monica. Monica was one of the MOST physically tough ...Read More >
Patna, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major action against corruption, the State Vigilance Unit (SVU) on Saturday arrested Sub-Inspector Putul Kumari, the SHO of the Women's Police Station in Samastipur, for accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000. Her driver was also arrested in the case. The arrest has created a stir within the police department. According to an official, Putul Kumari was caught red-handed while taking the bribe from Rajiv Ranjan, a resident of Chhatauna village under Mufassil police station limits, in connection with an assault case. Rajiv Ranjan had filed a written complaint with ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director Maruthi's eagerly awaited horror thriller 'The Raja Saab', featuring Prabhas in the lead, on Monday released a spine-chilling trailer of the film that showed that the film's release had now been pushed to January 9 next year. For the unaware, the film was originally scheduled to hit screens worldwide on December 5 this year. People Media Factory, the production house producing the film, took to its X timeline to share the link to a spine-chilling but really well cut trailer of the film that showed that the unit had readied a spine-tin ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 14 (PTI) As actor Khushbu Sundar puts it, with the passing away of legendary actor B Saroja Devi, an era of golden cinema comes to an end. The actress known for her doe-eyed beauty and endearing screen presence made her debut when she was only 17 years old, as a co-star of Honnappa Bhagavathar, one of the pioneers of Kannada cinema in 'Mahakavi Kalidasa' (1955). Bengaluru-born Saroja Devi would eventually be crowned the first female super star of Kannada cinema. Soon after her death, another film legend from Bengaluru who made it big in Tamil Nadu, Superstar Rajnikanth, took ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 14 (ANI): BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai on Monday expressed condolences on demise of legendary actress B Saroja Devi. Recalling her contributions to the Kannada film industry, Bommai said that she was a superstar in her heydays and was a great asset to the state and the film industry. She was a superstar in her heydays. She started her career in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi languages. She acted with all the superstars of those days... She has won Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan... She was very lively even in her last days. She was a great asset to Karnataka an ...Read More >
Janaki vs State of Kerala (JSK), starring Union Minister Suresh Gopi, informed the Kerala High Court on Wednesday that the film received the censor board approval on July 11, 2025, and will be released this week. In view of the submission, Justice N Nagaresh observed that the primary grievance of the petitioner -- the film's production company -- stands redressed and disposed of its plea. The court also declared that, given the peculiar circumstances in which a revised version of the movie was ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan Anand, his wife and their armed guards breached hospital security, physically assaulted staff, and thr ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 17: A supernatural drama mystery film 'Baramulla', which is set in Kashmir, is all set to be released on November 7. As per a press note, Manav Kaul plays DSP Ridwaan Sayyad, who is brought into an eerie investigation to find missing children. The film also stars Bhasha Sumbli as Gulnaar. The film is helmed and written by Aditya Suhas Jambhale, the acclaimed filmmaker behind Article 370, and the story is by Aditya Dhar and co-produced with Lokesh Dhar of the B62 studios. When Three Khans Collide: Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Aamir Khan Light Up the Joy Forum 2025 Stage in 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 >
Bengaluru: South Indian actress B Saroja Devi -- known as a doe-eyed beauty with a lasting screen presence in four languages - passed away in Bengaluru Monday. She was 87.Saroja Devi began her acting career at 17 with Kannada film 'Mahakavi Kalidasa' as a co-star of cinema pioneer Honnappa Bhagavathar in 1955. She quickly rose to fame with performances in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films, starring alongside legends Dr Rajkumar, MG Ramachandran, Gemini Ganesan, Sivaji Ganesan, NT Rama Rao, Dilip Kumar, Sunil Dutt and Shammi Kapoor. She earned the epithet, 'Chaturbhasha Taare' (a star of f ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 1 (ANI): The much-awaited Malayalam film Patriot, starring Mammootty and Mohanlal, will no longer release in cinemas as planned. The makers have announced that the espionage thriller, which was earlier scheduled to hit theatres on April 23, has now been postponed. On Tuesday, the makers took to Instagram to share a statement explaining the reason behind the delay. They said they are working to bring the film to audiences with the "highest possible quality." The statement read, "We are working hard to bring Patriot to you at the highest possible quality. H ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Sonakshi Sinha was recently seen leading her brother Kussh S Sinha's directorial debut, "Nikita Roy". Now, their brother, Luv Sinha, has opened up about the supernatural thriller getting limited screens due to YRF's "Saiyyara", featuring Ahaan Panday, and Aneet Padda. Kussh shared, "Nikita Roy is a fantastic thriller that showcases Kussh's unwavering commitment to storytelling and original concepts. Despite being such a powerful and original story, it has got limited screens due to unforeseen circumstances." Nevertheless, he added that the buzz aroun ...Read More >
Along with Neil Nitin Mukesh and Divya Khossla in the key roles, the film features Chhaya Kadam, Sushant Singh, Rajniesh Duggal, Zakir Hussain and Yashpal Sharma. Divya Khossla is preparing to rule hearts with her comedy thriller Ek Chatur Naar. The film's trailer and title track have already piqued fans' interest, and now the leading lady is adding to the frenzy with her stunning promotional videos. In the latest, the team organised a special screening for the film and Divya was seen getting em ...Read More >
The film features Kaul as DSP Ridwaan Sayyed, a police officer investigating the disappearance of children in the snow-clad town of Baramulla. Netflix on Friday announced "Baramulla", a supernatural drama-mystery set in the Kashmir valley and starring Manav Kaul, will premiere on the streaming platform on November 7. Directed and written by Aditya Suhas Jambhale of "Article 370" fame, the film is produced by Jyoti Deshpande of Jio Studios in collaboration with Aditya Dhar and Lokesh Dhar of B62 ...Read More >
Extending Diwali wishes, the team of Kaantha made an announcement of the film's release date. Releasing a new retro-style poster with Dulquer, Samuthirakani and Bhagyashri, they announced that the film will be released on November 14. "Diwali just got a whole lot more explosive! #Kaantha will be lighting up theatres worldwide from NOVEMBER 14th! Wishing you all a happy Diwali and we'll see you in the theatres very soon. A @SpiritMediaIN and @DQsWayfarerFilm production," wrote the film's team. K ...Read More >
Patriot trailer: The makers of Patriot have finally dropped its much-awaited trailer. The film marks the return of Malayalam cinema legends Mammootty and Mohanlal on screen together after more than a decade. Directed by Mahesh Narayanan, the spy action drama promises a gripping narrative centred on a controversial intelligence mission with far-reaching consequences. What's in Patriot trailer? At the centre of Patriot lies 'Periscope,' a highly sensitive software originally designed for military ...Read More >
Director Manu Anand's eagerly awaited spy action thriller 'Mr X', featuring actors Arya, Gautham Karthik and Manju Warrier in the lead, will hit screens in April this year, its makers have now announced. Director Manu Anand, who took to his social media timeline to confirm the news, wrote, "...and finally we are coming! After what felt like eons, 'Mr X' is hitting theatres worldwide this month! I thank each and everyone who worked on the film and supported this endeavour. Hope all you like what w ...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, July 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The makers of director Lokesh Kanakaraj's eagerly awaited action thriller 'Coolie', featuring Superstar Rajinikanth in the lead, on Thursday revealed the name and look of Bollywood star Aamir Khan's character in the film. Taking to its X timeline, Sun Pictures, the production house that is producing the film, released Aamir's name in the film and wrote, "#AamirKhan as Dahaa, from the world of #Coolie. #Coolie is all set to dominate IMAX screens worldwide from August 14th." Aamir Khan's look in the film too looked sassy, with the actor seen smoking a pipe. For ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Legendary south Indian actor B. Saroja Devi (pic) passed away, after battling age-related illness, at her residence in Bengaluru on Monday (July 14). She was 87 and is survived by two daughters and two sons. She was born on Jan 7, 1938. A towering figure in South Indian cinema, she had worked in over 200 films and is known as 'Abhinaya Saraswathi' (goddess of acting) and 'Kannadathu Paingili' (parrot from Karnataka). A towering figure in South Indian cinema, Saroja Devi worked in over 200 films - IANS/Karnataka CM office A highly successful reigning star in Kannada, Tamil, and T ...Read More >
Chennai, July 19: The makers of director Sathyan Anthikad's eagerly-awaited family drama 'Hridayapoorvam', featuring Malayalam superstar Mohanlal in the lead, on Saturday released the teaser of the film much to the delight of fans and film buffs. Mohanlal took to his social media timelines to share the link to the teaser of the film on YouTube. He wrote, "#Hridayapoorvam official teaser #August28 OnamRelease #HridayapoorvamTeaser" The hilarious teaser begins with Mohanlal's funny conversation with a non-Malayali fan of actor Fahadh Faasil. The conversation begins with the young man asking Moh ...Read More >
Malayalam star Mammootty has recently taken a hiatus from shooting following an unspecified health issue for which he received treatment. Fans have been waiting for the actor to resume his next project, and the latest reports have an update. Director Mahesh Narayanan has recently revealed that Mammootty will soon return to the set of his upcoming film, Patriot. In a recent interview with OnManorama, filmmaker Mahesh Narayanan spoke about the actor returning to the set. The filmmaker revealed th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 1 (PTI) Actor Kajol says she isn't a fan of horror films and will be watching "Maa", her own entry in the genre, solely for professional reasons. "Maa", directed by Vishal Furia, is the first horror project of Kajol's career of over 30 years. The movie shares the same universe with the 2023 movie "Shaitaan", which featured her actor-husband Ajay Devgn. "I don't watch horror films. I have watched a lot of big films. I'm not a horror film aficionado at all. "I haven't watched 'Maa' yet. Only in parts with lots of green screens behind me so that I don't get scared, and no backgr ...Read More >
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal's recent heartwarming picture with Mammootty has ignited a frenzy among fans, especially amidst news of Mammootty's comeback after a health-related hiatus. The image, showing Mohanlal affectionately kissing Mammootty, symbolizes their strong bond. Fans flooded social media with comments celebrating the legends and their camaraderie, eagerly anticipating Mammootty's return to Mahesh Narayanan's film set in September. Malayalam icon Mohanlal has dropped a picture with ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 17 (ANI): A supernatural drama mystery film 'Baramulla', which is set in Kashmir, is all set to be released on November 7. As per a press note, Manav Kaul plays DSP Ridwaan Sayyad, who is brought into an eerie investigation to find missing children. The film also stars Bhasha Sumbli as Gulnaar. Also Read | 'Detective Dhananjay': Adinath Kothare Brings Baburao Arnalkar's Iconic Character to Life in Zee5 Marathi Original Series (Watch Video). The film is helmed and written by Aditya Suhas Jambhale, the acclaimed filmmaker behind Article 370, and the story ...Read More >