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Kannappa Box Office Day 1 Collection(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Kannappa, starring Vishnu Manchu in the lead role, concluded its opening day on a disappointing note. It’s a magnum opus made on a huge budget, so a big start was much needed, but unfortunately, it failed to create any impact with its opening. In fact, it struggled to touch the 10 crore mark on day 1, thus ending up registering an underwhelming start at the Indian box office. Keep reading for a detailed collection report!

Reception of the film

Directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh, the Tollywood magnum opus is based on Kannappa, a Lord Shiva devotee. It opened to mixed to negative reviews from critics, and only the last 20 minutes are said to be worth watching. Even among the ticket-buying audience, the initial word-of-mouth is not-so-good, which will likely harm the film in the long run.

Today, being Saturday, some growth is expected,...

Kannappa Ending Explained (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Vishnu Manchu starrer Telugu devotional flick, Kannappa was released today (June 27). The movie brings forth the story of the biggest devotee of Lord Shiva who was formerly an atheist. The movie has also been garnering a lot of eyeballs for having exciting cameos from stalwarts like Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal and Prabhas. Well, let us look at how the film concludes, although we would recommend that you only scroll below if you are okay with some major spoilers.

How Does The Vishnu Manchu Starrer Kannappa Conclude?

The second half majorly focuses on the Chenchu tribal prince Thinnadu (Vishnu Manchu) avenging the death of his father Nathanathudu (R Sarathkumar) by killing the marauder tribal chief Kala Mukha (Arpit Ranka). However, even after the neighboring village heads ask him to be appointed as their tribal chief, he turns down the offer to keep his father’s promise,...

Kannapa Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Vishnu Manchu, Preity Mukhundhan, Mohan Babu, R Sarathkumar, Brahmaji, Karunas, Brahmanandam, Akshay Kumar, Kajal Aggarwal, Prabhas, Mohanlal

Director: Mukhesh Kumar Singh

Kannappa Movie Review: Vishnu Manchu Starrer Falls Prey To Preachiness And Melodrama! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

What’s Good: The core theme of the film revolving around the divinity of Lord Shiva and his greatest disciple Kannappa, action sequences, background score, the cameos hit the right note.

What’s Bad: The shoddy execution especially when it comes to the VFX, the movie fails to evoke the required emotions needed for a devotional film, Vishnu Manchu’s performance appears to be inconsistent, neither the antagonist is menacing enough nor does the romantic subplot strike a chord, the film’s pace seems to be laboriously dragged by the end.

Loo Break: You can take one during the laborious second half which tediously adds to the pace of the movie.

Is Vishnu Manchu’s Kannappa Inspired By A Real Story? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Vishnu Manchu’s latest film, Kannappa, has finally hit the silver screens. In a combination of incredible imagery, irresistible cameos, and unforgiving storytelling, the trailer has sparked incredible anticipation for the movie. The film stars Vishnu Manchu as the titular lead and is a genre-defining mythological action drama.

It has captured everyone’s attention not only because of its impressive visual effects and engaging cast but also because of its authentic religious subtext. But as we began to get excited, one question arose—is Kannappa based on a real story, or is this just another cinematic make-believe?

The Legend Behind Kannappa

Specifically, Kannappa is not based on the real life of any historical individual, but in fact, it takes inspiration from a real story chronicled in Hindu scriptures. It tells the tale of a tribal man named Thinnan aka Thinnadu,...

Here’s What Netizens Are Saying About Vishnu Manchu’s Kannappa! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Kannappa, starring Vishnu Manchu, is finally out, and fans have taken to X (formerly Twitter) to share their excitement. This period film, filled with mythology, action, great emotional depths, and cameo appearances from Prabhas and Akshay Kumar, seems to have aced the second half, especially. Some viewers think the first half drags, but most will finally agree that it’s the second half and the climax that deliver the punch.

Kannappa X (Twitter) Review: What Are Netizens Saying Online?

One fan shared their experience after watching the movie and couldn’t stop praising Prabhas’ grand entry and wrote, “Just now done with my show. Went for the #Kannappa movie review just for Prabhas anna — his screen entry. completely erupted the theatre! Vishnu anna’s acting felt refreshingly new. Mohan Babu garu’s acting and dialogue delivery timing were really good.

What Did Vishnu Manchu Say About Kannappa’s Ott Release Plans? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Vishnu Manchu’s much-awaited mythological drama Kannappa finally hits theaters on June 27, 2025. The actor spoke about the movie’s Ott release plans ahead of its big release, and he seems in no mood to rush things. During a recent pre-release event, Vishnu conveyed to fans and media that Kannappa will not be available on streaming platforms anytime soon after its theatrical debut.

No Early Ott Release For Kannappa

Talking to the media, Vishnu made it clear that he wants audiences to enjoy Kannappa on the big screen first. According to The Times of India, he said, “I have a very large freedom, my movie will not come to Ott before 10 weeks. That is the deal I have, and by god’s grace, I don’t have a release pressure. My only intention is to showcase the best to the audience.

Kannappa Box Office Premiere Pre-Sales (USA): Will Vishnu Manchu Beat Dhanush? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Vishnu Manchu’s Kannappa, starring Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal, and Prabhas in very promising cameos, has kickstarted its advance booking in India and the US, but the mythological action drama has yet not picked up pace despite only 48 hours left for the film to arrive in the theaters!

Will Vishnu Manchu Beat Dhanush?

It would be interesting to see if Vishnu Manchu’s film beat the last big Telugu arrival in the theaters – Kuberaa. Dhanush‘s film also starring Nagarjuna, had a lukewarm start at the US box office with the advance premiere sales!

Kannappa US Box Office Pre-Sales

Kannappa registered advance sales of $10,3K for 263 locations in the USA, with only 486 sold tickets. With 2 days remaining for the premiere in the USA, it seems impossible for the film to cross Kuberaa’s pre-sales in the territory!

When Will Naga Chaitanya & Sai Pallavi’s Thandel Air On TV?(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Having created waves in theatres and subsequently on Ott, Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi starrer Thandel is now arriving on your TV screens! The intense romantic action drama that impressed with its emotional storytelling is all set to make its small-screen entry later this month.

What Is Thandel About?

Directed by Chandoo Mondeti, Thandel is based on a real-life story. It follows an Indian fisherman who is arrested by Pakistani soldiers after he inadvertently drifts into their territory. The movie depicts his efforts to return home, with his lover struggling to bring him back.

The chemistry between Naga Chaitanya and Sai Pallavi is the movie’s biggest strength. The story is full of love, emotions, and extremely impactful scenes. Divya Pillai, Prakash Belawadi, Aadukalam Naren, Kalpa Latha, Babloo Prithiveeraj, and many others also play in the movie.

Tmkoc Fame Bhavya Gandhi Talks About Raj Anadkat & Munmun Dutta’s Rumored Engagement(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Shortly after Raj Anadkat joined Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, the rumors about him dating Munmun Dutta began in full swing. Netizens literally stalked the social media profiles of both actors to discover a hint about their relationship. Soon after the rumors spread like wildfire, both Munmun and Raj came out and denied it. Out of nowhere, the Tmkoc actors again grabbed the headlines last year due to the rumored engagement, and even Bhavya Gandhi was affected by it. Keep reading for a detailed report!

Raj Anadkar and Munmun Dutta’s rumored engagement grabbed the headlines last year

In March 2024, a report in News18 Showsha stated that both actors are now engaged, and even their families are aware of their engagement. As expected, the report went viral in no time and became the talk of the town.

Where To Stream R Sarathkumar’s The Smile Man? (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

R Sarathkumar’s milestone 150th film, The Smile Man, has certainly not raised too many eyebrows at the box office, but it’s now hoping to steal hearts on Ott. The Tamil crime thriller, which opened in theatres on December 27, 2024, is now streaming online, offering fans a second opportunity to spot the veteran actor in a strong role.

Where To Stream R Sarathkumar’s The Smile Man?

The Smile Man is currently streaming on Aha Tamil. The movie was released on the Ott platform on January 24, 2025. If you missed to watch the film in theatres last year, you can now enjoy this taut crime thriller from the comfort of your own couch!

If you’re a fan of mysteries with emotional depth or just want to see R Sarathkumar do something different, The Smile Man would be your ideal next binge.

How Long Is Prabhas’ Role in Kannappa and When Can We Expect Him? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Vishnu Manchu’s Kannappa is one of the most hyped pan-Indian movies in recent times, featuring top stars from various film industries. One of the major names associated with the project is pan-Indian superstar Prabhas, and his fans have been eagerly wondering when he will appear in the film. They finally got their answer, courtesy of Bvs Ravi at a pre-release event. He revealed that Prabhas will appear approximately 15 minutes into the second half and that his role will have about 20 minutes of screen time.

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Plot of Kannappa

Kannappa is a Hindu mythological epic about how a once-atheist hunter, after going through hardships, becomes an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva, going so far as to sacrifice his own vision for Lord Shiva.

Kannappa First Screening Gets Rajinikanth’s Approval! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Kannappa, the mythological action drama starring Vishnu Manchu, gets ready for the much-awaited theatrical release of June 27, 2025, and it has already getting a nod of approval from superstar Rajinikanth himself. The superstar enjoyed a special screening of the film and bestowed an unusual honor on the film that left Vishnu delighted.

When the screening was over, Rajinikanth walked all the way to Vishnu Manchu, hugged him, and said he really liked the film. Vishnu could not control his emotions and posted that moment to social media, calling it the greatest encouragement he has received in his 22-year acting career.

The Kannappa actor took to his X (formerly Twitter) account and wrote, “Last night, @rajinikanth uncle watched #Kannappa. After the film, he gave me a tight hug. He told me that he loved #Kannappa. I’ve been waiting 22 years as an actor for that hug!

Kannappa Box Office: How Much Vishnu Manchu Starrer Needs To Enter The Safe Zone? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Kannappa, starring Vishnu Manchu in the lead role, is grabbing all the limelight, as its much-awaited trailer was unveiled yesterday. While the project has been shot on a grand scale, it is mainly making headlines due to the special cameos of big stars. It is said to be one of the most expensive Telugu movies in recent times, which puts it under a lot of pressure to deliver big at the Indian box office. Keep reading for a detailed report!

Makers are banking on cameos to gain momentum

The upcoming Telugu fantasy film is scheduled to release on June 27. When the announcement was made in 2023, the film made headlines due to its concept and scale. Later, it was learned that stars like Prabhas, Akshay Kumar, and Mohanlal are making cameo appearances. This news...

Watch Nesippaya Ott Premiere On Sun Nxt ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The Tamil romantic action thriller Nesippaya, starring Akash Murali and Aditi Shankar in the lead roles, was released in theatres on 14th January 2025. If you could not catch the film in theatres and are still interested in watching it, then we have a nice update for you. After a long wait, Nesippaya is all set to start streaming on an Ott platform so that you can watch it soon from home. Here is when and where you can stream the film online.

Nesippaya Ott Release Date & Streaming Platform

As per the latest update, Nesippaya will make its digital premiere on the Sun Nxt streaming platform on 16th May 2025. The official Ott release date was announced by the streaming service, Sun Nxt, on its X (formerly Twitter) handle.

May 16 mudhal #Nesippaayaa?...

All You Need To Know About Mahesh Babu’s Bharat Ane Nenu Re-Release!(Photo Credit –Prime Video)

Mahesh Babu’s Bharat Ane Nenu, a monumental blockbuster, is celebrating its 7th anniversary with a grand re-release! This political drama will again occupy screens, giving its admirers another chance for celebration.

Written and directed by Koratala Siva, this film was a massive box-office success and still stands proud with one of Mahesh Babu‘s most hard-hitting roles touching lives. The story revolves around Bharat, a foreign-returned youngster who unexpectedly becomes the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and decides to clean up the system.

According to Cinema Express, Bharat Ane Nenu will be re-released in cinemas on April 19, 2025. With the re-release, fans will get another chance to witness the political action drama on the big screen.

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If you are a pure admirer of South India films, then you must be aware of the latest directorial venture of Dhanush, titled Neek (Nilavukku En Mel Ennadi Kobam). Neek hit the big screens last month only, and now this movie is all set to get on the stage of Ott platforms. As it is furthering to make its digital debut, those who have not been able to grab the chance to watch the movie in theatres are eagerly waiting for it to make an appearance on the screen in their living rooms.

This romantic comedy is a representation of the unique style of Dhanush’s storytelling. Let’s take a sneak peek into the Dhanush directorial with the information of when and where to watch out for Neek (Nilavukku En Mel Ennadi Kobam) through this blog post!

Quick Rundown of the Movie

This Tamil-language movie is directed by Dhanush,...

When and where to watch Dhanush’s Neek on Ott?(Photo Credit –Facebook)

As a director, Dhanush’s Nilavuku Enmel Ennadi Kobam marks his third film, venturing into an entirely new territory, a Gen Z romantic comedy. This is uncharted ground for him, especially as a Gen X writer-director, creating an inherent generational gap. If you missed the film in theatres, it’s now heading to Ott. Find out where and when you can watch it in this article.

Plot

The protagonist, a chef, is struggling with heartbreak after a breakup. To help him move on, his parents arrange a marriage for him. However, his potential partner encourages him to attend his ex-girlfriend’s wedding to find closure. Will he finally get over his past love? Will he go through with the arranged marriage? Or will he and his ex rekindle their romance and elope? Watch the film to find out.

Neek Box Office Collection Day 2 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Dhanush directorial Tamil coming-of-age romantic-comedy Nilavuku En Me Ennadi Kobam, aka Neek, was released at the box office on February 21, 2025. On its second day, the film managed to witness a steady growth. Here is taking a look at the box office collection of the movie on its 2nd day.

Neek Box Office Collection Day 2

The Dhanush directorial opened at 1.15 crores at the box office. On its second day, the film managed to garner a good growth of around 56.52%. The movie attained 1.80 crores on its second day.

The total India net collection of Neek comes to 2.95 crores. The film is now inching towards 3 crores. While these numbers are steady, the film might do good with a considerable upward graph in the collection. It also opened to fairly positive reviews from the masses and the critics alike. Dhanush’s direction especially received a lot of praise.

Is Dhanush set to join H Vinoth’s next project (Photo Credit – Instagram)

H. Vinoth is presently working on Ilayathalapathy Vijay’s final film before the actor transitions into full-time politics. He seems to also have big plans to follow, with Dhanush lined up for his next venture.

In a recent interview with Kudumbam, Dragon editor Pradeep E. Raghav revealed that H. Vinoth and Dhanush had met and mutually agreed to collaborate on a project. He also shared that he was offered the role of editor for the film, accepted the opportunity, signed the contract, and received an advance payment.

Dhanush’s latest directorial venture, Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam, written and directed by him, is currently running in theaters to positive critical reception.

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Here’s A Look At The Top Tamil Movies Releasing In Pongal 2025 (Photo Credit – YouTube)

The year 2025 has arrived, bringing excitement for movie lovers. Many films are scheduled to be released in theaters. With Pongal and Sankranti celebrations approaching, Tamil and Telugu cinemas are preparing for big releases. Several Telugu movies will soon hit theaters, including Ram Charan’s Game Changer and Venkatesh Daggubati’s Sankranthiki Vasthunam. Similarly, Tamil cinema has an exciting lineup for Pongal. Here are the top Tamil movies releasing this festival season.

1. Madha Gaja Raja

Starring Vishal, Santhanam, Anjali, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, Sonu Sood, Manivannan, Subbaraju, and Rajendran, Madha Gaja Raja was originally planned for release during Pongal 2013. After a long delay of 12 years, it is finally releasing on January 12, 2025. The movie is an action-comedy directed by Sundar C. It promises a mix of thrilling action and emotional moments. Vishal plays the lead role. The cast includes Santhanam,...

The opening ceremony of the 55th International Film Festival of India (Iffi) in Goa on Wednesday crammed in several Bollywood-style performances. But it also took some time to deal with the business of cinema, as well.

The spectacle came from “The Perfect Couple” breakout star Ishaan Khatter dancing to a medley of Bollywood hits and Manushi Chhillar to hit film songs from India’s various creative industries. Sanya Malhotra and Sunny Kaushal enacted a musical tableau chronicling the journey of Indian cinema from 1913 to the present day, which included showstoppers “Naatu Naatu” from “Rrr” and “Jai Ho” from “Slumdog Millionaire.”

Australia is Iffi’s Country of Focus this year and there was a performance from Australian dancers as well.

On the business front, on the back of the India-Colombia audiovisual coproduction agreement that was signed in October, the first look at a film examining the role of guru and spiritual...

Historical accounts have been perfected by Indian filmmakers since the concept of motion pictures was introduced in the subcontinent. More than just a repository of history, the reimagination of the past and how it stands relevant in the current times is quite interesting to notice. The beauty of a moment captured in history, with eminent actors posing as the heroes, is what we all look forward to. So what makes Mani Ratnam‘s depiction stand out?

The backstory: Mani Ratnam’s Ponniyin Selvan

Ponniyin Selvan penned by the distinguished Tamil author Kalki Krishnamurthy, stands as a monumental work in Tamil literature. Cherished not only for its literary prowess but also for its cultural resonance, the work captures an intrinsically Indian narrative. Composed and consolidated in the Kalki magazine from the 1950s, this historical novel transports readers to the majestic era of the Chola dynasty. Set against the backdrop of 10th and 11th century South India,...

The 69th, and possibly last, film of popular Tamil-language cinema actor Vijay before he enters politics full time, has set a producer, director and release date.

The as-yet-untitled film will be directed by H. Vinoth, whose last three films “Nerkonda Paarvai” (2019), “Valimai” (2022), and “Thunivu” (2023) all starred Ajith Kumar. It will be produced by Venkat K. Narayana for Kvn Productions, with Jagadish Palanisamy and Lohith N.K. as co-producers. Kvn is currently producing Geethu Mohandas’ “Toxic – A Fairytale for Grown Ups” alongside “K.G.F.” star Yash’s Monster Mind Creations.

Anirudh Ravichander will compose the music. While no plot details have been provided, a line on the project’s announcement poster says: “The torch bearer of democracy. Arriving soon…” The film is due to release in October 2025 in the Tamil, Telugu and Hindi languages.

Vijay’s “The Greatest of All Time” is currently on release and has grossed more than $46.8 million. Over the latest weekend,...

Sarfira Trailer Review ft Akshay Kumar ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

The much-awaited Sarfira trailer is now out. Written and directed by Sudha Kongara, the film stars Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, Radhikka Madan, Seema Biswas, R Sarath Kumar, Saurabh Goyal, Krishnakumar Balasubramanian and others. The story is inspired by Captain Gr Gopinath’s book ‘Simply Fly – A Deccan Odyssey’.

As seen in the trailer, Akshay Kumar plays Vir Mhatre, a man who is drowning in debt but dreams of flying high in the sky. The meaning of Sarfira is someone who’s mad or crazy, and that’s seen in Akshay’s portrayal of Vir. He wants to start a low-cost airline which will make the flying experience accessible and easy for the common people. However, it’s known that if anyone dares to dream out of the box, there will be people who will raise questions.

( Photo Credit – YouTube )

In the Sarfira Trailer,...

Mollywood is gearing up for one of the most awaited films of the year, Bandra, starring Dileep and Tamanna Bhatia in the lead roles. The film is directed by Arun Gopy, who made his debut with the blockbuster Ramaleela, which also featured Dileep in a political thriller. Bandra is an action-packed film that promises to keep the audience on the edge of their seats with its twists and turns.

According to reports, Bandra is the story of Alen “Aala” Alexander Dominic, played by Dileep, a Mumbai-based businessman who has a mysterious past. He gets entangled in a web of crime and corruption when he crosses paths with Raghavendra Desai, played by Dino Morea, a ruthless gangster who rules the underworld of Bandra. Tamanna Bhatia plays Tara Janki, a journalist who is on a mission to expose the truth behind the crimes in Bandra. She joins hands with Aala to fight against the evil forces.

Veteran Telugu actor Nandamuri Balakrishna’s, (better known as Nbk) latest film ‘Bhagvanth Kesari’ has dropped the video for its song ‘Roar of Kesari’. A rocking, attitude-laden song, the ‘Roar of Kesari’ is an anthem of pure groove that highlights incredible power. Combining folk, classical, film music, rock, electronic, industrial, and techno, the ‘Roar of Kesari’ is extremely catchy and emits swag and power by fusing musical experimentation with a gangster vibe, despite ‘Bhagvanth Kesari’ not really being a gangster film.

The instrumentation is simple, but also packs in quite a wallop with its stylistic choices making it extremely appealing for the mainstream audience, particularly with its captivating rhythm.

The chorus is incredibly good and catchy, though what hits in better than anything is the percussion that drives the rhythm.

Purely groove-laden, ‘Roar of Kesari’ is as much filmy as it is non-filmy because it is able to mix the familiar and the unfamiliar together,...

Veteran Telugu actor Nandamuri Balakrishna’s, (better known as Nbk) latest film ‘Bhagvanth Kesari’ has dropped the video for its song ‘Roar of Kesari’. A rocking, attitude-laden song, the ‘Roar of Kesari’ is an anthem of pure groove that highlights incredible power. Combining folk, classical, film music, rock, electronic, industrial, and techno, the ‘Roar of Kesari’ is extremely catchy and emits swag and power by fusing musical experimentation with a gangster vibe, despite ‘Bhagvanth Kesari’ not really being a gangster film.

The instrumentation is simple, but also packs in quite a wallop with its stylistic choices making it extremely appealing for the mainstream audience, particularly with its captivating rhythm.

The chorus is incredibly good and catchy, though what hits in better than anything is the percussion that drives the rhythm.

Purely groove-laden, ‘Roar of Kesari’ is as much filmy as it is non-filmy because it is able to mix the familiar and the unfamiliar together,...

Dileep, one of the most versatile and popular actors in Malayalam cinema, is all set to entertain the audience with his upcoming action thriller, Bandra. The film, directed by Arun Gopy and written by Udaykrishna, is slated for a grand release on November 1012. The makers of the film have recently unveiled the first look poster and the teaser, which have created a lot of buzz among the fans and cinephiles.

Bandra is said to be a larger-than-life gangster drama that ventures beyond the borders of Kerala. The film features Dileep in a stylish avatar, sporting a new hairstyle and holding a shotgun. The teaser also shows glimpses of high-octane action sequences, involving cars, bikes, helicopters, and guns. The film boasts an ensemble cast, including Tamannaah Bhatia, Neil Nitin Mukesh, R. Sarathkumar, Arjun Ashokan, Dino Morea, Siddique, Lena, Easwari Rao, Vtv Ganesh, Indrajith Sukumaran, Koushik Mahata, Amit Tiwari, Kalabhavan Shajohn, Aryan...

New Delhi, Aug 10 (Ians) Whether you’re a fan of riveting movies or prefer to dive into gripping series on Ott platforms, there’s something extraordinary in store for everyone in the coming days.

From Gal Gadot and Alia Bhatt’s ‘Heart Of Stone’ to Sushmita Sen’s ‘Taali’, the upcoming lineup promises to keep you hooked and engaged.

Ians has brought an enthralling slate of six titles on various Ott platforms, which will captivate audiences of varied choices with titles spanning across genres and languages.

Heart Of Stone:

Join Rachel Stone, a skilled spy, as she protects a valuable secret for a global peace agency. She’s the only woman in this high-stakes world, balancing her agency’s goals and the secrecy of the asset she guards. With important missions at risk, Rachel must act fast against enemies to save the asset from danger. Her determined efforts set...

Por Thozhil, the critically acclaimed Tamil crime thriller, is finally coming to the Ott platform SonyLIV on August 11, 2023. The film, directed by debutant Vignesh Raja, stars R. Sarathkumar, Ashok Selvan and Nikhila Vimal in the lead roles. The film is inspired by Subramania Bharati’s poem, Puthiya Aathi Chuvadi, which means “The New Art of War”.

The film revolves around a senior cop (Sarathkumar) and his trainee (Selvan) who investigate a series of murders that are linked to a psychopath on the run. The film explores the themes of crime, psychology, and morality in a gripping and realistic manner. The film also features Sunil Sukhada, Nizhalgal Ravi, Pugazh, Harish Kumar, Simran Jain, Pallavi Singh and Kanmani in supporting roles.

Por Thozhil Trailer

Por Thozhil was released theatrically on June 9, 2023 and received positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. The film was praised for its effective writing, engaging direction, brilliant performances,...

Indian streamer SonyLIV has revealed a robust 35-strong series slate, including some returning hits, with a further expansion into South Indian languages in addition to its Hindi-language slate.

Headquartered in Mumbai, the streamer now has three content offices in South India, in Kochi, Hyderabad and Chennai. SonyLIV also now has 24 million paid subscribers, SonyLIV head of content Saugata Mukherjee told Variety.

In the Tamil language, after the success of “Tamil Rockerz” in 2022 and “The Story of Things” earlier this year, SonyLIV has saga “Journey,” headlined by R. Sarathkumar with Cheran Pandian (“Autograph”) serving as showrunner; and “The Madras Murder,” set against the backdrop of the Tamil film industry in the 1950s and 1960s, with A.L. Vijay (“Kireedam”) as showrunner.

The streamer’s push into the Telugu language continues with a raft of commissions. These include detective show “Brinda,” starring Trisha Krishnan (“Ponniyin Selvan: 1”), directed by debutant Surya Manoj Vangala; and “Kanyasulkam,...

EntertainmentVijay said he is thrilled that audiences in over 240 countries and territories will be able to watch the film when it streams on Prime Video.Streaming platfrom Prime Video has set February 22 as the date for the the digital premiere of Thalapathy Vijay's latest movie "Varisu". The online release date of the movie was announced by Prime Video and producers Sri Venkateswara Creations. Vijay said he is thrilled that audiences in over 240 countries and territories will be able to watch the film when it streams on Prime Video. "'Varisu' is an extremely special film for me. Despite having a palatial backdrop, in essence it is deeply emotional and family-oriented. We had a phenomenal time making it, and are overwhelmed by the love and response the film has received thus far, from the audience that has watched it in cinemas. "And we're thrilled that even more of our...

Indian actor Raveena Tandon will headline an upcoming series for streamer Disney+ Hotstar.

There are no further details at this stage from Disney+ Hotstar, which exclusively shared an image from the show with Variety.

Tandon said: “I’m extremely elated to be a part of the Disney+ Hotstar family. This show is going to be very special for me as I’ve always liked to challenge and reinvent myself with every character I’ve ever played and this show has given me just that, all I can say is, stay tuned for some fun.”

Gaurav Banerjee, head of content at Disney+ Hotstar, added: “It brings us immense happiness to announce our association with Raveena Tandon. She is and has been a superstar throughout her journey in the Indian Film Industry and together, Disney+ Hotstar and Raveena Tandon will soon bring some magic on the audience screens.”

Tandon, who was a...

Four massive stars from the southern Indian film industry will vie for audience eyeballs during one of the most crowded Indian festival release frames.

This upcoming week is celebrated as the Pongal and Sankranti harvest festivals in many parts of India.

Vijay stars in Vamshi Paidipally’s Tamil-language action family drama “Varisu,” due a Jan. 11 release. Its Telugu-language dubbed version “Varasudu” will release Jan. 14 in India. The heavyweight cast also includes Rashmika Mandanna, R. Sarathkumar, Prabhu and Prakash Raj.

Also due a Jan. 11 release is H. Vinoth’s Tamil-language action heist film “Thunivu,” starring Ajith Kumar, which will also release in its Telugu-dubbed version “Thegimpu” on the same day. Manju Warrier and Samuthirakani are also in the cast.

Megastar Chiranjeevi headlines K.S. Ravindra’s Telugu-language action comedy “Waltair Veerayya” that also boasts a heavyweight cast including Ravi Teja, Shruti Haasan, Rajendra Prasad and Catherine Tresa. The film and its Hindi-language dub is due a Jan.

Kollywood‘Varisu’ is directed by Telugu filmmaker Vamshi Paidipally, and stars an ensemble cast including Rashmika Mandanna and Prakash Raj.Tnm StaffScreenshotEnding a long wait for Vijay fans, the makers of his upcoming film Varisu unveiled the film’s trailer at 5 pm on Wednesday, January 4. Sharing the trailer, the film’s production banner Sri Venkateswara Creations tweeted: “The Boss has arrived #VarisuTrailer feast is here nanba.” While the Tamil trailer was released first, the film is also being released in Telugu with the title Vaarasudu, and the Telugu trailer is expected to release later on Wednesday, around 7 pm. The film is directed by Telugu filmmaker Vamshi Paidipally, and stars Vijay and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead roles. It also features Jayasudha, Shaam, Prabhu, R Sarath Kumar, Prakash Raj, Srikanth, Khushbu, Sangeetha Krish, Yogi Babu and other actors in supporting roles. The two-and-a-half-minute long trailer shows glimpses of sentimental family drama involving a massive business empire.

KollywoodThe second part of the film, ‘Ponniyin Selvan-ii’, will release in theatres in April this year.Tnm StaffLyca ProductionsThe first part of filmmaker Mani Ratnam’s historical drama Ponniyin Selvan will have its television premiere on January 8. The film will air on Tamil channel Sun TV at 6:30 pm on Sunday, January 8. The television channel has released several promo videos on social media ahead of the television premiere. The film is based on the eponymous novel by Kalki Krishnamoorthy. It was hugely successful in its theatrical run, and is also streaming on over-the-top (Ott) platform Amazon Prime Video. Trisha appears in the Ponniyin Selvan films as Chola princess Kundavai Pirattiyar, the sister of Arulmozhi Varman (Jayam Ravi) and Aditha Karikalan (Vikram), while Aishwarya Rai plays the role of Nandini, and Karthi is seen as Vallavaraiyan Vanthiyathevan. Featuring an ensemble cast of actors including Sobhita Dhulipala, Sarath Kumar, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Prabhu,...

CinemaA number of announcements including launch of trailers, teasers and release date updates were released on December 31 and January 1, 2023 marking the occasion of New Year. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeThe trailers and updates from much-anticipated south Indian films were unveiled on December 31, on the occasion of New Year’s eve. Kollywood star Ajith, fondly known as ‘Thala’, pulls a bank heist in the trailer of Thunivu, while Mollywood star Mohanlal starred in the trailer of Alone, which sets the tone for a horror flick. Updates from films like Silambarasan starrer Pathu Thala, as well as Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone starrer Project K were unveiled on Saturday, December 31. Thunivu The trailer of actor Ajith Kumar’s Thunivu was unveiled amid much fanfare online. The trailer features Ajith pulling a bank heist. It was reminiscent of actor Ajith’s 2011 Tamil film with Venkat Prabhu, Mankatha. Ajith’s character going all guns blazing in the trailer,...

TollywoodHelmed by filmmaker Venkat Prabhu, the film co-stars Krithi Shetty, Arvind Swamy and Sarath Kumar in pivotal roles. PTITwitter/ Venkat PrabhuThe makers of actor Naga Chaitanya’s upcoming Telugu movie Custody announced on Wednesday, December 28 that the film is set to hit the big screens on May 12 next year. The first look poster of Naga Chaitanya from the film was unveiled last month on the actor's 36th birthday. The film will see Chaitanya play the role of a police constable. The release date of the movie was shared by production company Srinivasaa Silver Screen, the production banner bankrolling the film, on its official Twitter page."#Custody in theatres on May 12, 2023," the post read. The film, directed by Venkat Prabhu, also stars Krithi Shetty, Arvind Swamy and Sarath Kumar in pivotal roles.Veteran composer Ilayaraja and his son Yuvan Shankar Raja have given the music for the film. Naga Chaitanya made...

KollywoodThe much-awaited announcement regarding the release date of Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan- II’ was made along with a new teaser on Wednesday, December 28. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTube- Lyca ProductionsFollowing the massive success of Mani Ratnam’s magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan, the much-awaited announcement regarding its second instalment, Ponniyin Selvan- II, was made on Wednesday, December 28. The makers released a new teaser video and announced that Ponniyin Selvan- II will be released on April 28, 2023. The teaser video features shots of actor Karthi as Vallavaraiyan Vanthiyathevan in a forest, Aditha Karikalan (Vikram) striking an intense look and Nandhini (Aishwarya Rai) looking into a mirror, holding a sword in her hand. The video also featured the phrase "Cholas Are Back", which is being used by the film's team to promote Ps-ii. The story of the second instalment will continue from the point where Arunmozhi Varman (Jayam Ravi) is shown to be drowning.

Kollywood‘Jailer’, which marks the first collaboration between Rajinikanth and filmmaker Nelson Dilipkumar, has Anirudh Ravichander as the music composer.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTube - Sun PicturesA new video from actor Rajinikanth’s upcoming movie with director Nelson Dilipkumar, Jailer, was unveiled on December 12, Monday, on account of the superstar’s 72nd birthday. The video opens with shots of Rajinikanth’s silhouette, followed by slow motion shots in which he is seen donning spectacles and spraying deodorant on himself. After taking a good look at himself in the mirror, he takes out a long sword from the drawer. The video, which ends with Rajinikanth directly looking into the camera, has left fans intrigued. Some also drew parallels between Rajinikanth’s look in Jailer and Sivakarthikeyan’s in Doctor, which was also directed by Nelson. Jailer marks the first collaboration between Rajini and Nelson. Written and directed by Nelson, Jailer is bankrolled by Sun Pictures.

KollywoodA digitally enhanced version of Rajinikanth’s 2002 film ‘Baba’ was re-released in theatres on December 10, ahead of his 72nd birthday.Tnm StaffPTIOn the occasion of superstar Rajinikanth’s 72nd birthday on Monday, December 12, wishes poured in from members of different film industries and other eminent personalities. Social media platforms are flooded with birthday wishes for the iconic star from celebrities. Kamal Haasan, Dhanush and Dulquer Salmaan were among the many admirers who wished Rajinikanth as he turned 72. Earlier on December 10, a digitally enhanced version of his 2002 film Baba was released in theatres to mark the occasion. Kollywood star Kamal Haasan, known as Ulaganayagan by fans, tweeted in Tamil: “Happy birthday to my dear friend Superstar Rajinikanth. Wish you on this auspicious day to continue your journey of success.” Rajinikanth made his debut with K Balachander's Apoorva Raagangal in 1975. Kamal Haasan played the lead role in the film, and Rajinikanth played a supporting role.

‘Ranjithame’, the first single from director Vamshi Paidipally’s bilingual film ‘Varisu’, featuring Vijay and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead, has taken the Internet by storm, garnering a whopping 15 million views in less than 19 hours of being released on YouTube.

On Saturday evening, the makers of the film chose to release the first single from the film. Right from the minute it was released, the number became a rage, garnering a million views within just half an hour of being released.

Actress Rashmika Mandanna, who has danced to the number along with Tamil star Vijay, took to pen her thoughts about the peppy song on Twitter.

She wrote, “Song shoots are never easy but when you have a song like this, a co-star like this, a team like this and dancers like these… wohoo.. it’s worth all the pain. So exciting this is! Now the song is yours. Have fun you guys!

The makers of director Vamshi Paidipally’s bilingual film ‘Varisu’, featuring Vijay and Rashmika Mandanna in the lead, on Saturday released the first single ‘Ranjithame’ from the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs.

Master of melody S Thaman has delivered a foot-tapping number that is high on energy.

Vijay himself has sung the song alongside M M Manasi. Thaman seems to have used the powerful percussion instrument Thavil to good effect in this song that lifts your spirits right away.

Vivek has penned the lyrics for this number that is sure to set the dance floor on fire. Jani master has choreographed the steps for this pulsating number.

The dances are trendy and graceful.

Rashmika Mandanna looks stunning in the song. The setting and backdrops look vibrant and flamboyant.

Overall, this is a loop-worthy dance track that has the potential to go viral in no time.

The upcoming weekend and the week have quite a loaded line-up with regard to the release in the medium of digital space. A plethora of content ranging from films to webseries is dropping on the Ott starting Friday and has something for everyone in the cast sea of content.

Let’s take a look on the content which is about the embrace the web space:

1. ‘Brahmastra’: After bailing out Bollywood with its successful theatrical run, the Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor-starrer adventure-mythological fantasy film ‘Brahmastra Part One: Shiva’, is heading to Ott. The film, written and directed by Ayan Mukerji, also stars veteran Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, Mouni Roy and Nagarjuna Akkineni. The film is a mythological-adventure and will be available to stream on Disney+ Hotstar from November 4, 2022.

Ott preview: deep dive into the sea of streaming content this week

2. ‘Enola Holmes 2’: The film, which is a sequel to the 2020 movie,...

kollywoodApart from Vikram, Thangalaan’s cast also includes actors Parvathy Thiruvothu, Malavika Mohanan and Pasupathy.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeThe much-awaited teaser of actor Vikram and director Pa Ranjith’s next, Thangalaan, was unveiled on Sunday, October 23. The teaser also features glimpses of actors Parvathy Thiruvothu, Malavika Mohanan and Pasupathi. Written and directed by Ranjith, Thangalaan is bankrolled by Ke Gnanavel Raja under the banner of Studio Green. Ranjith’s home banner Neelam is also co-producing the film. The teaser seems to depict Vikram as the leader of a community of people, who go head to head with the British. His character is seen donning a loin cloth and holding a tall cane in his hand, and hints that the community is preparing for a battle of some sort. Sources from Neelam tell Tnm that the story, which is set in the 19th century, during the British colonial era, will revolve around...

Shooting of actor Vijay Kanishka’s Tamil film ‘Hit List’, being produced by well-known director K S Ravikumar, has begun. ‘Hit List’ is the third film that is being produced by Ravikumar’s banner Rk Celluloids after Kamal Haasan’s ‘Tenali’ and ‘Koogle Kuttappa’, both of which went on to make an impression among audiences and critics.

Not many know that Vijay Kanishka is the son of eminent director Vikraman, known for having delivered several family entertainers that went on to emerge as superhits.

‘Hit List’, which went on floors officially on Saturday, is being jointly directed by debut directors Sooryakathir and Karthikeyan who had formerly assisted Director K S Ravikumar.

Actor Sarath Kumar plays a pivotal role in the film which also includes actors K S Ravikumar, Sithara, Munishkanth, Redin Kingsley, Abinaya, ‘Kgf fame’ Garuda Ramachandra, Mime Gopi and Anupama Kumar.

The film’s cinematography is by Ram Charan,...

KollywoodTNM caught up with Ponniyin Selvan’s jewellery designer Pratiksha Prashant of Kishandas & Co, to decode how the handcrafted ornaments inspired from the Chola era were brought to screen in all their glory in Mani Ratnam’s magnum opus.Saradha UTwitter/ Lyca ProductionsWhen Nandini, arguably the most complex character in Kalki Krishnamurthy’s Ponniyin Selvan, had to be reimagined for the big screen in Mani Ratnam’s magnum opus of the same title, the makers had to pay attention to every nuance and fine line there is to create an aura of mystique around her. The same went for other characters, who were brought to life through the actors’ striking performances, euphonic music, palatial sets, immersive cinematography, and tightly-packed screenplay, but not without the help of their meticulously designed jewellery and costumes. The historical drama does not use exquisite jewels and costumes for an ostentatious flare-up. Nor does it take...

Mani Ratnam’s Tamil-language epic “Ponniyin Selvan: 1” has scored a worldwide opening weekend of INR2 billion (24.5 million), according to numbers released by co-producers Madras Talkies.

In the process, the film has rewritten some records for Tamil-language cinema. The film released on Sept. 30 and collected 9.8 million on that day, making it the highest all-time opening day for a Tamil-language film.

In the U.S., the film opened in sixth position with 4.01 million, making it the highest opening for a Tamil-language film in the territory. It also had the highest per screen average of 8,036 among films in the top 10.

In Malaysia, where it earned MYR8.4 million (1.8 million), it had the highest three-day opening for an Indian film in the territory this year.

“Ponniyin Selvan: 1” also had a strong opening in the IMAX format across the U.S., U.K. India and Singapore.

Written by the late Kalki Krishnamurthy, “Ponniyin Selvan,...

Actress Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, who has relocated to Hyderabad, has congratulated her dad Sarathkumar, who plays the role of Periya Pazhuvettaraiyar in director Mani Ratnam’s just released magnum opus ‘Ponniyin Selvan 1’, saying that he was “just uber cool” in the film.

Taking to Twitter, Varalaxmi wrote: “What a film… Kudos to the entire star cast! Simply outstanding. Daddy Sarath Kumar, you were just uber cool. Subtle yet strong!”

The actress also praised the performances of Trisha and Jayam Ravi who play the roles of Kundavai and Arun Mozhi Varman respectively in the film.

She said: “Trisha and Jayam Ravi — so proud of you both. You played your roles with so much elegance and strength. Maniratnam sir has made us all so proud.”

The film, which released on Friday, has been garnering great reviews and is doing exceptionally well at the box office.

The film, which is based on the...

Make no mistake about it, Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan – Part I’ is a masterpiece that deserves all your adulation and love. The auteur does a phenomenal job of bringing to life the exceptional characters of eminent writer Kalki’s finest creation, ‘Ponniyin Selvan’.

The beauty of Part one of the two-part film lies in the fact that Mani Ratnam has not only made the story concise but has managed to do so carefully, taking adequate care not to dilute the essence of the novel or its charm.

He narrates with flair the intense and gripping story that has all elements ranging from bravery to conspiracy to romance to revenge to loyalty and manages to showcase the multiple layers of most of his characters.

The story begins with a comet appearing over the Chola skies almost a 1000 years ago. The Oracles predict that the comet will claim the life of...