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Here’s A Look At The Top 5 Awaited Tamil Movies (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Tamil cinema is set for an exciting year with a stellar lineup of films featuring gripping narratives, compelling visuals, and power-packed performances. Here’s a look at the top five Tamil films generating buzz that should be on your watchlist!

Test

Helmed by debutant director S. Shashikanth, Test is one of the most anticipated sports dramas of the year. The film boasts a stellar star cast, including R. Madhavan, Nayanthara, Siddharth, Meera Jasmine, Lirish Rahav, Kaali Venkat, Murugadoss, Nassar, Mohan Raman, and Vinay Varma. Test revolves around the world of cricket, telling the story of a national-level cricketer, a scientist, and a teacher. The film is slated for release on April 4, 2025.

Rakkayie

Rakkayie is an upcoming period action drama starring Nayanthara. It is directed by Senthil Nallasamy and tells the story of a courageous mother who declares...

Interview‘Rocketry: The Nambi Effect’, the biopic of former Isro rocket scientist Nambi Narayanan, who was falsely accused of espionage and arrested in 1994, is set to hit the big screens on July 1.Saradha UInstagram/ MadhavanIt is 9 pm and actor Madhavan has had interviews lined up all day since he landed in Chennai, but he is thrilled to talk about the vision behind his film Rocketry: The Nambi Effect coming to life. From the Cannes Film Festival and a 15-day US tour including a Times Square premiere of the film’s trailer, to media interactions and events in south Indian states, the popular actor has left no stone unturned to promote Rocketry, which marks his directorial debut. In addition to direction, Madhavan is also on board as the writer, producer and lead actor in this biopic of former rocket scientist at the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) Nambi Narayanan, who was...

DeathKalidas is best known for his comedy scenes with actor-comedian Vadivelu in the 2004 Tamil movie ‘Jananam’.Tnm StaffTwitter/ Mohan RamanTamil comedian, actor and dubbing artist Kalidas passed away on Thursday, August 12 in Chennai. His co-stars from television serials and members of the film fraternity took to social media to convey their condolences. Details about the cause of his death are awaited. Kalidas is best-known for his comedy scenes with popular Tamil actor comedian Vadivelu in the 2004 film Jananam, which starred actor Arun Vijay in the lead. He essayed the role of Inspector Kalidaas in the Ramesh Selvan directorial. Kalidas has also shared the screen with actor Vadivelu in other films. He is also known for his work as a dubbing artist. Actor Mohan Raman, who has acted in supporting roles in multiple movies, conveyed his condolences to Kalidas’s family. “A Voice That Will Not Be Heard Anymore . Rip - Kalidas,...

ObituaryThulasi, who made his debut with Tamil film ‘Ungalil Oruthi’ in 1976, was best known for his comical performances in various Tamil movies and serials. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ Madras MeterVeteran actor Thulasi, known as 'Joker' Thulasi, who predominantly worked in Tamil films and television serials passed away on Sunday (May 09) in Chennai after contracting the coronavirus. The news came to light after his colleagues from the industry tweeted about his passing on Monday. The actor made his debut in the 1976 Tamil film Ungalil Oruthi which was helmed by Mohan. Apart from working in a number of films, he appeared in supporting roles in many TV serials. Prior to his silver screen debut, the actor was active among theatre artists. His co-stars and friends from the industry took to social media to pay tribute to him and express their condolences. Radikaa Sarathkumar, who worked along with Thulasi in the television soap Vani Rani,...

KollywoodThe actor made the announcement about the engagement which took place on August 26 and shared the pics.Tnm StaffActor Vidyullekha Raman aka Vidyu has shared the news of her engagement to Sanjay, a fitness consultant and an entrepreneur who runs Keto Chennai that specialises in selling keto and vegan gourmet products. The actor, who made her debut with Gautham Menon’s Neethane En Ponvasantham in 2012, shared a few photographs from an intimate ceremony that was held earlier on August 26. “We got Roka-Ed! @lowcarb.india & I had our Roka Ceremony (formal announcement) on 26.08.2020 in an intimate manner with close family around us. It was our lil’ ray of sunshine & we couldn’t be more grateful for the love we received,” she wrote. “We wore masks & removed them for the pictures (before anyone asks!) Thank you all so much for showering us with your best wishes! The best is yet to come,...

KollywoodAccording to reports, the film will be centered on a father’s search for his missing daughter.Digital NativeFollowing the success of Monster, actors Sj Suryah and Priya Bhavani Shankar are reuniting for Radha Mohan’s next film. Titled Bommai, the film is tipped to be a psycho-thriller. The first look poster of this film, featuring its lead star Sj Suryah was unveiled by the actor Dhanush on Twitter. Unveiling the first look Dhanush tweeted: Happy to release the First Look of @Radhamohan_Dir's Bommai starring @iam_SJSuryah & @priya_Bshankar.. A @thisisysr musical..@Richardmnathan editor #Anthony @KKadhirr_artdir Wishing the entire team all success ..... pic.twitter.com/rwfMtVf4pA — Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) December 31, 2019 In the poster, we could see Sj Suryah linking arms with a mannequin, making one wonder what Bommai would be all about. According to reports, the film will be centered on a father’s search for his missing daughter.

KollywoodThe song, picturised on Jyothika and Vidarth, captures the romance between a married couple and has been shot entirely inside the houseTNM StaffYoutube ScreengrabThe latest music video out from Jyothika’s Kaatrin Mozhi, two days ahead of the film’s release is ‘Dirty Pondatti’. This song is picturised on Jyothika and Vidarth, who play husband and wife in the movie. Rendered by Benny Dayal and Swagatha S Krishnan, the song’s lyrics have been penned by Madhan Karky while the music is by Ah Kaashif. The ‘Dirty Pondatti’ song captures the romance between a married couple and has been shot entirely inside the house. Previously, Jyothika’s version of the popular Malayalam number ‘Jimikki Kammal’ was released. It was reported that the makers had bought the song rights to use it in the film. In the Hindi original, Vidya Balan danced to Sreedevi’s ‘Hawa Hawaii’ from the film Mr India.

KollywoodThe actor put out a 38-second clip where she said she is happy and proud that Jyothika will be reprising her ‘Tumhari Sulu’ role in Tamil.Tnm StaffActor Vidya Balan, in a heart-warming video, has congratulated and wished Jyothika and the entire team of Kaatrin Mozhi the very best, ahead of the film’s release. The actor put out a 38-second clip where she says she’s very excited to watch the film. “I was very happy and proud to know that Jyothika will be reprising my Tumhari Sulu role in Tamil. All the very best to Jyothika, Radha Mohan sir, Dhananjayan sir and everyone associated with Kaatrin Mozhi from all of us in the Tumhari Sulu team. I’m very eager and excited to watch the film, I’m sure all of us are. All the very best!” she said in the video, speaking in a mixture of Tamil and English.

KollywoodThe makers had bought the rights to the popular Malayalam number for using it in the film.Tnm StaffEver since the Kaatrin Mozhi makers revealed that Jyothika would be grooving to the popular Malayalam number ‘Jimikki Kammal', fans have been eagerly waiting to watch her version of the song. The song that was released on Monday, four days ahead of its release on November 16, has received a great response so far. Jyothika seems to be in two minds in the song’s video, dancing when her friends ask her to and walking away when they’re not looking. It appears as if the song could be placed before or after an emotional exchange in the film. It was reported that the makers had bought the song rights to use it in the film. In the Hindi original, Vidya Balan danced to Sreedevi's 'Hawa Hawaii'. “I needed a popular song...