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Tamil-language cinema superstar Vijay’s highly anticipated cinematic farewell, “Jana Nayagan,” has officially locked its global theatrical release for Jan. 9, 2026, positioning the film for a dominant run during the lucrative Makar Sankranti and Pongal holiday corridor.

Directed by H. Vinoth and produced by Kvn Productions, “Jana Nayagan” (which translates to “The People’s Leader”) marks a significant milestone as Vijay’s final on-screen appearance before his previously announced retirement from acting in order to join politics. The strategic release date places the film just days ahead of the Pongal festival, historically a lucrative period for Tamil cinema.

The timing appears calculated to maximize box office potential, with the film benefiting from a five-day festive weekend and the massive draw of Vijay’s farewell performance.

The actor has previously dominated this holiday window with several hits throughout his career. It began with the 2007 breakout “Pokkiri” and 2011’s “Kaavalan.” In 2014’s “Jilla...

There is this general sentiment that Tamil movies are loud and extremely crass. Everything from the action to the emotions is over-the-top. The colors are garish. The performances don’t leave a lot of room for nuance. And the success of these films depends on the fan following of the star that has been cast rather than the quality of the filmmaking and storytelling. I’m not going to sit here and defend Tamil movies and how they are perceived because, to be honest, they are all the things that they are accused of being. That said, once these Tamil movies are remade or adapted by Bollywood, that’s when you discover a strong sense of respect for the former. With the exception of Vikram Vedha, every single Hindi remake of anything coming out of Kollywood has been an abomination. Akshay Kumar’s Laxmii and Cuttputtli were downright unwatchable, while Sarfira was a massive flop.

Thala Ajith fans rejoice! The highly anticipated upcoming movie AK63 has unveiled some exciting details, promising an action-packed cinematic experience. Directed by Adhik Ravichandran, the film marks the reunion of Ajith and music maestro Devi Sri Prasad (Dsp), the duo behind the blockbuster hit Veeram.

A Powerful Combination

The collaboration between Ajith and Dsp has always been a winning formula, delivering chart-topping hits and electrifying onscreen moments. Their previous work in Veeram showcased their synergy, blending Ajith’s powerful persona with Dsp’s energetic music. With AK63, fans can expect a similar blend of action and musical brilliance.

Mythri Movie Makers at the Helm

Mythri Movie Makers, the production house behind AK63, has a proven track record of delivering successful commercial Telugu and Tamil films. With their expertise in the industry, they are well-positioned to produce a film that will live up to the expectations of Ajith’s loyal fanbase.

The makers of Kanguva have released the first look of the film, along with the announcement of the release date of the first glimpse. The film stars Suriya as the titular character, a warrior who must battle the forces of evil in order to protect his people.

The first look image shows Suriya standing in front of a large entrance, with people gathered on either side. He is wearing a black costume and has long, dark hair. The image is reminiscent of the classic Lord of the Rings poster, and it has fans excited to see what Suriya will bring to the role.

The first glimpse of the film will be released on July 23, 2023, which is also Suriya’s birthday. The glimpse will give fans a first look at Suriya in action as the titular character, and it will also give them a taste of the film’s action and adventure.

Ahead of its release on Friday, the theatrical film ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’, which stars Bollywood superstar Salman Khan in the lead, had its premiere at a five star property in Mumbai’s Vile Parle area.

The event was attended by the likes of playback singer Palak Muchhal, who was once offered a role in the film by Salman but she couldn’t take it up due to familial resistance.

The mother-daughter duo of Shweta and Palak Tiwari also attended the premiere. Palak stars in the film among an ensemble cast of Tej Sapru, Bhumika Chawla, the film’s female lead – Pooja Hegde, Siddharth Nigam, Shehnaaz Kaur Gill, Raghav Juyal and Jassie Gill, all of whom attended the premiere along with Bhaijaan – Salman Khan.

Others who were seen at the event were Iulia Vantur, Salman’s old friend Sajid Nadiadwala, who directed Salman in ‘Kick’.

Actor Riteish Deshmukh,...

EntertainmentBollywood actor Disha Patani will be making her debut in Kollywood with ‘Kanguva’, which is touted to be a period fantasy film.Actor Suriya’s upcoming film with director Siva has been titled Kanguva. To be released in 3D, the film will be out in 10 languages – Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, and others. Kanguva will be released next year, the production house has announced. The film is touted to be a period fantasy. The title announcement video shows a warrior, accompanied by a dog and an eagle, leading an army of soldiers. Kanguva is produced under the Studio Green and Uv Creations banner. Producer Ke Gnanavel Raja has announced that this would be Suriya’s career’s biggest budget film. In a recent interview, Gnanavel Raja said, “The budget of this film is three times over the highest budget film that Suriya has done so far. And the business of...

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is back with a new home production with him in the lead role – ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’ – after a four-year hiatus and therefore the pre-release tension must be telling on him. But at the film’s trailer launch, he seemed extremely good-humoured.

At the film’s trailer launch event in Mumbai, though, he seemed to be in a quirky mood kept pulling the leg of his fellow cast members and the director Farhad Samji throughout the event.

So, when the director profusely complimented Salman and said: “Superstar shayad logon ko mil jaayein saath kaam karne ke liye, par Salman kismat waalon ko milte hain.”

To this, Salman quipped: “Agar yeh picture nahi chali toh poora bill mere pe fatega, and he will say, ‘Yeh hi hai aadmi jiski vajah se picture nahin chali. Original script abhi bhi mere paas hai.”

Salman was referring to the film’s back story.

Actress Vinali Bhatnagar, who was last seen in the music video ‘Qafile Noor Ke’, is all set to make her Bollywood debut with the upcoming Salman Khan starrer ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’. She will be seen playing a prominent role in the film.

Vinali, who hails from Madhya Pradesh, came to Mumbai to pursue acting and after all the struggle in the industry, she finally got this opportunity.

Sharing her excitement about starting a new chapter in her career, Vinali said: “I’m starting my journey in the Hindi film industry and this film is a fantastic way to begin work. I had always dreamt of seeing myself on the big screen, so it all looks like a dream come true. But I do believe that firsts are always special, and I am very excited about my first film. I hope that the audience will shower their blessings on me.

Actor Suriya began shooting for director Siva’s upcoming action entertainer, tentatively titled #Suriya42, on Wednesday.

The film was formally flagged off with a pooja ceremony on Sunday. Taking to Twitter, Suriya said: “Shoot begins! Need all your blessings!”

Director Siva said: “Sai Sai. Very happy to start our new project with the blessings of God and best wishes of all the fans, media friends, cinema lovers, well wishers. Thank you Surya sir, Studiogreen, Uv Creations. Siva and team #Suriya42.”

The film is being produced by Studio Green Gnanavel Raja and Devi Sri Prasad is the music composer. Cinematography for the film is by Vetri Palanisamy, who had filmed superhits such as the Ajith-starrer ‘Veeram’ and ‘Vedalam’.

Richard Kevin, who did a fine job editing superhits such as the critically acclaimed ‘Vikram Vedha’ and the recently released web series ‘Suzhal’, has been brought onboard as the film’s editor.

InterviewIn the anthology 'Freedom Fight', Kabani plays herself in 'Asanghadithar' and is cast opposite Jeo Baby in ‘Ration’, where she plays a woman in a lower-middle-class household.CrisKabani in 'Ration', 'Freedom Fight'In Asanghadithar, meaning the unorganised, a segment in the anthology Freedom Fight, actor Kabani H plays herself. She introduces herself as Kabani, an active member of Penkootu, a group that was formed in a street of Kozhikode to win toilet access for women workers there. Two short films later, in Ration, part of the same anthology, Kabani is cast as a woman in a lower-middle-class home, running hither and thither to replace a fish she accidentally cooked. In both the films, you can’t fail to notice her character, presented with a quiet perfection that neither calls attention to herself nor lets you forget her. "I don't know if you can call me an activist but I...

KollywoodThe film marks Rajinikanth’s first-time collaboration with director Siva and also stars Nayanthara, Keerthy Suresh, Meena and Khushbhu in key roles.Tnm StaffSuperstar Rajinikanth’s Annaatthe will be released worldwide on November 4 this year. Sun Pictures, which is producing the film, announced it on their social media handle. The film marks Rajinikanth’s first-time collaboration with director Siva, who is popular for making films such as Veeram and Viswasam. #Annaatthe will be releasing on November 4th, 2021! Get ready for #AnnaattheDeepavali! @rajinikanth @directorsiva @KeerthyOfficial @immancomposer pic.twitter.com/NwdrvtVtSE — Sun Pictures (@sunpictures) January 25, 2021 Tipped to be a rural drama, the film also stars Nayanthara, Keerthy Suresh, Meena and Khushbhu in key roles. The film was officially launched last December in Chennai in a low-key affair. Annaatthe will have music by D Imman, who has previously worked with Siva in Viswasam. Siva’s standard technical collaborators, cinematographer Vetri and editor Ruben,...

Tollywood The film is being directed by Tamil filmmaker Mohan Raja, who had made his directorial debut with the 2001 Telugu film ‘Hanuman Junction’. Digital NativeTwitter/Mohan RajaMegastar Chiranjeevi, who was last seen on screen in the Telugu period epic Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, is currently shooting for his next film Acharya. It has been reported that the actor will star in the Telugu remake of Malayalam blockbuster Lucifer, and director Mohan Raja has been roped in to helm the remake. The latest update is that Chiranjeevi will shoot for the film from January 20, according to an India Today report. The project will be jointly produced by Nv Prasad and Konidela Production Company. A few days ago, director Mohan Raja had shared a picture with Chiranjeevi and announced that he will be directing the film. Mohan Raja wrote, "With the blessings of my parents and well wishers, life has always gifted me better and bigger things.

TollywoodThe project will be jointly produced by Nv Prasad and Konidela Productions and directed by Mohan Raja.Digital NativeFilmmaker Mohan Raja is all set to return to Telugu filmdom nearly after two decades with an upcoming yet-untitled remake of Malayalam blockbuster Lucifer, starring Chiranjeevi. Mohan Raja made the official announcement on Wednesday via a tweet. He was thrilled to be teaming up with Chiranjeevi. The project will be jointly produced by Nv Prasad and Konidela Productions. If everything goes as planned, the remake will go on floors from February. Meanwhile, Chiranjeevi will complete shooting the remainder portion of Acharya, which happens to be his next release. Acharya marks the first time collaboration of filmmaker Koratala Siva and Chiranjeevi. Acharya, as per reports, will be about a middle-aged Naxalite-turned-social reformer who launches a fight against the Endowments Department over misappropriation and embezzlement of temple funds and donations. Koratala Siva is best...

TollywoodThe Malayalam original was directed by actor Prithviraj, making his debut as a filmmaker, with Mohanlal playing the lead.Digital NativeDigital NativeAfter making his debut with the Telugu movie Hanuman Junction (2001), filmmaker Mohan Raja went on to remake several successful Telugu movies into Tamil, beginning with Jayam starring his brother Ravi which also marked his acting debut. Now he is all set to work on another remake after 19 years. After recently opting out of the Tamil remake of Andhadhun, Raja has been signed to helm the Telugu remake of Malayalam blockbuster Lucifer starring Chiranjeevi. It’s worth mentioning that the Lucifer remake was originally planned to be made with Saaho director Sujeeth and later with Meher Ramesh. In a surprising update, Mohan Raja is said to have been officially signed to direct the project which is expected to go on the floor early next year. Lucifer was directed by actor Prithviraj,...

MollywoodNayanthara and Kunchacko Boban play the lead in the thriller, that will mark the directorial debut of editor Appu Bhattathiri.Digital NativeNayanthara, known as the lady superstar of South Indian film industry, celebrated her birthday on November 18. As a special surprise on her birthday, makers of her upcoming film Nizhal released her first look from the movie. The first look poster was released by Malayalam superstars Mohanlal and Mammooty. Sharing the first look, Mohanlal wrote, "Here’s launching the poster of Nizhal and Wishing a Happy Birthday to Nayanthara." While Mammooty wrote, "Happy to release the First Look Character Poster of Nizhal and wishing Nayanthara a very Happy Birthday :)" Helmed by State Award-winning editor turned filmmaker Appu Bhattathiri, Nizhal is touted to be a thriller. The project went on floors on October 19 in Kochi. Kunchacko Boban plays the male lead in the film. Although both have worked together in a film in the past,...

DeepavaliThe Super Star wished the fans by waving at them from the entrance of his residence at Poes Garden in Chennai. Digital NativeThis Deepavali was no different, as Super Star Rajinikanth met hordes of his fans and well-wishers who had gathered outside his residence to catch a glimpse of him. Hundreds of fans thronged the streets early morning just to catch a glimpse of their 'Thalaivar'. The Super Star wished the fans by waving at them from the entrance of his residence at Poes Garden in Chennai. Clad in a silk shirt and dhoti, he was seen wearing a face mask. Recently a letter started circulating online, which he reportedly sent to his inner circle of advisers and well-wishers, stating that he is rethinking about his political entry. It was said that the actor cites the coronavirus pandemic as the reason for dropping his political plans as his doctors advised...

SandalwoodIn an interaction with media, the star said that he missed the varieties of breakfast served on the sets.Digital NativeDigital NativeKannada star Darshan was recently at the Shringa Giri Shanmuga temple in Raja Rajeshwari Nagar for the muhurat of actor Dhruwan starrer Bhagwan Sri Krishna Paramathma and interacted with the media that had gathered there. When asked about the Covid-19 situation and the lockdown, the star jocularly remarked that he missed being on the sets because at home he gets to eat only one variety of breakfast while on the sets he would get to eat four varieties. The star added that he missed idlis and vada during the lockdown. On a serious note, Darshan reiterated that his Roberrt will hit the marquee only after the situation returns to normal. With this, he had made it clear that there was no hurry in releasing the film now. The film...

MollywoodThe film’s first look poster was released by actor Fahadh Faasil on Sunday.Tnm StaffAward-winning Malayalam editor Appu N Bhattathiri is turning director with Nizhal (Shadow), a film that will star Kunchacko Boban and Nayanthara in the lead. Actor Fahadh Faasil released the first look poster, which showed a swamp at night with lighted buildings in the distance. “Unveiling the first look title poster of #Nizhal starring Kunchacko Boban and Nayanthara! Directorial debut of Appu N Bhattathiri, produced by Anto Joseph Film Company and Melange Film House in association with Tentpole Movies! Best wishes to the entire team!!” Fahadh wrote on his Facebook page on Sunday. The film, as revealed by Fahadh, is produced by Anto Joseph along with Abhijith M Pillai, Badusha, Felini Tp and Ginesh Jose. The film is written by S Sanjeev. Cinematography is by Deepak D Menon and music by Sooraj S Kurup. Appu Bhattathiri...

KollywoodThe film marks Rajinikanth’s first collaboration with director Siva, popular for making films such as 'Veeram' and 'Viswasam'. Digital NativeDigital NativeActor Rajinikanth’s Annaatthe will soon resume shooting. The film marks Rajinikanth’s first collaboration with director Siva, popular for making films such as Veeram and Viswasam. According to industry sources, Rajinikanth will write his own punch dialogues in the movie. As per the report, Rajinikanth will be seen playing the role of a village president and the film will have some strong dialogues with the Super Star’s trademark elements. Therefore, Rajinikanth has decided to write a few punch lines for him, and he has been in discussion with director Siva over the last few weeks. Meanwhile, Rajinikanth is expected to join the sets and resume shooting from next month. The makers are currently busy erecting a set in Hyderabad to begin filming soon.

TollywoodMeher Ramesh has been roped in to direct the remake.Digital NativeDigital NativeMegastar Chiranjeevi, who was last seen on screen in the Telugu period epic Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, has two remake projects in his kitty. While the actor recently confirmed that he will star in the Telugu remake of the Malayalam blockbuster Lucifer to be directed by Saaho fame Sujeeth, the latest update is that Chiranjeevi is deferring the project to shoot the Telugu remake of Ajith’s Vedalam first. Meher Ramesh has been roped in to direct the Vedalam remake. The latest update is that Sai Pallavi is most likely to be signed for a crucial role as Chiranjeevi’s sister. Lakshmi Menon played Ajith’s sister in Vedalam, which was a runaway hit at the box-office. The makers are yet to officially announce the rest of the cast and crew. Talks have been initiated with Sai Pallavi...

TollywoodAn official announcement about ‘Vedalam’, which will be helmed by Meher Ramesh, is expected to be made on Chiranjeevi’s birthday – August 22.Digital NativeDigital NativeMegastar Chiranjeevi, who was last seen on screen in the period epic Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, has two remake projects in his kitty. While the star recently confirmed that he will star in the Telugu remake of the Malayalam blockbuster Lucifer, to be directed by Saaho fame Sujeeth, the latest update is that Chiranjeevi is pausing work on the project to shoot the Telugu remake of Ajith’s Vedalam first. As per the latest development, Meher Ramesh has been roped in to direct the Vedalam remake. An official announcement about the project can be expected to be made on Chiranjeevi’s birthday on August 22. Apparently, Chiranjeevi has put the Lucifer remake on the backburner because he wasn’t too happy with the changes that were made...

KollywoodAhead of his upcoming release 'Cocktail' on Zee5, Tnm takes a look at some of Yogi Babu's best performances.Tnm StaffComedian Yogi Babu is one of the busiest actors in the Tamil film industry today. The comedian, who played the role of an aspiring actor in his very first film Yogi, the title of which would later become a part of his name, has become a staple in Tamil cinema’s comedy scene. Yogi’s big break came in 2016, a year in which he signed 20 different films. While body shaming jokes are a regular feature in the comedy scenes featuring Yogi Babu, he has managed to establish his own loyal set of fans in the post-Vadivelu, post-Vivek era in Tamil cinema. Ahead of his upcoming release Cocktail, directed by Vijaya Murugan, which will directly release on Ott platform Zee5 on July 10, Tnm takes a look at some of his best performances.

KollywoodAccording to reports, Vijaya Productions still owes money to distributors from the time of their last release 'Veeram'.Tnm StaffYet another Vijay Sethupathi film is stuck on the release day. Sangathamizhan, directed by Vijay Chandar, and produced by Vijaya Productions was supposed to hit the screens on November 15 along with Vishal's Action. However, as of now, there's no clarity on whether the film will release as per schedule. Starring Vijay Sethupathi, Raashi Khanna and Nivetha Pethuraj in lead roles, bookings for the film had opened but the shows were later removed because of a financial dispute that's standing in the way of the film's release. According to reports, the producer Vijaya Productions still owes money to distributors from the time of their last release Veeram. The Ajith film directed by Siva had released in 2014. Sangathamizhan was earlier supposed to be a Deepavali release. However, it was postponed and Vijay's...

KollywoodSun Pictures, the film's producer, has formally announced the news on Twitter. Digital NativeIt was recently announced that Veeram and Viswasam fame Siva will direct superstar Rajinikanth in his next film, which is currently dubbed Thalaivar 168. Sun Pictures will bankroll the project which will go on the floors soon. Now the markers have announced it officially that D Imman has been roped in to compose music for this yet-untitled project and this will be his second collaboration with Siva after Viswasam, which was a chartbusting album. Sun Pictures, the film's producer, has formally announced the news on Twitter. "We are happy to announce that for the first time @immancomposer will be the music director for Superstar @rajinikanth 's movie #Thalaivar168 @directorsiva #ImmanForThalaivar168. [sic]" the production house tweeted. We are happy to announce that for the first time @immancomposer will be the music director for Superstar @rajinikanth’s movie #Thalaivar168@directorsiva#ImmanForThalaivar168 pic.

SandalwoodThe video for 'Shivanandi' was released for Sankranti.Tnm StaffThe lyric video of 'Shivanandi', a song in Darshan-starrer Yajamana gave Darshan fans another reason to celebrate Sankranti. The video received a massive response and has already amassed 2 million views on YouTube. It is currently trending in India and creating interest in the upcoming film. The Yajamana album marks the 25th association of Darshan and music director V Hari Krishna. He has not only composed the music for the film but has also been credited for working with director Pon Kumaran to pen the story for the film. “Every time I compose music for Darshan’s films, I keep two things in mind — his personality and his audience connect. For me, he represents the masses. We create tracks keeping in mind his aura and fame,” V Hari Krishna told The New Indian Express. The album will have five tracks and is...

A few weeks ago, news surfaced that Ajith’s next film would be directed by Siva yet again. The two have collaborated on three films – Veeram, Vedhalam and Vivegam – and Viswasam would be their fourth outing together.

Vivegam, an action entertainer that had Ajith playing the role of a military official, hit the screens in August this year and turned out to be one of the biggest hits, grossing Rs 100 crores at the box office. The film had Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi also playing a pivotal role in it.

Thala Ajith and director Siva are set to reunite for the fourth time and the untitled project is slated to go on the floors from early next year.

Many believed that after the debacle of Vivegam, Ajith and Siva might take a break and work on a different combination. However, they’ve united once again to prove all those who mocked Vivegam wrong.

Apparently, Ajith insisted that Siva works with him again on a rural-based script and it is rumoured to be the sequel to Veeram, which was a runaway hit.

Director Siva and Ajith may go on to team up again. According to the buzz, the director is working on a script which is most likely to be a sequel to Veeram. Siva first directed Ajith in Veeram, which was a massive hit and then wielded the megaphone for two other Ajith starrers Vedhalam and Vivegam.

All eyes are on the highly anticipated Vivegam, due for release next week. The film marks the third collaboration of Ajith and Siva, who had already delivered two blockbusters, Veeram and Vedalam. It is believed that the collaboration will continue for the fourth time as the duo are set to team up again, according to sources close to Siva. ...

Movie: "Veeram"; Cast: Ajith Kumar, Tamannah Bhatia, Vidharth, Suhail Chandhok, Nassar, Santhanam, Pradeep Rawat, Ramesh Khanna, Abhinaya, Manochitra, Vidyullekha Raman, Devadarshini and Atul Kulkarni; Director: Siva; Rating: **1/2

In a constant effort to churn out a commercially successful product, our filmmakers completely ignore the fact that entertainment is not about hero-worshiping.

"Veeram" is a classic example, which elevates Ajith and leaves the rest of the ensemble cast behind. It's a pity to see talented actors merely reduced to a few scenes while the newcomers hardly have any presence. The film is dedicated to Ajith,.

Chennai, Jan 2: Ajith Kumar-starrer Tamil rural actioner "Veeram" is coming out Jan 10 on the occasion of Pongal, and its director Siva said that it was the actor who wanted him to come up with a rural commercial entertainer.

Ajith essayed suave urban roles in his last three outings - "Mankatha", "Billa 2" and "Arrambam".

"It was Ajith who wanted me to do a rural commercial entertainer for him and not the other way around. I never forced him to work in a rural pot-boiler. We worked hard for 110 days and we are extremely happy with the final product," Siva told reporters here at a promotional event of the film.

"It has been a long time since we saw Ajith in a complete rural avatar. I'm sure this will be one of the.

Chennai, Dec 19: Two of the highly anticipated Tamil albums "Jilla" and "Veeram" of superstars Vijay and Ajith Kumar respectively, will have a soft audio launch, according to their makers who have decided not to go for grand release.

The soundtrack of "Veeram" will be released Friday on a radio channel in the presence of its director Siva and composer Devi Sri Prasad.

"Ajith sir usually prefers soft launches over a lavish one, and therefore, he insisted that we have a soft launch for our film. Moreover, we are confident about the music and strongly believe that it will be well received," film's director Siva told Ians.

Ajith.

Chennai, Nov 30: Tamil actor Ajith Kumar, who hasn't romanced on screen or even danced to a duet in his last three films, will put on his dancing shoes and groove to a folk as well as romantic number with co-star Tamannah Bhatia in his upcoming Tamil action drama "Veeram".

"He will be seen in a mass-appealing avatar in 'Veeram'. We are bringing forth a side of the actor that his fans haven't seen in a long time. He will dance to romantic numbers with Tamannah, romance her on screen and also match steps to a fast-paced folk number," the film's director Siva, told Ians.

Ajith's last three releases were action flicks "Mankatha",.