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While Western action films often fall into categories such as serious, genre-defining films like “Drive” (2011), or long-running franchises like “Mission: Impossible” or “John Wick,” or even more comedic and mainstream-friendly entries like “Novocaine” (2025), Tamil cinema continues to forge its own path. In recent years, Tamil action films have aimed to be more grounded and emotionally driven with vulnerable protagonists. These films often attempt to combine character depth with stylized actions and layered storylines, which, while admirable, can feel overwhelming when squeezed into runtimes under 130 minutes.

“Retro” (2025) centres on Paari (Played by Suriya), a man shaped by violence and loss from a very young age. His childhood trauma has left him emotionally detached, unable even to smile or laugh ever. Raised by his emotionally distant foster Father (Played by Joju George), who sees Paari not as a son but as another henchman, and following the death of his caring foster mother,...

Star Ram Charan is in Chennai to shoot some sequences for his upcoming film ‘Game Changer’.

A source close to Ians said that the actor will be in Chennai for two days for the shoot.

Ram, on Wednesday, was seen entering the airport dressed in a casual white shirt paired with khaki pants. He completed his look with a baseball cap, sunglasses and sneakers.

‘Game Changer’ is a Telugu political action thriller in which Ram Charan plays a triple role. Other personalities in the film include Kiara Advani, Anjali, S. J. Suryah, Jayaram, Sunil, Srikanth, Samuthirakani and Nassar.

Directed by S. Shankar, the story is penned by ‘Pizza’ and ‘Jigarthanda’ filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj. This is not the first time Ram and Kiara will be sharing the screen space.

The two have previously starred in the film ‘Vinaya Vidheya Rama’ by Boyapati Srinu, which was released in 2019.

The remarkable resurgence of Malayalam cinema’s performance in the first quarter 2024. ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

During the first quarter of 2024, Malayalam cinema witnessed a remarkable resurgence. Movies such as ‘Premalu,’ ‘Bramayugam,’ ‘Manjummel Boys, and ‘Aadujeevitham’ have not only achieved success at the box office but have also earned praise for their high-quality content, attracting audiences not only from Kerala but also from neighboring states. Furthermore, significant releases like ‘Abraham Ozler’ and ‘Anweshippin Kandethum’ have also managed to draw decent crowds to theaters throughout the first quarter of the year.

The industry’s films cater to a broad audience, reaping rewards for average audiences and film buffs. Once again, the Malayalam film industry shines brightly, standing tall amidst challenges faced by Bollywood and other film sectors.

In 2023, according to Manorama, despite a staggering 220 film releases, only around 15 managed to turn a profit. It marked a record-breaking year for Malayalam cinema, with...

Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: From Rajinikanth To Mammootty & Two Others, Choose The Best Actor (South) ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: We are almost at the end of our audience poll, and it’s time to crown the Best Actor (South). That power is vested in you. We have selected four exceptional actors, from Rajinikanth to Mammootty and two others. The South industry receives much praise for its fantastic storylines and acting.

We have attached the Twitter poll post at the end of this article, where you can vote for your favorite actor from the South industry. There are four people nominated in this category. Keep scrolling for more.

The cinema-goers love the action and the swag of the South actors. Even at this age, Rajinikanth is ruling the big screens with his movies. His movie Jailer was one of the most-anticipated films in 2023, and it did not disappoint the fans.

Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: Best Director (South) Nominations; From Karthik Subbaraj For Jigarthanda DoubleX To Nelson Dilipkumar For Jailer – Choose Your Favorite! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: After Bollywood, we are now here with the Best Director (South) category, with Karthik Subbaraj and Nelson Dilipkumar in the race for the honor. The South industry is known for its gripping storylines and fantastic actions. Hence, you can understand how hard it was to narrow it down to just four names.

Like the previous articles, we have added the Twitter poll at the end of this story, and you can choose your favorite director from there. The affection fans have for the South actors is totally different, and the directors have a big part in portraying them beautifully on screen, eventually making people love them and the craft.

Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan gave one of his biggest hits of 2023 with South Indian director Atlee,...

Karthik Subbaraj, the director of the recently released film ‘Jigarthanda Double X’ is on cloud 9 as Hollywood director-actor Clint Eastwood has promised to watch ‘Jigarthanda Double X’, which makes strong references to him as an actor.

Recently, a fan of ‘Jigarthanda Double X’, which stars Raghava Lawrence and S. J. Suryah, took to X, formerly Twitter and tweeted to Clint’s official Twitter page about the film.

The fan wrote, “Dear @RealTheClint We are Indians. We made a Tamil movie called Jigarthanda Double X. Its available in Netflix. We have given u a great tribute in the whole movie.We made some animated scenes like u in ur young age.Please watch it once u get some time (sic).”

Reacting to the same, the actor’s account handler wrote a wholesome message, and assured that the actor will watch the film after completing his work on ‘Juror 2’.

They wrote, “Hi.

The holiday season of the year, ie, the month of December brings fresh new titles on the Ott ranging from teen musical drama to comic special and action film.

‘The Archies’

‘The Archies’ is directed by Zoya Akhtar, and stars Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor, Suhana Khan, Vedang Raina, Mihir Ahuja, Aditi Saigal and Yuvraj Menda. The screenplay is by Reema Kagti. The heartfelt coming-of-age tale set in the idyllic backdrop of the 1960s,

‘The Archies’ draws viewers into the lives of a beloved group of teenagers. The film is a collaborative effort between Netflix India, Tiger Baby, Archie Comics, and Graphic India. Helmed by Zoya, the highly anticipated film will be released on Netflix on December 7.

‘Mann Pasand’

Comic artiste-writer-actor Zakir Khan’s new streaming special titled ‘Mann Pasand’ weaves quirky stories of his experiences, friendships, relationships, and the clashes that ensue between them during one fateful Goa trip. Produced by Oml,...

The holiday season of the year, ie, the month of December brings fresh new titles on the Ott ranging from teen musical drama to comic special and action film.

‘The Archies’

‘The Archies’ is directed by Zoya Akhtar, and stars Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor, Suhana Khan, Vedang Raina, Mihir Ahuja, Aditi Saigal and Yuvraj Menda. The screenplay is by Reema Kagti. The heartfelt coming-of-age tale set in the idyllic backdrop of the 1960s,

‘The Archies’ draws viewers into the lives of a beloved group of teenagers. The film is a collaborative effort between Netflix India, Tiger Baby, Archie Comics, and Graphic India. Helmed by Zoya, the highly anticipated film will be released on Netflix on December 7.

‘Mann Pasand’

Comic artiste-writer-actor Zakir Khan’s new streaming special titled ‘Mann Pasand’ weaves quirky stories of his experiences, friendships, relationships, and the clashes that ensue between them during one fateful Goa trip. Produced by Oml,...

The much-anticipated Bollywood film Tiger 3 has failed to make a mark in the box office, particularly in the state of Kerala. Despite its star-studded cast and high expectations, the film has struggled to connect with the audience.

One of the main reasons for Tiger 3’s underwhelming performance in Kerala is its failure to resonate with local sensibilities. The film’s plot, which revolves around a Raw agent’s mission to rescue his kidnapped lover, is seen as outdated and unoriginal by many Kerala viewers. Additionally, the film’s heavy reliance on action sequences and melodrama has been criticized for being over-the-top and unrealistic.

Another factor contributing to Tiger 3’s poor performance in Kerala is the strong presence of regional films. The state has a vibrant film industry that produces high-quality films in a variety of genres. In recent weeks, several regional films have been released in Kerala,...

Actor-director Raghava Lawrence ahead of his film ‘Jigarthanda Double X’ has released a new hip-hop track called ‘10000 Pax’. An experimental rap song, the song blends gangsta rap, freestyle, electronic, dance music creating a groove that is full swag.

Written and performed by ofRo, the song has as much of a party vibe as it oozes pure hip gangsta style. In many ways, it is similar to something that Ice-t, Eminem, or Kanye West do, but can sonically be differentiated because of its more avant-garde nature.

There is a lot of bling in the video, though it also has scenes from the film and the composition of Santhosh Narayanan who has made the track as groovy and cool as possible.

There is a very chill attitude in the whole song despite it primarily being a gangsta rap song. The delivery of ofRo is very much on point, and underlying the extremely chill nature,...

Actor-director Raghava Lawrence ahead of his film ‘Jigarthanda Double X’ has released a new hip-hop track called ‘10000 Pax’. An experimental rap song, the song blends gangsta rap, freestyle, electronic, dance music creating a groove that is full swag.

Written and performed by ofRo, the song has as much of a party vibe as it oozes pure hip gangsta style. In many ways, it is similar to something that Ice-t, Eminem, or Kanye West do, but can sonically be differentiated because of its more avant-garde nature.

There is a lot of bling in the video, though it also has scenes from the film and the composition of Santhosh Narayanan who has made the track as groovy and cool as possible.

There is a very chill attitude in the whole song despite it primarily being a gangsta rap song. The delivery of ofRo is very much on point, and underlying the extremely chill nature,...

The much-awaited sequel to the cult classic Jigarthanda, Jigarthanda Double X, has released its teaser and it is nothing short of stunning. The film, directed by Karthik Subbaraj, is touted as a “Pandya Western” film, a genre that blends the elements of Western and Tamil cinema. The teaser showcases some breathtaking action sequences, featuring Sj Surya and Raghava Lawrence as the lead actors.

The teaser also reveals the release date of the film: Diwali 2023. The film is expected to be a blockbuster, as it marks the return of Karthik Subbaraj to his signature style of filmmaking, after his ventures into horror and sci-fi genres. The film also has the musical genius of Santhosh Narayanan, who has composed some catchy and edgy songs for the film. The film also has the technical expertise of Dilip Subbarayan (action choreographer), Kunal Rajan (sound designer), and more.

Jigarthanda Double X Teaser

Jigarthanda Double X is a sequel to Jigarthanda,...

The teaser of the upcoming Tamil-language pan-India film ‘Jigarthanda DoubleX’ was unveiled on Monday and it promises to solidify the legacy of the first part. The teaser, which is 2 minutes and 36 seconds in length, starts off with introducing the characters of a filmmaker and a gangster in silhouettes from its first part.

The teaser is laced with gun fights, chase sequences, action set pieces, toppling of vehicles and close quarter combats.

Talking about the film, director Karthik Subbaraj said: “The film is a creatively satisfying experience for all of us. We had shot ‘Jigarthanda Double X’ in some of the most exotic locations. I am sure we are going to present a very exciting experience to the audience. I sincerely thank my actors, technicians and all others who supported this huge project.”

While the Tamil teaser was released by Dhanush, Telugu teaser was unveiled by Mahesh Babu, Malayalam by Dulquer Salmaan,...

Rahul Sadasivan, the director of the critically acclaimed horror film Bhoothakaalam, is back with another horror drama with folklore elements. The film, which is yet to be titled, will star Malayalam superstar Mammootty in the lead role. The shooting of the film has started today at the historic Varikkassery Mana, a traditional aristocratic Namboothiri family house in Palakkad district.

Varikkassery Mana is a popular shooting location for Malayalam films and has been featured in several blockbusters such as Devasuram, Aaraam Thampuran, Rappakal, and Anandabhadram. The mana is known for its Kerala architectural style, intricate wood carvings, and a family temple complex. The film crew has obtained permission from the owners of the property to shoot there for a month.

Bhootakalam Trailer

Mammootty, who is currently busy with the post-production work of his action thriller Bheeshma Parvam, will join the team by the end of August or early September. The actor...

Horror is a genre that has fascinated and terrified audiences for centuries. From folklore and legends to novels and films, horror stories have explored the dark and mysterious aspects of human nature and the supernatural. India, with its rich and diverse cultural heritage, has produced many horror stories that reflect its history, mythology, religion and society. Some of these stories have been adapted into films that have scared and entertained generations of viewers.

In this article, we will look at the top 10 Indian horror movies of all time, based on their popularity, critical acclaim and originality. These films span different languages, regions and styles, but they all share a common element: they are horrifying. Whether they deal with ghosts, demons, curses or psychopaths, these films will keep you on the edge of your seat and make you question your reality.

Let’s start with the 10th spot and work our...

KollywoodThe film, which is a follow-up to Karthik Subbaraj's 2014 Tamil film ‘Jigarthanda’, stars Raghava Lawrence and Sj Suryah in the lead roles. Sj Suryah, Raghava Lawrence in Jigarthanda Double X : YouTube/Think Music IndiaActors Raghava Lawrence and Sj Suryah's upcoming action drama titled Jigarthanda Double X is all set to release on Diwali this year. The film is a follow-up to the gangster-action flick Jigarthanda (2014). Talking about the film, director Karthik Subbaraj said, "I am happy that we have been able to lock Diwali 2023 as the release date for Jigarthanda Double X." He added: "It's an ambitious project given the love that the predecessor, Jigarthanda received. I am confident that this film will be a worthy successor to its prequel." The film will be released in three languages — Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. The film written and directed by Karthik Subbaraj is produced by Kaarthekeyen Santhanam of Stone Bench Films.

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,...

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.

Well-known Tamil film director and producer Karthik Subbaraj on Saturday announced that his production firm Stone Bench Films had forayed into the Malayalam film industry with director Jithin Isaac Thomas’s upcoming film ‘Attention Please’.

Taking to Twitter, Karthik Subbaraj, who has directed several critically acclaimed superhit films, including the Vijay Sethupathi-starrer ‘Pizza’, Siddhartha-starrer ‘Jigarthanda’ and the superstar Rajinikanth-starrer, ‘Petta’ said: “We are elated to announce our foray into the Malayalam Industry with ‘Attention Please’ made by the talented Jithin Thomas and team. Produced by Kaarthekeyens and releasing in theatres on Aug 26.”

The popular director also shared the link to the film’s trailer which showed that the film will be not only hard-hitting but is also likely to create awareness on societal problems.

The trailer begins with a person, who is looking to make a film, narrates the story of his film to those around him. He...

KollywoodThe video shared by Subbaraj features Bobby Simha as a quirky Madurai-based gangster Sethu.Tnm StaffScreengrabDirector Karthik Subbaraj celebrated eight years of his hit comedy drama Jigarthanda by announcing that the scripting process for its sequel has commenced. The video shared by Karthik Subbaraj features Bobby Simha as a quirky Madurai-based gangster Sethu. In the new video, we find a monochrome video of Sethu that intercuts with someone preparing a glass of Jigarthanda. After preparing the first glass, another glass of Jigarthanda is placed right next to it, hinting that the film is currently in the pre-production phase. "Eight years of 'Jigarthanda' and…” Karthik Subbaraj had tweeted while sharing the video on Monday, August 1. The cast included actors Siddharth, Bobby Simha, Lakshmi Menon, Karunakaran, and Guru Somasundaram, among others. Notably, actor Vijay Sethupathi appeared in a cameo role. Santhosh Narayanan was on board as the music composer. The...

Film AnalysisIt’s beginning to look as if the director, known for his absurdist comedies, is getting swamped by his confused understanding of politics and the need to fit star actors into the industry mould.Bharathy SingaravelCourtesy/KarthikSubbarajFacebookIt’s been four days since Karthik Subbaraj’s Mahaan, starring Vikram, was released directly on the Over-the-Top platform Amazon Prime Video. But no one seems closer to understanding either the film’s ideological messaging or its tumultuous plot. The hero, named Gandhi Mahaan, is forced from childhood to live by the values of a fanatically Gandhian family until at age 40, he explodes, drinks for just one evening, leading to his wife (played by Simran), son, father-in-law and brother-in-law having a baffling, extreme public meltdown. Then, Gandhi Mahaan, in Tamil-hero-style, slaps his wife, Naachi, in front of all his neighbours. Everybody leaves him, he turns to a life of liquor brewing, gambling and...

KollywoodThe Karthik Subbaraj directorial marks the first-time collaboration between Vikram and Dhruv Vikram. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTube The first song from actors Chiyaan Vikram and his son Dhruv Vikram’s upcoming film Mahaan was unveiled on February 8. Titled ‘Missing Me’, the track is written and sung by Dhruv Vikram. The Tamil lyrics were penned by Vivek. Helmed by filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj, the soundtrack and background score is set to tune by composer Santosh Narayanan. Mahaan marks the first-time collaboration between Dhruv and Vikram. Mahaan will premiere on Over-the-top (Ott) platform Amazon prime Video on February 10. The film will be released as Mahaan in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam, and Maha Purusha in Kannada. The cast includes actors Vani Bhojan, Simran, and Bobby Simha in pivotal roles. Bobby Simha has teamed up with filmmaker Karthik for six films, including the 2014 film Jigarthanda, for which he bagged the National award. The trailer was unveiled...

Dua Lipa stopped by The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Thursday evening for an extended interview where she talked everything from her upcoming Future Nostalgia tour, her new Service95 newsletter — and how she once answered a FaceTime call from Elton John while wearing only a bikini and a cowboy hat.

The British pop singer even turned the tables on Colbert, asking him a deeply personal and thoughtful question about the impact of his Catholic faith on his comedy. Interviewing, she says, is a skill she’s been developing as she...

KollywoodThe Karthik Subbaraj directorial is gearing up for Ott premiere on Amazon Prime Video.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTube Trailer of actor Vikram and Dhruv Vikram’s much-anticipated film Mahaan was unveiled on February 3. The film is gearing up for premiere on Over-the-top (Ott) platform Amazon Prime Video on February 10. The film has been titled Mahaan in Malayalam, Telugu and Tamil, while it will release as Maha Purusha in Kannada. The trailer opens with shots of Vikram teaching economics in a classroom while the students mock him. Simran is introduced as his wife. Vikram is referred to as Gandhi Mahaan since his father was a liquor-ban activist and urged him to follow the same path. However, in the following sequences we see how he turns into a liquor baron who runs all the liquor stores in the city. When he meets his son Dada ( Dhruv Vikram), Mahaan says he is no longer the commerce teacher Dada knew.

KollywoodThe film is helmed by Karthik Subbaraj, known for his other hits like ‘Jigarthanda’ and ‘Jagame Thandhiram’. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTube- Amazon Prime VideoThe much-anticipated teaser of actors Vikram and Dhruv Vikram’s upcoming film Mahaan was unveiled on Monday, January 31. The film marks the first-time collaboration between the father-son duo. It has been titled Mahaan in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu, while it will be streaming as Maha Purusha in Kannada on Ott platform Amazon Prime Video. The teaser opens with shots of a group of men protesting against toddy/ kallu shops that serve alcoholic beverages made from the sap of palm trees. The man who leads the protest questions his son if he would live like Gandhi and lead by example as a Mahaan or great man. The teaser hints that the son becomes a liquor baron, played by Vikram, when he grows up, and promises an intriguing family drama.

Elton John began his Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour again on Wednesday night after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic and his hip surgery. The iconic pop/rock singer performed for a sold-out show in New Orleans, playing many of his classics along with the song, “Cold Heart,” from his 2021 studio album titled The […]

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KollywoodThe ensemble cast of the Karthik Subbaraj directorial also includes actors Bobby Simha, Simran and Vani Bhojan, roped in for prominent roles. Tnm StaffTwitter/ Seven Screen Studios Actors Chiyaan Vikram and his son Dhruv Vikram’s long-awaited Tamil film Mahaan will be premiering online on Amazon Prime Video. Amid speculations about theatrical release of Mahaan, the makers announced on Monday, January 24, that the film will be streaming in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam from February 10. The film has been titled Mahaan in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam, while it will be called MahaPurusha in Kannada. Sharing the announcement with fans, Amazon Prime Video tweeted on Monday, “Live life, Mahaan style. Watch #MahaanOnPrime, Feb 10 in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam Also, releasing in Kannada, #MahaPurushaOnPrime.” The Ott release of Mahaan, a film presented by a well-known production banner and a star cast, has come as a surprise to fans since many big-budget films...

Adele’s reign atop the album chart is over, at least temporarily, as the music of Disney’s “Encanto” took over the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200, becoming the first film or TV soundtrack to reach that peak in more than two years.

The animated movie’s popularity after its debut on the Disney Plus streaming service was also felt on the Billboard Hot 100, as the Lin-Manuel Miranda-penned song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” soared 45 spots to No. 5.

Adele could still claim one out of two chart-topping spots, as her song “Easy on Me” made its stand at No. 1 on the Hot 100 for an eighth week, even as her album, “30,” slipped to the No. 2 spot on the album chart after six weeks of supremacy.

Granted, the competition among albums was not especially fierce in these dog days after the holiday season. “Encanto” only had to come up...

TollywoodThe producer of the film, Allu Bobby, revealed that a new release date will be announced soon.Tnm StaffTwitter/ Varun Tej Actor Varun Tej’s upcoming sports drama Ghani was set to release in theatres in the third week of December. However, the makers of the film took to social media, on Saturday, December 11, to announce that the release has been postponed. Allu Bobby, who is bankrolling the film, said that since a number of films are slated for release in December they have decided to postpone the movie's release. Allu Bobby revealed that the makers did not compromise on the making of the film. “Ghani is a movie which is very close to our hearts. Lot of effort have gone into the making of the film. From exotic locations to expensive, we haven’t compromised on anything and made this film on a grand scale to give the best visual experience for the audience,...

KollywoodFrom its inception in 2009 till the latest season in 2019, the show has played a key role in introducing talent like Karthik Subbaraj, Vijay Sethupathi, Alphonse Puthren and others to Kollywood.Saradha Ucommons.wikimedia/ Silverscreen Media Inc/FacebookIn 2012, director Karthik Subbaraj and actor Vijay Sethupathi teamed up for the experimental horror film Pizza, which won critical acclaim and shot them both to fame. But this wasn’t the first time the director-actor duo had collaborated. Both of them had previously worked together in 2009 in the first season of the Tamil reality show, Naalaiya Iyakkunar in which Karthik was a participant. “It was a turning point. I had an interest in filmmaking when I was in college but I never pursued it. Participating in the show gave me the right push I needed to take up filmmaking seriously and if not for it, I might still be a software engineer,” director Karthik Subbaraj,...

Kollywood Tentatively titled ‘Chiyaan 61’, the film will mark the first-time collaboration between the actor and director.Tnm StaffTwitter/ Pa Ranjith Popular Tamil star Vikram had a surprising announcement in store for fans. The actor will be teaming up with Sarpatta Parambarai fame director Pa Ranjith for his next film which has been tentatively titled Chiyaan61. The announcement was made by Studio Green, the production house bankrolling the film, on Thursday, December 2. Sharing the announcement, the production banner also added that the film will be produced by Ke Gnanavelraja and details about the rest of the cast and crew will be out soon. “@StudioGreen2's #ProductionNo23 - The Mega Announcement of the Day. #Chiyaan61 #ChiyaanVikram with Director Pa. Ranjith from Producer Ke Gnanavelraja #Vikram. Other Cast & Crew announcements soon.” Director Pa Ranjith also took to social media on Thursday to express his excitement about the project. “Super excited to get this started,...

Elton John has been a staple of musical culture since the 1970s. He has topped the charts through the decades with hit singles like “Bennie and the Jets,” “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart“ and his newest release in 2021, “Cold Heart.” Though John has been the face of English music for years, he only recently […]

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Elton John has announced a new album titled “The Lockdown Sessions,” which is scheduled for release on October 22 from Interscope Records. He has spent the last 18 months recording it — hence the Covid-19 pandemic-themed title — and it features a wide variety of collaborations with young artists. Sound familiar? A beloved veteran teaming up with other music superstars worked like gangbusters for Santana (“Supernatural”), Ray Charles (“Genius Loves Company”), and Tony Bennett (“Duets” and “Duets II”).

Rock legend Santana teamed with the likes of Rob Thomas, Lauryn Hill, Dave Matthews, and many more for 1999’s “Supernatural,” which went on to set a record for the most awarded album in Grammy history with nine total trophies, including Album of the Year. It was also a remarkable commercial success, certified an extraordinary 15-times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.

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Lil Nas X will appear on Elton John’s new album The Lockdown Sessions, out October 22nd via Interscope.

The rapper will appear on “One of Me,” on a tracklist that includes collaborations with Eddie Vedder, Stevie Nicks, Gorillaz, Stevie Wonder, Brandi Carlile, Nicki Minaj, Miley Cyrus, and more. The opening track “Cold Heart (Pnau Remix)” with Dua Lipa was released earlier this month.

This marks Lil Nas X and Elton John’s first collaboration, though the rapper took part in honoring John with the iHeart Radio Icon Award last May.

Elton John has announced that his new album The Lockdown Sessions (out October 22nd) is a series of collaborations with a diverse group of artists like Dua Lipa, Miley Cyrus, Eddie Vedder, Lil Nas X, Charlie Puth, Gorillaz, Stevie Wonder, Stevie Nicks, Young Thug, and Nicki Minaj. He met many of these musicians while working on his Apple Music show Rocket Hour, and they worked together on the LP during the last 18 months of the pandemic.

Lead-off single “Cold Heart (Pnau Remix),” which features Dup Lipa, is available right now.

KollywoodThe Karthik Subbaraj directorial marks the first- time collaboration between actor Vikram and his son, actor Dhruv Vikram.Tnm StaffScreengrab/YouTubeThe title and first look poster of actor Vikram’s much-anticipated movie, which was tentatively titled Chiyaan 60, was unveiled on Friday, August 20. Seven Screen Studio, the production banner bankrolling the movie, announced that the Karthik Subbaraj directorial has been titled Mahaan. The poster features actor Chiyaan Vikram in a never-seen-before look. Seated on a bike, Vikram, who appears to be striking a wicked smile, sports a rugged look. We see several hands in the backdrop and horns attached to Vikram’s head, suggesting that he might play a negative character. The poster has also left fans wondering whether the depiction of hands in the poster is associated with the Hindu deities Yamraj or Kali. While actor Vikram’s image is in monochrome, the colours yellow and red have been...

KollywoodThis will be actor Vikram’s 60th film and his first time sharing the screen with his son Dhruv.Tnm StaffCourtesy..TwitterFilming for the much-awaited, tentatively titled Chiyaan 60 has wrapped up, says a Twitter update from the film’s director Karthik Subbaraj. This will be actor Vikram’s 60th film and his first time sharing the screen with his son Dhruv. The film is believed to be yet another gangster flick from the maker of Jigarthanda, Petta and Jagame Thandhiram. Karthik Subbaraj tweeted a picture of a phone screen, showing what could be a still from the film and Vikram seated somewhere to the back of the room. “It’s a wrap for #Chiyaan60 :)” said the tweet. In March, this year, Seven Screen Studio, the producers of the film, announced that Bobby Simha and Vani Bhojan have also joined the cast. Chiyaan 60, marks the sixth collaboration between Karthik and Bobby Simha.

Dua Lipa and Elton John are becoming our favorite new duo. Not long after the pair performed a special "Bennie and the Jets" duet at Elton's AIDS Foundation Oscars preparty - when the "Future Nostalgia" star headlined the event in April - they're teaming up again, this time on a new track.

"Cold Heart" is a remix collaboration with Australian dance music trio Pnau, who worked with John on the 2012 album Good Morning to the Night, which featured new songs created by mixing samples of some of his earlier music. "Cold Heart", in particular, is a dance track that blends together a number of John's iconic songs including "Rocket Man,""Sacrifice," and "Kiss The Bride."

A day before they released the song, both performers took to Instagram to share a snippet of the track. In the snippet, we hear John on vocals, as Dua chimes in with famous lyrics from...

Dua Lipa and Elton John have reteamed for new cut “Cold Heart (Pnau Remix).” The track’s remixers are an Australian dance trio who John has mentored and previously worked with for the 2012 remix of Good Morning to the Night.

The new “Cold Heart” track features interpolations of John’s 1989 ballad “Sacrifice” with his 1972 smash “Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going to Be a Long, Long Time),” 1983’s “Kiss the Bride,” and 1976’s “Where’s the Shoorah?” as the songs get a groove-tipped refresh in the mashup.

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TollywoodHelmed by Kiran Korrapati, the cast of ‘Ghani’ also includes Saiee Manjrekar, Upendra, Suniel Shetty and Naveen Chandra, among others, in pivotal roles. Tnm StaffTwitter/ Varun Tej KonidelaActor Varun Tej Konidela took to Twitter on Friday, August 6 to announce that his upcoming sports drama Ghani is set to hit the big screens on the occasion of Diwali this year. Confirming theatrical release for the film, Varun wrote: “Let’s light up the theatres this Diwali with #Ghani.” He also shared an image featuring him as a boxer. Donning a grey jersey that reads Ghani, the poster sets the tone for an intense sports drama. Helmed by Kiran Korrapati, Ghani’s cast includes Saiee Manjrekar, Upendra, Suniel Shetty and Naveen Chandra, among others, in pivotal roles. S Thaman is on board as the music composer for the film. The movie marks director Kiran Korrapati’s directorial debut. Hollywood stunt director Larnell Stovall...

Kollywood ‘Nethu’ is sung and written by Dhanush, while it is set to tune by composer Santhosh Narayanan.Tnm StaffThe makers of the upcoming Tamil movie Jagame Thandhiram released a new single from the movie on Saturday, May 22. Sharing the new track, titled ‘Nethu’, filmmaker Karthik Subbaraj wrote, “We can't wait to Spread some Love Here is #Nethu from #JagameThandhiram Enjoy the #SuruliLovessu.” Dhanush is seen as the character Suruli and Aishwarya Lekshmi is seen as Attila in this romantic number. From dining to taking a walk in the park together, the melodious track features visuals of what seems like a date between Suruli and Attila. The song is written and sung by actor Dhanush, while it is set to tune by composer Santhosh Narayanan. Three singles have been released from the movie so far: ‘Nethu’, ‘Rakita Rakita Rakita’ and ‘Bujji’. Earlier, there was speculation that the movie might release in theatres,...

OTTThe project marks the first-time collaboration between actor Dhanush and ‘Jigarthanda’ fame director Karthik Subbaraj Tnm StaffFans have been eagerly waiting to watch actor Dhanush’s upcoming movie Jagame Thandhiram. Putting an end to the long wait, Ott platform Netflix announced on Tuesday that the film will be streaming on Netflix from June 18. ‘’Suruli oda aatatha paaka naanga ready! Neenga ready ah? #JagameThandhiram coming on 18th June. @dhanushkraja, @karthiksubbaraj,” the tweet posted by Netflix read. Suruli oda aatatha paaka naanga ready! Neenga ready ah?#JagameThandhiram coming on 18th June.@dhanushkraja @karthiksubbaraj @sash041075 @chakdyn @Music_Santhosh @StudiosYNot @RelianceEnt @Shibasishsarkar @APIfilms @SonyMusicSouth @onlynikil pic.twitter.com/I6Q2UF4a3g — Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) April 27, 2021 Earlier there was speculation that the makers of the movie might opt for a theatrical release, however, director Karthik Subbaraj confirmed that the film will have a worldwide premiere on Netflix. “#JagameThandhiram - A dream film that's...

KollywoodBobby Simha, who earlier collaborated with Karthik Subbaraj in the ‘Putham Pudhu Kaalai’ anthology, will be working with the filmmaker for the sixth time. Tnm StaffFacebookTamil actor Bobby Simha is the latest addition to the star cast of Chiyaan 60. The makers of the film announced the news to fans on Friday. “Happy to announce #bobbysimha joins the gang #Chiyaan60 Welcome Onboard #ChiyaanVikram #DhruvVikram A @karthiksubbarajPadam,” the tweet posted by Seven Screen Studio read. Happy to announce #bobbysimha joins the gang #Chiyaan60 Welcome Onboard #ChiyaanVikram #DhruvVikram A @karthiksubbaraj Padam @Lalit_SevenScr@Music_Santhosh@theSreyas@proyuvraaj pic.twitter.com/M4VkZ0lk1n — Seven Screen Studio (@7screenstudio) March 12, 2021 Chiyaan 60 is directed by Karthik Subbaraj of Jigarthanda fame, and will star actor Vikram and his son Dhruv Vikram. With this venture, the father-son duo have teamed up for the first time. The production for the much awaited movie commenced this month. Chiyaan 60, marks...

Tollywood The release date of ‘Radhe Shyam’ was recently announced on Valentine’s Day, along with a glimpse video.Digital NativeDigital NativeVarun Tej’s Ghani, a sports drama, has been facing many issues right from the start. While the Covid-19 induced lockdown slowed the progress of the film, another major setback was the injury Varun Tej reportedly suffered on the sets, forcing him to go on rest for some months. And now, the team is facing another issue that needs to be resolved soon. Reports are that Ghani was gearing up for release on July 31 this year, but with the Prabhas starrer Radhe Shyam getting ready for release on the same day, the industry grapevine is that the makers of Ghani have decided to release and the film sooner than planned. Ghani will hit the screens on July 2, we hear. It has been revealed that Varun Tej will be playing a boxer in Ghani.

CoronavirusCousins Varun Tej and Ram Charan had recently attended a family Christmas party. Tnm StaffDigital NativeActor Varun Tej Konidela on Tuesday announced that he has tested positive for the coronavirus with mild symptoms. “Earlier Today I tested positive for Covid 19 with mild symptoms. I am currently quarantined at home taking the necessary precautions. I’ll be back soon. Thank you for all your love (sic)” Varun Tej tweeted. Actor and Varun’s cousin Ram Charan had hours ago announced that he had tested positive and asked those who had been around him in the past few days to get tested. Incidentally, Ram Charan and his wife Upasana Kamineni Konidela had hosted a Christmas party. Most of Ram Charan’s cousins from the Allu and Konidela families were present, along with their partners including Varun Tej. Christmas 2020 pic.twitter.com/9qP364sXaS — Varun Tej Konidela (@IAmVarunTej) December 26, 2020 Allu Arjun and his...

EntertainmentThe noted musician of Tamil movies like ‘Jigarthanda’, ‘Kaala’ and ‘Pariyerum Perumal’ will make his debut in Malayalam with a Tovino Thomas film.Digital NativePhoto courtesy - Arun Titan Studio Santhosh Narayanan made his debut as a music composer with the Tamil film Attakathi in 2012 and since then has worked in several films. He is now all set to foray into the Malayalam film industry. Reports are that Santhosh Narayanan has been roped in to compose the tunes for a Tovino Thomas starrer which will be helmed by debut director Darvin Kuriakose. To go on the floor next year, this untitled film is scripted by Jinu V Abraham. The scriptwriter said in an interview with the Times of India, “For the movie, we needed someone like Santhosh and that’s why we approached him. He heard our narration and obviously liked it, that’s why he has agreed to be part of our movie.

Entertainment'Thalli Pogathey' is touted to be the remake of hit Telugu film 'Ninnu Kori'.Digital NativeThe trailer of Adharva Murali and Anupama Parameswaran starrer Thalli Pogathey was released online by music director Anirudh Ravichander. On the release, Anirudh wrote on his social media page, “Happy to release the trailer of @atharvaamurali's #ThalliPogathey, starring @anupamahere and my dear buddy @amitashpradhan. Produced & Directed by @Dir_kannanR #ThalliPogatheyTrailer (sic).” Happy to release the trailer of @atharvaamurali's #ThalliPogathey, starring @anupamahere and my dear buddy @amitashpradhan Produced & Directed by @Dir_kannanR https://t.co/JdsFTRs7rz#ThalliPogatheyTrailer — Anirudh Ravichander (@anirudhofficial) October 9, 2020 Thalli Pogathey is touted to be the remake of the hit Telugu film Ninnu Kori. The Tamil remake is directed by Kannan. The technical crew of this film includes Gopi Sunder for music and Shanmuga Sundaram for cinematography. Thalli Pogathey is being bankrolled by director Kannan along with Mkrp Productions. The technical crew of this film includes Gopi Sunder,...

KollywoodThough several fans were curious to see Bala’s version of the film, they seem to have been deeply disappointed.Tnm StaffDirector Bala’s version of Varmaa released online on Tuesday. The India streaming platforms for the film are The Ally, Shreyas Et and Shemaroo Me while the overseas streaming platforms are Simply South and Tentkotta. However, though several fans were curious to see Bala’s version of the film, they seem to have been deeply disappointed. In fact, social media is full of memes and posts trolling Varmaa and director Bala. #AdithyaVarma Balamamapic.twitter.com/tqeAVXz9Gt — Srd (@ragadevan_s) October 7, 2020 Clips from the film have been doing the rounds on the internet, with social media users trolling the unrealistic depictions. The one where Dhruv Vikram, playing Varmaa, uses a lighter to make a baby turn its position within the uterus has especially led to much mirth. Bala mama you are genius pic.

EntertainmentThe list of contestants for the upcoming fourth season of the reality show is still being finalised.Digital NativeDigital NativeLakshmi Menon was in Class 8 when she made her acting debut in a supporting role in the 2011 Malayalam film Raghuvinte Swantham Raziya. A year later, she made her debut as a leading lady in the critically acclaimed Tamil drama Sundarapandian. After that, she went on to work in films such as Kumki, Pandiya Nadu and Jigarthanda, and made rapid strides in Kollywood with several hits. Last seen in the 2016 Vijay Sethupathi starrer Rekka, while simultaneously pursuing BA English Literature in Sacred Heart, Kochi, Lakshmi took a break from the film industry and has not signed any new projects. She was also filming a movie with Prabhu Deva titled Yung Mung Chung, but there hasn’t been any news about its release so far. Recently, reports surfaced that the actor has been...

EntertainmentMost actors, once they play the lead, are reluctant to take on negative roles. Tnm StaffNani's 25th film, V, will see the actor playing the antagonist for the first time. And not just any villain but a serial killer, if the buzz around the film is true. The trailer suggests that Nani will be playing a psychopath who challenges a cop to catch him. Directed by Mohana Krishna Indraganti, the film will release on Amazon Prime Video on September 5. Most actors, once they play the lead, are reluctant to take on negative roles. If at all they do, they may play a hero with negative shades but not the outright villain even if they may have experimented with the antagonist's role at the beginning of their career. However, there have been a few times when established stars have chosen to play the villain. Here's a list of such stars and their films.