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When Can We Expect #Single On Ott?(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Are you looking for a casual, easy-going comedy? Then look no further, Sree Vishnu has got you covered with #Single. It’s a blend of buddy-comedy and romantic-comedy that has struck a chord with audiences.

With an IMDb rating of 7.6 out of 10, the film has received a positive response from audiences. It hasn’t disappointed at the box office either, managing a India net collection of 21.3 crores against a budget of 14 crores in just 13 days (via Sacnilk). It now needs to earn only 5.38 crores more to be considered a hit.

Will that be possible? Maybe. The reception from critics has been generally negative, but as mentioned above, it hasn’t had a significant impact on the box office performance. However, online rumors suggest that the film might soon be available to stream on an Ott platform.

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How Can Viewers Outside India Watch Level Cross On Ott?(Photo Credit –Instagram)

After receiving a positive response from audiences and critics alike, the Malayalam psychological thriller Level Cross has now expanded its digital reach. The movie premiered in theatres in July 2024 and was already available on Amazon Prime Video and Aha. Now, it has made its way to a third streaming platform, making it more accessible to audiences across the globe.

When & Where To Watch Level Cross Online?

Level Cross is already streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Aha. It is available on these platforms in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi. The film has also started streaming on Simply South. On this platform, it is available in Malayalam and Tamil versions.

However, there is a small condition. The film is only available on Simply South for viewers outside India. Sharing a clip from the movie, Simply South announced on X and wrote,...

What Are Netizens Saying About Vijay Sethupathi and Yogi Babu’s Ace?(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Vijay Sethupathi’s latest Tamil heist comedy drama, Ace, has finally hit the theaters and quickly become a hot topic on Twitter. The film, set in Malaysia, blends action, humor, and romance into a colorful and entertaining package. Fans are praising its fun vibe and lead performances, while others are pointing out flaws in the story. So, what is the real buzz about Ace? Let’s dive into the Twitter reviews.

Ace: Netizen’s Reactions

Many Twitter users are calling Ace a fun watch, especially because of the chemistry between Vijay Sethupathi and Yogi Babu. Their comic timing and energy seem to be the highlight of the movie.

One X user tweeted in Tamil, which roughly translates to, “#ACEReview, Heist Comedy Thriller, ratings 3.25/5 – Story: The hero goes to Malaysia for work… There, he sees...

Here’s When & Where You Can Watch Sumo Online!(Photo Credit –SunNXT/Instagram)

After a modest theatrical run, the Tamil comedy drama is finally coming to Ott. The film, which hit theatres on April 25, is now ready to make its digital debut and will be available on not just one, but two streaming platforms.

Starring Shiva, Priya Anand, and real-life retired Japanese sumo wrestler Yoshinori Tashiro, this sports comedy is about an unusual friendship, identity, and redemption. Despite its limited run in cinemas, the film is expected to find a wider audience online.

When & Where To Stream Sumo Online?

Sumo will begin streaming on SunNXT and Tentkotta starting May 23, 2025. Both platforms will offer the film for Tamil cinema lovers who want to catch this feel-good entertainer from the comfort of their homes.

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Is The Ott Release Of Mohanlal’s Thudarum Being Delayed?(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Thudarum and its Ott journey have had a tumultuous past. The movie was initially supposed to be released in January 2025 (via Ott Play). Aashirvad Cinemas, one of the distribution companies involved in the project, reportedly confirmed this earlier. However, the film’s production house, Rejaputhra Visual Media, never officially announced the January release.

According to industry insiders, the film didn’t release at that time because it was facing difficulty in securing a streaming partner willing to pay the price the makers were expecting. At the time, Mohanlal was going through a rough patch in his career with a string of flops, leading streaming platforms to prefer acquiring the film only after its theatrical release. However, aiming to minimize risk, the production house wanted to finalize the Ott deal before the theatrical release.

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Is Mohanlal’s Thudarum Inspired By Any Real-Life Incident?(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Thudarum, the new Malayalam crime thriller with Mohanlal, hit theatres on April 25, 2025. Tharun Moorthy directed the film with Mohanlal, portraying Benz, a cab driver embroiled in a criminal scheme when his vehicle is used in a smuggling affair. It becomes more of an emotional experience when he learns that the dead body recovered from his vehicle is that of his son, who has been missing.

Following the film’s release, most people came to feel that the plot could be inspired by an actual case from Kerala. Some even linked it to the shocking 2018 Kevin Murder Case, where the young boy, belonging to a Dalit Christian family, was murdered by his wife’s family because of caste differences.

What Did Thudarum Director Tharun Moorthy Say About The Film’s Real-Life Inspirations?

As comparisons between Thudarum and the Kevin Murder Case grew,...

When & Where To Watch Megha If You Live Abroad? ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

After its theatrical release in November 2024, the Kannada romantic drama Megha is set to arrive on Ott. Featuring Kiran Raj and Kajal Kunder in the lead roles, the film tells a story about love, heartbreak, and family pressure. If you missed it in cinemas, here’s your chance to watch it online.

Megha will be available for streaming on Simply South starting May 23, 2025. However, the movie will only be available to viewers outside India. The official announcement on Simply South’s X page said, “#Megha, streaming on Simply South from May 23 worldwide, excluding India.”

#Megha, streaming on Simply South from May 23 worldwide, excluding India pic.twitter.com/dzdhPLdOMS

— Simply South (@SimplySouthApp) May 20, 2025

Megha: Plot

The film follows two characters, both named Megha. Kiran Raj plays a young man struggling with heartbreak after a breakup. Kajal Kunder’s...

Chandan Kumar, the popular actor and director who has worked in Kannada, Telugu and Tamil films, is all set to star and direct his upcoming film Flirt. The film is a romantic comedy that revolves around the life of a young man who loves to flirt with different women. The film is expected to be a fun-filled entertainer with a lot of humour and drama.

Flirt First Look

The film will also feature the music of Jassie Gift, the renowned music composer and playback singer who has composed songs for Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil and Telugu films. Jassie Gift is known for his hit songs like “Lajjavathiye” from 4 The People, “Themma Themma Themmadikkatte” from Thommanum Makkalum, “Nillu Nillu” from Chathikkatha Chanthu, and many more. He is also credited with popularising rapping and hip-hop in Kerala. Jassie Gift has won the Best Music Director award at The Bangalore Times Film Awards 2011 for...

New Delhi, Aug 25 (Ians) With the automotive industry embarking on a technology-driven journey, generative artificial intelligence (genAI) emerges as an engine to help overcome some of its most pressing challenges and make operations more efficient, sales more effective, products safer, and customers more satisfied, a new report said on Friday.

According to the data and analytics company GlobalData, genAI can offer solutions to various sector challenges in the automotive industry.

“The next decade is make-or-break for automakers, requiring them to either adopt transformative innovations or risk relinquishing control to major tech companies. With sustainability demands, electric revolutions, capacity challenges, and shifting mobility trends, the clock is ticking for automotive leaders,” said Kiran Raj, Practice Head of Disruptive Tech at GlobalData.

According to the report, genAI transforms automotive safety by leveraging real-time data to enhance advanced driver assistance systems (Adas), improving collision detection, lane-keeping, adaptive cruise control, and parking assistance.

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Bengaluru, Aug 24 (Ians) The Kannada cinema industry has bagged four awards in the 69th National Film Awards that were declared on Thursday while pan-India hit ‘777 Charlie’ starring Rakshith Shetty bagged the Best Kannada Film.

Documentary ‘Bale Bangara’, directed by Anirudh Jatkaar, is honoured with Special Appreciation of jury members in the non-feature section. ‘Ayushman’, directed by Jacob Verghese and produced by Jacob Verghese, Dinesh Rajkumar and Naveen Francis, has received the Best Exploration Cinema award in the non-feature section.

Senior film journalist Subramanya Bandoor has been honoured with the Best Film Critic (Special-Mention) award. Subramanya Bandoor is working as a film journalist for 43 years. He has been contributing articles and columns.

‘777 Charlie’ was a super hit movie starring Rakshith Shetty and dubbed into all major languages of the country.

The movie generated good reviews in all languages and won the hearts of canine lovers.

The movie was directed...

New Delhi, July 12 (Ians) The implementation of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in pharma and healthcare has the potential to address the issues of high costs and poor patient experiences while enhancing efficiency and patient outcomes, according to a report on Wednesday.

With a growing focus on data-driven healthcare, generative AI is poised to significantly transform the industry, said the report by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

“Generative AI is fundamentally revolutionising the healthcare scene, powering a transformative shift across the value chain. Its ability to customise multi-format content, serving everyone from pharmaceuticals to patients, bestows precisely targeted communication. However, adhering to responsible AI is pivotal in building trust and managing risks within the industry,” said Kiran Raj, Practice Head of Disruptive Tech at GlobalData, in a statement.

“Generative AI can streamline personalised care and guided diagnosis by synthesising key data points from patients’ medical history, family history, and lifestyle.

New Delhi, May 2 (Ians) The healthcare industry has transformed beyond conventional tools. With the seamless integration of technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), genomics, and robotics, patients can receive precise diagnoses and treatment, paving the way for a secure medical environment, according to a report on Tuesday.

According to data and analytics company GlobalData’s FutureTech Series report, more than 50 disruptive forces in healthcare are emerging, accelerating, and maturing innovation areas based on their rate of growth in innovation.

“The advent of personalised medicine, buoyed by advancements in genomics and bioinformatics, is revolutionising patient treatment. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, doctors can now analyse a patient’s genetic makeup to prescribe treatments that are most likely to be effective,” said Kiran Raj, Practice Head of Disruptive Tech at GlobalData, in a statement.

As we embrace healthcare 5.0, technologies such as remote continuous monitoring devices, electronic medical records (Emr) natural language processing, genome sequence analysis tools,...

Director of much-awaited movie ‘777 Charlie’, Kiran Raj, has said the film would be a treat to dog lovers and even those who are not connected to pets will fall for them after watching it. Kiran Raj, who made a debut with the movie, shared his journey of his dream project with Ians. “All over […]...

SandalwoodThe film is set to release in five languages including Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil, and Hindi. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeThe trailer of actor Rakshit Shetty’s long-awaited film 777 Charlie was released on Monday, May 16. The film, which revolves around the relationship between the protagonist and his dog, will be released in five languages including Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Malayalam. The trailers in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam language versions were launched by noted personalities of respective film industries simultaneously. 777 Charlie is gearing up for theatrical release on June 10 this year. Sharing the trailer, Rakshit Shetty tweeted on Monday, “Our years of journey is pieced into a short snippet for you. This is a prelude to all that June 10 is going to bring, we hope you receive it with love.” Rakshit Shetty plays the man Charlie runs into, his name is Dharma. The cinematography is by Arvind S Kashyap and editing by Pratheek Shetty.

TollywoodApart from risky shots, body doubles are always used on the sets to prepare for the scenes in general.Rajeswari ParasaBy ArrangementT Prem Kumar has appeared in quite a few Telugu films but you probably won't recognise him if you saw him. The actor has worked as a body double for Megastar Chiranjeevi, with the back of his head, profile or face in a long shot, appearing in action sequences. But now, Prem Kumar is a teacher at a private school in his village Palakollu in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. "Being a body double is not a lucrative profession. The pay is very meagre and most of it used to be spent on just transport. I live away from the city, and whenever I used to get a call from the film team, which I used to eagerly wait for, I would go all the way to Hyderabad from Palakollu.

SandalwoodYasha has been signed up as the leading lady for Kiran Raj's next titled 'Bahaddur Gandu' directed by Prasiddh.Digital NativeKannada superstar Shivrajkumar's daughter Yasha Shivakumar is the latest entrant into the Kannada film industry. She makes her debut in the Kannada film Padavipoorva and in Tulu film Raj Sounds and Light. Yasha has now bagged her next project. She has been signed up as the leading lady for Kiran Raj's next titled Bahaddur Gandu directed by Prasiddh. According to sources, the film which is set in a rustic village background will star Yasha as the character named Jyothi, who fights with split personality syndrome. Yasha Shivakumar is playing the lead role in Hariprasad Jayanna directorial Padavipoorva. She shares the screen along with two other debutants, Prithvi Shamanur and Anjali Anish. The film is produced by Yograj Bhat and Ravi Shamanur. The film, which revolves around pre-university students,...

The 12th edition of the Mumbai Film Festival by Mami (Mumbai Academy of Moving Image) is scheduled to take place from Oct 21 to Oct 28 in Mumbai. Following is the complete list of all the films that are going to be premiered for the first time ever at the festival: 1. The Way Home - Biju Kumar World Premiere Synopsis - The plot revolves around a doctor with a haunting past. Now working at a Prison Hospital, the Doctor is assigned the case of a woman a surviving member from a notorious terrorist group. .Before dying she entrusts him to find her five-year-old son and unite him with his father who is the head of terrorist group. Finding the boy from a village the Doctor and child set out on a journey to find his father. The journey is happening through the contemporary and mysterious path of the terrorist network in the vast country with many incidents.

The 12th edition of the Mumbai Film Festival by Mami (Mumbai Academy of Moving Image) is scheduled to take place from Oct 21 to Oct 28 in Mumbai. Following is the complete list of all the films that are going to be premiered for the first time ever at the festival: 1. The Way Home - Biju Kumar World Premiere Synopsis - The plot revolves around a doctor with a haunting past. Now working at a Prison Hospital, the Doctor is assigned the case of a woman a surviving member from a notorious terrorist group. .Before dying she entrusts him to find her five-year-old son and unite him with his father who is the head of terrorist group. Finding the boy from a village the Doctor and child set out on a journey to find his father. The journey is happening through the contemporary and mysterious path of the terrorist network in the vast country with many incidents.