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When Ajith’s Attitude Left Gautham Vasudev Menon Furious ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

There have often been instances when superstars of Indian cinema have rubbed off filmmakers in the wrong way when it came to their availability and schedule. One such fallout had taken place between megastar Ajith and director-actor Gautham Vasudev Menon. It all started after Gautham was supposed to direct the actor’s 50th film but things did not go ahead as planned.

Gautham Vasudev Menon was left extremely disappointed when Ajith decided to work with Venkat Prabhu instead after making him wait for a long period of time when it came to the dates. He recalled how the Good Bad Ugly actor suddenly went abroad for his racing and after coming back, chose to go ahead with Prabhu’s film Mangaatha, instead. Menon further called out the actor for telling him to wait for one year to go ahead with their movie.

Here’s a call for all the fans of amazing South Indian actor Dhanush, who is all set to reunite with visionary director Mari Selvaraj for their much-anticipated project, which is tentatively titled as D56. This is not a first time collaboration but in actual fact Dhanush joined the distinguished director Mari Selvaraj in 2021 and this duo had given out the blockbuster movie Karnan which has captured the hearts of the viewers and has left an indelible impression in the land of cinema.

Now, finally after four years this duo is getting on stage to blow the minds of audiences through their unique storytelling prowess. So, let’s take a deeper look into the upcoming project of Dhanush and Mari Selvaraj through this blog post now!

What’s the partnering up of Dhanush and Mari Selvaraj bringing for us?

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Is Dhanush’s Idly Kadai Getting Postponed? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The internet was buzzing with discussions about the postponement of the release date of Idly Kadai, a film co-produced, directed by, and starring Dhanush. Now, the delay has been officially confirmed by the other co-producer, Aakash Baskaran.

Previously, online chatter suggested that the release date was postponed to avoid a clash with Ajith Kumar’s Good Bad Ugly. However, according to producer Aakash Baskaran, the reason is entirely different: the film has not been shot yet.

As reported by Ndtv, Baskaran told the local press that about 10% of Idly Kadai is still pending, with necessary scenes yet to be shot abroad. This remaining 10% includes combination scenes with actors like Nithya Menen, Arun Vijay, Parthiban, Rajkiran, and others. The makers could not get everyone’s dates at the same time, making scheduling conflicts the official reason for the delay.

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Are Idly Kadai and Good Bad Ugly set to clash? (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Well, according to a report by India Today, this may no longer be the case. Idly Kadai might be postponed to avoid competing with Ajith’s Good Bad Ugly. As of now, there is no official confirmation from the makers of Idly Kadai, but the film is currently in the final stages of production.

There are unconfirmed reports that Dhanush will direct Ajith Kumar’s next project, which will be produced under Dhanush’s banner, Wunderbar Films. Speculation online suggests that this is why Dhanush decided to postpone the release of Idly Kadai.

However, industry analysts argue that the delay has nothing to do with a potential collaboration between Ajith and Dhanush, even if it is in the works. Some insiders even dismiss the news about the collaboration as baseless rumors. According to sources, the real reason...

Vidaamuyarchi Ott Release Update (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Vidaamuyarchi marks Ajith Kumar’s 62nd film, though it wasn’t originally planned as such. Initially, a project with director Vignesh Shivan was supposed to be his 62nd film, but after it didn’t materialize, Vidaamuyarchi was developed with a new script. The film was officially announced in May 2023.

A big-budget venture, Vidaamuyarchi was primarily shot in Azerbaijan, with some portions filmed in Thailand. The story is inspired by the 1997 Hollywood film Breakdown.

Now, Vidaamuyarchi is set for its Ott release. Scroll down for full details, including the Ott release date, cast and crew, box office performance, and more.

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Sky Force Box Office Day 10 Early Trends (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Sky Force, starring Akshay Kumar and Veer Pahariya in key roles, has packed a decent second weekend at the Indian box office. After an impressive opening week, the film needed to carry the momentum forward. There was a jump in the last three days but the massive growth was missing, which was needed to keep the film on track to hit the 150 crore milestone. Keep reading to know what early trends for day 10 have to suggest!

In the opening weekend, the Bollywood action drama scored a solid 73.20 crores. On weekdays, expected drops were witnessed, but with a better hold, the picture would have been much different today. Nonetheless, a good week one was recorded, with 99.70 crores coming in. During the second weekend, the performance was decent, but that spark was missing as it failed to score in double-digits on any of the weekend days.

Vanangaan Box Office Collection Day 23 ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

The Arun Vijay starrer Tamil action drama Vanangaan has turned out to be a disappointing affair at the box office. The film is yet to cross 10 crores within 23 days of its release. Take a look at the box office performance of the film on its 23rd day.

Vanangaan Box Office Collection Day 23

On its 23rd day, the day-wise collection of the film remained a mere 1 lakh. The day-wise collection is remaining stagnant since the 18th day of the film’s release. On its 18th day, the Arun Vijay starrer had earned 2 lakhs. Ever since that, the collections witnessed a drop of almost 50%. The total India net collection of the movie now stands at 8.46 crore.

The movie is struggling to cross even 9 crores, let alone 10 crores. The day-wise collection of the film has drastically reduced and it might wrap up below 10 crores. The...

Why Is The Rumored Parasakthi Title Of Sivakarthikeyan’s SK25 Under Scrutiny? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Director Sudha Kongara’s upcoming Tamil film, tentatively titled SK25 and starring Sivakarthikeyan and Ravi Mohan, is rumored to be Parasakthi. However, the title has not yet been officially confirmed. The rumored title has sparked outrage and controversy despite the lack of confirmation. Wondering who was offended by the title?

According to IndiaGlitz, the objection comes from the Sivaji Social Welfare Association, a group of fans dedicated to the late actor Sivaji Ganesan. They believe the title Parasakthi holds immense cultural and historical significance in Tamil cinema. In their statement, they emphasized that the 1952 classic Parasakthi, starring Sivaji Ganesan, was a landmark film that transformed the industry.

The association fears that reusing the title in Sivakarthikeyan’s movie might undermine the legacy of the original film. According to the organization, they have previously dealt with...

Did Magizh Thirumeni pass a major celebrity’s offer to work with Arun Vijay? ( Photo Credit – Wikimedia; Instagram )

Director Magizh Thirumeni is currently promoting his upcoming film Vidaamuyarchi, starring Ajith Kumar. The film, which was originally set to release in January, has now been postponed to February 6, 2025. As part of the promotion, the director gave an interview to The Hindu, where he discussed his previous project, Thadam.

Magizh Thirumeni revealed that he initially discussed Thadam with another actor who liked the script, but the talks eventually fell through. He shared that ‘Arun Vijay is like a brother to me.’ Arun Vijay kept in touch with him and expressed a strong desire to work on an action film. However, since Thadam had only one action sequence, it couldn’t be classified as a typical action movie.

Despite this, Arun Vijay became excited after hearing the story and even reached out to a producer about the project.

Ennu Swantham Punyalan Box Office Collection Day 9 ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

The Arjun Ashokan starrer Malayalam fantasy comedy film Ennu Swantham Punyalan is witnessing a dismal run at the box office. The film is still struggling to mint 2 crores. Let us look at the box office performance of the movie on its 9th day.

Ennu Swantham Punyalan Box Office Collection Day 9

The Arjun Ashokan starrer earned around 14 lakhs on its 9th day. This was a rise of almost 100% since the film had amassed only 7 lakhs on its previous day. However, despite this good growth, the film is still failing to impress.

The day-wise collection of the film is yet to cross even 1 crores. The total India net collection of Ennu Swantham Punyalan now stands at 1.91 crores. The film is yet to cross 2 crores within 9 days of its release which is quite disappointing. The movie had opened at 35 lakhs which was also not satisfying.

Madha Gaja Raja Box Office Day 7 Update! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Madha Gaja Raja was released in theatres on January 12, 2025, coinciding with Pongal. It left behind its competitor Arun Vijay’s Vanangaan within the first few days, with a colossal gap. The winning streak continues as Sundar C’s directorial has shown a decent jump on its second Saturday.

Shows an upward trend!

As per Sacnilk, Vishal starrer concluded its first week on a good note as it earned 4.15 crores on day 7. It witnessed a slight growth of 10% compared to 3.75 crores earned on Friday. The Pongal festivities are now over, but the momentum has been good so far. The first week total now lands at 33.10 crores.

Take a look at the first-week breakdown below: Day 1- 3 crores Day 2- 3 crores Day 3- 6.20 crores Day 4- 6.80 crores Day 5- 6.20 crores Day 6- 3.75 crores Day 7: 4.15 crores

Total: 33.10 crores

Officially, it’s a hit!

Pravinkoodu Shappu Box Office Collection Day 1 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Malayalam crime thriller Pravinkoodu Shappu was released on Thursday (January 16) into the theatres. The movie saw a decent opening collection on its first day. Let us take a look at its box office performance.

Pravinkoodu Shappu Box Office Collection Day 1

On its opening day, the Basil Joseph starrer saw a good start of 1.35 crores. Given a reportedly modest budget of the film of below 10 crores and a stiff competition at the box office, it has witnessed a stable opening. However, the upcoming days are crucial, and the film needs to see an upward graph in the collection to secure a decent number.

Pravinkoddu Shappu opened with a mixed response from the masses and the critics alike. It needs a positive word of mouth from to witness a boost in the collections. It will be interesting to see whether the film...

Vidaamuyarchi North America Box Office: Where Will It Stand Among Ajith Kumar’s Higher Premiere Collections? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

After a long wait, the trailer of Ajith Kumar’s much-awaited Vidaamuyarchi was finally dropped yesterday. The trailer has managed to create a positive impact and viewers are praising the technicality of the film, along with Thala’s dashing look. With a good first impression, the upcoming biggie is expected to rake in record numbers for the superstar at the box office. While all eyes are set on its performance in India, the film is also expected to do wonders internationally, especially in North America.

Directed by Magizh Thirumeni, the upcoming Kollywood action thriller was earlier supposed to release during Pongal but was postponed due to some reasons. Now, it is scheduled to arrive in theatres on February 6. It is said to be based on Kurt Russell-led Breakdown (1997). While the exact cost is unknown,...

Vanangaan Box Office Collection Day 7 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Tamil action-drama Vanangaan was released into the theatres on January 10, 2025. The movie has been witnessing a moderate pace at the box office, mainly staying at the lower levels. Let us look at its box office performance on its 7th day.

Vanangaan Box Office Collection Day 7

On its 7th day, the Arun Vijay starrer saw a dip of almost 21%. The movie earned around 74 lakhs, whereas it had amassed 94 lakhs on its previous day. The total India net collection of the film now stands at 6.38 crores.

At the same time, the gross collection comes to 7.52 crores. The movie is inching towards 10 crores slowly and needs an upward graph when it comes to the day-wise collection. On its 5th day, the film witnessed a collection of 1.1 crores. However, after that, the day-wise collections have gone below 1 crore, which is not very favorable for the movie.

When the first look posters of Idly Kadai dropped, fans of Tamil cinema were instantly captivated. Featuring Dhanush in an entirely new avatar, these posters tease a film steeped in rural charm, nostalgic vibes, and a heartfelt story. With its earthy tones, traditional setting, and compelling tagline “Stay connected to your roots“, Idly Kadai has already sparked widespread excitement. The buzz isn’t just about the visuals—it’s about the promise of a rich cinematic experience led by a star-studded cast and a visionary production team. Let’s dive deeper into everything we know about this much-anticipated film!

Meet the Cast: Stars Bringing ‘Idly Kadai’ to Life

Dhanush: The multi-talented Dhanush leads the cast of Idly Kadai in addition to directing the film. Known for his versatility, he has given memorable performances in critically acclaimed movies like Asuran, Raanjhanaa, and Karnan. Dhanush’s ability to slip seamlessly into roles...

Madha Gaja Raja Box Office Day 2 Collection!(Photo Credit – YouTube)

Vishal has treated fans with his decade-old film, Madha Gaja Raja, and the response has been good so far. The action comedy surpassed its Sankranti competitor, Vanangaan, by a huge margin on the opening day. It continued its stronghold at the box office on Monday. Scroll below for the day 2 update!

Continues its good run on Monday

Madha Gaja Raja was released in theatres on January 12, 2025. It made a good box office debut, earning 3 crores on day 1. As per Sacnilk, it remained on similar lines on the second day as it added another 3 crore to the kitty. The Pongal pre-celebrations had begun across the Tamil regions, and the footfalls witnessed an upward trend during the evening and night shows.

Today marks the initiation of Pongal, one of the biggest occasions in the South. The footfalls will remain good over the next three days,...

Vanangaan Box Office Collection Day 4 ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The Tamil action-drama film Vanangaan was released on January 10, 2025, with a lot of expectations. However, the film has been witnessing a dismal run at the box office. Let us look at the box office performance of the film on its fourth day.

Vanangaan Box Office Collection Day 4

On its fourth day, the day-wise collection of the film witnessed a dip of almost 44%. The Arun Vijay starrer earned 55 lakhs, whereas it had amassed 99 lakhs on its 3rd day. The film had opened at 90 lakhs. The below-1 crore opening was not very satisfying. However, the film saw a growth of 37% on its second day wherein it earned 1.15 crore. The total India net collection of the film now stands at 3.59 crore.

The Arun Vijay starrer is now eyeing to cross 4 crores. However, Vanangaan still remains at the lower levels and needs an upward graph in...

Madha Gaja Raja Box Office Day 1 Update!(Photo Credit – YouTube)

Tamil actor Vishal Krishna Reddy is back on the big screens with his long-awaited sci-fi action comedy, Madha Gaja Raja. It was finally released in theatres on January 12, 2025, coinciding with the Pongal holidays. Scroll below to know how it has performed at the box office on day 1.

For the uninitiated, Madha Gaja Raja was shot in 2012. The film reportedly encountered many roadblocks, including script and cast changes. After a delay of over a decade due to legal and financial reasons, it has finally arrived in theatres.

Box Office Collection Day 1

The sci-fi action comedy was initially planned to be released on Pongal in 2013. After almost 12 years, the makers have stuck to their original plans as the film arrived during the Pongal weekend. It received mixed reviews from critics but earned impressive box office collections of 3.10 crores* on the opening day,...

Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar was in a serious accident (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Ajith Kumar is widely celebrated for his stellar performances on the silver screen. However, many fans also know him as a passionate car racing enthusiast. Currently in Dubai for the 24H Dubai 2025 race, Ajith recently made headlines for an incident during a practice session. A race car he was driving met with a crash, but fortunately, Ajith emerged unscathed, escaping the accident without any injuries.

Did you know that Ajith owns a racing team? Yes, he does! It’s called Ajith Kumar Racing. Not only is he the team owner, but he’s also a racer himself. In the upcoming race, he will be competing alongside his team members, including Mathieu Detry, Fabian Duffieux, and Cameron McLeod.

Ajith Kumar’s racing team has shared a video clip of the incident on social media:

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Madha Gaja Raja release date confirmed (Photo Credit – YouTube)

A long-forgotten project is set to make a surprising comeback this Pongal season. After being shelved for 13 years, Madha Gaja Raja, directed by Sundar C of Aranmanai fame, is finally gearing up for release. The film stars Vishal, known for hits like Mark Antony, alongside an ensemble cast featuring Santhanam, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, and Anjali.

Although completed over a decade ago, the movie’s release was delayed indefinitely until now. On January 3, 2025, it was officially announced that the film would hit screens on January 12, 2025, adding an unexpected twist to the festive lineup.

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are all set to make this Pongal a Laughter Festival.

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worldwide release on Jan 12.#MadhaGajaRajaJan12

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— Santhanam (@iamsanthanam) January 3, 2025

Madha Gaja Raja is produced by Gemini Film Circuit, with Vishal Film Factory handling distribution.

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

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

1. Madha Gaja Raja

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

Ajith Kumar’s Vidaamuyarchi Theatrical Release delayed (Photo Credit – Facebook)

The highly anticipated Tamil film Vidaamuyarchi was scheduled to release on January 10, 2025. Everyone was expecting for the trailer to be launched during the New Year celebrations to amplify the excitement.

However, in an unexpected turn of events, Lyca Productions announced that the film’s release has been postponed. In their statement, the production house cited “unavoidable circumstances” as the reason for the delay but chose not to disclose further details.

Lyca Productions shared the following statement on X.com:

“Due to unavoidable circumstances, our film *Vidaamuyarchi* will not be releasing on Pongal day. We wish all our fans and well-wishers a prosperous year ahead.” The makers have assured that the wait will be worthwhile.

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year 2025!

Ajith Kumar Returns From Filming In Azerbaijan To Support Wife Shalini Following Surgery ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

In the picture that Shalini posted, she is wearing a hospital gown with a smile, and guess who’s right there with her? Yes, Ajith, looking all supportive.

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According to India Today, Shalini underwent a minor surgery in Chennai. The specifics of the surgery remain undisclosed as it is considered too personal. Fans and the media are eagerly awaiting an official statement from the couple, which is expected to be released in a few days.

To be with his wife and support her during this time of trial, Ajith flew back from Azerbaijan, where he was filming his latest movie, Vidaamuyarchi. Even amidst all the glitz and glam, these two keep it real.

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Actress Mamitha Baiju, who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema, has levelled serious allegations against director Bala, with whom she worked in the film ‘Vanangaan’. The actress has said that she endured mental harassment and physical assualt from the director while working on the film.

The film also featured Tamil superstar Suriya.

The actress narrated an incident from the sets of the film.

She said that for a scene, she wasn’t given the adequate time to prepare and struggled through the shoot.

The actress told a YouTube channel, “There’s something called Villadichampaatu in it (‘Vanangaan’). Seeing it, I asked if I (the character) had been practicing it for a long time (and was experienced) or if it is depicted as she is attempting it for the first time. I was told that my character is portrayed as having extensive experience. In such a scenario, I should be adept in the movements,...

Thalapathy Vijay’s upcoming film, tentatively titled Thalapathy 68, has completed its action-packed schedule in Thailand. The film, directed by Venkat Prabhu and produced by Ags Entertainment, features an ensemble cast that includes Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, Sneha, Laila, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Mohan, Jayaram, Ajmal Ameer, Yogi Babu, Vtv Ganesh, Vaibhav, Premgi Amaren, Aravind Akash and Ajay Raj1.

The Thailand schedule, which began in October 2023, involved some important action sequences that were choreographed by Dhilip Subbarayan. Vijay, who plays a dual role in the film, performed some daredevil stunts in the exotic locations of Thailand. The film’s cinematographer Siddhartha Nuni shared some glimpses of the shoot on his social media pages2. He also praised Vijay for his professionalism and dedication.

Another highlight of the Thailand schedule was the presence of veteran actor Mohan, who is making his comeback to Tamil cinema after a long hiatus. Mohan, who is known for his romantic roles in the 1980s,...

Fans of Tamil cinema are eagerly waiting for two upcoming projects from director Mohan Raja, who is known for his blockbuster films like Thani Oruvan, Velaikkaran, and M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi. The first project is the sequel to his 2015 hit Thani Oruvan, which starred Jayam Ravi, Arvind Swamy, and Nayanthara in the lead roles. The second project is a film with Vijay, who previously collaborated with Mohan Raja in the 2011 superhero film Velayudham.

Thani Oruvan Trailer

Thani Oruvan 2 was announced by Mohan Raja and Jayam Ravi in 2018, and the fans have been waiting for an update ever since. The film is expected to be a continuation of the story of Mithran Ips, who fought against the corrupt scientist Siddharth Abhimanyu in the first part. According to some reports, an update will be revealed on August 28th, which marks the 8th anniversary of Thani Oruvan. However, there is no official confirmation from the makers yet.

Vanangaan, the upcoming Tamil film written and directed by Bala, has some interesting updates to share with the fans. The film, which was initially supposed to star Suriya in the lead role, has now roped in Arun Vijay as the new protagonist. According to sources, Arun Vijay will be playing a speech and hearing impaired person in the film, which is said to be a challenging and unconventional role for the actor1

The film also has another surprise in store for the audience. Mysskin, the acclaimed director and actor, will be playing an important role in the film. His portions will be shot later this month around Kanyakumari, where the film is expected to have some crucial scenes2

The female lead of the film is Roshni Prakash, who made her debut in Tamil cinema with Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru. She will be seen opposite Arun Vijay in Vanangaan, which is her second Tamil film.

Arun Vijay, who is known for his versatile roles in films like Yennai Arindhaal, Chekka Chivantha Vaanam and Mafia, is all set to join hands with director M. Muthaiah for his next project. Muthaiah is a popular filmmaker who specializes in rural-based films with strong family sentiments and action sequences. He has directed films like Kutti Puli, Komban, Marudhu and Viruman.

The film will be produced by 7G Films, which has earlier bankrolled films like Komban and Devarattam. The pre-production work of the film has started and the shooting is likely to commence from September 2021. The film is expected to be a mass entertainer that will showcase Arun Vijay in a different avatar.

Viruman Trailer

The cast and crew of the film are yet to be finalized. The makers are planning to rope in some popular actors and technicians for the film. The film will be shot in various locations across Tamil Nadu,...

Karthik Thangavel, the director of the 2018 Tamil action thriller film Adangamaru, has revealed that he has three different projects in the pipeline with some of the leading actors of Tamil cinema. In an interview, he said that he is in talks with Silambarasan Tr, Jayam Ravi and Arun Vijay for his next films.

Adangamaru, which starred Jayam Ravi and Raashii Khanna in the lead roles, was a commercial success and received positive reviews from critics and audiences. The film dealt with the theme of vigilante justice and social issues. The film was written and directed by Karthik Thangavel, who made his debut as a director with this film.

Adanga Maru Trailer

Karthik Thangavel said that he is planning to work with Jayam Ravi again for his next film, which may be a sequel to Adangamaru or a new script. He also said that he has narrated a script to Silambarasan Tr,...

The top stars of the Tamil film industry – Rajanikanth, Kamal Haasan, Vijay, Ajith, Vikram, Jeyam Ravi and Dhanush – are competing for the attention of the audience in 2023.

The movie ‘Jailer’ by Nelson Dilipkumar will have Rajanikanth in the title role and is expected to open internationally on April 14. The sequel to ‘Indian 1’, with Kamal Haasan in the lead and directed by S. Shankar, ‘Indian 2’ will be released in October.

The two major superstars of the Tamil industry, Vijay and Ajith Kumar, are also in the fray for the vote of the box office.

‘Vaarisu’, the Vijay-starrer, is scheduled to be released in the Pongal week – at the same time as ‘Thunivu’ with Ajith in the lead role.

The producers of ‘Vaarisu’ had to face the ire of the administrators of the Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai after fans damaged the seats during the release of the movie’s soundtrack on...

‘Bigg Boss 10’ fame Jason Shah and British actress and model Amy Jackson are coming together for Tamil director A L Vijay’s yet-to-be-titled action thriller film. Jason, who earlier worked with Amy in a lifestyle product advertisement, shares his working experience with Amy and Vijay.

On working together after such a long time with Amy, Jason shares: “I and Amy worked together in this television commercial in 2014 for Yardley and now we are back in 2022 in Vijay’s movie which also stars Arun Vijay as well. It is just amazing to work with her, she is very professional, she is at the top of her game, and she is a very clean-cut actress, which is really very nice to work with as there is no drama; just come do the work, and let’s wrap up and then get into another day of the shoot. which is so nice to...

Nine celebrities from the Tamil film industry including directors Lokesh Kanakaraj and Venkat Prabhu launched the first look of director Vaali Mohan Das’s upcoming Tamil film ‘Rangoli’. The film, which has been produced by Gopuram Films’ K Babu Reddy and G Sathish Kumar, features newcomers in the lead roles. The story revolves around the lives of contemporary school students.

The film’s first look was released by filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj, actor Arun Vijay, director Venkat Prabhu, actor Atharvaa Murali, music director G V Prakash Kumar, actor Sathish, actress Vani Bhojan, actors Naveen Chandra and Karthick Rathnam.

Sources close to the film’s unit say that ‘Rangoli’ the engrossing story which will revolve around school students and their families.

The film is about a boy, who under pressure from his parents, leaves his school and joins another highly rated private school. The incidents that happen there forms the crux of the story.

The makers of the upcoming action entertainer, ‘Achcham Enbathu Illayae’, featuring actor Arun Vijay in the lead, have now erected a giant set at the cost of Rs 3.5 crore for the film.

If claims made by the sources close to the unit are to be believed, the set, which resembles a London prison, has been erected over a 2.5-acre plot in Binny Mills in Chennai.

The film has been garnering attention ever since news broke out that actor Arun Vijay had suffered an injury while shooting for the film in London.

The unit of the film had shot a schedule in London in September this year. During this schedule, Arun Vijay suffered an injury to his leg.

The actor, who is known to give his 100 per cent for his roles, had expressed frustration at the injury thwarting his efforts to give his all for the film.

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Director Hari’s out-and-out entertainer ‘Yaanai’, featuring Arun Vijay and Priya Bhavani Shankar in the lead, has garnered an impressive 100 million streaming minutes on Ott. The film had a successful theatrical run before being released on the Ott platform ZEE5 on August 19.

The film’s success has delighted the Ott platform, which has said that it is enthused by the response the film has received so far and that it encourages them to continue delivering real and relatable entertainment to their audiences.

The movie, which earned positive reviews from both critics and general audiences during its theatrical run, has been receiving an excellent response on Ott.

With the film repeating its successful run on Ott, it appears that director Hari’s strategy of creating a perfect entertainer, encapsulating emotions, action, sentiment, romance, and ingredients that cater to the tastes of family audiences, has worked yet again.

Produced by Drumstick Productions,...

Director Arivazhagan’s much-awaited action thriller ‘Borderr’ featuring Arun Vijay in the lead will hit the screens on October 5 for Vijayadasami, its makers announced on Saturday. The film has huge expectations riding on it as the combination of director Arivazhagan and actor Arun Vijay has managed to deliver back-to-back successes.

The actor and director first collaborated on the medico-crime thriller ‘Kuttram 23’, which became a superhit.

The recently-released web series ‘Tamil Rockerz’ again saw the director and actor working together. As a result of having delivered successful projects back-to-back, expectations from their next film together have gone up.

Taking to Twitter, Arun Vijay, who shared the official release date announcement from the production house, said, “Really happy that my much-awaited film ‘Borrder’ will be coming to you all soon!!’

‘Borrder’ was originally supposed to hit the screens in the summer of 2020. It suffered a long schedule break due to the Covid induced lockdown.

Actor Arun Vijay, who made a dashing debut with the gripping web series ‘Tamil Rockerz’, says he has been getting calls from several viewers who, after watching the web series, have decided to avoid watching pirated copies of films and shows.

Arun plays Rudra, an investigating officer who tracks a notorious group of video pirates intent on spelling doom for the film industry, in the well-received series that is streaming on SonyLIV.

Speaking about the series, Vijay said, “We did extensive research before filming ‘Tamil Rockerz’. We have witnessed the deplorable condition of the movie industry due to video piracy. Hence, we felt that a story like ‘Tamil Rockerz’ will be an eye-opener for all our audiences.

“As a team, we are glad that we could educate the masses on how they can act against piracy. As a result, we are getting many calls and messages from viewers mentioning that...

Web SeriesDirector Arivazhagan spoke to Tnm at the press preview of Sony Liv’s upcoming series on the popular movie torrent site, Tamil Rockers.Bharathy SingaravelCourtesy/SonyMusicSouth There are few Kollywood audiences who will not know of the anonymously-run torrent site Tamil Rockers that illegally facilitated downloads of films, particularly in Tamil. The upcoming web series on the site, Tamil Rockerz produced by Avm and to be released on the Ott platform Sony Liv this week, tries to look at the effects piracy sites have on the film industry. Speaking to Tnm, director Arivazhagan said, “Trying to stop piracy through legal means is a monumental and long-winded task. The thought I had when Manoj Kumar’s screenplay came to me was that I can do my part for the industry by appealing to the emotions of the viewers. So, I wanted to show them the impacts of piracy on the...

KollywoodBankrolled by Avm Productions, the web series dives deep into the dark world of piracy, unravelling the film industry's constant battle against those releasing pirated content.IANSScreengrab/ YouTubeThe teaser of Tamil Rockerz, the first web series bankrolled by popular production banner Avm Productions, was released on Sunday, July 3. Helmed by filmmaker Arivazhagan, the web series features actors Arun Vijay, Iswarya Menon and Vani Bhojan in the lead roles, and will premiere on Sony Liv. Avm Productions, while releasing the teaser on Twitter, said: “The most awaited teaser of our first web-series Tamil Rockerz, a Sony Liv Tamil Original, starring Arun Vijay, directed by Arivazhagan is now here for you. Streaming soon on SonyLIV.” Tamil Rockerz dives deep into the dark world of piracy, unravelling the film industry's constant battle against those releasing pirated content. Tamil Rockerz is the name of a commonly known piracy site. The shoot for the series...

CinemaA slew of Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films and web series are lined up for theatrical and Ott release.Tnm StaffFacebook and Twitter/ Sai Pallavi, ParthibanA number of movies and shows in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam are gearing up for release in July. While some have already released in theatres and are set to stream on over-the-top (Ott) platforms, several films are slated for release in cinemas later this month. Pan-Indian releases like Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, a biopic on former Isro scientist Nambi Narayanan, and Kichcha Sudeep’s Vikrant Rona; blockbuster movies with a star-studded cast such as Kamal Haasan’s Vikram, and Rana Daggubati and Sai Pallavi’s Virata Parvam, as well as Ott releases like Meme Boys and Modern Love: Hyderabad, a number of Ott and theatrical releases are in store for July, Tamil Vikram Written and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Vikram stars actors Kamal Haasan,...

Chennai, June 27 (Ians) Actor Arun Vijay, who is on a promotional tour of his upcoming film ‘Yaanai’ in Malaysia, has offered prayers at the famous Murugan Temple in the Batu Caves there. Sources close to the actor said that the actor took time to seek the blessings of the deity even as he was […]...

KollywoodDirector Lokesh Kanagaraj’s recently released film ‘Vikram’ stars actors Kamal Haasan, Vijay Sethupathi, and Fahadh Faasil in the lead.Tnm StaffTwitter/ Chiranjeevi Following the box office success of director Lokesh Kanagaraj’s recently released film Vikram, Tollywood star Chiranjeevi hosted a success bash at his residence on Saturday, June 11. He was joined by director Lokesh Kanagaraj, actor Kamal Haasan, and Bollywood star Salmaan Khan, who has teamed up with Chiranjeevi for the upcoming Telugu movie Godfather. Actor Chiranjeevi shared pictures from the meeting where he is seen presenting a shawl and bouquet of flowers to Kamal Haasan. Salman Khan, who is standing besides Kamal, is also seen holding a bouquet. Posting pictures of them together on Twitter, Chiranjeevi tweeted: "Absolute joy, celebrating and honouring my dearest old friend Kamal Haasan for the spectacular success of 'Vikram' along with my dearest Sallu Bhai.Director Lokesh and team at my home last night.

The release of director Hari’s eagerly-awaited Tamil action entertainer ‘Yaanai’, featuring Arun Vijay and Priya Bhavani Shankar in the lead, has been pushed to July 1. Confirming the decision to postpone the release of his film from June 17 to July 1, actor Arun Vijay, on his Instagram page, said, “With all due respect to […]...

Tamil actor Arun Vijay, who made his debut with ‘Mura Mappillai’, currently awaits the release of his upcoming action thriller ‘Yaanai’. He has spoken about the wide acceptance of movies in both north and south industries. The rise of pan-India films will always be a good omen for everybody involved. Speaking about the wide acceptance […]...

Mollywood‘Sree Dhanya Catering Service’ is helmed by ‘The Great Indian Kitchen’ fame Jeo Baby and bankrolled by Mankind Cinemas and Symmetry Cinemas. Tnm StaffFacebook/ Jeo BabyActor Mammootty took to social media on Tuesday, May 31 to unveil the first look poster of The Great Indian Kitchen fame director Jeo Baby’s next. The film has been titled Sree Dhanya Catering Service. It is bankrolled by Mankind Cinemas and Symmetry Cinemas.“Presenting the First Look Poster of Sree Dhanya Catering Service directed by Jeo Baby and produced by Mankind Cinemas and Symmetry Cinemas. Best wishes to the entire team,” Mammootty wrote in his post. Director Jeo Baby also revealed that the shooting for the film has been completed. Prior to Sree Dhanya Catering Service, Jeo Baby presented the anthology Freedom Fight. He directed the segment Old Age Home, while segments from other directors such as Akhil Anilkumar, Kunjila Mascillamani, Francies Louis...

Actor Arun Vijay, who is the father of young actor Arnav who made his debut with the recently released light-hearted entertainer ‘Oh My Dog!’, is on cloud nine. The reason? Wishes and congratulatory messages continue to pour in for the young actor, whose performance in the film has come in for considerable praise from all […]...

‘Oh My Dog’, a sensitive tale about a pup Simba and a lad Arjun (Arnav Vijay), is winning audience’s hearts. The screen story features three generations of actors from the same family – veteran actor Vijay Kumar, his son Arun Vijay and grandson Arnav Vijay, who makes his acting debut. Following its worldwide release on […]...

Review‘Oh My Dog’ comes across as a done and dusted rehash of ‘90s American dog-themed movies with none of the believable warmth. Bharathy SingaravelCourtesy/2DEntertainmentYou know a movie is going to embrace every hackneyed trope known to filmmakers when it opens with a commentator enthusiastically congratulating a dog called Hitler. It’s a canine talent show and of course Hitler belongs to the villain. A villain (Vinay Rai) so cartoonishly evil, he walks on screen for the first time in a lurid purple suit with fur lapels. Vinay Rai struts, growls, calls his show dogs his “golden slaves” and delivers a masterclass in how not to play a role. He seems to have based himself entirely on Cruella from 101 Dalmatians, only it’s a paltry imitation of a classic baddie. Director Sarov Shanmugam wants to tell a heartfelt story of a blind Siberian Husky and Arjun (Arnav Vijay), a...

Arun Vijay shares son Arnav Vijay’s fun experience shooting with the pups in ‘Oh My Dog’ that releases on Prime Video this summer Prime Video recently launched the trailer of Oh My Dog, a refreshing family entertainer between a kid Arjun and a pup Simba. The unique duo shares a very adorable bond, both on […]...

The upcoming movie ‘Oh My Dog’ is the story of a boy and his dog but there were far more dogs at work during its making! Actor Arun Vijay and director Sarov Shanmugam revealed that they trained and worked with more than a 100 dogs for this film. The recently launched trailer of the Amazon […]...

Apart from promising a feel-good tale about a pup and kid, ‘Oh My Dog’ is a movie that has several firsts to its credit. The film brings together three generations of actors from a family – veteran actor Vijay Kumar, his son Arun Vijay and his grandson Arnav Vijay, who makes his acting debut. They […]...