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Nayanthara reacts to rumors of getting a surgery! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Lady Superstar Nayanthara is undoubtedly one of the most adored actresses in the South film industry. She also made her Bollywood debut with the Shah Rukh Khan starrer Jawan last year. However, despite all the adoration, she has also time and again faced some unwanted judgements and criticism. One of them being rumors of having gone under the knife to alter her facial features.

However, in a recent conversation with Hauterrfly, Nayanthara denied these speculations and stated that people might have felt the same because of the fluctuations in her brow phases, diet, and weight. The Iraivan actress said that these aspects gave her face a different look, which made people think that she must have undergone surgery. She said, “I take the time to perfect it because it’s the real game changer. I’ve had different brow phases over the years.

All you need to know about the plotline of Kanguva!(Photo Credit – YouTube)

The Suriya starrer Kanguva is one of the most anticipated movies on the block. Helmed by Siva, the Tamil fantasy-action film is all set to be released on November 14, 2024. According to the latest report in Track Tollywood, Suriya divulged some exciting details about the movie’s plotline.

Kanguva’s Plotline

The report stated that Suriya revealed in an interview that Kanguva is not just about battles but mainly about forgiveness. He added that forgiving someone is the highest form of love, which forms the main crux of the movie. For the unversed, the film goes into an intriguing historical backdrop after the first 20 minutes of the movie.

The movie is reportedly set across 5 islands dedicated to different deities, such as water and fire. The movie paves the way for a clash between various tribal clans. Not only this,...

Here’s how financial issues forced Suriya to act.

Did you know that Tamil superstar Suriya got his start in the film industry because of some serious financial struggles in his family? Before becoming a household name, he worked at a garment factory. As a trainee, he made just Inr 750 every 15 days, which was later downgraded to Inr 1,200 a month. He spent about two to three years in the garment industry, earning around Inr 8,000 monthly.

Things took a turn when his mother revealed she had taken out a loan of Inr 25,000 without his father knowing. Surya was caught off guard. Given that his father was an actor, it was surprising to him that they were dealing with such financial issues. His mother explained that their bank balance never really went above one and a half lakh, and his father wasn’t one to chase after his salary; he just waited...

Here’s how Suriya defended his Inr 2000 crore dread for Kanguva (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The controversy began with an interview on Galatta, where Kanguva’s producer, K.E. Gnanavel Raja, responded to a question about the film’s potential to gross Inr 1,000 crore at the box office. He set high expectations, suggesting the film could achieve Inr 2,000 crore. This statement was perceived by many as overly ambitious.

Additionally, Gnanavel Raja mentioned that, regardless of whether the film grosses Inr 500 crore, Inr 700 crore, or even Inr 1,000 crore, he intends to post the Gst challan on social media as a public record. He proposed that if all producers shared their Gst challans, it would give the industry a more transparent, more accurate picture of actual earnings.

At a promotional event in Hyderabad on October 24, 2024, a journalist asked Suriya for his response to the producer’s ambitious expectations for the film’s theatrical performance.

Anjaamai: Ott Release Date and more ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

The Tamil legal drama Anjaamai, starring Rahman, Krithik Mohan, Vidharth, and Vani Bhojan, is coming to Ott. This powerful film explores the emotional journey of a son as he fights against a new government policy. Though Anjaamai received a mixed critical and audience response, the film’s social messaging and the performances by the main cast were widely praised. Scroll down for full details.

Cast and Crew of Anjaamai

Written and directed by Sp Subburaman, Anjaamai stars Rahman, Vidharth, Krithik Mohan, Vani Bhojan, and Ramar. Kala Charan and Raghav Prasad composed the music, which was edited by Ramsudharsan. M. Thirunavukarasu produces the film.

Plot of Anjaamai

In Anjaamai, a devoted father, once a passionate theater artist, leaves behind his career to support his son’s education. However, due to a sudden policy change and mounting pressures, the father succumbs to overwhelming stress,...

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Movies were the focus in December, with no new Indian series debuting this month. The newly added films include a number of under-the-radar arthouse pictures as well as three new Netflix Originals: The Archies, Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, and the true-crime documentary Curry & Cyanide.

Here are all of the new Indian movies added to Netflix in December 2023.

N = Netflix Original

New Indian Movies on Netflix: December 2023 Thank You for Coming (2023)

Language: Hindi

Runtime: 117 Minutes

Director: Karan Boolani

Cast: Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill, Pradhuman Singh

Genre: Sex Comedy | Added to Netflix: December 1

An unhappy single woman consents to an arranged marriage and has her first sexually satisfying experience on the night of her engagement party — only she’s too drunk to remember who she was with when it happened. This sex-positive comedy is slow to get going and not as funny as it should be, but actor Bhumi Pednekar...

Tamil actor Vidharth’s 25th film ‘Carbon’, which has been waiting to hit screens for a long time, has got a clean ‘U’ certificate from the Censor Board. The makers of the film disclosed this on social media on Sunday. The thriller, which has been directed by Srinuvasan, is all about a man who has dreams […]...

TollywoodWith the funds raised, para-athletes will be trained at the Infinity Para Sports Academy and Rehab Center in Hyderabad. Digital NativeLakshmi Manchu, daughter of veteran actor Mohanbabu is a well-known actor, producer and television host in the Telugu film industry. Lakshmi Manchu will cycle 100 kilometers for the Aditya Mehta Foundation on February 28 to raise funds for para atheletes. The actor took to her Instagram account and shared a video of her cycling and wrote, "The smell of fresh air and the sound of wind, was just astonishing as I rode 35 Kms with @adityamehtafoundation! I will be bicycling 100kms!! Yes 100 kms to raise funds for the para-athletes who'll be trained at the infinity para sports academy and rehab center. 100Kms Here I Come!" Talking to Ians, Lakshmi said: "I have been wanting to ride 100 kilometres as a dream, as something that I wanted to do." View this post on Instagram A...

EntertainmentLakshmi Manchu is hosting a talk show for Rana Daggubati’s YouTube channel South Bay. Digital NativeLakshmi Manchu is hosting a talk show for Rana Daggubati’s YouTube channel South Bay. The multifaceted Lakshmi Manchu will have celebs like SS Rajamouli, fashion designer Bibhu Mohapatra, designer duo Shantanu and Nikhil, Taapsee Pannu, American filmmaker Frank Coraci, tennis champions Sania Mirza and Prakash Amritraj, and pastry chefs Pooja Dhingra and Anna Poliviou, among others on her show which will begin telecast on November 15. Sharing her experience on interviewing SS Rajamouli, Lakshmi had told Ians, “There is an episode where Rajamouli Gaaru was my guest. Just for fun, I told Rajamouli sir to make a one minute pitch for a film, and then I said ‘sir, your time starts now!’ He started laughing and said, ‘I am not a spontaneous person at all. I think you put me in a fix!’ I...

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

FilmDirected by Manoj Ram, the film has Anjali Nair of 'Nedunaal Vaadai' fame playing the female lead.Digital NativeVidharth, best known for his work in films such as Kurangu Bommai and Oru Kidayin Karunai Manu, is all geared up for his next. Titled Natchatraa, the first-look poster was launched and has generated buzz on social media. Touted to be a mystery, going by the first look poster which features Vidharth in the uniform of a security guard which clearly indicates that it will be a property mystery thriller. Directed by Manoj Ram which has Anjali Nair of Nedunaal Vaadai fame playing the female lead. In an interaction with Toi, debutant Manoj was quoted saying, “Certain things are better when experienced directly on big screens rather than the team speaking about it. That’s the mysterious part of Natchatraa that I believe audiences will find it worth watching in theatres.” The film also stars Sendrayan,...

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

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

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

KollywoodOn November 16, which is the third Friday of the month, Tfpc has permitted the release of four films – 'Sei', 'Uththravu Maharaja', 'Kaatrin Mozhi' and 'Chithiram Pesuthadi 2'.Digital NativeAccording to a new rule imposed by the Tamil Film Producers Council, only small budget films can be released on the first and third Fridays of the month. On November 16, which is the third Friday, the Tfpc has permitted the release of four movies – Sei, Uththravu Maharaja, Kaatrin Mozhi and Chithiram Pesuthadi 2. While the four films are gearing up for release, news surfaced that Vijay Antony’s Thimiru Pudichavan will also be out at the theatres on the same day. This film was supposed to be a Diwali release but was postponed for various reasons. Being a high budget film, the Tfpc hasn’t given clearance for Thimiru Pudichavan to release on November 16 as it would affect the prospects of other movies at the box office.

KollywoodThe film will release on November 16.Tnm StaffYoutube ScreengrabThe official trailer of Jyothika’s Kaatrin Mozhi was released on Thursday by actor Karthi. The film is the Tamil remake of the Hindi film Tumhari Sulu with Jyothika reprising the role played by Vidya Balan in the original. The two-minute trailer shows Jyothika playing Vijayalakshmi Balakrishnan, a homemaker, who ends up becoming a radio jockey (Rj) quite by chance. Jyothika’s attempts to modulate her voice so that it sounds sultry are quite hilarious in the trailer. The trailer gives us a good idea of Vijayalakshmi’s rise to fame followed by the challenges she has to face within her family. The trailer also has a surprise cameo by Simbu who compliments Jyothika on her “hello”. Simbu has worked with Jyothika in films like Saravana and Manmadhan. The film also stars Vidharth and Lakshmi Manchu in crucial roles. While Vidharth will...

KollywoodThe movie is the Tamil remake of Vidya Balan's Hindi flick 'Tumhari Sulu'.Digital NativeLast seen playing Arvind Swami’s wife in Mani Ratnam’s Chekka Chivantha Vaanam, Jyothika’s next release will be Radha Mohan directorial Kaatrin Mozhi, the Tamil remake of Tumhari Sulu. The film was originally slated to release on October 18 alongside Vishal’s Sandakozhi 2 and Dhanush’s Vada Chennai, which is slated to hit the screens a day earlier. The latest update is that the release of Kaatrin Mozhi has been postponed and it will now hit the screens post-Diwali. Producer G. Dhananjayan took to twitter to make the announcement. He wrote on his twitter page: “It’s raining new films week after week. We scheduled for October 18 release but looking at the list (of films) approved, it will be a hard battle to get proper theatres or shows. So we’re postponing the release to November,...

KollywoodThe film will be helmed by debut director S Raj. Digital NativeActress Jyothika, who made a smashing comeback with 36 Vayadhinile, is on a signing spree. Having recently completed work in Kaatrin Mozhi, the Tamil remake of Tumhari Sulu, and Mani Ratnam’s Chekka Chivantha Vaanam, it was announced on Tuesday that she’s signed her next project. On Tuesday it was announced that Jyothika has signed a yet-untitled film with debut director S Raj in the banner of Dream Warrior Pictures, who are currently bankrolling Suriya’s Ngk. The statement added that the regular shooting will commence from October and the makers are in the process of finalising rest of the cast and crew. Meanwhile, Jyothika’s Kaatrin Mozhi, which marks her reunion with director Radha Mohan, is gearing up for release on October 18. On the occasion of her last day of the shoot with the team, Jyotika surprised by...

Kollywood“I needed a popular song which would have an instant connect with the south and the first one that came to my mind was 'Jimikki Kammal'," said director Radha Mohan.Digital NativeThe widely popular Malayalam number 'Jimikki Kammal' so far has had several cover versions. People can now get ready to see Jyothika’s version of the song in her upcoming film Kaatrin Mozhi, the Tamil remake of Vidya Balan starrer Tumhari Sulu. The makers made the announcement via a statement. Apparently, the official song rights were bought and the song has been used at a crucial juncture in the Radha Mohan directorial. The sequence featuring Jyothika and Lakshmi Manchu was shot just a few days ago. “I needed a popular song which would have an instant connect with the south, and the first one that came to my mind was 'Jimikki Kammal'. The sequence has Jyothika, who plays an Rj,...

KollywoodThe film is a remake of 'Tumhari Sulu'.Tnm StaffAfter playing a ruthless, no-nonsense cop in Bala’s Naachiyaar, Jyothika will be seen playing a homemaker who struggles to find her identity in the Tamil remake of Tumhari Sulu, which is being directed by Radha Mohan. Titled Kaatrin Mozhi, Jyotika completed shooting her portions in the film in a start to finish single schedule. The film commenced shooting on June 4th and the team went on to shoot without a break. Jyothika completed her portions on July 25, 2018, according to a statement. On the occasion of her last day of the shoot with the team, Jyotika surprised everyone by gifting a silk saree and silk (dhoti) veshti and shirt to all the crew members and took photos with them. She also presented a special gift to all assistant directors for their fantastic work. The entire crew was delighted with her kind gesture.

CinemaClose on the heels of 'Mahanati', there are many more southern films with women as main leads coming up.Siddarth SrinivasGone are the days when the mindset of an average movie-goer would only accept only a man as the central figure in a film. Times have changed, and it looks like southern cinema is catching up. The success of Mahanati (Nadigaiyar Thilagam in Tamil), in which Keerthy Suresh played the lead, bodes well for a slew of films centred around women characters that are about to hit the marquee over the next calendar year. Top women actors such as Nayanthara and Trisha have a minimum of two such films in hand. While the former has Imaikkaa Nodigal, Kolaiyuthir Kaalam and Kolamaavu Kokila on her plate, the latter has Garjanai (Tamil remake of Anushka Sharma’s NH4) and Mohini. Telugu actor Anushka Shetty had tasted success at the start of the year with Bhaagamathie, a spooky thriller, while in the Malayalam industry, Manju Warrier has made waves with the film Mohanlal, in which she played a huge fan of a the actor. Speaking of Jyothika, who is currently in the news for her role opposite Arvind Swami in Mani Ratnam’s Chekka Chivantha Vaanam, she has also signed the Tamil remake of Vidya Balan’s Tumhari Sulu. The film is titled Kaatrin Mozhi and will be helmed by Radha Mohan, who has already given Jyothika one of the most memorable films in her career – Mozhi. Speaking about the project, the director says, “It was a mutual decision between Jyothika, producer Dhananjayan and myself to work on this remake. Tumhari Sulu is known up north for its different storyline and nice humour. We believe we have made the right changes to bring in the local flavour without affecting the soul of the film.” The shoot for the film is expected to take off in the second week of June, with Vidharth reprising the role of Manav Kaul. It is not only the top women actors, but also the middle rangers who are opting for a swim against the tide. In an industry which mostly treats its woman characters as pure airheads, giving them almost nothing to do in the script, this is a whiff of fresh air and a welcome change creating a paradigm shift in the genres that are being targeted. Recently, actor Sivakarthikeyan announced his first home production Kanaa, which is expected to be an extremely interesting film narrating the story of a small town girl making it to the Indian cricket team. The film has completed close to 70% of its shoot and is looking at a release in the final quarter of the year. Lyricist/singer Arunraja Kamaraj, best known for 'Neruppu Da' from Kabali and 'Varlam Varlam Vaa' from Bairavaa, makes his directorial debut with this project which stars Aishwariya Rajesh in the lead role. An excited Arunraja Kamaraj spills the beans on the film, saying “The whole idea behind the film is to break the usual clichés. When it comes to cricket, right from Ms Dhoni and Iqbal up north to Chennai 28 down south, many films have been churned out in India but they have all been male-oriented. Female cricket is something that hasn’t been tapped yet, and in addition to that, my protagonist is a bowler, specifically a spinner. It is an untouched corner in a famous field.” Speaking about the effort that Aishwariya Rajesh has put in for her role, he says,“When she came on board, she was a newbie to cricket. But trust me, she put in a top-level effort to get even the slightest moves right. Aishwariya trained for close to 8 hours a day, for a month, to get into the skin of the character. She grew dark and was almost unrecognisable in front of Mani sir on the sets of her next film, but it was worth it.” The list of upcoming films centred around women characters proves to be an eye-opener. The themes and subjects are diverse and much of it has been under-explored so far. Varalaxmi Sarathkumar’s upcoming crime thriller Velvet Nagaram has a couple of realistic action sequences, while Samantha’s Tamil and Telugu remakes of U-Turn will definitely be a test of brains. Even women actors such as Hansika and Nandita Swetha are working on interesting projects in which their characters are the paramount. Let's hope the trend is here to stay!

KollywoodStarring Jyothika in the lead, the Tamil version will be helmed by director Radha Mohan.Digital NativeJyothika is making some interesting career moves. After playing a ruthless, no-nonsense cop in Bala’s Naachiyaar, she will be seen playing a housewife who struggles to find her identity in the Tamil remake of Tumhari Sulu to be directed by Radha Mohan. The makers have revealed that the remake has been titled Kaatrin Mozhi, and that it’ll start rolling from May. It’s interesting to note that Kaatrin Mozhi is a popular number from Jyothika and Radha Mohan’s last outing, Mozhi. The makers are eyeing an October release for the film. Apparently, Mohan and Jyothika have been planning to work together for quite some time and both felt that the Vidya Balan starrer Tumhari Sulu, which struck gold at the box office, would be the best option. In the film, Vidya plays a hard-working homemaker who works as an Rj on a late-night show. National award-winning editor Kl Praveen and cinematographer Mahesh Muthusamy have been roped in for the remake, which will also star Vidharth and Lakshmi Manchu in crucial roles. While Vidharth will be seen playing Jyothika’s husband, Lakshmi will reprise Neha Dhupia’s role from the original. On signing the project, Jyothika said in a statement: “I’m a big Vidya (Balan) fan. I love her voice and command over Hindi, which is rare in Bollywood today. I’ve watched every Vidya film and Tumhari Sulu, in my opinion, is her most lovable work. I feel honoured to be stepping into her shoes. Kudos to the producers and to director Suresh (Triveni) for making such a lively, honest, real and feel-good film.” It is rumoured that before she commences work on Kaatrin Mozhi, Jyothika will wrap up her portion for Mani Ratnam’s Chekka Chivantha Vaanam. Teaming up with the Roja filmmaker for the first time, she’s believed to be playing Aravind Swami’s pair in the film. (Content provided by Digital Native)...

KollywoodThe producers of the film have announced a contest and given three clues for participants to guess the title. Tnm StaffFacebook/JyothikaBofta Media Works, which is producing the Tamil remake of the Vidya Balan hit Tumhari Sulu, has announced a 'Guess the title' contest, the selected winners of which will get the opportunity to meet the cast of the film at the shooting spot. The Tamil remake, to be directed by Radhamohan, will feature Jyothika in the lead role. Actor Vidharth, who appeared in films such as Kurangu Bommai and Oru Kidayin Karunai Manu, will play her husband in the film. Jyothika has previously worked with Radhamohan in the critically acclaimed film Mozhi. The team has also given three clues for contestants to guess the title. They are: 1. The title has two words 2. One word relates to Radhamohan and Jyotika 3. The other word relates to Radio FM Radio Radha? Radha FM? Radha 99.5? These are some of our guesses! Lakshmi Manchu is also part of the cast and she will be playing the role that Neha Dhupia did in the original. Tumhari Sulu is about a homemaker who becomes an Rj. Not just any Rj but one who runs a late night chat show where she speaks seductively to the callers. Vidya Balan's performance was terrific to say the least and the film went on to become a big hit. The Tamil film industry is currently on a strike and shooting of films has been stopped. However, Bofta has said that the shooting for the film will commence from June. The three-day contest ends on April 20 at 6 pm. You can enter the contest here. Jyothika's last film was the Bala directorial Naachiyaar, in which she played a foul-mouthed cop. The film did fairly well at the box-office and Jyothika made it clear that she wasn't going to restrict herself to playing vanilla roles since her comeback. The actor is also part of Mani Ratnam's next film Chekka Chivantha Vaanam.    ...

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

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

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