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Here’s When & Where To Watch Dear Uma On Ott(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Telugu movie Dear Uma, which hit the theatres on April 18, 2025, is now preparing for its digital release. The movie might not have been a big box office success, but it won praise for raising the grim topic of the medical mafia and offering an unusual love story. Viewers who missed it in cinemas will soon get a chance to catch it online, as Dear Uma starts streaming on Sun Nxt.

When & Where To Watch Dear Uma On Ott

After its theatre run, Dear Uma will now reach a wider audience through its Ott release. The film is set to start streaming on Sun Nxt from June 13. The platform announced the news by sharing a movie poster with the caption, “Some love stories never fade… they become eternal. Witness Dev & Uma’s on June 13. Dear Uma streaming from June 13 on Sun Nxt.

Jaat Box Office Day 1 vs Sunny Deol’s Top Openers!(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Sunny Deol has teamed up with Pushpa 2 producers Mythri Movie Makers for his next Bollywood outing. He is set to rule the South with his upcoming action thriller, Jaat. Gadar 2 may be out of reach, but where will it stand among his biggest openers of all time? Scroll below for a detailed box office analysis.

Directed by Gopichand Malineni in his Hindi debut, Jaat also features Regina Cassandra, Randeep Hooda, Ayesha Khan, Saiyami Kher, Zarina Wahab, Dayanand Shetty, Ajay Ghosh, Vineet Kumar Singh and Jagapathi Babu, among others, in pivotal roles. It is slated to hit theatres worldwide on April 10, 2025.

Jaat vs Sunny Deol’s highest openers

Sunny Deol delivered the biggest opening of his lifetime with Gadar 2, which grossed a whopping 40.10 crores on its day 1. Unfortunately, no other film in his career has managed to...

Vidaamuyarchi’s Regina Cassandra Joins Nayanthara Starrer Mookuthi Amman 2 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Vidaamuyarchi star Regina Cassandra has been making headlines with her performance in the movie. Keeping her fans intrigued, the actress recently announced her onboarding to the big-budget entertainer Mookuthi Amman 2, directed by Sundar C starring Nayanthara.

A grand muhurat event took place in Chennai on March 6th, 2025, unveiling the entire cast and crew of the film. Regina, who will play a pivotal role in the movie, shared her excitement about being part of this grand spectacle by sharing a post on social media.

Taking to her Instagram, the actress wrote, “Lights, camera aaaaaand – Mookuthi Amman 2! Witnessed a true pinch me moment today as I was on stage amidst the most talented company, kickstarting our new journey.”

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Hit 3 New Star Cast! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Natural Star Nani is acting in Hit-3, which is being filmed at a fast pace. Director Sailesh Kolanu is making this film as the third part of the Hit franchise.

Nani plays a powerful role named Arjun Sarkar. He is ready to impress the audience with his unique performance.

The film team is planning to release this movie as a summer treat. A new and interesting update about the film is going viral on social media. Reports say that two young heroes will also appear in the movie along with “Nani.”

Vishwak Sen, who acted in the first Hit film, is expected to make a cameo. Adivi Sesh, the hero of Hit-2, will also play a unique role.

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Nani’s Film Overseas Release ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Last year, Nani came to the silver screen with the crime-action drama Saripodhaa Sanivaaram, directed by Vivek Athreya. The film was originally released in India on August 29, 2024. Now, the film is set to release in Japan. According to 123 Telugu, the movie will hit Japanese theatres on February 14, 2025. An official announcement regarding the Japanese release has been made, and bookings are now open.

Saripodhaa Sanivaaram is directed and written by Vivek Athreya and features an impressive cast. Nani stars as Surya, with Priyanka Arulmohan as Charulatha, S.J. Suryah as Daya, Murli Sharma as Koormanand, Ajay as Govardhan, Aditi Balan as Bhadra, Sai Kumar as Sankaram, Jhansi as Vasudha, Harshavardhan as Si Sudhakar, Ajay Ghosh as Narayana Prabha, and Subhalekha Sudhakar as Hc Kamalakar N.

The film’s cinematography is by Murali G, editing by Karthika Srinivas, music composed by Jakes Bejoy, and art direction by G.M. Sekhar.

Pushpa 2 Overseas Box Office Update! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Allu Arjun led Pushpa 2 is close to completing two months at the box office. The journey has truly been unreal as the action thriller continues to mint moolah despite many new releases. Sukumar‘s directorial has now achieved a massive feat in the overseas circuit. Scroll below for the latest exciting update!

Overseas Box Office

Allu Arjun starrer has almost concluded its run at the overseas box office. It has accumulated a whopping 292 crores gross. Unfortunately, the action thriller will not be able to enter the 300 crore club.

3rd highest Tollywood grosser!

There are reasons to celebrate because Pushpa 2 is now the third highest-grossing Tollywood movie in the overseas circuit. Allu Arjun starrer could not beat Baahubali 2, which went way beyond 350 crores and conquered the top throne.

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Fahadh Faasil Discusses Pushpa Role (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Fahadh Faasil played Bhanwar Singh Shekhawat in Sukumar’s Pushpa 2: The Rule. The movie was released on December 5 and had special paid premieres on the evening of December 4th. Many expected that Fahadh would receive huge compliments after the film’s release. But the fans are utterly disappointed to see him in a role like that.

After the release, an old interview with Fahadh went viral. In the interview, he said the first part of Pushpa didn’t affect his career. Many fans who watched Pushpa 2 felt Fahadh was underutilized. Some even said his character looked cartoonish in the sequel.

Earlier this year, Fahadh spoke about Pushpa in an interview with Film Companion. When asked if Pushpa: The Rise made him a pan-Indian actor, he said, “I don’t think Pushpa did anything for me. I told Sukumar Sir that.

Varun Tej’s Matka is all set for Ott release (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Varun Tej’s latest Telugu action thriller, Matka, was released in theaters on November 14, 2024. Karuna Kumar directed the film, which received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. Recently, the Ott giant announced that the movie will be available for streaming in the first week of December. This further ignited the excitement among Varun Tej’s fans.

Matka Cast & Plot Details

Karuna Kumar directed the Matka under the banners of Vyra Entertainments and Srt Entertainments. Alongside Varun, the film features Meenakshi Chaudhary and Nora Fatehi in the lead roles. The supporting cast includes Saloni Aswani, Satyan Rajesh, P. Ravi Shankar, Kishore, Ajay Ghosh and Naveen Chandra.

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Pushpa 2 Box Office Advance Booking (USA Premieres) Update! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The countdown has begun, and the Pushpa 2 trailer will be released in the next 3 hours. Massive hopes are pinned on Allu Arjun’s action thriller, and fans will leave no stone unturned to make it a blockbuster. Ahead of it, let’s take a at how the advance booking for the premiere shows are faring in the USA.

Pushpa: The Rule is scheduled to hit theatres worldwide on December 5, 2024. The premiere shows in the US will be screened a day before, on December 4. After a kickass start in pre-sales, the pace has slowed down. Analysts expect an exponential jump after the trailer release, and only the sky is the limit if the content clicks.

Advance Booking sales for the US premiere shows

As per the latest update by Venky Box Office, Pushpa 2 has clocked in pre-sales of $872K (Inr...

Pushpa 2 Box Office Advance Booking (USA) Update! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The worldwide box office will be set on fire this December 2024, as the Pushpa 2 storm is arriving in theatres. It is the most anticipated film in India but what’s even better is the trends being witnessed in the USA. The advance booking for premiere shows began a few days ago, and the sales have been unbelievable. Scroll below for the latest update!

The premiere of Pushpa: The Rule is scheduled for December 4, 2024, in the North American circuit. Allu Arjun starrer has already achieved multiple milestones. It became the fastest film to clock 15K ticket sales, along with achieving the $500K mark in pre-sales for the special show.

Advance Booking Sales

There are 28 days to go, but Pushpa 2 has already registered advance booking sales of $534K. As per Venky Box Office, it has sold 19K+ tickets from 3,061 shows across 807 locations in the USA.

Pushpa 2 Box Office Advance Booking (USA) Update! (PC: Instagram)

Pushpa: The Rule is truly ruling the box office, even before its big release. It is, hands down, the most anticipated Indian film of 2024. The advance booking for the premieres has commenced in the USA and has achieved yet another milestone in the overseas market. Scroll below for the latest exciting Pushpa 2 update!

Pushpa 2 is scheduled to hit the big screens on December 5, 2024. The premieres in the US are planned for a day before, i.e., on December 4. There remains immense excitement around the film. It achieved a massive milestone on Wednesday by becoming the fastest Indian movie ever to sell 15K tickets for the premieres in the North American circuit.

Advance Booking Sales (US)

As per the official update by the makers, Pushpa: The Rule has made an advance booking sale of a whopping $500K+ in pre-sales for the premieres at the US box office.

Varun Tej’s intense new thriller Matka promises a gripping storyline ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Varun Tej’s upcoming pan-Indian film Matka generates significant buzz, especially as it gears up to compete with Suriya’s highly anticipated period action drama Kanguva. The Hindi-dubbed version of Matka has been titled Matka Vasu. Varun Tej’s look in the film has sparked social media comparisons to Kamal Haasan’s iconic portrayal of Velu Naicker in Nayakan, heightening expectations for this ambitious project. This article covers everything you need to know about Matka.

Cast and Crew of Matka

Directed and written by Karuna Kumar, the film stars Varun Tej, Nora Fatehi, Ajay Ghosh, Naveen Chandra, and Kishore Kumar G. The music is composed by G.V. Prakash Kumar, with editing by Karthika Srinivas and cinematography by Kishore Kumar. The producers include Mohan Cherukuri, Rajani Talluri, and Vijender Reddy Teegala. The film is produced under Srt Entertainments,...

Allu Arjun Becomes The Highest-Paid Indian Actor With Pushpa 2? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

There is more than a month to release, but Pushpa 2 is already in the news and making a lot of buzz. Fans cannot keep calm as the action thriller is arriving a day before its originally planned date. Are you curious to know how much Allu Arjun is taking home in earnings? Just enough to make him the highest-paid Indian actor. Scroll below for all the details.

Pushpa: The Rule is directed by Sukumar. The team worked really hard and against all odds to meet their deadline of the December 2024 release. And they seem quite confident about their content as Pushpa 3 has been confirmed, even before the release of the sequel.

Allu Arjun earnings for Pushpa 2

As per a new report by Track Tollywood, Allu Arjun is reportedly taking home earnings of 300 crores for his role as Pushpa Raj.

Pushpa 3 Is Happening! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Indian box office has witnessed a lot of surprises this year! Trade analysts are expecting Allu Arjun to conclude 2024 on a banging note with Pushpa 2. Even before the release of The Rule, producers have given us reasons to celebrate because Pushpa 3 is happening! Scroll below for all the exciting updates.

The blockbuster franchise began in 2021 with Pushpa: The Rise. Box office records were shattered as Allu Arjun ruled as Pushpa Raj nationwide. After 3 years, he is reprising his character in Pushpa: The Rule. The buzz is sky-high, and the action thriller has already accumulated 1085 crores via pre-release business.

Pushpa 3 confirmed!

As you read the article, Allu Arjun and the makers are in Hyderabad hosting a grand event for the distributors. Many box office stats have been unveiled as Pushpa 2 is showing all signs of becoming a blockbuster. The producers seem super confident about their...

Song Title Angaaron Song Lyrics

Movie Pushpa 2 The Rule (2024)

Cast Allu Arjun, Fahadh Faasil and Rashmika Mandanna, Dhanunjay, Rao Ramesh, Suneel, Anasuya Bharadwaj & Ajay Ghosh

Director Sukumar

Music Rockstar Dsp (Devi Sri Prasad)

Singers Shreya Ghoshal

Lyricist Raqueeb Alam

Check out Angaaron Song Lyrics from Pushpa 2 The Rule starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna

Patthar hai vo mujhe rok tok kahate hain log

Par mom sa hai mera jaanu

Nashtar hai vo yahi door door goonje phitoor

Par badashah hai mera jaanu

Ho kadavi hai boli dil hai rangoli

Isamen patthar kyon log aate hain

Mujhako to dikhata hai isane koi sanam

Angaaron ka ambar sa lagata hai mera saami

Meri raahon mein phoolon ka raasta hai mera saami

Aag dekhati hai tab dekhati hai isaki aankhon mein sabane

Aab dekha khvaab isaki aankhon mein hamane

Isake munhon mein bala ke dikhate hain shaan sabane

Par sote munhon ke pichhe...

Ravi Teja’s Eagle Ott Release Date ( Photo Credit – People Media Factory / YouTube )

The month of March 2024 starts with excitement amongst the fans of cinema. The streaming platforms are geared up to drop exciting new titles for their viewers to watch. Some new, old, and theatrical movies will make their way online. One such movie that will soon be available for the masses to watch is Eagle. Ravi Teja’s Telugu action-thriller is all set to entertain you in the comfort of your home.

If you are wondering what Eagle is about and along with Ravi Teja, who all stars in it, we have covered everything for you.

Eagle Cast

The film stars Ravi Teja as Sahdev Varma, aka Eagle. The cast also includes Kavya Thapar as Rachana, Anupama Parameswaran as Nalini, along with Navdeep, Srinivas Avasarala, Madhoo, Ajay Ghosh, Srinivasa Reddy, Vinay Rai and Sivannarayana Naripeddi among others.

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Amazon Prime’s latest offering, Dhootha, chronicles the story of an ambitious journalist, Sagar Verma (Naga Chaitanya Akkineni), who joins a major newspaper publication as a chief editor. Sagar considered himself Dhootha, the messenger who brings the truth to people. The irony of the situation was that Sagar was a corrupt journalist who would go to great lengths to secure his victory. Also, Sagar got the chief editor position by manipulating his superior against Charles, the journalist who was supposed to succeed in the role. Sagar told everyone that Charles wasn’t a great fit for the job, as he was mentally unstable. Sagar had it all: wealth, power, and fame, but his perfect life took a nosedive when a newspaper clipping predicted the death of his dog. At first, Sagar made it out to be some kind of silly prank, but soon, the prediction written on the paper became a reality.

The makers of Vijaya Rama Raju starrer ‘Arjun Chakravarthy: Journey of an Unsung Champion’ on Friday unveiled the first look poster of the actor, in which he can be seen standing in the middle of stadium with a medal in his hand, looking proud. The movie is based on the true life story of a Kabaddi player who represented India in the 1980s; it presents rustic and raw imagery while capturing the struggles and triumphs in the life of a sportsperson.

The first look poster of the actor features a text, which reads as: “Arjun Chakravarthy’s impact on Indian Kabaddi parallels Kapil Dev’s Influence on Indian cricket during the 1980’s”.

It raises the expectations to next level, and also raises intrigue about the Arjun’s inspiring story that will unfold very soon on big screens.

The film is produced by Srini Gubbala, written and directed by Vikrant Rudra,...

The makers of Vijaya Rama Raju starrer ‘Arjun Chakravarthy: Journey of an Unsung Champion’ on Friday unveiled the first look poster of the actor, in which he can be seen standing in the middle of stadium with a medal in his hand, looking proud. The movie is based on the true life story of a Kabaddi player who represented India in the 1980s; it presents rustic and raw imagery while capturing the struggles and triumphs in the life of a sportsperson.

The first look poster of the actor features a text, which reads as: “Arjun Chakravarthy’s impact on Indian Kabaddi parallels Kapil Dev’s Influence on Indian cricket during the 1980’s”.

It raises the expectations to next level, and also raises intrigue about the Arjun’s inspiring story that will unfold very soon on big screens.

The film is produced by Srini Gubbala, written and directed by Vikrant Rudra,...

Mumbai, July 18 (Ians) Director Ajay Bhupati, who is known for his 2018 Tamil superhit film ‘Rx 100’, is coming up with a new film ‘Mangalavaaram’. The director described the film as a village-based action-thriller set against the backdrop of the 1990s and has promised that the film sticks to the nativity.

The film stars Payal Rajput, Shravan Reddy, Chaitanya Krishna, Nandita Swetha, Ajay Ghosh and Laxman playing the pivotal roles in the film.

Talking about the film, Ajay Bhupati said, “Our ‘Mangalavaar’ is a village-based rare action-thriller set in 90’s backdrop. It sticks to our nativity with raw, rustic visuals and emotions. There are 30 characters in the story and every character has got a certain place in the larger scheme of the film.”

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Mumbai, April 22 (Ians) Bollywood choreographer Ganesh Acharya shared how he choreographed the song ‘Pushpa – Jhukega Nahi Saala’ from the movie ‘Pushpa: The Rise’ and said that the inspiration for it came from people walking on the roadside.

‘Pushpa: The Rise’ is a 2021 Telugu action drama film starring Allu Arjun in the titular role. It also features alongside Fahadh Faasil (his Telugu debut), and Rashmika Mandanna while Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari, Sunil, Raj Tirandasu, Rao Ramesh, Dhananjaya, Anasuya Bharadwaj and Ajay Ghosh play supporting roles. The story is about a labourer Pushpa Raj, who smuggles red sandalwood in the Seshachalam Hills of Chittoor district in Andhra Pradesh.

Ganesh spoke about how he choreographed the dance sequence: “Whenever I am travelling by car and see people walking by or doing something on the side, I observe them and draw inspiration from them. So, I did notice that there were some people standing on...

Kartikeya’s hilarious entertainer ‘Bedurulanka 2012’ shoot wrapped up recently and makers have released a glimpse of its crazy World. Directed by debutant Clax, Neha Sshetty is playing the lead along with Kartikeya. Produced by Ravindra Benerjee Muppaneni, Loukya Entertainments is backing this project and C Yuvaraj is presenting it.

The crazy glimpse into the ‘World of Bedurulanka 2012 ‘ unveils the scenic beauties of Godavari – Yedurulanka village and the characters playing the major role in it.

Based on the rumoured “End of the World” concept, this out-n-out hilarious entertainer is completely made with village backdrop and has everything in order to engage the fans till end, says makers.

The visuals & background music have already created good buzz on the film while Kartikeya & Neha Sshetty’s chemistry scores great response from everyone.

Besides featuring the chaos in the village, the glimpse also revealed happening actors Ajay Ghosh, Raj Kumar Basireddy, Goparaju Ramana, ‘Auto...

Young performer Kartikeya Gummakonda known for his phenomenal performance in ‘RX100’ which was also remade in hindi as ‘Tadap’ debuting Ahan Shetty as the lead.

The Talented actor is now coming up with an exciting comedy drama ‘Bedurulanka 2012’ starring ‘DJ Tillu’ fame Neha Shetty as the female lead. Director Clax is debuting with this project made under Loukya Entertainments. C. Yuvaraj is presenting it and National Award Winning movie ‘Colour Photo’ producer Ravindra Benerjee Muppaneni (Benny) is backing this project.

Prominent Actor Nani has launched the First Look and Motion Poster of ‘Bedurulanka 2012’ today and it instantly garnered superb response on social media. Amidst the buzz around it, most of them referred to the poster as unique and intriguing.

Speaking on the occasion, producer Ravindra Benerjee Muppaneni (Benny) says “Our ‘Bedurulanka 2012’ motion poster gives an insight on the unique concept of film. The story is based on the consequences commencing...

The most recent declaration of crazy fandom for actor Allu Arjun came from a Mumbai-based juice vendor Bunty, who introduced a range of beverages named after the star.

The beverage comes in a customised mug carrying dialogues and images of Allu Arjun’s character from ‘Pushpa: The Rise’.

When asked about the reason to pay tribute to Arjun in this manner, Bunty of Bunty Juice Centre said: “I am a huge fan of Allu Arjun sir right from his first film. I love all his dialogues but my favourite dialogue from Pushpa is’ ‘Fire hai main, jukhega nahi’ which reflects in the ice smoke that flows from the Allu Arjun Pushpa Juice Special.

‘Pushpa: The Rise’ is a 2021 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by Sukumar. It stars Allu Arjun as the titular character alongside Fahadh Faasil (his Telugu debut), and Rashmika Mandanna while Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari, Sunil, Rao Ramesh,...

Kartikeya and ‘DJ Tillu’ fame Neha Sshetty paired up for an interesting film. Producer of National Award winning ‘Best Telugu film’ Colour Photo, Ravindra Benerjee Muppaneni (Benny) is making it. Directed by Clax, C Yuvaraju is presenting it as Loukya Entertainments Production No: 3

Titled as ‘Bedurulanka 2012’, the movie team excitedly announced it on Sep 21st on the occasion of Kartikeya’s birthday.

Speaking on the occasion, movie producer Benny Muppaneni says, “Happy Birthday to our hero Kartikeya. We’re happy to announce the title on his birthday. We’re even planning to release the first look soon. It’s a comedy drama with Godavari backdrop. We’ve finished the 3rd schedule of it recently. Shot in the amazing locations of Yanam, Kakinada, Godavari. The last schedule of the movie to wrap up soon. Melody Brahma Manisharma has scored 5 extraordinary songs for the album with a beautiful song written by late Sri Sirivennela Seetharama Shastry garu.

The makers of director Clax’s upcoming Telugu film, featuring young actors Kartikeya and Neha Shetty in the lead, on Wednesday announced the film’s title as ‘Bedurulanka 2012’.

The announcement was made to mark the birthday of the film’s lead actor Kartikeya.

Ravindra Benerjee Muppaneni (Benny), the producer of National Award winning Telugu film ‘Colour Photo’, is producing this movie, which is being presented by Yuvaraju of Loukya Entertainments Production.

Speaking on the occasion, Benny Muppaneni said: “Happy Birthday to our hero Kartikeya. We’re happy to announce the title on his birthday. We’re even planning to release the first look soon.

“Our film is a comedy drama with a Godavari backdrop. We finished the third schedule recently. The film has been shot in the amazing locations of Yanam, Kakinada, and Godavari.

“Now, we are on to the last schedule of the movie and will wrap it up soon.

ReviewThe performances of actors Gopichand, Sathyaraj and Rao Ramesh are convincing. Raashii Khanna however deserves much of the appreciation for experimenting with comedy and succeeding with it. Balakrishna GaneshanDirector Maruthi’s Pakka Commercial is one of those films that end up making a satire of themselves unintentionally. The film, while ironically making fun of how television soaps present court proceedings to the audience – with monologues, silly staged and unrealistic depiction of events, ends up making a commentary about how this film belongs to the same category. Pakka Commercial stars actors Gopichand and Raashii Khanna, along with Sathyaraj, Rao Ramesh, Ajay Ghosh and others. The film is a courtroom drama. And one should not expect it to be anywhere close to reality, as the film amply makes it clear in the very title that it is a 'commercial' film. For the uninitiated, a typical commercial film is devoid of reality, logic and reasoning.

TollywoodFeaturing actors Venkatesh, Varun Tej, Tamannaah Bhatia and Mehreen Pirzada in the lead, ‘F3: Fun and Frustration’ is helmed by Anil Ravipudi.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeThe trailer of upcoming Telugu comedy drama F3, which features actors Venkatesh Daggubati, Varun Tej, Tamannaah Bhatia and Mehreen Pirzada in the lead, was unveiled on Monday, May 9. Like its prequel, the trailer sets the tone for a fun-filled film. The comedy drama revolves around the lead characters being obsessed with money and tracks how they come into some wealth, and how they use it. “The one who owns money has fun and the one who doesn't would be frustrated,” Murali Sharma’s character can be heard saying in the trailer. Sharing the trailer, Tamannaah tweeted on Monday, May 9, “The Biggest Fun Franchise #F3Trailer is here.Laughs locked for May 27th.” Venkatesh, Varun Tej, Tamannaah and Mehreen play the main characters in the film.

KollywoodRJ Balaji will be reprising Ayushmann Khurranna’s role from the 2018 Hindi film. Tnm StaffTwitter/ Boney KapoorProducer Boney Kapoor took to social media on March 18 to announce that the Kollywood remake of hit Hindi film Badhaai Ho is gearing up for theatrical release. Titled Veetla Vishesham, the film is the Tamil remake of Badhaai Ho will see Rj Balaji reprising Ayushmann Khurranna’s role, while actors Sathyaraj and Urvashi will be stepping into the shoes of actors Gajraj Rao and Neena Gupta respectively. The title of the film closely resembles the name of the 1994 comedy drama Veetla Visehshanga. Sharing the announcement, Boney wrote: “#வீட்லவிசேஷம் #VeetlaVishesham. Get ready for the craziest family entertainer of 2022 ! June 17th only in theatres! (sic).” Sharing the first look poster, Boney Kapoor announced that the film will be releasing on June 17. The film will be bankrolled under the production banner of Bayview Projects Llp.

ReviewAllu Arjun is immensely likable on screen and that keeps Pushpa going despite its lengthy runtime of three hours.Sowmya RajendranFacebook/ Allu ArjunSukumar’s Pushpa: The Rise is the first part of a red sandalwood smuggler’s saga. Who is Pushpa? He isn’t a flower, he is fire! Don’t roll your eyes yet. When Allu Arjun says it, the line sounds so swag that you end up cheering madly with the crowd. In fact, every time Allu Arjun is on screen (and he’s there in nearly all the scenes), he defines the word ‘lit’. The actor is immensely likable and that keeps Pushpa going despite its lengthy runtime of three hours. Set in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, Pushpa (Allu Arjun) is a labourer with style. He always sits with his legs crossed and doesn’t bother standing up when the boss walks in. With his sidekick Keshav,...

Tollywood‘Raja Raja Chora’ marks the directorial debut of filmmaker Hasith Goli.Tnm StaffScreengrab/YouTubeThe teaser of actor Sree Vishnu’s upcoming Telugu movie Raja Raja Chora was unveiled on Friday, June 18. Sharing the teaser with followers on social media, the Gaali Sampath actor wrote, “It’s my good fortune to play this character. I am promising you all that I will tickle your funny bone with this movie.” The teaser opens with a viral quote of self-styled godman Nithyananda: “So the me resides in this as me is residing in all of that as me. So that me, through this me is talking to me.” Sree Vishnu is seen as a thief, who is actually an engineering graduate named Rajavarapu Bhaskar Raju. The protagonist, who seems to be a software engineer by day and also a small-time thief, lands in trouble. How he manages to escape the hurdles that come his way,...

KollywoodDetails about the cast and crew of this historical biopic are expected to be out soon.Digital NativeDigital NativeNayanthara, known as the Lady Superstar, has been bagging some of the best roles for quite a few years now. According to the latest buzz, the actor has been approached to play the lead role in the biopic of the legendary queen Velu Nachiyar. Born in 1730, Rani Velu Nachiyar ruled the Sivagangai jameen from 1780 to 1790. This valiant queen who fought the British is credited to be the first queen to fight against foreign rule. She also busted the ammunition storage of the British courageously. Rani Velu Nachiyar is known as Veeramangai, which literally translates to ‘brave lady’. With plans for a film on this brave queen, we are sure that it would be a meaty role for Nayanthara to essay. Grapevine has it that director Susi Ganesan (who has been accused of...

Kollywood This has come right in time for her 35th birthday, which falls on Wednesday.Digital NativeYouTube ScreengrabLady Superstar Nayanthara has a bunch of films lined up for release and the teaser of her next titled Netrikann was released on Wednesday. This has come right in time for her 35th birthday, that falls on November 18. Tipped to be another woman-centric thriller, the film is directed by Aval fame Milind Rau. The film went on floors in September last year and is currently in the post-production stage. Nayanthara plays a cadet at a police academy who loses her eyesight after a car accident. The film is believed to be an official remake of Korean thriller Blind, about a visually impaired woman who gives testimony in a hit-and-run case, and is then forced to confront the killer on her own. The teaser has plenty of gripping scenes, with an unseen killer on the loose.

Film review‘Mookuthi Amman’ offers some food for thought, a handful of jokes that land and two hours of, to put it colloquially, 'time-pass'.Priyanka ThirumurthyFrom the get-go, Mookuthi Amman, written by Rj Balaji, is a story of contradictions. Directed by Balaji and NJ Saravanan, the movie stars actor Nayanthara as a deity from a non-descript temple from Nagercoil, breaking stereotypes for the 'Lady Superstar' who is largely seen as a glamorous heroine. The protagonist, played by Balaji, is named Engels Ramasamy after two prolific communist leaders, but here he was, a staunch believer in God whose faith is unwavering despite his family's financial and social status. And finally, there is Bhagavathi Baba (Ajay Ghosh), a self-proclaimed godman, who is attempting to take over 11,000 acres of land that residents of Nagercoil, where the film is based, are dependent on for their daily life. He goes about cheating people, for the most part of the film,...

KollywoodStarring Rj Balaji, Urvashi, Ajay Ghosh and others, the film will stream on Disney+ Hotstar VIP from this Deepavali.Tnm StaffNayanthara’s Mookuthi Amman is scheduled to release for Deepavali on the streaming platform Disney+ Hotstar VIP. The film’s trailer was released on Sunday. The 2.40-minute video has plenty of references to current day politics that involves elements of religion, and comes with a dose of humour. Rj Balaji plays a reporter in a television channel who lives with his mother, played by actor Urvashi, and three sisters. Going by the trailer, Urvashi’s character promises to be a laughter riot. Nayanthara as the titular Mookuthi Amman (the goddess wearing the nose pin) appears before Rj Balaji’s family and grants them a wish to prove that she’s real. With just the snap of her finger, she blesses Rj Balaji’s family with all the riches. The film,...

KollywoodVignesh Shivan will bankroll the project under the banner Rowdy Pictures.Digital NativeThe first look poster of Nayanthara’s Netrikann was unveiled on Thursday evening. The intriguing first look clearly highlights Nayanthara's character as a blind/visually impaired person. The filmhas been directed by Milind Rau. Tipped to be a woman-centric thriller, the film is believed to be an official remake of Korean thriller Blind about a blind woman who gives testimony in a hit-and-run case and is then forced to confront the killer on her own. Reportedly, Nayanthara plays a cadet at a police academy, who loses her eyesight after a car accident. The makers haven’t officially confirmed whether the film is a remake. However, going by the title font in the first look poster which is written in Braille, it’s safe to assume that Nayanthara plays a blind/visually impaired character. The film marks the debut...

KollywoodVenkat Prabhu's web series 'Live Telecast' starring Kajal Aggarwal and Tamannaah's 'November Story' will also release on the platform.Tnm StaffDisney + Hotstar VIP, a streaming platform, has now added a bunch of new Tamil series and films to its collection to entice the Tamil audience. The announcement was made on October 23 and includes big names in the industry, such as actors Tamannaah, Kajal Aggarwal, Sathyaraj, Seetha and directors Venkat Prabhu and Karthi Subbaraj among others. Releasing on the platform for Deepavali this year is actor Nayanthara’s Mookuthi Amman, a feature film directed by Rj Balaji and NJ Saravanan. The rumours about the release on Ott were already doing the rounds, and Rj Balaji who will be acting in it along with Nayanthara, confirmed the news during the press meet. Calling it a “socially conscious saami padam” Rj Balaji shared that the film was completed before the lockdown and that...

“Interrrogation” was the winner of the Amnesty International Italia Award at the 72nd Venice Film Festival and of Best Feature Film in Tamil, Best Supporting Actor for Samuthirakani and Best Editing for the late Kishore Te, among a number of other awards. Aka “Visaaranai” was also India’s official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 89th Academy Awards and one of the most celebrated Indian productions of the year.

The script is based on Chandra Kumar’s fact-based novel “Lock Up” and is actually split in two distinct parts, to the point that if it was not for the same main characters, we could easily discuss about two different movies. In the first one Pandi, Murugan, Afzal, and Kumar are Tamil laborers who are working in Guntur, and living in a nearby park, with no roof under their heads, while working odd jobs to make ends meet.

KollywoodThe film, which was slated to release in theatres on May 1, has been pushed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.Digital NativeRJ-actor-director Balaji is teaming up with Nayanthara for a Tamil film Mookuthi Amman, a socio-political satire. Having essayed several different characters over the years, Nayanthara will be seen playing a goddess for the first time in her career in this film. With the film being wrapped up months back, Balaji has resumed work on the film. According to sources, there are about 4 days of patchwork pending, post which the film will move to the post-production stage. Sharing a poster from Mookuthi Amman, Rj Balaji wrote, "Thank you so much for this unbelievable love, appreciation and support for Tamil commentary.!!! Blessed !!! I will be ‘coming back to cricket’ real soon !!! And it's time for Mookuthi Amman (sic)." View this post on Instagram Thank you so much for this unbelievable love, appreciation and support for Tamil commentary.

KollywoodWhile an official announcement on this project is yet to be made, the film is touted to be an action-drama.Digital NativeIf the industry grapevine is anything to go by, Nayanthara is said to have given her nod to star in stunt master Rambo Rajkumar son Navakanth’s directorial debut. The actor is set to join hands with another first-time filmmaker Navakanth, who is the son of the renowned stunt master Rambo Rajkumar. It is tipped to be an action drama but an official announcement regarding this project is yet to be made. On the career front, Nayanthara currently awaits the release of her upcoming film Mookuthi Amman. Having essayed several different characters over the years, Nayanthara will be seen playing a goddess for the first time in her career in this film. As per recent reports, Mookuthi Amman is most likely to get released directly on an Ott platform.

KollywoodApparently, a leading Ott player has already acquired the film's rights and an official announcement is expected to be made soon.Digital NativeDigital NativeActor Nayanthara's upcoming Tamil film Mookuthi Amman, a socio-political satire, is most likely to skip theatrical release and head directly for Ott release via a leading platform, as per latest reports. While the makers haven't still made an official announcement, reliable sources have confirmed that the film may not wait for theatres to reopen for release. Apparently, a leading Ott player has already acquired the film's rights and an official announcement is expected to be made soon. Having essayed several different characters over the years, Nayanthara will be seen playing a goddess for the first time in her career in this film. Talking about Mookuthi Amman and its theme, Rj Balaji had told Times of India: “This will be a 100% saami (devotional) padam. It’s not a satire on the genre.

TollywoodThe film will be directed by debutante Hasith Goli.Digital NativeTollywood actor Sree Vishnu has worked with quite a few new directors in his career, his next venture too will be directed by newcomer Hasith Goli. Incidentally, Hasith Goli and Sree Vishnu share a good rapport as the former had penned lyrics for the latter’s films such as Mental Madhilo and Brochevarevarura. The first look poster of Raja Raja Chora was released out online recently and has captured the attention of the film buffs. Tg Vishwaprasad and Abhishek Agarwal are bankrolling the film under their respective banners People Media Factory and Abhishek Agarwal Arts. Speaking about the film, one of its producers Tg Vishwaprasad has said in an interview with the Deccan Chronicle, “We are happy to work with talented people like Sree Vishnu and Hasith Goli. We have completed one schedule of the shoot and more work is going on.

Kollywood'Mei' aims to expose dishonest and corrupt medical professionals but the execution has no mystery to it, right from the first frame.Anjana ShekarThe word ‘mei’ in Tamil translates to ‘truth’. It also has another meaning - ‘the body’. Director Sa Baskaran’s Mei is a mystery with a dated story and a message that we’ve heard in almost All the films made on medicine till date. At its core, Mei aims to expose dishonest and corrupt medical professionals, but the execution has no mystery to it right from the first frame. The film stars Aishwarya Rajesh, debutant Nicky Sundaram (also the film’s producer - Sundaram Productions) and Kishore in important roles. Mei begins with an abduction, a young woman boards an auto to go home late in the night - and jumps to another timeframe, a month later. Nicky plays Abhinav, an Nri who comes to live with his uncle,...

KollywoodThe film will be directed by newbie Sa Bhaskaran, an erstwhile associate of Jeethu Joseph and Kamal Haasan.Digital NativeAishwarya Rajesh, who has proved her mettle as a performance-oriented artiste, has bagged yet another heroine centric project. Reports are that she will be playing a medical rep in a medical thriller that will be directed by newbie Sa Bhaskaran. The director is an erstwhile associate of Jeethu Joseph and Kamal Haasan. Kishore and Ajay Ghosh, who were seen in the critically acclaimed film Visaaranai, will be playing important roles in this flick as well. The shooting of this film is expected to begin later next month and the prep work for it has started already. Aishwarya Rajesh has several films needing her attention right now including Mani Ratnam’s Vaanam Kottatum. Veteran director Mani Ratnam is producing Vaanam Kottatum under his banner Madras Talkies with his former associate Dhana roped in to wield the megaphone.

MollywoodAishwarya Lekshmi leaves behind stereotype and does well as Mehru while Kalidas Jayaram seems limited in a film that is just not told well.CrisThere’s going to be football and there’s going to be romance, you know that much from the title and the posters. But Argentina Fans Kattoorkadavu doesn’t tell either story too well. You get a whiff of that from the very first scene when Chandramohan, a football fan in Kerala, tries to get a church priest to recite the last prayers for Andres Escobar. The real-life Columbian player had allegedly been murdered in the wee hours of July 2, 1994 and it’s on that night that the fictional Chandramohan wakes the priest up with a photo of Escobar. The priest’s fear at the knock on his door and the half-hearted prayer that he recites are only the first of the many poor attempts at comedy that follow.