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Coolie Box Office Day 1 Advance Booking (4 Days To Go) Update!(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Cine-goers are waiting with bated breath to witness Rajinikanth’s Coolie on the big screens. Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, the Tamil action thriller is arriving in cinemas on August 14, 2025. It has showcased an impressive growth of 199% in the last 24 hours of advance booking. A storm is incoming at the Indian box office. Scroll below for a detailed report!

Coolie Box Office Day 1 Advance Booking (4 days to go)

Rajinikanth starrer will be facing a head-on clash with Hrithik Roshan and Jr Ntr’s War 2 at the box office. It was expected to dominate the Tamil screens, but is also roaring loud in the Telugu belt, which is a huge surprise! As per Sacnilk, Coolie has registered advance booking sales worth 11.08 crore gross (excluding blocked seats), as of 1 Pm today.

Almost 53K tickets have been sold in the Tamil belt alone,...

Coolie Box Office Day 1 Prediction (Kerala) (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Rajinikanth and Nagarjuna are coming together ahead of Independence Day to set fire at the box office. Coolie will inevitably score a record-breaking opening in India. But do you know, it may also achieve a new benchmark for South films in Kerala? Scroll below for a detailed day 1 potential!

Coolie Box Office Day 1 Advance Booking (Kerala)

Thalaiva is roaring loudly in Kerala. The advance booking for Coolie began a few hours ago in the key market. It has already registered pre-sales worth 39 crores (excluding blocked seats). Around 37% of ticket sales are from national chains (PVR Inox and Cinepolis). Lokesh Kanagaraj’s directorial has sold over 21K tickets so far.

Coolie Box Office Day 1 Prediction (Kerala)

Rajinikanth has a massive pull at the Kerala box office. As per the current prediction, Coolie is sure to open in the 10 crore+ range. But it...

Coolie Hindi Box Office Day 1 Potential! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

All eyes are on August 14, 2025. The anticipation is sky-high as fans eagerly await Rajinikanth’s Coolie. It is roaring loud in advance booking in North America, and things will only get bigger and better in India. Director Lokesh Kanagaraj is also set to create an all-time record in the Hindi belt. Scroll below for a detailed box office analysis.

Whether it is Pushpa 2, Baahubali 2, or Rrr, South movies have enjoyed some earth-shattering collections in the Hindi belt. Veteran star Rajinikanth has a massive fan following in mainstream cinema, but adding Aamir Khan in a baddie role has doubled the excitement.

Lokesh Kanagaraj at the Hindi box office

Lokesh Kanagaraj has six films to his credit as a director, and three of them have previously done well in the Hindi belt. His highest-grossing film is Thalapathy Vijay‘s Leo, which raked...

Is Sreeleela Getting An Increased Remuneration After Pushpa 2? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Sreeleela is riding a career-high tide at present. The Telugu actress became a pan-India superstar when her dance performance in Pushpa 2 went viral. The song, which was a superhit, launched Sreeleela higher on Bollywood’s radar and helped elevate her popularity. Now, it looks like the cost of her rising popularity may be a lot.

From Item Song Sensation To Bollywood Breakthrough

Her item number in Pushpa 2 not only increased her fanbase across the country but also helped Sreeleela step into Hindi cinema. Sreeleela wrapped her first Hindi film with Kartik Aaryan, the romantic drama Aashiqui 3 a month ago. The project has already brought her to the forefront of the Hindi film industry.

According to several reports, Sreeleela has begun to gather several offers from top directors based in Mumbai. The focus of Sreeleela’s...

Kaali Venkat’s Madras Matinee Gets Its Ott Release Date (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Madras Matinee fared fairly well at the box office when it came out on June 6, 2025, and was welcomed with a mixed reaction from the people. The slice-of-life Tamil drama is now all set to find its way onto Ott. What makes the film stand out is the manner in which it presents the actual lives of working-class individuals, without attempting to present things as nicer than they truly are.

The makers have locked its Ott premiere on Sun Nxt, where Madras Matinee will start streaming from July 4, 2025. Sun Nxt confirmed the news with a post on their official X handle, sharing a poster of the movie with the caption, “Every street has a story. Every home, a heartbeat! Madras Matinee is a tribute to the unsung heroes around us — fathers who sacrifice, families who hold on, and...

Madras Matinee Box Office Collection Day 1 (Photo Credit – YouTube)

The Kaali Venkat starrer Tamil family drama film, Madras Matinee was released into the theatres on June 6, 2025. Despite decent reviews, the film has opened to a dismal first-day collection. Here is taking a look at the box office performance of the film on its first day.

Madras Matinee Box Office Collection Day 1

The Kaali Venkat starrer opened to a poor first-day collection. It only opened to a mere 12 lakhs which is indeed a dismal opening. The film desperately needs to witness a growth on its second day.

However, it is highly unlikely that it will take a drastic jump of above 1 crore when it comes to the day-wise collection. It is expected to stay at the lower levels. But a decent jump is necessary to at least score a good number in its first week. The movie meanwhile, might face a...

Sashikanth’s “Test” justifies its title. It’s an atrocity to bear throughout, as unbearably elongated in a confused stew of clumsily written, patchy scenes as it is irrepressibly dull. Despite a reliable trio of stars, including Madhavan, Siddharth, and Nayanthara, the film never comes alive. It’s stuck in an overly manufactured, sagging bundle of amateurish scenes underlining its thematic angles of those who are victors and others shunted to being lifelong losers. What does it take for the latter to break out and lunge at making a mark, even if violent and coercive?

Arjun (Siddharth) is a once-shining cricketer who now fears a decisive test match between India and Pakistan. In fact, he doubts his capabilities. But more than him, it’s the executive board of the tournament that shows no confidence in him and has fully retreated. They give him the cue that his time is up.

Netflix is expanding its reach in India, returning with this Tamil-language film that delves into the world of cricket and everything surrounding the most important match, which, as you might guess, pits India against its eternal rival, Pakistan.

This highly anticipated sports drama marks the directorial debut of S. Sashikanth, a respected producer known for his association with innovative and engaging Tamil films under the Ynot Studios banner. Leading the cast are the prominent actors R. Madhavan, Nayanthara, and Siddharth, with Meera Jasmine making her comeback to Tamil cinema after a decade-long absence.

The film goes beyond cricket, using it as a narrative backdrop for characters who coexist, strive to survive, and live another day. The film delves into themes like energy, motherhood, and family, offering a portrait of the lives of endearing characters, all with cricket as a backdrop.

Test – Netflix

The Long Road of “Test” to Becoming a...

Here’s A Look At The Top 5 Awaited Tamil Movies (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Tamil cinema is set for an exciting year with a stellar lineup of films featuring gripping narratives, compelling visuals, and power-packed performances. Here’s a look at the top five Tamil films generating buzz that should be on your watchlist!

Test

Helmed by debutant director S. Shashikanth, Test is one of the most anticipated sports dramas of the year. The film boasts a stellar star cast, including R. Madhavan, Nayanthara, Siddharth, Meera Jasmine, Lirish Rahav, Kaali Venkat, Murugadoss, Nassar, Mohan Raman, and Vinay Varma. Test revolves around the world of cricket, telling the story of a national-level cricketer, a scientist, and a teacher. The film is slated for release on April 4, 2025.

Rakkayie

Rakkayie is an upcoming period action drama starring Nayanthara. It is directed by Senthil Nallasamy and tells the story of a courageous mother who declares...

Nayanthara Test Ott Release (Photo Credit – Twitter)

Fans of Nayanthara have been eagerly awaiting the digital release of her latest film, Test. Initially, the makers had planned a theatrical debut; however, in a surprising turn of events, the film will be streaming directly on a digital platform.

This decision allows the makers to reach a wider audience, giving viewers the convenience of watching this sports drama from the comfort of their homes. So, if you’ve been eagerly waiting to experience this emotional rollercoaster, here’s everything you need to know about its streaming date and platform.

When & Where to Watch Test Online?

To announce its digital debut, the streaming giant Netflix India took to its social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to share a poster of the film and wrote in Tamil-English.

Trending Allu Arjun & Atlee’s High-Budget Film To Feature This Popular Tamil Star?

Prithviraj Sukumaran Nervous About...

R Madhavan, who spent two years of his life bulking up to look like the raging ex-boxer in Sudha Kongara’s pugilistic drama Saala Khadoos, was floating in the air after Mike Tyson tweeted that he wanted to see his boxing film. Subhash K Jha revisits Madhavan’s brilliance in the film, which released in 2016.

Director Sudha Kongara Prasad gives us an unusual film where the stereotypical character of the cantankerous boxer meets his match when he picks up a foul-mouthed uncouth boxer for training into championship. There is nothing in the plot to suggest even a whiff of the unexpected.

As a fast-fading boxing coach who finds redemption in a livewire protégée played by newcomer Ritika Singh, Madhavan generates enough power through his performance to nourish the narrative and take us through two hours of unstoppable drama, conflict, humour, and pathos.

The first time when Madhavan’s raging coach...

A look at the closing box office collection of Lubber Pandhu! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Harish Kalyan starrer Lubber Pandhu’s box office success has been one for the history books. The movie has ended its glorious theatrical run with an astounding closing box office collection and immense critical acclaim. Let us take a look at its closing collection.

Lubber Pandhu Closing Box Office Collection

As its theatrical run ended, the Harish Kalyan starrer’s India net collection came to 37.60 crore. At the same time, the gross collection came to 44.36 crore. The movie came very close to reaching the 40 crore milestone but could not attain the same due to the day-wise collections witnessing a sharp decrease.

Trending Bloody Beggar Box Office Collection (8 Days): Kavin Starrer Sees A Disappointing Run, Yet To Hit The 10 Crore Mark Amaran Worldwide Box Office Collection (8 Days): All Set To Be 3rd Tamil Film...

Take a look at the box office performance of Lubber Pandhu! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Harish Kalyan starrer sports Tamil drama raged success at the box office and how! Mounted at a modest budget, the film is not only inching toward the 50 crore milestone but has also acquired an astounding Roi (Return On Investment). On its 39th day, the movie did see a drop but it is still a blockbuster nevertheless. Let us take a look at the Lubber Pandhu box office performance.

Lubber Pandhu Box Office Collection Day 39

On its 39th day, the day-wise collection of the movie dropped to 0.02 crore. This decreased from its 38-day collection, wherein it had earned 0.15 crore. The film’s India net collection now comes to 37.34 crore. At the same time, the gross collection comes to 44.06 crore. The movie is now inching toward the 50 crore milestone. The target might seem a little difficult to...

Tamil Films To Watch This Week – From Fight Club To Kannagi (Picture Credit: IMDb)

It is another Friday, and four new Tamil films are dominating the screen. These four new releases, which dropped on December 15, offer a range of different films for audiences to pick from. Kollywood fans are in for a treat with four new Tamil releases this week.

While Uriyadi actor Vijay Kumar seems to rule this battle, Vaibhav and Parvati’s Aalambana also offers an interesting tale to watch on screen. Uriyadi was a Tamil language political action thriller that won accolades for being a brilliant film.

Both the films have received good reviews from audiences. The other two films do not seem to catch many eyeballs. While Kollywood fans are in for a treat, check out what to watch this weekend.

Trending Salaar: Makers Were Not Happy With ‘A’ Rating Due To Loss Of Family Audience,...

Harkara means the bearer of messages, and the story revolves around the lives of two postmen belonging to different time zones. How the villagers of Keezh Malai respect the postmaster, Kaali, despite his hatred towards them in the beginning, moves us. Written by Ram Arun Castro, Ma. Kamadhurai and M. Vediayappan, the Tamil historical drama, is replete with elements of patriotism and passion, which seemed to have drawn in elements similar to those of Rrr. However, unlike Rrr, Harkara has not been stretched out unnecessarily. Ram Arun Castro played the main role of Madeswaran, along with other renowned actors like Kaali Venkat, Jayaprakash Radhakrishnan, and others. How did the villagers gain their faith in Madeswaran, their village deity? Let us find out what events led to the villagers’ beliefs and how that helped change Kaali as a person.

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Why Did Kaali Dislike The Villagers Initially?

The new postmaster of Keezh Malai,...

Pizza 3: The Mummy is the third installment of the popular Pizza franchise, which started with Pizza in 2012 and continued with Pizza II: Villa in 2013. The movie is directed by Mohan Govind and produced by C.V. Kumar under the banner of Thirukumaran Entertainment. The movie stars Ashwin Kakumanu, Pavithrah Marimuthu, Gaurav Narayanan, Anupama Kumar, Abhishek Shankar, Kaali Venkat, and Yogi in the lead roles. The movie is set to release on July 28, 2023, in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada languages.

The movie follows the protagonist, who works as a food delivery boy, as he investigates a series of murders that take place at the locations where he delivers food. He soon realizes that he is dealing with a supernatural force that has something to do with an ancient mummy. The movie promises to be a thrilling horror ride with a lot of suspense and mystery.

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Ark Saravanan, the writer and director of the Tamil fantasy-action streaming film, ‘Veeran’, has said that the film touches upon the fine line between superstition and faith. ‘Veeran’ stars Hiphop Tamizha Adhi, Chella, Munishkanth, Vinay Rai, Athira Raj, Kaali Venkat, and Sassi Selvaraj in pivotal roles.

It follows the story of Kumara, a young boy from Veeranur village, who on a fateful day, is struck by lightning that puts him in a coma. Seeking better treatment for Kumara, his father decides to send him abroad.

But years later, upon his return, Kumara realises that he has gained superpowers which he must now hone to protect his village from an evil corporation and their menacing technology that could endanger innocent lives. The basic premise of the story looks similar to that of the Tovino Thomas-starrer ‘Minnal Murali’

Talking about the film, Ark Saravanan shared: “A family entertainer, ‘Veeran’ gives Tamil...

KollywoodThe film titled ‘Veeran’, produced by Tg Thyagarajan’s Sathya Jyothi Films, marks the third collaboration between Adhi and the production house. After playing a dual role in Anbarivu (2022), Hip Hop Tamizha fame Adhi is gearing up for the release of his next – a superhero film titled Veeran. Ark Saravan, who made his directorial debut in 2017 with Maragadha Naanayam, has written and directed the film which will hit theatres on June 2. The film’s teaser, which was released on May 20, garnered over 6.7 million views and trended at number one on Youtube. Veeran, produced by Tg Thyagarajan’s Sathya Jyothi Films, marks the third collaboration between Adhi and the production house. Sathya Jyothi Films has previously produced two of Adhi’s films – Anbarivu (2022) and Sivakumarin Sabadham (2021). Apart from playing the superhero, Adhi has also done the music for the film including background score. A promotional song featuring Adhi and Anirudh Ravichander...

ReviewWith a stereotypically tragic backstory, extreme violence, and an utterly unconvincing hero, the film would have perhaps worked better if marketed as a parody.TrailerScreengrab/CourtesySunTvClose to three hours of every formulaic Kollywood trope later, Rudhran is an agonising watch. Raghava Lawrence as the hero Rudhran, has a tragic backstory that sets him on the path of vengeance. Bodies drop to a headache-inducing soundtrack. Villainous henchmen are constantly airborne in defiance of the laws of gravity and good cinema. There’s always an accommodating breeze to dramatically ruffle Rudhran’s hair each time he slaughters someone. There is a smattering of bad jokes that leave you feeling secondhand embarrassment for the actors. And if all this wasn’t enough, the hero comes up with punchlines entirely in alliteration. Here’s a sample: “Ayyanara paarthirkiya da? Ayyadhaanda ayyanaaru!” Please imagine the above dialogue shrieked at you from a towering screen while...

KollywoodHere are 10 interesting Tamil films that caught the attention of fans and critics alike this year. Tnm Staff2022 was an important year for Tamil cinema, for it marked the industry’s return to normalcy after the pandemic lull. Not only did films like Vikram and Ponniyin Selvan have a stupendous run at the box office having broken several previously held records, but films like Natchathiram Nagargiradhu and Witness also pushed boundaries in terms of representation on screen. We bring to you a list of ten interesting films that caught the attention of fans and critics alike this year. Vikram Starring Kamal Haasan, Fahadh Faasil, and Vijay Sethupathi in the lead, and Suriya in a cameo along with an ensemble cast of many other actors, the star-studded action drama Vikram was helmed by filmmaker Lokesh Kanagaraj. In addition to garnering praise for keeping audiences on the edge of their seats, the...

ListicleOf the many interesting women characters of south Indian cinema who graced our screens this year, here are our favourites.Sowmya RajendranThe year 2022 was when cinema bounced back to some semblance of what it used to be before the pandemic struck the world. There were many blockbusters from the south Indian film industries, and quite a few of them had interesting women characters as well. This was a welcome change in a male-dominated field, where most films are hero-centric and mass entertainers have seldom had memorable women characters. Quite a few small budget films this year too had impressive women characters, who broke onscreen conventions and surprised us. Here are our favourite women characters from southern cinema this year: Gargi from Gargi (Tamil) Gautham Ramachandran’s hard-hitting courtroom drama is about a young woman whose father is accused of sexually assaulting a minor. Gargi (Sai Pallavi) is convinced of his...

CinemaThe 53rd edition of the International Film Festival of India (Iffi) is scheduled to be held in Goa from November 20 to 28 this year.Tnm StaffFacebook/ Suriya, Rrr MovieThe Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced the list of films that have been chosen for the Indian Panorama section at the 53rd edition of the International Film Festival of India (Iffi) which is scheduled to be held in Goa from November 20 to 28. As per the press release issued by the Press Information Bureau on October 22, the feature film jury is headed by Vinod Ganatra. A total of 12 members, including A Karthik Raja, Ananda Jyothi, Dr Anuradha Singh and Sailesh Dave, among others are part of the panel. Kannada film Hadinelentu, helmed by Prithvi Konanur, will be the opening feature film at this year’s Iffi. Krishne Gowda directorial Naanu Kusuma has also been selected under the feature film category. In Tamil, Suriya...

ReviewIt is the many assumptions we make when we watch courtroom dramas that director Gautham uses to his advantage.Sowmya RajendranScreengrabIt’s difficult to write a review for a film that leaves your hands shaking. As Gargi comes to an end, the heartbeat you hear echoing from the screen merges with your own. It’s the shock of finding a film that resonates so strongly with all that you have known and experienced, growing up in a female body. An acknowledgement that cinema rarely gives. Gargi is an unusual name. It’s not explained in the film, but it’s the name of a philosopher who is mentioned in vedic texts. A woman who was the daughter of a sage, a fierce debater whose intellect was second to none. She’s often hailed as an early feminist icon, and it’s not a coincidence that this is the name of the film’s protagonist.

TollywoodHelmed by Gautham Ramachandran, ‘Gargi’ is releasing in Kannada, Tamil and Telugu on July 15.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeThe trailer of Sai Pallavi’s upcoming movie Gargi, which stars the actor in the titular role, was unveiled on Thursday, July 7. Sharing the trailer, Sai Pallavi wrote, “#Gargi…She’ll need your love and blessing.I’m extremely elated to share the trailer with you all!” Helmed by Gautham Ramachandran, Gargi is releasing in theatres in Kannada, Tamil and Telugu on July 15. Gargi, played by Sai Pallavi, works as a teacher in a school. The trailer depicts how her life turns upside down when her father is arrested by the police. Gargi tries to meet her father but the police officer handling the case explains that he was arrested only after the police followed his activities. The police also ask Sai Pallavi to leave the town before she comes under the media’s scanner and gets public attention.

EntertainmentThe film, to be released in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada, is written and directed by Gautham Ramachandran.Tnm StaffSai Pallavi’s multilingual courtroom drama Gargi will release in cinema halls on July 15. The film is written and directed by Gautham Ramachandran and also features actor Kaali Venkat. Sai Pallavi shared the release date of the film on her social media page. "#Gargi will be Yours from the 15th of July!" the actor tweeted late Saturday night. Produced by Ravichandran Ramachandran, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Thomas George and Gautham Ramachandran, the film will be released in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. Actor Aishwarya Lekshmi is turning producer with the film. Recently actor couple Suriya and Jyotika came on board the upcoming film as presenters via their production banner 2D Entertainment. Suriya then said that "Jo and I are glad to associate with team Gargi" and that new thoughts and writing should be celebrated. A...

KollywoodHelmed by Anudeep Kv, the Tamil-Telugu bilingual stars Ukrainian actor Maria Ryaboshapka in a significant role. Tnm StaffTwitter/ Sivakarthikeyan The title and first look poster of actor Sivakarthikeyan’s upcoming film, tentatively titled SK20, was unveiled on June 9. Extensively filmed in Puducherry and London, the shoot of Sivakarthikeyan and director Anudeep Kv's Telugu-Tamil bilingual movie is in its final stages. Prince is the title locked for the movie and Sivakarthikeyan appears like a character who preaches peace in the poster, as he is seen wearing white shirt and white pants, along with a globe in his hand. The hands of others in the backdrop are painted with country maps. Sivakarthikeyan is also seen with a globe in his hands and a dove, which is the symbol of peace. As per reports, the film will be releasing on August 31, marking the occasion of Vinayaka Chaturthi. It will be released in both Tamil and Telugu.

KollywoodHelmed by debutant filmmaker Cibi Chakaravarthi, the film has music by composer Anirudh.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeThe trailer of actor Sivakarthikeyan’s upcoming film Don was unveiled at the pre-release event which took place on May 6. Helmed by debutant Cibi Chakaravarthi, Don stars Priyanka Arul Mohan opposite Sivakarthikeyan. The trailer features Sivakarthikeyan as an intimidating student to his teachers in school and college. Priyanka appears as Sivakarthikeyan’s love interest. The trailer hints at an entertaining college drama. Debutante filmmaker Cibi Chakaravarthi has reportedly worked as an associate director with filmmaker Atlee. The star cast includes actors Soori, Samuthirakani, Vijay TV fame Sivangi, Munishkanth, Bala Saravanan, Kaali Venkat and Rj Vijay among others. Anirudh Ravichander is on board as the music composer for the project. Sivakarthikeyan and Anirudh are collaborating for the seventh time. The college drama is bankrolled by Lyca Productions, while it is co-produced by actor Sivakarthikeyan under his home banner Sk Productions.

KollywoodBilled as a college drama, ‘Don’ also stars actor Sj Suryah in a significant role.Tnm StaffSivakarthikeyan/ TwitterActor Sivakarthikeyan, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film Don, announced on Wednesday, March 2 that the film is set to release in theatres on May 13. Sivakarthikeyan also revealed that he enjoyed working with his co-star Sj Suriya for the film. Announcing the news, Sivakarthikeyan tweeted, “Thoroughly enjoyed working with @iam_SJSuryah sir and his energy was infectious. See you in theatres. #DONfromMay13.” Helmed by debutant Cibi Chakaravarthi, who has reportedly worked as an associate director with filmmaker Atlee, Don stars Priyanka Arul Mohan opposite Sivakarthikeyan. The cast of Don includes actors Soori, Samuthirakani, Vijay TV fame Sivangi, Munishkanth, Bala Saravanan, Kaali Venkat and Rj Vijay among others. The film has music by composer Anirudh, who is teaming up with Sivakarthikeyan for the seventh time. Touted to be a college drama,...

KollywoodVishnu Vishal is known for films like ‘Kullanari Kootam’, ‘Ratsasan’ and ‘Kaadan’. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeActor Vishnu Vishal’s upcoming film Fir is gearing up for theatrical release. Helmed by Manu Anand, the film is set to release on February 11 this year. Actors Manjima Mohan, Raiza Wilson and Reba Monica John have also been roped in for other significant roles. Fir is also bankrolled by Vishnu Vishal. He reportedly plays the role of Abu Bakker Abdula. Director Gautham Menon has been reportedly roped in to essay the role of a cop. Ashwath is on board as the music composer, while Kirumi fame Arul Vincent is on board as the cinematographer. Prasanna Gk has been roped in as the editor. Vishnu was last seen in the action film Kaadan, which was released in Telugu as Aranya and as Haathi Mere Saathi in Hindi. It was written by Mynaa fame Prabhu Solomon. Starring...

Kollywood Helmed by debutant Cibi Chakaravarthi, ‘Don’ stars Priyanka Arul Mohan opposite Sivakarthikeyan. Tnm StaffTwitter/ Sivakarthikeyan Actor Sivakarthikeyan’s upcoming film Don, which is billed as an entertainer, is set to hit the big screens on March 25 this year. Starring actor Priyanka Arul Mohan opposite Sivakarthikeyan Don is helmed by debutant Cibi Chakaravarthi, who has reportedly worked as an associate director with filmmaker Atlee. Sharing the announcement with fans, Sivakarthikeyan shared a video where he is seen dancing. The cast of Don includes actors Soori, Samuthirakani, Vijay TV fame Sivangi, Munishkanth, Bala Saravanan, Kaali Venkat and Rj Vijay among others. The film has music by composer Anirudh, who is teaming up with Sivakarthikeyan for the seventh time. Touted to be a college drama, Don is backed by Lyca Productions. The film is co-produced by Sivakarthikeyan's home banner Sk Productions. The film has cinematography by Km Bhaskaran and editing by Nagooran.

KollywoodDirected by Gnr Kumaravelan, ‘Sinam’ stars actor Palak Lalwani opposite Arun Vijay, who will essay the role of a police officer.Tnm StaffTwitter/ Arun VijayIn the last few months, several Indian films have skipped or postponed theatrical release in view of lockdown restrictions due to the second wave of coronavirus. Quashing rumours about an Ott release for his upcoming movie Sinam, actor Arun Vijay took to Twitter on June 27, Sunday to confirm that the movie will hit the big screens. Sharing a new poster from the movie, in which he is seen sporting an intense look, the actor clarified that Sinam will release in theatres. He cited the reason that there has been an improvement in the pandemic situation in the past week. With the Tamil Nadu government announcing new relaxations in lockdown norms, Arun Vijay noted that he is hoping for the condition to improve and become safer in the coming days.

KollywoodRecently, Suriya said that he would like to work with his wife actor Jyotika and that they are waiting for the right script.Digital NativeThe latest buzz in Kollywood is that directors Anjali Menon (of Bangalore Days fame) and Halitha Shameem (of Sillu Karupatti fame) are working on a script for Suriya and Jyotika to act together. If things progress positively, film buffs can get to see Suriya and Jyotika back as an on-screen couple. Suriya and Jyotika, one of the most favourite real-life couples in Kollywood, had shared the screen space in a few films prior to their wedding. However, post-wedding, the couple did not get an opportunity to work together. In this regard, Suriya had recently said that though he would like to work with his wife and that they are waiting for the right script. He added that they would sign a film only if the script...

Kollywood'Soorarai Pottru' is scheduled to release on Amazon Prime Video on November 12. Digital NativeFollowing the trailer, the makers of Suriya's Soorarai Pottru film released a motion poster of the film which is all set to release on Amazon Prime Video on November 12. Suriya shared the motion poster of the film and wrote, "Thank you all for the love! #SooraraiPottruTrailer #SooraraiPottruOnPrime Nov 12 (sic)." Soorarai Pottru, directed by Sudha Kongara, was originally slated to premiere on October 30 but due to the delay in getting the NoC from the Iaf authorities, the makers and Amazon Prime pushed the release date. The film's co-producer Rajsekara Pandian confirmed that the film has now got the required No Objection Certificates from the Iaf authorities and it is scheduled to hit the Ott platform on November 12. Recently, the trailer of the film was released and it has expectedly sent netizens into a tizzy. Starring Suriya in the lead role,...

KollywoodDirected by Sudha Kongara, the film was initially supposed to release on October 30 but was delayed.Tnm StaffAlthough faced with a “technical” snag while taking off, the official trailer of Suriya’s Soorarai Pottru is here with the confirmed release date. This film, inspired by the life of Air Deccan founder Captain Gr Gopinath, has been directed by Sudha Kongara and will release on November 12. The 2-minute trailer is an energetic presentation of the film, that talks about one man’s ambition to make flying affordable for the working class. He is a rebel with an idea, as the trailer puts it. Suriya as Nedumaaran (Maara) talks about flying people for Rs 1 — “Yaer otravanum aeroplane la povan” (he who tills the land too will fly in an aeroplane) — and his adversaries mock the idea. His application is rejected by banks and yet he seems relentless. Actors Urvashi (mother) and Aparna Balamurali...

KollywoodWhile the release has now been pushed, just a week before its scheduled date, a sneak-peek from a song titled “Aagasam Song” has been released.Tnm StaffSuriya and Sudha Kongara’s Soorarai Pottru was the first big release in Tamil cinema to choose direct Ott release. While the actor announced that the film would release on October 30 on Amazon Prime Video, he has now said that the film will unfortunately have to skip this date. “Unfortunately, the wait for the film's release will now be a little longer than anticipated,” the actor shared in a message to his fans on social media. Suriya informed his fans in the letter that the film, set in the aviation industry, was yet to obtain all the required no objection certificates (Noc) from the Indian Airforce and that therefore its release had to be pushed. From us to you, an ode to never-ending support and friendship https://t.

KollywoodThe clip, titled 'Soorarai Pottru Making Part 2' shows cast and crew of the film explaining the concept and filming difficulties they underwent.Digital NativeSuriya who teamed up with director Sudha Kongara is awaiting the release of Soorarai Pottru. The story of the film is based on the life story of Air Deccan founder Gr Gopinath, and Suriya is playing the role of Nedumaaran Rajangam aka Maara in the film. The film is based on real events and struggles of Air Deccan founder Gr Gopinath. Now, the makers have released the second making video from the film and the actor has once again impressed fans with his dedication. The clip, titled Soorarai Pottru Making Part 2 shows cast and crew of the film explaining the concept and filming difficulties they underwent. It is also revealed that Sudha had completed the entire shooting in 60 days which was an unbelievable feat. Director Sudha...

CinemaAll three actors have played Air Force officers during the course of their career. Digital NativeOn the occasion of the Indian Air Force Day, celebrated on October 8, several actors took to their social media page to salute the warriors. Suriya wrote on his Twitter handle, “I salute the Air Warriors, Veterans and Families of the #IndianAirForce My gratitude to Iaf fraternity for the valour and selfless service to our nation in securing our skies and assisting in times of disaster. Best wishes ‘Touch the Sky with Glory’ @IAF_MCC #IndianAirforceDay.” His brother and actor Karthi went on to write, “Having had the fortune to meet some of the most intelligent and valiant officers of the #IndianAirForce, I salute their commitment and Patriotism with immense respect. Jai Hind!” Tollywood star Mahesh Babu, on the other hand, wrote, “Saluting our brave Iaf Personnel on the occasion of Indian Air Force Day. We...

KollywoodCaarthick Raju who is making 'Soorpanagai' with Regina Cassandra is directing this film. Digital NativeDirector Caarthick Raju of Thirudan Police fame's next Tamil-Telugu bilingual Soorpanagai which went on floors earlier this year with Regina Cassandra is nearing completion. With the director waiting for the release of his film, he has completed shooting for his next, an emotional thriller with Raiza Wilson and Harish Uthaman in the lead. This film has been shot during the lockdown period. In an interview to Times of India, the director was quoted saying, "Velraj sir (cinematographer), Dhilip Subbarayan (action choreographer), Sam Cs (music composer), Sabu Joseph (editor) and I were getting bored at home. We sought permission to shoot with a limited crew and got the required go-ahead. Rajsekhar Varma, who backed my Soorpanagai, is producing this one as well.” The director also added that the film was shot in a span of 28 days at Sirumalai in Dindigul.

Kollywood'Ratsasan' is about an aspiring filmmaker who becomes a police officer after his father's death and investigates the murder of schoolgirls. Digital NativeDigital NativeVishnu Vishal’s Ratsasan, a serial-killer thriller, has been the talk of the town ever since its release as it turned out to be a surprise hit, leaving everybody in the trade quite stunned. Despite being a violent film about a police officer’s chase to catch a serial killer, the film has worked big time with multiplex audiences. The film has now created a new record and has been placed at first and third spot in Top rated Tamil films and Top-rated Indian films list by IMDb. The makers of the film Ratsasan posted, ‘It is Indeed a Proud Moment for us. #AxessFilm Factory's #Ratsasan has been ranked as the #1 Tamil film in #IMDb, Further, it has been ranked #3 in all Time Top Indian Movies. A feat to cherish.

KollywoodThe star posted a short video on his social media page where he is seen practicing parkour.Digital NativeThe film industry has come to a grinding halt with the Covid 19 pandemic. This has made fans wonder what their favourite stars are up to. Several of the film stars are posting regular updates about what they have been doing to keep themselves fit. The latest to join this bandwagon is Arun Vijay. The star posted a short video on his social media page where he is seen practicing Parkour. “Practising my parkour stunts at home after a long time!! ” Urging everyone to stay at home safe, he wrote, “Stay safe at home everyone.. do some physical activity at home to keep yourself fit.. Don’t go out unnecessarily for anything for the next 21 days plz... kindly do this for your loved ones and your country... #letsfightthistogether.” Arun currently has Agni Siragugal,...

KollywoodAshok Selvan will also be making his Malayalam film debut this year along with Mohanlal.Digital NativeAshok Selvan and director Ramesh came up with a hit movie Thegidi in 2014. And now, according to a Toi report, the duo is planning on a sequel for this neo-noir mystery thriller. Sources revealed that it will not be a sequel to Thegidi but the filmmakers are planning on a thriller just like it. Thegidi’s success in Tamil paved way for the release of its Telugu dubbed version Bhadram soon after its release. This film was remade in Malayalam with the title Chanakya Thanthram in 2018. Thegidi, produced by C. V. Kumar, C. Senthil Kumar and T. E. Abinesh, was made on a budget of Rs. 2.7 crores and went on to collect Rs. 10 crores at the box office. The film starred Janani Iyer and Ashok Selvan in the lead with Jayaprakash, Kaali Venkat and Sai Prashanth in supporting roles.

KollywoodAshok Selvan will also be making his Malayalam film debut this year along with Mohanlal.Digital NativeAshok Selvan and director Ramesh came up with a hit movie Thegidi in 2014. And now, according to a Toi report, the duo is planning on a sequel for this neo-noir mystery thriller. Sources revealed that it will not be a sequel to Thegidi but the filmmakers are planning on a thriller just like it. Thegidi’s success in Tamil paved way for the release of its Telugu dubbed version Bhadram soon after its release. This film was remade in Malayalam with the title Chanakya Thanthram in 2018. Thegidi, produced by C. V. Kumar, C. Senthil Kumar and T. E. Abinesh, was made on a budget of Rs. 2.7 crores and went on to collect Rs. 10 crores at the box office. The film starred Janani Iyer and Ashok Selvan in the lead with Jayaprakash, Kaali Venkat and Sai Prashanth in supporting roles.

KollywoodThe film is in the final stages of production and the art department has erected sets, in Padappai near Chennai, costing around Rs 45 lakhs.Digital NativeArun Vijay’s upcoming film Sinam is in the news for the grand sets the team had erected for shooting an action block. The film is in the final stages of production and the art department has erected sets, in Padappai near Chennai, costing around Rs 45 lakhs. The fight will feature Arun Vijay and Kaali Venkat besides an ensemble of junior artists. On this, the film’s director Gnr Kumaravelan had said in an interview with the Times of India that this action block in the climax will be one of the highlights of Sinam. The director revealed that during discussions, the team felt that shooting in live locations would be impossible and soopted for the sets. He also lauded the film’s producer Vijay...

Kollywood Ghibran has won the Best Original Score award at the ‘East Europe International Film Festival 2019’ (which is part of Fusion International Film Festivals).Digital NativeDigital Native Vishnu Vishal starrer Ratasan, a crime-thriller which had hit the screens last year, was declared a blockbuster hit. It was directed by Ramkumar of Mundasupatti fame. The film was recently honoured with four awards at the Los Angeles Film Awards. It was felicitated with ‘Best Picture’, ‘Best Thriller’, ‘Best Score (Feature)’ and ‘Best Actor’. And the latest feather in the cap is its composer Ghibran, who has now won the Best Original Score award at the ‘East Europe International Film Festival 2019’ (which is part of Fusion International Film Festivals) that was held in Warsaw recently. Ratsasan was a critically acclaimed film with a good box office collection speaking for its success. Produced by G Dilli Babu, the film also stars Radha Ravi, Kaali Venkat,...

KollywoodThe two came up with the hit movie 'Kuttram 23' earlier. Digital NativeArun Vijay and director Arivazhagan are all set to team up for a film again. Reports are that it is a thriller that will be shot mainly in Delhi. Regina Cassandra has been roped in to play the female lead in this film. Expectations are high on this film as Arun Vijay and Arivazhagan came up with the hit movie Kuttram 23.  Arun Vijay currently has Sinam under production. He plays a police officer in the film. Incidentally, he had played a cop in Kuttram 23 earlier. Sinam, which is is directed by Gnr Kumaravelan reportedly has a strong role for Arun Vijay. The shooting began some time ago with the team completing the first schedule successfully and the second schedule is currently on in Chennai. Palak Lalwani plays the female lead in this entertainer with Kaali Venkat roped in for an important role.

KollywoodThe original version in Telugu had Nani and Nivetha Thomas playing the lead roles.Digital NativeThe hit Telugu film Ninnu Kori is all set to be remade in Tamil. Atharva will be reprising Nani's role and Anupama Parameswaran will be reprising the role done by Nivetha Thomas in the original version. The film is directed by R Kannan who recently collaborated with Atharva for Boomerang. The role played by Aadhi in the original will be played by actor Amitash Pradhan who played the villain in Dhanush's Velaiyilla Pattathari. The film is now on the verge of completing the shoot and the crew will be flying down to Azerbaijan for a 15-day schedule with which the entire shoot comes to an end. The film also stars Aadukalam Naren, Kaali Venkat, Jagan, Rs Shivaji, and Vidyullekha Raman. Produced by R. Kannan in association with M.K.R.P Productions, the film has cinematography by...

KollywoodDirected by Gnr Kumaravelan, the first look has been unveiled to mark the actor’s 42 birthday on November 20. Digital NativeThe first look of Arun Vijay’s upcoming cop film directed by Gnr Kumaravelan has been unveiled to mark the actor’s 42 birthday on Wednesday. Titled Sinam, the first look was launched by ace director Mani Ratnam. Here’s the #Sinam first look for you all! Heartfelt thanks to Mani Sir for launching it..#SinamFirstLook @MSPLProductions @gnr_kumaravelan @gopinath_dop @ShabirMusic @silvastunt @DoneChannel1 pic.twitter.com/heO2DUxLzC — ArunVijay (@arunvijayno1) November 19, 2019 The film will see the actor donning khaki once again. Incidentally, he had played a cop in Kuttram 23 earlier. However, the star says that playing the cop is different in every film and therefore requires a lot of effort each time. In an interview with the Times of India, Arun Vijay had said, “In Kuttram 23, I played an Acp,...

KollywoodKabir Duhan Singh has been roped in to play the baddie in 'Aalambana' while Munishkanth will be seen as a genie.Digital NativeVaibhav Reddy and Parvati Nair will soon be seen in a fantasy flick titled Aalambana. Announcing the project, its title look was released on November 5. Debutant Pari K Vijay is wielding the megaphone for this venture with Kjr Studios bankrolling it along with Chandru. In an interview to the Cinema Express, director Pari K Vijay had said, “It is a film about a genie and Munishkanth is playing that role. It's a fantasy comedy with a lot of fun elements, and will be a family entertainer. Apart from that core idea about genies, everything else will be new in Aalambana. We are keen on making sure it does not remind the audience of other films.” Aalambana, as mentioned earlier, is a fantasy film and therefore requires a heavy dose of VFX.

KollywoodPalak Lalwani plays the female lead in this entertainer with Kaali Venkat roped in for an important role.Digital NativeArun Vijay has signed up for a new film. Titled Sinam, the film is directed by Gnr Kumaravelan. The shooting began some time ago with the team completing the first schedule successfully and the second schedule is set to begin on November 8th. We hear that Arun Vijay will be playing a cop in this flick and is preparing well for it. Incidentally, the actor had played a cop in Kuttram 23 earlier. On Sinam, Arun Vijay had told in an interview to the Indian Express, “Be it holy scriptures or any management lessons, ‘anger’ is always labelled a negative one. In fact, we even come across ‘anger management’ classes. But, what Sinam conveys is that sometimes ‘anger’ is good and can even bring justice for the needy. So that happens...

KollywoodThere's no horror whatsoever, but the second half offers a few laughs.Anjana ShekarIt is quite rare to experience a well-made supernatural thriller and I was quite happy when I stumbled upon The Others, a 2001 English-language supernatural thriller by Alejandro Amenábar, almost a decade ago. While this film brilliantly delivered a freaky Sixth Sense-like twist towards the end, Tamannaah’s Petromax attempts something similar - but in the manner of actor Senthil crushing the mantle in the famous ‘petromax’ light comedy (Vaidehi Kathirunthal). In my head, the infamous ‘Idhula epdi ne light eriyum’ dialogue became ‘idhula enna ne periya twistu’. When will Tamil cinema accept defeat and rest this horror comedy business? Petromax, directed by Rohin Venkatesan and produced by Passion Studios, is the remake of the 2017 Telugu film Anando Brahma, which starred Taapsee. The film begins with two different storylines. A young man (Prem) living in Malaysia is worried...