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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.

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Actress Samantha, who is currently undergoing treatment for an auto-immune condition called Myositis, has chosen to take a day off from her treatment to promote her upcoming pan-Indian film, ‘Yashoda’.

Taking to Instagram, Samantha wrote, “Like my good friend Raj Nidimoru says, no matter what the day is like and how shitty things are, his motto is to shower, shave, show up!! I borrowed it for a day for ‘Yashoda’ movie promotions. See you on the Eleventh.”

The brave decision by the actress to promote her film despite her difficult circumstances has come in for widespread praise.

Actress Ammu Abhirami, who played a pivotal role in critically acclaimed superhit film ‘Asuran’, responded to Samantha’s post by calling her a ‘Queen’.

Director Nandini Reddy, for her part, commented, “And she’s back”.

Samantha’s effort is admirable considering the fact that Myositis is a condition that is caused by one...

Actress Ammu Abhirami, who impressed audiences with her brilliant performance in the Dhanush-starrer ‘Asuran’, will next be seen playing the lead along with seven others in the psychological, fantasy-thriller ‘Pendulum’, which went on the floors recently.

Directed by Sathish Kumaran, the new-fangled psychological fantasy thriller is being produced by Thiraviyam Bala of Surya Indrajit Films.

Over the years, Tamil cinema has witnessed psychological thrillers getting made. However, ‘Pendulum’ will be unique as it will feature eight people playing the lead.

‘Asuran’ fame Ammu Abhirami and Komal Sharma will be the prime lead characters. They will be seen alongside Sripathy, Sree Kumar, T.S.K., Vijith, Ram Jr. Mgr and Prem Kumar.

Apart from these eight people who play the lead, actors Gajaraj and Chaams too will be seen playing important roles in the film.

This is the first-ever time, eight actors will be seen playing lead roles in a thriller movie.

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

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

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TollywoodShe shot fame with Vishnu Vishal's Tamil psychological thriller 'Ratsasan' directed by Ram Kumar.Digital Native'Ammu' Abhirami, who was last seen in the Dhanush starrer Asuran, has updated details about her next film. The actor is successfully juggling her career between the Tamil and Telugu film industries and has confirmed that her next will be a Telugu film. She wrote on her social media page: “#Tollywood. After #Rakshasadu my next Telugu movie Pooja happened today at Hyderabad, Really excited to do the lead role in this upcoming wonderful movie, Details will be updated soon by the production house.” #Tollywood After #Rakshasadu my next Telugu movie Pooja happened today at Hyderabad , Really excited to do the lead role in this upcoming wonderful movie, Details will be updated soon by the production house pic.twitter.com/SpJ3wzuOaz — AmmuAbhirami (@Ammu_Abhirami) November 14, 2019 While more details about this project are expected to be out soon,...

KollywoodThis Malayalam film will be scripted by Abhilash Pillai and directed by Anoop Panicker.Digital NativeDigital NativeAmala Paul’s next film in the pipeline will be a thriller directed by Anoop Panicker. Titled Cadaver, this Malayalam film will be scripted by Abhilash Pillai. In Cadaver, it was already announced that Amala Paul will be seen as a forensic expert. Reports are that the film is based on some real-life investigative cases. Cadaver will be bankrolled jointly by Aj Films and White Screen Media. The entire team has put in a lot of hard work into the project and had held discussions with Amala Paul for nearly six months to enable her to get into the skin of the character, say sources. A major portion of Cadaver will be shot in various locations in Chennai and Coimbatore and the shooting spots have been earmarked for it. The shooting will begin in...