Salman Khan and Chiyaan Vikram threat to Mohanlal / Anirudh is South highest paid composer

Empuran run at North India and Tamil Nadu will not be smooth as the two regions are seeing the release of two biggies- Salman Khan- ARM Sikandar in Hindi and Chiyaan Vikram Veera Dheera Sooran. At first Sikandar was to release on March 30th and thereby giving Empuran a three day run in North but the new date has put te brakes on that. Vikarm film is coming on March27. This date has come after OTT platform has scheduled it. Veera Dheera Sooran: Part 2 will hit the big screens on March 27, 2025. Initially, it was supposed to be released in January, but plans shifted due to scheduling clashes with OTT platforms. Given the budget, Empyran needs a free run outside Kerala to recover it. In GCC countries, Empuran will be hit as Salman Khan release for Eid has always been a celebration.

While there’s no official confirmation about the same will be coming, a few weeks back, the industry buzz was that that Anirudh has become highest paid music composer of the South and he received an unbelievable hike for Jailer 2. For those who aren’t not in the know, the and it was told publicly by Rajinikanth himself , Anirudh the music composer was paid a sum of 10 crores for Jailer. As Ani’s music played a crucial role in Jailer’s blockbuster success, he has been given an 80% hike. It is said that Jailer 2 producers are giving Anirudh a staggering 18 crores for the sequel.If a comparison is made, he is aheam charan- Buji film signed by AR Rahman by a margin of 10 crores. If calculated ahead, Ani’s remuneration is 125% higher than that of ARR’s paycheck for RC 16 which is Rs 8 crores. Chaavaa BGM is said to be poor and though the film is a blockbuster, it has made Ram Charan film makers jittery.

Is Naveen Polishetty in Mani Ratnam Film ? Stalin to OK Kamal ET tax cut ? / Boney back with Marathi remake

Mani Ratnam next film with newcomers will feature Naveen Polishetty from Tollywood is what Telugu film sites are reporting. Naveen has given three hits in a row and his Jathi Ratnalu after OTT steaming got him wide reach outside the State. He speaks fluent Tamil and had attended an EVAM workshop in Chennai. His films are Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya, Jathi Ratnalu, and Miss Shetty Mr. Polishetty. His next film, Anaganaga Oka Raju’s glimpse, was recently released, and Meenakshi Chaudhary is playing the lead actress. The buzz is that the film will be a Sankranthi 2026 release. Ulaga Nayagan Kamal Haasan attended the FICCI event in Chennai was elected Chairman . About Thug Life he revealed forthcoming film Thug Life will be released on June 5, 2025. When asked if his character Rangaraya Sakthivel Nayakar in Thug is good or terrible, Kamal Haasan replied, “You won’t find the answer in Thug Life either…”. “He is both good and evil!” This suggests a multifaceted part, similar to many of his previous iconic performances. Kamal Haasan said the storytelling, features multiple characters, each on their own strength are strong enough to be play the lead in their own film. He mentioned that some characters will have interactions that even Trisha Krishnan’s character is not part of it and showcasing the depth of the screenplay. Producer- Actor- Minister Udhaymidhi who heard Kamal put forth a case for State Government to reduce tax on admission tickets said that his government would consider it seriously. Same Day, Udhaynidhi restored 90 acres of land that was given to film trade bodies to build houses but failed to do with the time period given and had to forego it.

A source told Bollywood Hungama, “Boney Kapoor was quite blown by Baipan Bhari Deva. He began the process of getting the rights to the film in 2024. The same year, he managed to acquire the rights. He now has the rights to remake the film in Tamil Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada languages.” The source further said, “He paid a whopping Rs. 2 crores for the remake rights as he is aware of the potential of Baipan Bhari Deva’s story.” Another source told us, “Boney ji will soon lock the directors for the South versions and also cast appropriate faces. He’s confident that the female actors from the four industries would be too excited to be a part of such a film, where all the females have author-backed roles.” Directed by Kedar Shinde and backed by Jio Studios in association with Emveebee Media, Baipan Bhari Deva features Rohini Hattangadi, Deepa Parab, Vandana Gupte, Suchitra Bandekar, Shilpa Navalkar and Sukanya Kulkarni. It tells the story of six estranged sisters who are forced to come together for the ‘Managala Gaur’ competition. It collected a huge Rs. 76.05 crores in cinemas

Kamal Haasan Thug Life to break Kerala film strike/ Lal- Ajay Devgn in Drishyam 3

Kamal Haasan- Mani combo Thug Life is creating problems for the Producer Madras Talkies and RKFI as Kerala Filmdom shuts down on June 1 due to combined call by Producers- Exhibitors to get the Government nod for doing away with local Entertainment tax and reduction in Star wages. Film is releasing on June 5th. Kamal Haasan who started his career in Malayalam industry is considered by Malayali viewers as one of their own actors who went on from Kerala to Chennai and made it big. Fans of Mani as in any State are legion in Kerala. For exhibitors the film is a goldmine as crowds will throng the theatres. By all likelihood, film would have bought by Gokulam Gopalan for Kerala region. Gopalan had recently burned his fingers with some of the high-ticket non-Malayalam films that he distributed being duds. It looks like Kerala Government might scale down on ET and AMMA might get some top actors to announce a reduction of their salary and also to get OTT/ overseas rights along with film’s wages. On the brighter side the strike will be called off and Thug Life will release as planned. However, one section feels that the exhibitors who have two associations might drop out of the strike call, if Madras Talkies goes ahead with June 5th release date. One major reason for Madras Talkies to not do so is that Kerala is a big market and a sure hit market as the State has dedicated fans for Kamal and Mani. Secondly, to get back the damaged reputation after Indian 2, Kamal has to with Thug Life get it back Trade expects Rs 50 crore gross collection from Kerala. The final box office collection of Vikram in Kerala was ₹40.15 crore. This made it the highest-grossing Tamil film in Kerala. Indian 2 collected about ₹4.2 crore in Kerala over the first three days. This was despite the film's strong pre-sale numbers in the state.

Drishyam two parts were released in Malayalam and later remade in other languages. Here the makers of Drishyam 3 are to start the film the Hindi cast and crew alongside the Malayalam version. Mohanlal and Ajay Devgn will work in Malayalam- Hindi versions simultaneously. Production costs will be shared. The idea is that both versions have a same release date. Before this Director Jeethu has to wrap up Malayalam -Tamil film RAM that has Mohanlal and Trisha in the lead. Film has been in production in the last four yea

Ajith- Vijay sethupathi- Vignesh project ON / Why Atlee - Salman film on hold ?

Is Vijay Sethupathi finally going to act in a Ajith film ?. From what we hear it is going to be true as the Vignesh Shivan project that was shelved will be revived soon and whether it will be next or in the pipeline we are not sure but it has got life. One reason that Ajith rejected the film was that it was a bit underwhelming and apart from that the film was certain to clash with Vijay’s film. Since then Wikki has reworked on it and present script is in tune with Ajith kind of film. Lyca could be backing this as it would sort of compensate the Vidamuyurchi loss. Billa, Viswasam, Aarambam with Nayanthara have been hits and quite likely it could come back again. Sethupathi was part of Naanum Rowdy Dhaan directed by Vignesh and later in own production Rowdy Pictures Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal . Vijay Sethupathi is set to act in a Web Series to be made by Jio Hotstar titled, Muthu Engira Kattan. This Web Series is said to be a rural action drama also featuring Bollywood Actor, Jackie Shroff in a prominent role. Earlier, Director Manikandan came on board for the Series and also shot a few episodes but it is now learned that he has opted out. Director Arumuga Kumar is being considered for helming the Director’s work. Apart from this, Makkal Selvan’s Vijay Sethupathi’s films in pipeline are Ace and Train which are scheduled for release in 2025. Soon he will be back on Jio Hotstar for Ultimate Bigg Boss. Vignesh Shivan is currently focused on his upcoming directorial venture, Love Insurance Kompany, starring Pradeep Ranganathan of Love Today fame, Krithi Shetty, and SJ Suryah. Vignesh review of Vifamuyurchi -AK sir’s screen presence, his suave, carries the entire film on his shoulders!

Atlee- Salman Khan project at Rs 500 cr budget has not dropped but by March end things will be clear after Salman is back from Saudi shoot for a ca,eo in Hollywood film. Sun Pictures would not back the film without a South Superstar and Rajini- Kamal had said no. In fact Salman a co= producer had arranged Atlee meeting with Hollywood Star Will Smith. Sun Pictures was not ready to go without a South Superstar presence. ( source Bollywood Hungama) Atlee and Allu Arjun project is to start and Trivikram has been told to wait. Jhanvi is on the wish list of Atlee.

Dil Se of Mani Ratnam and Hey Ram of Kamal was edited without Director's knowledge !!!

For Dil Se of Mani Ratnam featuring SRK, Priety Zinta and Manisha Koirala when released had audience walk out after 15 minutes of the show as they came to see Chaiya Chiya song featuring SRK and Malaika. Here again Bharat Shah was the presenter along with Ram Gopal Varma. Shah wanted the song to come gain second place and that too after a bomb blast scene. RGV told Mani and the query he got back was ‘How can Shah Rukh Khan hug Manisha Koirala and imagine Malaika Arora?’. Bharat Shah answer was that audience will not ask this and only to see the song again. Shah was worried as samosa sellers in theatres complaied that audience walked out after Chaiya song coming in 15 minutes after the start. ( source Bollywood Hungama) How one of the most iconic songs, "Chaiyya Chaiyya" came to be. The lyrics of "Chaiyya Chaiyya" are based on the Sufi folk song "Thaiyya Thaiyya" with lyrics by poet Bulleh Shah. Singer Sukhwinder Singh originally suggested the song to A.R. Rahman who was looking for a Punjabi devotional song to include on the soundtrack of Dil Se... Gulzar subsequently rewrote the lyrics and changed the name to "Chaiyya Chaiyya". The Tamil Version of the song is still called "Thaiyya Thaiyya". Source; Videowala, FB

Did you know that Hey Ram Hindi version was cut short by 20 minutes and that too without the Knowledge of Director Kamal Haasan ? Did you know that Uyire’s Hindi version Dil Se had the song Chaiya Chaiya two times and it was done despite objection from Director Mani Ratnam. Hey Ram completes 25 years and on this occasion a flashback. Bharat Shah who presented the film Hey Ram in Hindi felt that it was too long. He called Rajkumar Santoshi to see the film and trim it by 30 minutes. Santoshi who follows Tamil as his mother is a Tamil lady and was born in Chennai has directed superhit films like Damini, Ghayal, ghatak , Pukar and earned several awards after seeing it knew that from Kamal’s viewpoint, all shots were important but for North audience it was not digestible. He cut it by 20 minutes and did a fine balancing job between two versions.

Rajini no to Mari Selvaraj / Dragon Telugu compensation to Kanguva/ Rashmika Mandanna Bollywood No 1

Rajinikanth has decided that subjects with social issues as the core theme is not his cup if tea and go only for mass oriented action thrillers like forthcoming Coolie or Jailer. Mari Selvaraj had told him about a subject that deals with a societal issue and Rajini told his formula to follow the box office route. He felt that Kabali and Kaala had put him backwards and that Vettaiyan went more on story telling and giving enough of his Superstar magic. Coolie he feels will showcase his Superstardom and bring back to pinnacle. After that he is to take a safe route like teaming up with Nelson for Jailer 2 and move on to Directors who have scripts that aim to enhance his Superstar- Thalaivaa image. Meanwhile the report that Jailer 2 is about clash between Rajinikanth and Suryah has alarmed his fans as it brings memories if Game Changer and the Ram Charan v/s Suryah. The latter hammed his way through.

Dragon the Pradeep Ranganathan film in two Telugu States is Mythiri’s compensation to the Distributors who lost money in Kanguva the Suriya film that they distributed. There was even a pre- release event for Telugu version. This will clear the way for Suriya’s Retro. Suriya is also to do a film with Telugu Directors. It could be Thandel Director or Lucky Bhaskar director Venky.

Rashmika Mandanna with three Bollywood hits has consolidated her position and after a long time a South Indian actress is at the top. Animal, Pushpa 2 and now Vicky Kaushal starrer “Chhaava”, she is at No 1. Apart rom this her dedication has impressed the industry. Despite her foot injury, she attended all the promotions of Chhaava. She made her acting debut with Kirik Party, a Kannada film, in 2016. She found further success with Chamak the following year. In 2018, she ventured into Telugu cinema with Chalo and tasted success with hits like Geetha Govindam, Dear Comrade, and Sarileru Neekevvaru. Rashmika gained nationwide fame with the success of Pushpa: The Rise in 2021 and its sequel Pushpa 2: The Rule (2024). She made her Hindi film debut in 2022 with Goodbye and her first Bollywood hit with Animal. IN Tamil she acted with Karthi in Sulthan and Vijay in Varisu.

K Manikandan Kudumbasthan beats Amaran in profits . Madha Gaja Raja final tally . Salaar one year Netflix trending

Kudumbasthan, with a 101% profit, has surpassed the profits registered by Amaran. Starring Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi, the war biopic registered 83.2% profit at the box office. The next aim for Kudumbasthan will be the fourth most profitable Tamil film of 2024 – Garudan, which registered a profit of 117.5%. Kudumbasthan needs to earn a total of 21.75 crore.The film is also an achievement for the director Rajeshwar Kalisamy who has made his directorial debut with the comedy drama. Interestingly this is the second successful film for the actor K Manikandan who also delivered a success in 2024 with Lover. The Tamil comedy-drama has been mounted on a budget of a reported 10 crore, and it has churned out 101% profit with a total collection of 20.1 crore. In fact, the film has also earned a hit verdict for itself.

Madha Gaja Raja Vishal starrer has completed 35 days at the Indian box office. It enjoyed a glorious run in Tamil, accumulating a total of 47.55 crores net. Following the success of the Kollywood version, it was released in Telugu on January 31, 2025. However, the reception remained lukewarm as Madha Gaja Raja has only accumulated 1.15 crores in the second language.

Salaar 1 Year Trending - Jio Hotstar Hombale Films’ action-packed blockbuster Salaar – Ceasefire has achieved yet another milestone, trending on Jio Hotstar (Formerly known as Disney+ Hotstar) for an incredible 366 days. Directed by Prashanth Neel, the film stars Prabhas, Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Shruti Haasan in a gripping tale of power, brotherhood, and rebellion that has captivated audiences worldwide. From its high-octane action sequences to its intense storytelling, Salaar – Ceasefire redefined cinematic spectacle and continues to dominate streaming platforms, even a year after its release. This sustained success is a testament to the film’s massive fan base and theirunwavering support. On this special occasion, Hombale Films expressed gratitude to its dedicated fans by sending exclusive goodies to 366 lucky fans who have been a part of this extraordinary journey. Their passion and love for Salaar have played a crucial role in making this film a cultural phenomenon. And, Rebel Star Prabhas says, “Overwhelmed by the love for Salaar: Cease Fire on Jio Hotstar! Can’t wait to set foot in Khansaar soon.” And this is just the beginning—brace yourself for Salaar 2, where the legend continues, the action intensifies, and the saga reaches even greater heights. The next chapter promises an electrifying cinematic experience that will push boundaries like never before.