Ajith bike tour documentary by Nirav Shah - Vijay meets Makkal iyakkam - PS2 opens low - ARR on Roja bad sound

Ajit bike tour shot by Nirav Shah Ajith Kumar embarked on a tour across India in September of last year and completed the first phase of his world tour, traveling through all the states of India. He gained significant attention on social media after his pictures from several states, including Ladakh, went viral. Ajith Kumar had previously announced that he would begin the second phase of his tour, focused on mutual respect, after completing his upcoming project with LYCA - AK 62. According to Pinkvilla, the renowned cinematographer Nirav Shah is accompanying Ajith Kumar on his journey and filming the entire experience. Ajith Kumar wishes to document his world tour on camera, considering it to be a once-in-a-lifetime achievement. Nirav Shah is expected to capture every leg of the tour perfectly, and the visuals from the first phase have already been edited and submitted to Ajith Kumar and his family. It remains unclear whether the visuals captured by Nirav Shah will be publicly released in documentary format. Ajith Kumar is known for keeping his personal life away from showbiz, and the decision to release the footage is entirely up to him and his family. On the work front, Ajith Kumar's latest release was Thunivu, directed by H Vinoth, which came out in Pongal 2023. He is currently working on a project with LYCA Productions and is expected to start shooting in June. There is speculation that the film will be directed by Magizh Thirumeni, with Arun Vijay as one of the co-actors alongside Ajith Kumar. An official announcement is anticipated in May, which coincides with Ajith Kumar's birthday. -------------

Vijay meets Iyakkam members Actor Vijay's surprise visit to his mother Shoba's house and his meeting with the members of the Vijay Makkal Iyakkam has sparked rumors of his potential foray into politics. On April 28th, Vijay met with around 300 members of the Vijay People's Movement at his residence in Panaiyur, Chennai to commend them for their recent implementation of the 'Vilai Illa Virundhagam' program, which provides free food throughout the state. During the meeting, he encouraged them to continue their charitable efforts. There has been speculation that Vijay may be considering a political career, given his recent interactions with fans. The Vijay People's Movement executives have reportedly contested 100 seats in local government elections, signaling their entry into politics. However, the actor has not confirmed whether he plans to enter politics or establish his own political party. ----------

PS 2 opens less than Ps 1 The opening day of Ponniyin Selvan 2 (PS 2) in India saw a decent start with a collection of 27 crore rupees. However, it fell short of the first day business of PS 1, which amassed 37.25 crore rupees. PS 2's collections in Tamil Nadu amounted to 16 crore rupees, while it earned 2.75 crore rupees in Kerala, 3.25 crore rupees in Karnataka, and 2.75 crore rupees in AP-TG. The film also raked in 2.50 crore rupees from North India. The worldwide release of PS 2 spanned over 3200 screens, and the movie managed to collect 11 crore rupees in pre-sales. ------

A R Rahamn about Roja music bad sound quality The renowned musician A R Rahman recently revealed that he had to compromise on the quality of the soundtrack for his debut film Roja, which had to be mastered several times before its release. Rahman shared that the album was poorly mastered in the beginning and had to be reworked multiple times, but due to the approaching release date, compromises had to be made. This is not the first time Rahman has spoken about the compromises made on Roja's soundtrack. In a previous Ask Me Anything session on Rediff, Rahman explained that at the time of Roja's release, most consumers used low-quality music systems, which necessitated the compromise to ensure compatibility with their equipment. Roja, a 1992 film starring Arvind Swami and Madhoo, marked Rahman's debut as a music composer in the Indian film industry.

Why Ponniyin Selvan is no Bahubali - Rajini as human rights activist- Vidya Balan in Mani- Kamal film - ARR on today's listeners

Mani is happy to hear PS is not like Bahubali Mani Ratnam, in a conversation with Cinema Express, stated that he deliberately avoided a treatment similar to that of the movie Bahubali for his movie Ponniyin Selvan. He clarified that he had no intention of making it like Bahubali as it had fictional characters and a lot of imaginary elements, whereas Ponniyin Selvan is based on the book by Kalki and portrays real people. Ratnam wanted to show the characters as realistically as possible. Referring to the war sequence, he mentioned that he did not want it to be like Bahubali, and he wanted to be more involved in the action rather than filming it from afar, which tends to look artificial and digital. Ratnam expressed satisfaction if people said that the war sequences in Ponniyin Selvan were unlike those in Bahubali. Rajinikanth as human rights activist Director Gananvel's upcoming film will feature Rajinikanth as a retired police officer and human rights activist who opposes encounter killings and the system that employs them to conceal the criminal-political nexus. The film draws inspiration from the notes of a renowned police officer on encounter killings. Gananvel's previous work, "Jai Bhim," was based on a book by Justice R Chandru and explored custodial torture and death, as well as caste bias in the criminal justice system that harms innocent people from marginalized communities. Vidya Balan tipped to be in Mani- Kamal film

tt appears that Vidya Balan is now the leading contender for the role as leading lady in the upcoming film directed by Mani Ratnam and starring Kamal Haasan. If she does accept the offer, it would mark her third appearance in Tamil cinema, having previously starred in Mani Ratnam's Guru (2007) and H Vinoth's Nerkonda Paarvai (2019) alongside Ajith. Vidya Balan has openly expressed her admiration for Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan, stating at an awards ceremony that she has idolized him throughout her life. However, there has been no official confirmation from the team regarding this matter.Vidya Balan's debut was meant to be Malayalam film Chakram with Mohanlal and Dileep. Film got shelved. A R Rahamn on free music and judgemental listerners During the 1980s and 1990s, I eagerly awaited the release of a new Michael Jackson album, which only occurred once every five years. I would listen to the album non-stop for days, initially finding faults but eventually humming the tunes. Similarly, when people purchased my music, they went through a similar process of judgment before embracing it. However, with music now being free, people are quick to make comments without giving the music a chance to settle in their hearts. Nowadays, listeners scrutinize every aspect of a song and share specific time codes with each other. Nevertheless, as the music composer for Ponniyin Selvan 2, I find it all worthwhile as the effort put into mixing, arranging, and composing pays off. These are the sentiments shared by A R Rahman in a recent conversation with a media outlet.

Salman Khan in Vishnuvardhan direction - Amala Shaji- Losliya in trouble- PS 2 show at 9 AM

Salman Khan in Vishnuvardhan direction According to a source, Director Vishnuvardhan will be helming a film starring Salman Khan, which is being produced by Karan Johar. This marks the first collaboration between Salman and Karan in 25 years. Vishnuvardhan is known for directing several successful Tamil films such as Billa and Arrambam with Ajith, and Panjaa in Telugu with Pawan. He also produced the Tamil web series Fingertip for Zee, which featured Akshara Haasan. In 2021, he made his debut in Hindi cinema with the Dharma production Shershaah, a biopic on the life of Kargil martyr Vikram Batra, which turned out to be a hit. With Vishnuvardhan's technical expertise and Salman Khan's stardom, the upcoming movie is anticipated to be a box office smash. Fans are eagerly waiting for further details about the project, and we're excited to see what Vishnuvardhan has in store for us.

Amala Shaji- Losliya face legal action Advocate Vignesh Muthukumar has warned that celebrities like Amala Shaji, who gained popularity through "Tik Tok" and Instagram, Losliya and Shivani, who are known for their participation in Tamil Bigg Boss, could face imprisonment of up to one year for advertising Lotus 365 ,a banned app. Muthukumar expressed his displeasure over influential personalities endorsing the banned app and asked his followers for their opinions. The Confederation of Indian Industry's Consumer Complaints Council has taken notice of an advertisement by Lotus 365, a gambling and betting company, featuring celebrities like Kajal Aggarwal and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and has asked the company and the endorsing celebrities to provide evidence to support their claims. Despite facing a ban in February 2023, the company continues to attract subscribers and advertise in newspapers, with prominent celebrities endorsing it. PS 2 FDFS at 9 AM in Tamil Nadu The movie's ticket reservation commenced three days earlier, and sources claim that its first-week advance booking in Tamil Nadu has surpassed Rs. 6 crore. The pre-booking for 'Ponniyin Selvan 2' tickets worldwide has garnered a total of Rs. 11 crore as per reports. However, due to the unavailability of government approval for exclusive screenings, the first day first show of the historical drama in Tamil Nadu will begin at 9 a.m. on April 28. Meanwhile, in Kerala, the movie will be shown at 4 AM. Vijay is no 1 in March popularity list Thalapathy Vijay secured the top spot in Ormax Media's March list of the most popular Indian actors, with SRK coming in at number two. The third, fourth, and fifth positions were held by Prabhas, Jr NTR, and Ajith Kumar respectively. Yash was placed at the tenth position, while Salman was ranked at the ninth spot. Ram Charan climbed to the sixth position after his song in RRR became popular following the Oscars, and was followed by Allu Arjun.

Dhanush film shoot in Tiger Reserve - Kerala Story for release - Tovino film bombs

The filming of Captain Miller, featuring Dhanush, has resumed in the buffer zone of Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve forest region after it was temporarily halted by the District Collector. The pause was caused by complaints from locals about the use of explosives and night shooting with heavy laser lights by the production unit. However, the production house took action to ensure smooth filming and the Collector's order was withdrawn. Recently, Dhanush was seen at Tuticorin airport as he joined the final schedule of the film, which is expected to wrap up soon. The movie, set in the 1920s, also stars Shiva Rajkumar as Dhanush's brother, along with Priyanka Mohan, Sundeep Kishan, and Nivedhithaa Sathish among others. GV Prakash Kumar is composing the music, and the release of the first single or teaser is anticipated soon. ------

Kerala Box office - Nee;avalicham bombs - Romancham most profitable The much-anticipated movie Neelavelicham, directed by Ashiq Abu and starring Tovino, has failed to perform well at the box office, grossing only Rs 1.75 crores in its first five days. This is the second flop for the duo after their previous movie Naradan. PS2 advance bookings are slow, with the highest number of bookings so far being in Trivandrum Aries Plex, which has sold close to 6000 tickets. In contrast, Friday Matinee reported that #Romancham has become the 7th highest-grossing movie of all time and the 4th highest-grossing Malayalam movie in Kerala, with a total gross of 42.10 crores. It is also the 6th highest-grossing Malayalam movie worldwide, with a total gross of 69.60 crores. The movie has grossed more than 50 lakhs in approximately 15 screens and has crossed the 1 crore mark in Trivandrum Aries Plex, Ernakulam Pvr, and Kavitha. Cochin multiplexes have contributed around 3 crores to the total gross, while national multiplexes (Pvr + Inox+ Cinepolis) have grossed 5.50 crores across the state. The movie has been screened in approximately 31,000 shows in Kerala, with an overall cost of 6.50 crores. The OTT and satellite deals for the movie are moderate, considering its box office performance, but still good considering the cast involved. Overall, #Romancham is one of the all-time profitable Malayalam movies. ----- Kerala Story ready for release The upcoming film, The Kerala Story, produced by director Vipul Amrutlal Shah, portrays the heart-wrenching tale of missing girls from Kerala over the past few years. The film's trailer was shared on Instagram by Siddhi Idnani on Wednesday, and it is scheduled to be released worldwide on May 5. The trailer begins by showcasing Adha Sharma's character, a Hindu girl from Kerala, who, along with Siddhi Idnani's character, is coerced into converting to Islam. The character Fatima, played by Adah, recounts her harrowing experience of being abducted from her home, brainwashed by religious extremists, and turned into an ISIS terrorist. She eventually ends up in an Afghan prison. Sudipto Sen has written and directed The Kerala Story, which delves into the tragic events surrounding 32,000 women who have gone missing in Kerala. The film is also supported by Ashin A Shah of Sunshine Pictures. Recently, CPM MP John Brittas criticized the film's teaser, calling it a misrepresentation of facts, and urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to take action. Despite the controversy, the trailer of the film delivers the same message.

Bigg Boss Vikraman cheats NRI woman - G Square It raids affects Kollywood - PS 2 censored - Jawan release date

Bigg Boss Vikraman cheats NRI woman Kiruba Munusamy, a London-based Supreme Court advocate and law researcher known for her work in fighting caste oppression, has leveled serious allegations against Vikraman, the runner-up of 'Bigg Boss Tamil 6'. In a letter to Thol Thirumavalavan, the leader of the VCK party, Kiruba accuses Vikraman of deceiving her with false expressions of love, extorting money from her, and degrading her as a woman and a Dalit. According to Kiruba, Vikraman had befriended her during political events and proposed love to her, claiming that he would miss her after she went to London. Kiruba says she agreed to date him as he seemed to share her progressive political ideology. However, during their three-year relationship, Vikraman allegedly insulted her many times, using derogatory language and accusing her of political gain just because she is a Dalit. Kiruba claims that Vikraman created an impression that they were like a husband and wife and made her spend money. However, when Kiruba asked him about an expense of Rs. 80,000 on his credit card, he allegedly accused her of cheating the government by using a fake caste certificate to get a scholarship and eating free food. Kiruba also alleges that Vikraman had pushed her to commit suicide by being a caste supremacist and had made threats that he would sexually assault her younger sister and mother through his party members. Kiruba asserts that she has evidence to support her accusations and has called for disciplinary action against Vikraman. -----

SRK- Nayanthara Jawan release date confirmed There have been rumors for a few months that Jawan might not release as scheduled on June 2, 2023. However, according to a source speaking to Bollywood Hungama, the film is likely to release on that date, as the team at Red Chillies Entertainment and director Atlee are working hard to ensure it. The promotions for the film are expected to begin in the first week of May, and will consist of a 4-5 week campaign featuring a trailer and songs to heighten excitement for the movie. Another source suggested that a teaser may be released first, followed by the theatrical trailer, to give viewers a better idea of the characters and plot. Alongside Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, and Sanya Malhotra also star in the film, with Deepika Padukone making a cameo appearance. It has been reported that SRK has a double role in this action-packed film. ----

IT Raids to stall Maaveeran release ? The upcoming movie "Maaveeran," featuring Sivakarthikeyan, is being funded by G Square Real Estate Company, which is currently facing IT raids across all its offices in India. This news has been circulating in Kollywood, and the film's scheduled release in August is highly anticipated. The film's producer, Arun Vishwa, reportedly obtained financial backing from G Square. However, if the IT department scrutinizes companies with connections to G Square, the production house may face difficulties, as their bank accounts could be frozen. Additionally, Sivakarthikeyan's next project, "Ayalan," has been delayed due to financial troubles faced by the producer, Raja. After two films featuring the same actor failed at the box office, Raja was reportedly struggling financially. To begin shooting for "Ayalan," he allegedly sold the satellite rights for a song and secured music by A R Rahman and Rakul Preet Singh as the lead actress. ------

PS 2 Censor and run time On April 24th, the much-anticipated Tamil film P.S. 2, which is the concluding part of the film adaptation of the classic Tamil novel Ponniyin Selvan, was granted a U/A certificate after undergoing censorship. The film, directed by Mani Ratnam and starring a star-studded cast including Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Trisha, Sobhita Dhulipala, Prabhu, R. Sarathkumar, Vikram Prabhu, Prakash Raj, Rahman, R. Parthiban, and Lal, is set to release on April 28, 2023, with a runtime of 165.11 minutes. The music for the film is composed by Mani's long-time collaborator, AR Rahman.

Kiccha Sudeep in Cheran direction - BIggBoss5 Malayalam romance starts- Legend heroine wins Vijay- Ajith- Surya fans

Kichcha Sudeep has confirmed that he is currently working on three projects, which have sparked numerous speculations about his collaborations. The latest rumor in the entertainment industry suggests that the actor will be teaming up with the acclaimed Tamil director, Cheran, who has won a national award. Out of the three films he has announced, two are expected to be directed by Tamil filmmakers, namely KS Ravikumar and Cheran. Additionally, Sudeep is also involved in the making of Billa Ranga Baasha with Anup Bhandari, the director of Vikranth Rona, and a project with Nandakishore, the director of Ranna, is reportedly in the pipeline. It is worth mentioning that Sudeep made his directorial debut with My Autograph, which was a remake of Cheran's film, Autograph. A few years ago, during the audio launch of Mudinja Ivana Pudi (the Tamil dubbed version of Kotigobba-2), Cheran praised Sudeep and acknowledged his ability to replicate the commercial success of Autograph and Swathi Muthyam, and his accomplishments as both an actor and filmmaker. --------

Urvashi Rautela, who starred opposite Legend Saravana in Tamil and performed a song in Chiranjeevi's Walter Veerayya, has received congratulations from fans of Ajith, Vijay, and Surya for taking legal action against film journalist Umar Sandhu. Earlier, Umar had tweeted about Ajith, Vijay, and Surya having extramarital affairs and causing trouble to their co-heroines, which went unnoticed by the actors. Recently, Umar tweeted about Urvashi being harassed by Akhil Akkineni during the shoot of Agent in Europe, and Urvashi took to her Instagram account to condemn the journalist's tweet and served a legal notice for defamation. Urvashi has also performed special songs in three Tollywood films, including Ram Pothineni and Boyapati's upcoming movie set to release in October. In the past, Umar faced the wrath of Suhasini Maniratnam for posting a review of Ponniyin Selvan 1 before its release. Dil Raju, the distributor for both the Telugu dubbed version of PS 2 and straight Telugu film of Akhil's Agent in Nizam, appears to have shifted his focus towards Agent by allotting more screens and shows for it compared to PS 2. This trend is observed across different areas where the same distributor is handling the distribution for both films. The reason for this preference could be attributed to the lackluster performance of the first part of PS, which resulted in lower anticipation for the second part. In other regions as well, exhibitors seem to be more inclined towards Agent than PS 2. For instance, in the East Godavari district, Vintage Creations is distributing both films but still allocating more screens to Agent. -----

Bigg Boss Malayalam 5 first romance starts Romantic connections and insincere alliances have always been a significant aspect of the Bigg Boss format, as participants strive to outdo each other in the game. They have learned from past seasons' successful trends and tactics, which have garnered a positive audience response. However, some contestants have failed to crack the code and have been exposed by their peers. One such romantic duo in Malayalam ongoing season, Sagar Surya and Cerena Ann Johnson, has been the subject of much discussion on the show, and their relationship is taking on a new narrative. They share a special connection that is typical of previous seasons' similar relationships, leading viewers to speculate on the possibility of a romance between them. However, Sagar Surya's father has raised doubts about this notion, which has captured the attention of the Bigg Boss fan community. In a recent interview, Sagar Surya's father dismissed the possibility of his son engaging in any romantic entanglements on the show. He revealed that Sagar never considers such plans on the show, and he is confident that his son is not at an age where he would pursue a relationship or marriage. His father's belief is that there will be no such thing.

PS 2 advance booking dull - Sound of Music songs adapted by Illaiyaraaja - Khushbu portions chopped - Rajini on Vinayaka Chathurthi

Illaiyaraaja adapts Sound of Music songs for bilingual The creators of the upcoming Indian movie Music School have obtained the rights to use three well-known songs from the beloved American musical drama The Sound of Music. The acquired songs are Do Re Mi, So Long Farewell, and Sixteen Going on Seventeen. Music School stars Shriya Saran, Sharman Joshi, Prakash Raj, and introduces Ozu Barua and Gracy Goswamy in pivotal roles. Other notable actors include Benjamin Gilani, Suhasini Mulay, Mona Ambegaonkar, Leela Samson, Bugs Bhargava, Vinay Varma, Sreekanth Iyengar, Vaquar Sheikh, and Phani. The renowned composer Ilaiyaraaja has scored the music for the film and has adapted the classic songs by collaborating with the London Philharmonic Orchestra to suit Indian tastes. The Sound of Music, which featured Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer and was directed by Robert Wise, won five Oscars and had two live TV adaptations. In contrast, Music School is directed by Paparao Biyyala, a former civil service officer who has now turned filmmaker. The film tackles the issue of societal and familial pressure on young students and features 11 original songs. Yamini Films is backing the project, which was shot in Hindi and Telugu, and is set to release on May 12. ----- Khushbu admits her role in Varisu was chopped Khushbu has revealed that she had a role in the movie "Varisu" starring Thalapathy Vijay, but her part, which lasted for 18 minutes, was removed by the director to avoid extending the runtime and incurring additional costs. Despite posting pictures of herself with Vijay during filming, Khushbu's appearance did not make it into the final cut. However, she is set to play a significant role in the Telugu film "Ramabanam". Khushbu said the film has emphasized the harmful effects of consuming food containing preservatives, particularly fast food that is often sold in packaged containers. Instead, she advocates for traditional methods of food preparation such as terra-cotta and grinding with traditional machines. Khushbu has also expressed her interest in working with Chiranjeevi and Balakrishna if given the opportunity, stating that she has never had the chance to share the screen with them despite her long tenure in the industry. She added that she would only consider working with them if the script was suitable. ------- PS 2 Advance bookings dull It is common knowledge that Mani Ratnam's ambitious project, Ponniyin Selvan 1, was a huge success and set records in Tamil cinema, but did not perform as well in other languages. Unfortunately, there is currently no buzz surrounding the release of the second part in other languages, which is a disappointment for the film's producers. Even in Tamil Nadu, the recently opened overseas bookings have not been as high as expected, and are currently trending lower than Part 1. This has raised concerns about whether the movie will break the records set by its predecessor. If the trend continues, it is possible that the movie may not perform as well as expected. --

Rajinikanth Jailer for Vinayaka Chathyruthi Following confirmation from Director Nelson that Rajinikanth has completed his scenes for 'Jailer', the latest report indicates that the movie will be released during the Vinayakar Chaturthi festival. The next announcement is expected to reveal the official release date, and the film's producers are targeting a September release to coincide with the festival.

Ivana - Avika Gor in Tollywood - Dhruv Vikram next in Pa Ranjith Production- Jio Studios in talks with NTR Jr- Allu Arjun

Jio Studios Hindi flick to have NTR Jr or Allu Arjun According to a source familiar with the matter, Jio Studios has decided to cast a South Indian actor instead of a Bollywood star in its upcoming big-budget Hindi production, "The Immortal Ashwatthama." Earlier reports had suggested that Vicky Kaushal would not be playing the lead role, and talks were ongoing with Ranveer Singh, who ultimately did not make the cut due to concerns over his recent box office failures. The producers were looking for an actor who could attract large audiences to theaters, especially given the unpredictability of post-pandemic box office performance. After considering various options, Jio Studios decided that a South Indian actor like Jr. NTR or Allu Arjun would be a safer choice, as their involvement would automatically make the film a pan-India project that could be dubbed in multiple languages and increase its box office revenue. ------------ Pathu Thala and Dasara on April 27 OTT premiere On April 27th, two recently released movies, Pathu Thala and Dasara, will be available for streaming on OTT platforms. Pathu Thala, an action-crime drama film in Tamil starring Silambarasan TR, will have its global streaming premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and 240 other countries and territories. The movie, directed by Obeli N. Krishna and produced by Jayantilal Gada and K. E. Gnanavelraja, also features Gautham Karthik, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Gautham Vasudev Menon, and Santhosh Pratap in important roles. Dasara, which stars Nani and Keerthy Suresh and gained popularity for its unique storyline and Nani's gritty performance, will also premiere on OTT platform Netflix on the same day. The announcement was made by Netflix on their official social media handle. -----

Avika Gor first web series in Telugu Avika Gor, renowned for her performance in the TV show Balika Vadhu, is all set to make her debut in the world of online streaming with an upcoming Telugu series, which will be available on Hotstar. The series is an official adaptation of the Bengali web series Indu. While discussing the project, Avika expressed her belief that remakes are a challenge to execute, particularly as people have already seen the original content and enjoyed it. Additionally, this specific project is a thriller, requiring a greater emphasis on performance than romance or comedy. Despite this, she is excited to take on the role of Indu in Telugu and other languages, having enjoyed both seasons of the Bengali version. Avika, who has an impressive television career, will also appear in Krishna Bhatt's upcoming film 1920: Horrors Of The Heart. As for the web series, she is thrilled to be part of it, as it is her first web series. Hotstar is a substantial platform for the project, and she is eager to work with SVF, a well-known production company renowned for its Bengali content. Filming for the series is scheduled to begin in May. ----- Dhruv Vikram in biopic of Arjuna awardee Kabbadi player We earlier reported that Dhruv Vikram will be teaming up with filmmaker Mari Selvaraj for his next. The film is said to be a sports biopic. Recently, addressing the media, Mari said that the film is based on a Kabaddi player named Manathi Ganesan. "He is an Arjuna Awardee and a very close relative. I always wanted to feature his story," he said. The film is said to be backed by Pa Ranjith's Neelam Production. Meanwhile, Dhruv was last seen in Mahaan alongside Vikram. Meanwhile, Mari Selvaraj will reportedly begin working on this film after completing the post-production of Maamannan starring Udhayanidhi Stalin, Vadivelu, Fahadh Faasil and Keerthy Suresh. He also revealed that the release of Maamannan would be announced soon and he would start working on Dhanush's film after completing this feature starring Dhruv. ------

Ivana Telugu debut with Dil Raju nephew As we are aware, Dil Raju was responsible for distributing the Telugu version of the movie Love Today, which proved to be a lucrative venture for him. However, in addition to the release business, Dil Raju also deserves recognition for his introduction of a promising new talent, Ivana, to Telugu cinema through his nephew's upcoming film. Ashish Reddy, Dil Raju's nephew, made an impact with his debut movie, Rowdy Boys, which was a commercial success. He is currently working on his next project, titled Selfish, based on a story by Sukumar and directed by Vishal Kasi. The film's female lead, Ivana, has been chosen by the filmmakers to play the role of Chaitra, Ashish's love interest in the movie, marking her debut in Telugu cinema. An official poster for the film featuring Ivana has also been released. Selfish takes place entirely in Hyderabad, and Ashish will be portraying the character of a local Telangana guy.

Thalapathy fans upset on next film director choice - Allu Arjun confirmed in SRK film

Vijay's supporters are disappointed with the content of his last movie, Varisu, and believe that its success at the box office was solely due to his star power and the favorable Pongal/Sankranthi period. Despite its financial success, the film failed to satisfy his fanbase. On the other hand, Lokesh's movie, Leo, has done exceptional business in non-theatrical markets, generating revenue of Rs 240Cr, with overseas rights selling for 60Cr+. The film is expected to do more than 100Cr business in Tamil Nadu and has an anticipated ROI of over 50Cr. This means that the overall business of the movie is expected to be around Rs 450Cr, which is outstanding. Vijay's fans were hopeful that he would sign only big-budget movies going forward. However, there are reports suggesting that he has committed to a film with Gopichand Malineni, produced by Mythri movies banner. This news has worried Vijay's fans, as they were anticipating a much bigger combination after such a massive film like Leo. They were hoping for a collaboration between Vijay and Atlee, especially since the latter's Hindi debut film, Jawan with SRK, is expected to be a blockbuster. IMDb has published a list of the "Most Anticipated Indian Movies of the Summer", which are expected to be released in India from May 1 to August 31, 2023. The list features only two Telugu films, namely Teja Sajja's "Hanu Man" and Naga Chaitanya's "Custody". Prabhas' "Adipurush" takes the third position, while Shahrukh Khan's "Jawan" is the most eagerly awaited movie of the summer, according to the website's data, based on the page views of its 200 million monthly visitors worldwide in 2023. ====== Here are the top ten movies on the list, along with their release dates: "Jawan" (June 2), "Animal" (August 11), "Adipurush" (June 16), "Gadar 2" (August 11), "Chatrapathi" (May 12), "Maidaan" (June 23), "Yodha" (July 7), "Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani" (July 28), "Hanu Man" (May 12), and "Custody" (May 12). Shah Rukh Khan, who had a record-breaking success with "Pathaan", is returning to the big screen with "Jawan", which also marks the Hindi cinema debut of Vijay Sethupathi and Nayanthara. "Animal", directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, who previously directed "Arjun Reddy", features Ranbir Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna in lead roles, with Parineeti Chopra, Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol playing prominent roles. ----- Allu Arjun has done a half day shoot for SRK Jawan reports an online portal. There is unconfirmed report that Thalapathy Vijay had done a cameo in Jawan as it is directed by his fan - director Atlee. `Leaked' pics of SRK - Deepika song shoot for the film has gone viral----------

Renowned documentarian Kartiki Gonsalves, Indian music composer AR Rahman, and sound designer Resul Pookutty had a memorable day with Oscar-winning film producer Guneet Monga, as captured in a photo she shared on social media. Monga expressed her honor at spending time with such accomplished individuals and noted the impressive achievement of having "5 Oscars in one picture." Monga and Gonsalves were the producer and director, respectively, of The Elephant Whisperers, which won Best Documentary Short Film at the 95th Academy Awards. Pookutty and two others won Best Sound Mixing for Slumdog Millionaire in 2009, while Rahman received Best Original Score and Best Original Song for the same film at the 81st Academy Awards.

Thalapathy Vijay and Mahesh Babu first choice for PS2 - Rajini- Kamal latest news

Before settling on Karthi to play Vallavaraiyan Vanthiyathevan, the orphaned prince of the Vana clan, and Jayam Ravi to portray Arunmozhi Varman aka Raja Raja Chola, the team had initially considered Thalapathy Vijay and Mahesh Babu for the respective roles. According to writer Jeyamohan, in an interview, the actors were approached but declined, leading to the final decision to cast Karthi and Jayam Ravi. The film also stars Chiyaan Vikram as crown prince Aditya Karikalan, Trisha Krishnan as princess Kundavai Devi, and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in a dual role as antagonist Nandini and Oomai Rani. Additionally, Sarathkumar, Prabhu, Lal, Kishore, Ashwin Kakumanu, and Aishwarya Lekshmi will be seen in supporting roles in this period action drama. The team has been on a nationwide promotional tour to tap into the growing popularity of Southern cinema in different parts of the country. Trisha, who plays Princess Kundavai, shared a glimpse of the main cast on their way to Delhi for promotions on her Instagram stories. Twitter removed the blue verification tick from the handles of Trisha Krishnan and Jayam Ravi ahead of Ponniyin Selvan 2 release.Trisha and Jayam used their names to the character names in PS2, Kundhavai and Arunmozhi Varman on Twitter. This led to losing the verified mark of their official handle.The overseas bookings of PS 2 have been opened in USA, reports say the pre-sales are close to 200K already and has chance of hitting 2 Million mark on the premiers day itself.Kamal - Shankar wraps up South Africa shoot After completing the Taiwan schedule of the highly anticipated film 'Indian 2' directed by Shankar earlier this month, Kamal Haasan, known as Ulaganayagan, had been filming in South Africa. It has been reported that an intense train action sequence was being filmed in South Africa, but it appears that the shooting schedule there has now been completed. ---

Rajinikanth - Kamal film updates Although the next schedule of shooting for the film is planned to begin in May, director Shankar will first move on to the sets of his upcoming film 'Game Changer' with Ram Charan to shoot the climax portions of that film. Director Shankar shared a photo of himself with actor Kamal Haasan and expressed his gratitude for the power-packed schedule, saying "Thank you for this power-packed Schedule @ikamalhaasan sir 🔥 See you again in..." --- Rajinikanth portions in Jailer over Rajinikanth stars as a jail warden in the film "Jailer" and it was previously announced that he would maintain a beard throughout the movie. However, the iconic actor was recently spotted with a clean shaven look, indicating that he has completed filming his parts. At a recent public event, Director Nelson Dilipkumar confirmed that Rajinikanth has finished shooting for "Jailer". Despite disappointment from fans who were hoping for updates during Tamil New Year, Nelson promised that news about the film's progress will be shared soon. ----- Rajinikanth and Thalapathy Vijay to opt for Telugu Director ? After tasting success with their recent releases during the Sankranti Season, Tollywood directors Bobby and Gopichand Malineni are reportedly in talks with Tamil film industry superstars Rajinikanth and Vijay. Bobby's Waltair Veerayya and Gopichand Malineni's Veera Simha Reddy were both well-received, with the former being a super hit and the latter a hit. It is said that the initial script meetings have been completed, and the directors are now busy finalizing their scripts and impressing the heroes with their narrations. Bobby is known for his mass entertainers that blend action and comedy, making him a good fit for Rajinikanth's fans and the Tamil audience in general. Waltair Veerayya showcased Chiranjeevi in an entertaining way, and Bobby could do the same with Rajinikanth. Gopichand Malineni's style also involves making mass action entertainers, which could be a good match for Vijay. However, there is no official confirmation regarding these films yet, and fans are eagerly waiting for more updates.

Karthi regales Coimbatore fans- Salman Khan film scares PS 2 - Agent - Sam- Chay fans spat

Karthi made a big impression with the audience during the promotional tour of his upcoming film, PS 2, in Coimbatore. Playing the role of Vanthiya thevan, Karthi's Coimbatore dialect, coupled with his father Sivakumar's Coimbatore roots, made him an instant hit. He even delivered two dialogues that were removed from the first part of the film. One of them summarizes the entire story, which revolves around a property dispute between an elder brother's son and a younger brother's grandson. The other dialogue, which received an enthusiastic response from the crowd, describes the characters of Trisha and Aishwarya Rai in the film. According to Karthi, the challenge is to make the story accessible to those who haven't read Kalki's novel while also satisfying those who have and compare the film to the book. ------

Salman Khan film hits PS 2 Hindi prospects The release of Salman Khan's film "Kisi ka Bhai Kisi ka Jaan" on April 21 is expected to have a negative impact on the box office prospects of Mani Ratnam's "Ponniyin Selvan 2" in North India. "Ponniyin Selvan 2" is set to release worldwide on April 28 in four South Indian languages and Hindi, and the cast, which includes Vikram, Trisha, and Karthi, have embarked on a promotional tour via a private jet to visit several cities in the South as well as hold media events in Mumbai and New Delhi. The makers of "Agent," a Telugu film starring Akhil Akkineni and Mammootty, have announced that the Malayalam version will release in Kerala on April 28 alongside the Telugu version. However, due to the release of Salman's film a week earlier, they have postponed the Hindi version's release. ----

Samantha blocks Naga Chaitanya fans The film "Shakunthalam," which had Samantha as the central character, has unfortunately not performed well at the box office, earning only Rs 7 crores worldwide. Out of this amount, Rs 5 crores were contributed by the two Telugu speaking states. As a result, Naga Chaitanya's fans are pleased and are criticizing Samantha. One fan remarked that merely using emotional stories as a promotional tactic is not sufficient to attract an audience. It's been reported that Samantha has blocked such negative comments on her social media. In the past, when Naga Chaitanya's movie "ThankYou" didn't do well and Samantha's "Yashoda" was a success, he faced criticism. However, the tables have now turned. -----

Dasara effect Nani's upcoming 30th film, which revolves around the bonding of a father and son and stars Murnal Thakkaur as the lead, has been sold to an OTT platform for Rs 30 crores. This amount constitutes half of the film's budget, and the sale was likely influenced by the success of the recent film Dasara , which crossed the Rs 100 crore mark. The film is directed by newcomer Shaurya and features music by Hesham, who previously composed the hit soundtrack for the Pranav Mohanlal film, Hridhyam.

Yash Rocky Bhai next with Geethu Mohandas - Dulquer next Telugu film - Fahadh Kannada film First look

Geethu Mohandas to direct Yash aka Rocky Bhai Yash, who played the lead role in KGF 2 released a year ago, has not committed to any projects since then. However, rumors are circulating that his next project may be directed by Geethu Mohandas, a National Award-winning director. According to sources close to the project, Yash and Geethu Mohandas have been discussing a possible collaboration for the past year, and Yash was impressed with the concept that she presented to him. Despite expectations that Yash would collaborate with big names in Indian cinema, he has chosen to work on a project with a respected figure from Malayalam cinema, which is expected to have a powerful script. Geethu Mohandas is known for her work in films such as Liar's Dice and The Elder One. Liar's Dice won six major international awards and two National Awards in India, and was India's official submission for the Best Foreign Film category at the 87th Academy Awards. Yash 19 is expected to begin filming in June and is aiming for a late 2024 release. Yash is also set to star in KGF 3 with Hombale Films, which will chronicle the story of Rocky Bhai from 1978 to 1981. The film is currently in the scripting stage and is expected to begin filming in 2025. ----

Dulquer next Telugu film with Vaathi director Venky Atluri will direct Dulquer Salmaan's upcoming Telugu movie, which will be produced by Sitara Entertainments. The director previously had a hit bilingual film, Sir, with Dhanush. Following the success of SitaRamam in Tollywood, Dulquer has gained a good fan base in Andhra and Telangana. Currently, he is completing his work on King of Kotha, a bilingual film, and his production house has released Adi, a Malayalam film featuring Shine and Ahana in the lead roles. ---

Fahadh Dhoomam is revival of Pawan's shelved project Pawan Kumar is known for directing critically acclaimed Kannada films like "Lucia" and "U Turn", and had been in talks with actors such as Ganesh, Dhananjay, and Rakshit Shetty for an ambitious project called "C10H14N2" (the chemical formula for nicotine) for several years. However, this project did not materialize. It is now reported that "Dhoomam" is a revival of that same project, with Fahadh Faasil playing the lead role and Roshan Mathew and Aparna Balamurali in pivotal roles. The film was initially rumored to be aiming for a summer release this year. The film's first look poster is set to be unveiled on April 17 at 10:45 am, as per the makers' announcement on Sunday. The film is being produced by Hombale Films, the production company behind the successful KGF franchise and the recently-released Kannada film "Kantara".

Ponniyin selvan 2 Anthem launch event details and pixs

While the songs from the album composed by the academy award winner AR Rahman is garnering fabulous response from the music lovers, the entire team of Ponniyin Selvan was present to launch the PS2 Anthem at Anna University amidst 6000 students.

Actor Vikram said.., "I never knew that there is such a huge crowd here. I am so happy to be a part of this event here. I thank Anna University for giving permission to host this event here. I am so thankful to you all for accepting my performance and appreciating it in the first part. I have spoken a lot about this movie during the first half events and I am here to enjoy this event just like the audience here."

Music Director AR Rahman said.., "I have never been to college and I am in awe of the crowd here who are going to be future of India. Initially, there wasn't any intention behind creating this anthem and Mani Rathnam wanted a driving song for this album and that's when this happened."

Actress Aishwarya Lekshmi said.., " I am happy to get a song like Alai Kadal song in the first part. I am glad that the lyricist of this song and this PS anthem are Siva Ananth sir."

Actor Karthi said.., "I have very good memories of this ground in Anna University as I used to run more rounds for Aayirathil Oruvan film. I am so glad to be here for this occasion. The crowd is so amazing and thanks for giving same vibes as in CSK match. Myself and Jayam Ravi are close friends and he is someone with whom I can share all things. Vikram sir keeps the sets always active and he is such a hard working person at the shooting spot. Actress Trisha said.., " I owe a lot to you all for showing so much love and support for my role in Ponniyin Selvan 1. I am sure that the second part will be a delightful experience for everyone. Everyone has spoke about my chemistry with Karthi. This film will have more enthralling moments with lots of raciness and action sequences. It's just two more weeks for the theatrical release. I am confident that you all will like it.' Actor Jayaram said.., "It's a great honour to be sharing this evening with eminent icons like AR Rahman, great artistes like Karthi, Vikram, Actress Trisha and all the dignitaries of Madras Talkies. Last year during the launch of PS 1 event, I was asked by Mani Ratnam sir to share some incidents from the shooting. That's when the entire hilarious drama happened. When this project started, I was asked by Mani sir to learn horse riding like all the other actors, who are undergoing training at MRC Nagar. However when we decided to shoot the scenes in Thailand, the horses were new and all the actors had lots of hardships. That's when I asked all of them to get advise from Prabhu sir as he is an expert. There were lots of funny experience that happened during this phase of shooting. I am so happy to be a part of this film. The film is getting released worldwide on April 28 and I request you all to watch the movie and enjoy it." Ponniyin selvan - 2 Anthem Launch Event full video link https://we.tl/t-OyBAQfYtN7

Atlee's SRK Jawan is part of Lokesh universe - Meera Jasmine bilingual - Mohanlal Vishu treat

According to recent news, Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film "Jawan" is scheduled to release on June 2nd, which is 48 days away from its release. Last week, SRK shot for a song at various locations in Mumbai. Recently, a Reddit user has made a new claim that "Jawan" is part of the Lokesh Cinematic Universe, which already includes films like "Kaithi", "Vikram", and "Leo". The user believes that adding "Jawan" to this universe would make it even more popular. The user provides several reasons for their theory. First, the teasers for "Vikram" and "Leo" were similar, showing a house in a secluded location with the protagonist inside, getting ready for a fight. The teasers also featured animal motifs. The teaser for "Jawan" follows the same format with a pigeon as a motif. Second, the casting for "Jawan" and the Lokesh Cinematic Universe is the same, including Thalapathy Vijay, Sanjay Dutt, and Vijay Sethupathi. Sanjay Dutt was spotted shooting for both "Leo" and "Jawan" back-to-back, and his look for "Jawan" suggests he is playing a Tamil character. Finally, the user notes that Lokesh and Atlee are friends, of the same age, and have a similar voice, so it would make sense for them to work together to expand the universe. The user expresses excitement about this theory and hopes it turns out to be true. According to an exclusive report in the Times of India, it has been confirmed that SRK will be seen in a military uniform for Rajkumar Hirani's upcoming film. Apparently, a source close to the film shared this information with the publication, stating that the hints about the actor's character were already present in the announcement video but were overlooked by the public. The source also revealed that the actor is thrilled to don the uniform once again, as he had previously played the role of an army officer in three other films. It is noteworthy that the actor had started his career by portraying an Army Jawan in the Doordarshan series Fauji in 1988. The film, Dunki, is set to hit the screens in December 2023.

<b>Meera Jasmine in Tamil- Telugu film Vimanam Zee Studios & KK Creative Works have made an official announcement that the bilingual movie 'Vimanam' will be released worldwide in theaters on June 9, 2023. The announcement was accompanied by a Take-off promo that showcases a heartwarming interaction between a father and his son, Raju, who dreams of flying high in a plane to see the world from above. The movie, directed and written by Siva Prasad Yanala, stars Samuthirakani, Master Dhruvan, Anasuya Bharadwaj, Meera Jasmine, Naan Kadavul Rajendran, Rahul Ramakrishna, and Dhanraj. Charan Arjun composed the music and Vivek Kalepu handled the cinematography. JK Murthy served as the Art Director, Marthan K Venkatesh as the Editor, Prabhakar wrote the Dialogues, Snehan wrote the Lyrics, and Yuvaraaj was responsible for the Public Relations. Mr. Akshay Kejriwal, Head - South Movies, Zee Studios expressed his pride in partnering with KK Creative Works for this project, which he believes will take the audience on an emotional roller coaster ride. The movie is produced by Zee Studios & Kiran Korrapari. ----

Mohanlal - Lijo Malaikottai Valiban Vishu treat Since the announcement of Malaikottai Vaaliban, the movie has been highly anticipated by audiences. On the auspicious occasion of Vishu, the film's team released the first look, featuring the complete Malayalam actor Mohanlal and the talented filmmaker Lijo Jose Pellissery. The poster showcases Mohanlal in a fiery appearance, generating more excitement for the movie. The film is being produced by Shibu Baby John, Kochumon, and Anoop, and the shooting began on January 18th in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, and is still in progress. Despite rumors about the film's storyline and background, the producers stated that all reports that have been publihed have no bearing to Malaikottai Vaaliban's story. The names of the other actors in the movie alongside Mohanlal have not been disclosed yet. Malaikottai Vaaliban is being made on a significant budget and is set to release in major Indian languages besides Malayalam. The movie's has an ensemble cast of well-known actors from different Indian languages. Mandhu Neelakandan, who worked on Amen, is the cinematographer, and PS Rafique is scripting the movie for Lijo. The music is done by Prashant Pillai, and the editing is by Deepu Joseph.

Ponniyin Selvan Anthem - Khushbu - Ravichandran to team up - Joju not in Leo- Answara Rajan in Kannada - Miraa Menon in Rajini film

With the release of Ponniyin Selvan II approaching on April 28, the movie's promoters have ramped up their marketing efforts. Recently, the film's makers announced that the Ponniyin Selvan anthem, composed by music director AR Rahman, will be unveiled at Anna University on April 15. Directed by Mani Ratnam and based on Kalki's novel of the same name, the first part of the movie was released in September of last year. An array of popular actors, including Jayam Ravi, Vikram, Aishwarya Rai, Trisha, Prakash Raj, Rahman, Jayaram, and Karthi, are featured in the film. The screenplay, authored by Mani Ratnam in collaboration with Jeyamohan and Kumaravel, is produced by Lyca Productions and Madras Talkies. Ravi Varman serves as the cinematographer, Sreekar Prasad handles the editing, and Thotta Tharani is responsible for the art design.

Crazy Star Ravichandran and Khushbu to team up Director Gururaj Kulkarni is set to helm a legal thriller for Crazy Star Ravichandran, with the official launch taking place on April 21. The production team has approached noted actor Khushbu to play the lead role alongside Ravichandran. This duo has previously worked together on films such as Ranadheera, Anjada Gandu, Yuga Purusha, and Shanti Kranti. The Kannada industry is eager to see this successful pairing on the big screen once again, and the opportunity has arisen with this new project. Gururaj confirms that initial discussions with Khushbu have taken place, and they are currently working on scheduling. An official announcement will be made once the actor commits to the project. Khushbu was last seen in the Kannada film Naanalla in 2011.

Answara Rajan in Jio Studios Kannada film with Dhananjay Parameshwar Gundkal, a well-known name in the television industry, and known for his work on various seasons of Bigg Boss Kannada, television serials, and several reality shows. He has worked with ETV Kannada , Zee and Colors is now joined Jio Studio , where he plans to produce several movies ranging from small to big-budget. Additionally, he will also be directing his debut film, which is a commercial entertainer starring Dhananjay in the lead role. The movie is set to start filming in May and is rumored to mark the Kannada debut of popular Malayalam actress Anaswara Rajan. More information about the cast and crew is expected to be announced soon. Dhananjay, on the other hand, is currently occupied with a Kannada-Telugu bilingual project directed by Eashvar Karthic and has Uttarakaanda in the works.

Joju George not in Vijay's Leo There were rumors circulating that Joju George, the Malayalam actor, would be part of Vijay's upcoming film Leo, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. However, a close source to Joju has denied the rumors. It's worth noting that Joju recently made his Tamil debut in Jagame Thandhiram, starring Dhanush. The team behind Leo has just finished filming their long schedule in Kashmir. This film is the second collaboration between Vijay and Lokesh, following their previous project Master. The next schedule is at Prasad Studios Chennai. The movie features an ensemble of stars, including Trisha, Priya Anand, Mysskin, Arjun, Sanjay Dutt, and Mansoor Ali Khan, among others. The film is set to release worldwide on October 19 and has music by Anirudh Ravichander, cinematography by Manoj Paramahamsa, stunt choreography by Anbariv, and editing by Philomin Raj. Joju, who was recently seen in Thuramukham, has several projects in the works, including his Telugu debut in the tentatively titled film PVT 4, starring Panja Vaisshnav Tej, and Pulimada.

Mirnaa Menon in Rajinikanth Jailer Actress Mirnaa Menon, who gained recognition for her role in Sarjun KM's 'Burqa', has landed a significant role in Superstar Rajinikanth's latest action flick 'Jailer' directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. The up-and-coming actress has revealed that she will be playing an important character in the movie and will be seen traveling with Rajinikanth's character. She has already filmed for 45 days for the project. Menon made her debut in Tamil cinema with 'Santha Devan' opposite Arya, directed by Ameer, which unfortunately was shelved. However, she gained her big break with a role alongside Mohanlal in 'Big Brother' and went on to appear in Telugu films with Adi Saikumar and Allari Naresh. Her Tamil movie 'Burqua' with Kalaiyarasan is currently available on the Aha OTT platform and has garnered positive critical reviews. Other notable actors in 'Jailer' include Mohanlal and Vinayakan from the Malayalam film industry.

Allu Arjun first choice for Vada Chennai - Maddy- Nayan team up - Kirthi Shetty - Karthi team up- Mohanlal - lijo in Chennai

Viduthalai 1 is being distributed in Andhra and Telangana by Allu Arjun's father, Allu Aravind. During a media meet in Hyderabad, Vetrimaaran shared that he had presented the script of Vada Chennai to Allu Arjun when he met him in Chennai. Allu Arjun had expressed his interest in working under Vetrimaaran's direction and making his debut in Tamil cinema. Vetrimaaran further stated that he had also met Mahesh Babu and NTR Jr after the success of Asuran. Recent reports suggest that Vetrimaaran plans to cast Dhanush and NTR Jr in his upcoming film. However, it appears that Allu Arjun is not keen on doing a two-hero subject, especially for his debut Tamil film. Those who have seen the preview claim that Allu Aravind has another hit on his hands, much like the success of Kantara that he distributed in AP/TS. ------

R Madhavan- Nayanthara - Siddharth team up for sports srama An upcoming sports drama film titled The Test has brought together R Madhavan, Nayanthara, and Siddharth, and is directed by debutant Shasikanth. The film's motion poster video has been released, and it suggests that the storyline is centered around cricket, with the sounds of someone hitting a ball and the cheers of a cricket stadium. This has generated excitement among movie buffs, and more details about the film will be revealed in the near future. Y Not, which is a collaboration between Sanjay Wadhwa, Reliance Entertainment, and Shasikanth, is the production banner behind the film. Shasikanth, who is a producer with Y Not Studios, is making his directorial debut with The Test. The tweet by Johnson Pro wishes the producer the best of luck for his new venture as a filmmaker, as the script has been in his mind for seven years. -------

Kirthi Shetty opposite Karthi in Nalan directorial Karthi 26, which is produced by Studio Green and directed by Nalan Kumarasamy, has chosen Kirthi Shetty as the female lead. The movie had a low-key launch in the city. Currently, Karthi is busy filming Japan, which is directed by Raju Murugan. Kirthi Shetty has several other projects in the pipeline, including Custody with Naga Chaitanya and directed by Venkat Prabhu, a film with Sharawanand, a Malayalam movie with Tovino, and Jeyam Ravi’s Genie, directed by Bhuvanesh Arjunan, who was previously an assistant to Mysskin. Her debut film Uppena in Telugu was a massive blockbuster. ------- Mohanlal - Lijo unit in Chennai next Renowned filmmaker Lijo Jose Pellissery has teamed up with Mohanlal for the movie 'Malaikottai Vaaliban', and the first schedule of filming has already been completed after a 75-day shoot in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer. The team is now set to move to Chennai to commence the second schedule, which is slated to begin in mid-May and span 40 days. During this phase, Mohanlal will be shooting his portions alongside the film's heroines. The collaboration between Lijo Jose Pellissery and the superstar Mohanlal is highly anticipated and expected to showcase the latter's best performance in recent times. The makers have confirmed that they will unveil the movie's first look poster on April 14th, which coincides with the occasion of Vishu , Malayalam New Year .

Dhanush cameo in Vijay's Leo - Leo Producer is Rajini 171 producer - Dhoni film First Look - Nayan- SRK song in Bandra

Dhanush has a brief but villainous appearance in the upcoming film "Leo" starring Thalapathy Vijay and directed by Lokesh. Additionally, it has been announced that Janani from the reality show "Bigg Boss" will be playing the daughter of Trisha, who plays Vijay's wife in the film. Mansoor Ali Khan has also revealed that he will be joining the film unit in Hyderabad, which is surprising given earlier reports that Vijay had requested the rest of the shoot take place in Chennai due to concerns about job opportunities for film workers. The film's shooting has taken place primarily in Kashmir thus far. Dhanush's role in the film is rumored to be even more menacing than Suriya's Rolex character in "Vikram," a film starring Kamal Haasan.

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According to a source close to the producer, S S Lalit Kumar, who is currently producing the film "Leo" starring Thalapathy Vijay, will also be producing the upcoming film by Lokesh Kanakaraj featuring Rajinikanth (referred to as "Rajinikanth 171"). The source revealed that Lokesh had informed Rajinikanth about how Lalit was spending money on "Leo" and the remuneration promised to Vijay, which has reportedly led to Lalit offering the highest remuneration of Rajinikanth's career for his film. While Rajinikanth's recent films haven't met expectations, Lalit is confident that Lokesh will work wonders with the superstar, just as he did with Kamal Haasan in "Vikram." Additionally, Lalit is currently putting finishing touches on a multiplex complex in Vandalur near Chennai. There are unconfirmed reports that the Lokesh-Vijay combination has generated tremendous pre-release business.

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Dhoni Entertainment, the production house of Indian cricketer MS Dhoni and his wife Sakshi Dhoni, made a grand entrance into the Tamil film industry with the announcement of their first project 'L.G.M'. The first look of the film, directed by Ramesh Thamilmani, was revealed by Thala M.S. Dhoni on his official Facebook page, generating global attention towards the project. The film's producer, Vikas Hasija, expressed his delight about the progress of 'L.G.M', which is currently in its last shooting schedule and set to enter post-production soon. According to the Creative Producer, Priyanshu Chopra, 'L.G.M' is a refreshing concept with plenty of surprising elements, and the cast and crew are giving their best to bring out their creative sides. 'L.G.M' is a family entertainer featuring Harish Kalyan, Nadiya, and Ivana in the lead roles, with Yogi Babu, Mirchi Vijay, and other notable actors in pivotal roles. The film's director, Ramesh Thamil Mani, is also composing the music for the film.

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At Bandra Fort, SRK and Nayanthara filmed a song, while director Atlee took selfies with the Jawan team. The choreography of the song was done by Farah Khan. When photos of the shoot and selfies were released, netizens went crazy with excitement.