Thalapathy Vijay to cut down on films - Valatty first in Indian cinema

Thalapathy Vijay who is going to test the political waters in the coming 2026 Tamil Nadu State polls will cut down on number of films that he is doing and spend more time with Vijay Makkal Iyakkam office bearers and the hundred odd ward councilors who won in the last local bodies election. However political analyst Rangaraj Pandey says that Vijay will not take the plunge for the upcoming State polls and would be fielding his candidates for the 2031 polls , as he would battle ready only then. He says that the 2031 poll will see BJP in a position to clinch power in Tamil Nadu. He foresees Vijay entry as a threat to heir apparent Udhaynidhi Stalin , son of DMK chief and CM M K Stalin. Pandey pointed out that it is evident that Vijay has an eye on politics as he announced that exam toppers in 234 constituencies would be awarded and deviated from the usual practice of giving District level toppers. Some political analysts said that Vijay’s call to end the cash for vote practice that is followed by both Dravidian parties is the reading that he got about cash being the deciding factor in each poll . There is a possibility of his Iyakkam taking the role of exposing the practice in the coming poll that is eight months away. Ironically, all parties have welcomed Vijay’s call to end cash for vote call , As Pandey pointed out that it would be immature to speak against the actor now. He has not spoken about any of his iyakkam plans or announced his entry, Pandey said. As caste plays a big hand in polls, the SC Christian background of Vijay ( real name Joseph Vijay) will also come into play. There is a buzz that the film that is to be launched and directed by Venkat Prabhu is a political vehicle that will tell about his future plans. He has hiked his fee from Rs 120 crores to Rs 200 crores for the next film and nobody is complaining as the underproduction film Leo has made Rs 350 crores pre release biz from theatrical rights alone. The event was noteworthy as Vijay stayed on his feet and gave certificates and cash prize to all the 1500 students. Usual practice is to give the certificate to State topper and leave the rest to be given by the Iyakkam secretary. What started at 11.30 AM finished only in the post noon. Another notable factor was there was no banners- cutouts at the venue or on the road from Vijay’s house to the convention hall.

First time a film featuring dogs and their actions are shot witouth VFX is ready for release on July 14th. This Malayalam film directed by newcomer Devan has another first. This film without any known names is set to get a worldwide release and all over India. KRG Studios of Karnataka has bought the theatrical rights of other languages. Karthik Gowda informs that big time Telugu producer- distributor has tied up with him to release in two Andhra States and Anil Thandani will release the Hindi version. Home Screen Entertainment will look after overseas. The film’s storytelling is made to appeal to young and old . Roshan Mathew, Shoubin , Sunny Wayne and Saiju Kurup have lend their voices to the canine actors. Devan took three years to shoot it as the dogs needed to be trained for the scenes. Friday Film House Vijay Babu who has been behind many hit films with novel subjects is the producer. Babu is currently producing a film with Suraj Venjaramoodu and Basil ( jay Jaya hey fame). Yet another collaboration with Karnataka producer Hombale Films and Malayalam industry is Dhoomam the Malyalam film starring Fahadh Faazil and directed by Kannada director Pawan. The film will be released simultaneously in Kerala and Karnataka on June 23rd and a week later in other South States.