Sivakarthikeyan factory pollutes - Suraa worst film says Tammannah - Kurivi copy says Rajamouli -

Sivakarthikeyan’s Maaveeran is running to full houses and he plays a crusader taking up common man issues. In real life, he care two hoots for public issues and more so if it happens to be his own business. Residents at a village in Palladam in Tirupur have been protesting about the emission from a coal tar manufacturing factory and the owner is Actor Sivakarthikeyan. They gave petition to Collector and local police but no one has done anything. Just the other day an elderly man was admitted due to breathing trouble from the emission from the factory. They say that not once has the actor or his managers replied to their demand. Meanwhile Vineeth Sreenivasan revealed that when he was a Chennai hotel and eating a biryani, a young man waited for him saying that he was friend of a choreographer known to him. After that Vineeth made a courtesy talk and the young man told him that he was an anchor in Vijay TV. When he saw Marina poster only he realized that the man was Sivakarthikeyan.

Director Rajamouli in a tweet said he was replying to director Subramanian Siva that a film with Vijay was a copy of a film that he directed and Tamil film had changed the second half and it bombed, This was about Kuruvi that had a similar tale like Prabhas Chathrapathi directed by Rajamouli. Vijay fans say that SSR trolled their hero. Tammanah who is in talks to play opposite Ajith in Vidamuryachi says that the worst film in her career was Vijay film Suraa.

Dream Warrior S R Prabhu who makes films with Surya and Karthi stirred a controversy saying end of Superstar era and that content, collaboration between talents and avoiding clashes at box office determine success of a film. In short implying that the days when people going to see a Superstar film is over. Rajini and Vijay fans are livid at Prabhu’s observation. Many point out that it was what Rajini said about Superstardom at the Jailer audio launch

Mammootty was to play villain in Rajini's Jailer and Amrin in big South films

Mammootty had agreed to play the villain in Jailer . This revelation was made by Nelson to the person sitting nearby at the audio launch when Rajinikanth without mentioning the name talked about a top actor being finalized for the role and how it got changed. Rajinikanth was told by Director Nelson that if this actor was cast as villain, then it would be good and asked him to give a phone call and put forth the offer as he is a good friend. He spoke to the actor and told him about the role and told him that it was ok if he did not want to play a baddie. He said that Rajini if u say that I should do then I will do it and asked Nelson to move forward. Later Rajini felt that it did not look good if he beats the actor and Nelson too felt same way. He then told him so and finally the search ended with Vinayakan. 26 years back Rajanikanth and Mammootty has acted in Thalapathy. According to Mumbai Mirror, the duo have agreed to act in a Marathi film directed by debutant Deepak Bhave’s Pasaayadan. Producer-politician Balkrishna Surve - responsible for bringing Thalaiva on-board - would be producing and presenting the film. Rajini was all praise for co- actor Mohanlal. He described him as a wonderful human being. Nelson said that Mohanlal accepted the role as he said that he did not want to miss the opportunity to act with Rajinikanth. Nelson said that all elements that one expects from Lal was there in Jailer.

Amrin who debuted in Rajkumar Santhoshi film Bad Boys has signed four big production houses films in the South. Studio Green and Price Pictures in Tamil , SrVenakteswara and Tagore Madhu in Hyderabad. Studio Green is currently producing a big film titled 'Surya 42' in which Surya is playing the lead role. Prince Pictures recently gave blockbuster hit film 'Sardar' and producer Laxman under his banner is now currently busy shooting 'Sardar 2'. Baapi and Prasad under their banner SVCC have produced many successful films. Tagore Madhu has through Saraswathi Film Division has signed Amrin to play a leading role in one of his films.

Rajinikanth says I am Superstar at Jailer audio release

Rajinikanth explained why he still retains the Superstar title and on the lyrics of the film song interpreted as targeting Thalapathy Vijay. At the audio launch of Jailer , Rajinikanth spoke about how the title Superstar was causing a big burden as he had to live up to it. At one point of time, he decided that he would not use the tag anymore. At that time, many said that he was scared of losing it and that made him rethink on giving it up. This was a veiled reference to Thalapathy Vijay fans who claimed that their hero’s box office had long back overtaken Rajinikanth. To douse a fan war, Rajinikanth said that the lyrics of song Hukum from Jailer has been interpreted as aimed at some one and said that a group always indulged in such interpretations. He said this after having narrated a short story of how an eagle who flies high in the sky just ignore a crow that is crowing at him. He left it to the imagination of who was crow and eagle. Director Nelson who directed Beast with Vijay said that it was Vijay who gave him the guts to go and narrate the subject to Rajinikanth. He made it clear that after Rajinikanth okaying the subject, he was still not confirmed by Sun Pictures, The reports then said that after mixed reviews came in for Vijay’s Beast directed by Beast, Rajinikanth had doubts on going ahead with same director. Nelson said that Sun Pictures who produced Beast decided to go ahead as they did not suffer financial losses. Those who were in the censor panel say that the vintage comic hero Rajinikanth has come alive in this film Jailer and would bring back the family audience back to theatres. Speculation is on about who is the actor who was asked to leave the set as he could deliver what Director wanted. An AD said that when Rajini saw the actor being dismissed, he said not to sack him and instead include in a frame with him and so can get mileage from it. Is it the drunken actor who shot off his mouth against a political leader ? Ayangaran International and Prime Media are releasing the film on August 10 in USA.

Dato Malik arrest scare Tamil filmdom - Kamal Haasan MNM selects areas to contest and Dulquer in Suriya film

Tamil filmdom especially actors and production houses are worried after Dato Malik was areested by Malaysian Police for money laundering and funding terror groups.

Rajinikanth's Hukum scares Thalapathy and Dhanush

ailer movie starring Rajinikanth audio release function in Chennai on June 28th will see Kamal Haasan as Chief Guest says a source, Meanwhile Madras High Court is to hear a petition filed by Tamil film Jailer’s producers Sun Pictures asking for the Malayalam film starring Dhyan Sreenivasan with the same title to be changed as both films are releasing on same Day – August 10. Hearing is fixed for August 2. The Malayalam film title has been registered in Kerala Film Chamber and producer says it was registered before the Tamil title announcement. Buzz is that Thalapathy Vijay took off on a vacation as he did not want to be seen on a Sun TV platform which is owned by family members of Karunanidhi family. As he is to enter politics and positioned him as not aligned to Dravidian or BJP politics, appearing on Sun TV platform would compromise his position. Sharing stage with Kamal who is aligned with DMK and Rajinikanth who is pro Hinduvata would be embarrassing for Vijay. Yet another factor is that Rajinikanth’s ex son in law Dhanush birthday is on June 28th and makers of his film Captain Miller is releasing the trailor on same date. Now will Captain Miller trailor and audio release which SUN plans to release on their channel on 29 or 30th fight it out for eyeballs ?. Dhanush fans say that father in law gift to Dhanush is the audio function. Another report says that Dhanush who is directing a film for Sun Pictures might make an unexpected entry at audio function. The hype for the audio function has increased manifold after two songs have got into top 5 on Spotify app. The third single is to come anytime. The second single Hukum means order is in debate as the lyrics are interpreted as a direct warning by Rajini to Vijay who is called as next CM and taken over Superstar pedestal. The function will see Mohanlal and Shivarajkumar on stage and thereby ensuring viewers for Sun TV channels in Kerala and Karnataka. If everything goes okay , then one can expect a function in Hyderabad too and Balakrishna might take part.

Wamiqua and Trisha audition for KH 234 - Online betting ad in Suriya film - No ban on Actors

The auditions for the movie "KH 234" have commenced, and Director Mani Ratnam oversaw the audition of Trisha and actress Wamiqua Gabbi, both in their respective costumes for the film. The outcome of the auditions is yet to be disclosed. Currently, Wamiqua Gabbi is working alongside Jeyam Ravi in the movie "Genie," which is produced by Vels. She has also appeared in the film "Malai Nerathu Mayakkam," directed by Gitanjali, the wife of Director Selvaraghavan. Among Kerala film enthusiasts, she gained popularity for her role in "Godha," where she starred opposite Tovino. Hindi audiences are familiar with her for her portrayal of an actress from the 1950s era of Bollywood in the web series "Jubilee." Additionally, in the Tamil anthology "Modern Love Stories Chennai," she portrayed the character of Sam.

The advertisement for the online gambling site Khiladi.com, which was featured at the beginning of the trailer for Suriya's upcoming film "Kanguva," released on July 23rd, has sparked controversy among fans. Many people on social media have expressed their displeasure, arguing that Suriya, known for taking a stance on social issues and contributing to causes like free education and dialysis through his Foundation, should not endorse an online betting site. Tamil Nadu has already banned online betting due to a rise in suicides among players who faced losses. The glimpse video on YouTube has garnered 2 million views. The appearance of the online betting advertisement was likely a result of YouTube's advertisement policy, and it was shown on the Saregama Tamil channel.

FEFSI's general secretary clarified that the decision to exclusively cast Tamil actors in Tamil films was primarily aimed at supporting those working on daily wages, commonly referred to as junior artistes. He pointed out that the Tamil workforce, especially light men and junior artistes, has been severely impacted by this issue. The Mumbai-based company Lite and Lite, which is a major supplier of lights and shooting equipment, tends to bring their own staff and doesn't hire local workers, unlike in Andhra where 50% of Tamil workers are employed for action and song sequences. FEFSI requested a similar approach in Tamil films, but the production company did not agree, resulting in a no cooperation situation. As the trend of multilingual films starring Tamil heroes rises, it has been observed that local workers are often not utilized. However, FEFSI emphasizes that they do not intend to interfere with the director's artistic choices for their films. Their main concern is to ensure fair opportunities and support for Tamil workers in the industry.

PM Modi - Unni Mukundan meet lead to rejection of Mallikapuram by jury and boycott Tamil films call in Kerala

Was the Mallikapuram film ignored for a State Award in Kerala due to its alleged propagation of Hindu religion by the Left Government? Alternatively, could it have been overlooked because the film's hero, Unni Mukundan, met PM Modi during his recent visit to Kochi? Despite being a blockbuster hit and garnering praise for the child actor's performance, Devananda, the film didn't receive an award. Director Viji Thampi, who is associated with Viswa Hindu Parishad, stated that during his time as a member of the National awards jury the previous year, there was no interference from the Ministry. This year, the State jury received a pre-determined list of award winners. Interestingly, Devananda also acted in another successful film in 2018. Furthermore, the Kerala film jury had BJP leader Gautami, who is also the Chairperson of the Regional Censor Board, as one of its members.

Director Vinayan, the founder President of MACTA (Kerala Cine Technicians Association), expressed his opposition to the FEFSI's call for using only Tamil actors in Tamil films. In response, he suggested halting the release of Tamil films in Kerala. Vinayan clarified that although he has great respect for the Tamil film industry, and has even directed Tamil films like "Kasi" featuring Vikram, he believes FEFSI's stance goes against the principles of federalism and unity as one nation. Vinayan pointed out that many actors, including Kamal Haasan, have simultaneous releases in Kerala and achieve significant box office success, earning over Rs 150 crores at theaters in the state. He acknowledged that the call for using only Tamil actors in Tamil films has garnered support from various quarters, and in Kerala, there is no objection from the State Government or any film trade body. Regarding his film "19 Noothand," which received three State awards, some criticism arose, suggesting that the film, based on a historical character that brought about social changes, deserved better recognition. In response, Vinayan mentioned that he did not anticipate receiving these awards and expressed gratitude to Chalchitra Academy Chairman Ranjith for the recognition.

Director Shankar has commenced the post-production work of Indian 2. According to internal reports, computer-generated imagery (CG) has been utilized not only for the late actors Nedumudi Venu and Vivek but also to depict Kamal Haasan's character, Senapathi, as a 30-year-old in the movie. CG has been employed in various Hindi films as well, such as "Dhoni: The Untold Story" to portray the childhood days of actor Sushanth, "Lal Singh Chaddha" featuring Aamir Khan, and "Fan" starring Shah Rukh Khan. In an interview, Lokesj mentioned that in the film "Vikram," they also used CG to depict Kamal Haasan, but due to its length, they couldn't include it in the final cut to avoid increasing the runtime. However, he assured that the CG portions will be released at a later stage.

Rajinikanth "Jailer" has received a U/A certification and has a total runtime of 2 hours and 48 minutes. The first half of the film spans one hour and 19 minutes, while the second half is one hour and 29 minutes long. The audio launch event will take place at Chennai Nehru Stadium on July 28th. Among the songs in the movie, two have already become hits, both composed by Anirudh. The lead actress in the film is Tamannaah, and the cast also includes Mohanal and Shivarajkumar.

Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth victims of fraudsters - San Diego meet details

Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan’s lawyers have given complaint to Chennai Police Commissioner stating that their clients name has been wrongly used by fraudsters to collect money. Kamal’s production house RKFI has put out a post stating that they have no casting manager and anybody posing as one is bogus. This comes after many reached RKFI saying that certain person posing as casting manager asked them money to get role in the underproduction films, In case of Rajinikanth, A FB post rom Rajinikanth Foundation based in Mumbai announced that it was going to give Rs 2 lakh to 200 persons selected through a lucky draw and the complaint states that this body collected Rs 2 croes from 2000 members. The lawyer says that the real Foundation run by his client and his family operates in Chennai and has nothing to do with the Mumbai body. Sun TV released a compilation of Rajini’s speeches at audio release functions as a promo to forthcoming audio release of their film Jailer which has Tammanah along with Shivrajkumar, Mohanlal and Jackie Shroff. Two singles released are in the top 5 in Spotify. Sun tweeted that July 28th the audio release will take place at Nehru Indoor Stadium.

Arun Matheeswaran wife Rajani has signed up with Bangalore based KRG Studios to direct a Tamil film. Ranjani had assisted her hubby in the filming of Dhanush ‘s Captain Miller. Arun had directed Rocky and Sani Kayidam , the last film had Selvaraghavan in a pivotal role.

The highly-anticipated film Kalki2989AD produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, made its historic debut at the renowned Hall H of San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC), eliciting a warm welcome from the excited audience, who erupted into thunderous applause. The grand event marked a significant milestone as Kalki2989AD became the first-ever Indian film to participate in the prestigious international Comic-Con. The atmosphere at Hall H was electrifying as the audience was treated to an unforgettable spectacle. A procession of drummers and women gracefully holding candles danced ceremoniously on stage, setting the tone for a night filled with cinematic marvels. The anticipation reached its peak when the actors Kamal Haasan, Prabhas along with the director Nag Ashwin, producer C Aswani Dutt, Priyanka Dutt and Swapna Dutt Chalasani stepped onto the stage, sending the crowd into a frenzy of excitement. Director Nag Ashwin, when asked about assembling such a stellar cast, revealed, "It's their love for storytelling that brought us all together. I had this idea, and the story just came along. I love science fiction and mythology, and I grew up with both Mahabharata and Star Wars. Making a film that combines both these worlds felt ideal, and thus, 'Kalki 2989 AD' was born." Adding to the enthusiasm, Amitabh Bachchan, who joined the panel discussion via a live zoom call, expressed his pride in being a part of the film. "When Nagi approached me for this film, I was drawn by his outstanding work in the past. 'Project K' has been an unusual and exciting experience, with incredible research behind it. I have shared some wonderful moments with the team during shooting, and I would like to thank everyone at Comic-Con for having us. I hope you like what you see, and when we release the film next year, you like it even better!" Mr. Bachchan further revealed, "When Nagi told me we were chosen to go to Comic-Con, I was unaware of how significant this was. My son enlightened me about the magnitude of this opportunity." Interacting with the audience, Kamal Haasan also shared his excitement, stating, "I have tried to make films like this, but in a smaller way. 'Kalki2989AD' has a big vision, and I am glad to be a part of it. I remember when I wanted to create troopers; I had used hockey masks as part of the costume design, but 'Kalki2989AD' has done it in style, and I love it." Vyjayanthi Movies founder and Producer C Aswani Dutt also graced the panel along with his daughters Priyanka Dutt and Swapna Dutt Chalasani and reflected on his journey from black and white to sci-fi with Kalki 2989 AD. "I started my career with NT Rama Rao, and it took me 50 years of hard work to reach Amit ji, Kamal Ji, and my friend Prabhas. This is a very proud moment for us."

Kamal hated Sholay - Jailer song in Top 5 - Aishwarya Rajesh portion cut in Vikram film

Aishwarya Rajesh's name is missing from the credit list of the movie "Dhruv Nakashatram," which stars Vikram and is directed by Gautham Menon. The second single, titled "His Name is John," was composed by Harris Jayraj and sung by Paul Dabba. This single was released yesterday. The film has faced multiple delays during its production but seems to be finally ready for release. Interestingly, Chiyaan Vikram has not shared the single on his social media, whereas Aishwarya had previously posted teasers for the film. It appears that Aishwarya's parts in the movie may have been edited out, and instead, Ritu Varma is featured. A similar situation occurred in Chiyaan Vikram's other movie, "Maahan," where Vani Bhojan's scenes were also cut, even though the movie was intended for direct release on an OTT platform. The second song delves into the character played by Vikram and is presented in a typical Chennai dialect.

Kamal Haasan, who recently joined this project called "K," has now officially confirmed that he will portray the chief antagonist in the film. The renowned actor explained that he accepted this role because of his background in analogous cinema. According to him, in a film, a negative role plays a crucial part as it complements and enhances the positive aspects. During an event in San Diego, Kamal Haasan made a surprising revelation that he once worked as an assistant to Ramesh Sippy during the making of the iconic film "Sholay." However, despite his involvement in its creation, he admitted that upon watching the film for the first time, he felt a mix of anger and frustration, which he even conveyed to Ramesh Sippy himself. During a video conference, while Kamal was sharing this experience, the legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan, who starred in "Sholay," interrupted to praise Kamal Haasan, stating that he considers him to be greater than all of them. Following his association with Ramesh Sippy on "Sholay," Kamal Haasan went on to act in another film directed by Sippy, titled "Saagar."

The song "Jailer" from the movie "Rajinikanth" by Anirudh has made it to the top 5 Tamil songs on Spotify, with over 1 million streams. Interestingly, a previous single from the same film also reached 1 million streams, but it achieved this milestone at a faster pace compared to "Hukum." Coincidentally, the other three songs in the top 5 Tamil list on Spotify are all composed by Anirudh as well. These songs belong to Thalapathy Vijay's films, namely "Leo," "Beast," and "Varisu."

Kamal and Tovino at San Deigo - Keerthy Suresh in Theri remake - Telugu Leo sold

Keerthy Suresh is set to portray the role previously played by Samantha in the Tamil film "Theri." The director of "Kee," Kalees, is now remaking the movie in Hindi, with Atlee making some modifications and serving as a co-producer. The film faced criticism upon its initial release for similarities to the old classic "Chathriyan," produced by Mani Ratnam. Additionally, Atlee's debut film, "Raja Rani," was also accused of being inspired by Mani Ratnam's "Mouna Ragam." In "Theri," Amy Jackson takes on another significant role as the teacher of the protagonist's child. Samantha's character in the original film was the wife who tragically meets her end at the hands of the villainous gang. After her success in "Maamannan," Keerthy's fee has been raised from Rs 2 crore to Rs 3 crore. In the Telugu film industry, she has two projects in the pipeline, "Bhola Sankar" featuring Chiranjeevi, and a Tamil film called "Siren" that is yet to be released. Currently, she has three films in production. In the Hindi version, Keerthy will be paired with Varun Dhawan, who will be essaying Thalapathy Vijay's role from the original "Theri

Deepika Padukone, a member of the American Actor Union currently on strike, was unable to attend the San Diego Comic Con event for the film Project K. On the other hand, Kamal Haasan received a warm welcome from his numerous fans and their families at the event venue. The makers of Project K will reveal Kamal's look in the movie after releasing the first look. Unfortunately, the first look of Prabhas in the film has received significant criticism from trolls. During the event, Rana announced his own project in India, which is based on a subject from Amar Chitra Katha. However, this decision drew criticism from Director Gunasekhar, who claimed that he had originally brought the subject to Rana's attention. The project will be directed by Trivikram. Tovino Thomas, meanwhile, shared the exciting news that the character Minnal Murali from his film is now a part of a TINKLE comic book, #MinnalMurali now in #TINKLE comics!! This announcement was also made at the San Diego Comic Con.

Sithara Entertainments, having previously been a producer for the bilingual movie "Sir" starring Dhanush, is now expanding into distribution in the Telugu states with their latest venture called LEO. The team expressed great joy and pride in this partnership and is committed to providing a grand release for Thalapathy Vijay's films in the Telugu language, taking into consideration his ever-growing market and popularity. LEO is being produced by SS Lalit Kumar, known for his work on the highly acclaimed movie "Master" with director Lokesh Kanagaraj and Thalapathy Vijay. Additionally, Jagadish Palanisamy, who was a co-producer for "Master," is also joining as a co-producer for this exciting ACTION BONANZA.

Red Giant bags Jawan - Body double and CG for Vivek and Nedumudi - Suriya B' Day gift

Red Giant Movies' upcoming release is "Rajikanth Jailer," set to hit theaters in August. Additionally, they have acquired the Tamil and Hindi theatrical rights for "Jawan," a film starring Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara, and Vijay Sethupathu, for Tamil Nadu. The company's most recent release, "Maaveeran," featuring Sivakarthikeyan, achieved significant success, earning Rs 50 crores worldwide in just five days, with Rs 34 crores coming from India alone. Some of Red Giant Movies' past blockbuster releases include "Thunivu" starring Ajith, "Dada" starring Kavin, "PS 2," and "Mammannan." The founder and owner of the company, Udhaynidhi, who is also a State minister, has decided to pass the baton to his successor and has announced his departure from the film industry. Vijay Sethupathi was offered a staggering sum of Rs 21 crore for his role in the movie "Jawan" alongside Shah Rukh Khan. When asked about his payment for the film "Jawan," Vijay Sethupathi revealed that he would have done it for free as it was his lifelong dream to act with SRK. He also lent his voice to Sivakarthikyan's film "Maaveeran," where the producers, Arun Vishwa, expressed their gratitude by prominently featuring his name, and it's said that Vijay Sethupathi refused any payment, considering it a favor for his friend SK. Vijay Sethupathi has an exciting lineup of films, which includes "Merry Christmas," "Gandhi Talks," "Maharaja," "VJS 51," and "Viduthalai 2," among others. Additionally, there are ongoing discussions for him to take up significant roles in "KH 233," "Sardar 2," and "RC 16."

During the one-year hiatus in shooting Indian 2, unfortunate events occurred as both Vivek and Nedumudi Venu passed away. To preserve their contributions to the film, some crucial scenes featuring these late actors had already been captured. However, Director Shankar faced the challenge of potentially burdening the team with reshooting these scenes with different actors. Therefore, he made the decision to incorporate Computer-Generated Imagery (CGI) to portray Vivek and Nedumudi in the movie. Through the magic of CGI, both actors will be seen in certain scenes, allowing their presence to be preserved. For Nedumudi Venu, a body double resembling him in physique and gait from the Malayalam film industry has been used. The actor is Nandu Poduval.

On July 23, actor Suriya will celebrate his 48th birthday, and on this occasion, an announcement will be made regarding his next project with director Sudha Kongara. This collaboration comes after their successful venture "Soorai Pottru" (SP). Additionally, Suriya will once again team up with G V Prakash for this gangster drama, which is reportedly based on real-life incidents. The movie will be produced under the banner of 2D Entertainment, the actor's home production company. Presently, Sudha Kongara is occupied with the shooting of the Hindi remake of "Soorai Pottru" with Akshay Kumar, while Suriya's upcoming commitments include the film directed by Veterimaaran after he wraps up filming for "Ganguvaa."

Sreeleela - Kasthuri - Vairamuthu - Mohanlal son in news

Roshan Meka, the rising star of the Telugu film industry, is making a significant impact with his remarkable talent. He has garnered attention and headlines with his upcoming role in the highly anticipated movie Vrushabha, where he plays the son of the renowned actor Mohanlal. This film is set to be an extraordinary action-packed entertainer. To truly understand Roshan Meka, let's delve into his background. Roshan comes from a family deeply rooted in the world of cinema. His parents, Srikanth and Ooha, are celebrated actors themselves. His journey in the spotlight began as a child artist in the film Rudhramadevi (2015), where he portrayed the character of Young Chalukya Veerabhadra. However, it was his lead role debut in Nirmala Convent (2016) that propelled him to widespread recognition. This exceptional performance earned him the prestigious SIIMA Award for Best Male Debut in Telugu. Continuing his flourishing career in the film industry, Roshan took on the lead role in Pelli SandaD (2021), which served as a spiritual sequel to his father's film, Pelli Sandadi. His exceptional acting skills and unwavering dedication to his craft have earned him a devoted fan following. At the young age of 24, Roshan demonstrates remarkable talent both on and off the screen. Moreover, he is also a trained dancer, showcasing yet another dimension of his artistic repertoire. Producer Abhishek Vyas, AVS Studios, said, "Casting for the film has been done keeping in mind that fans everywhere should enjoy this amazing film. We strongly feel that Roshan is very capable and talented, and fits his role seamlessly and will do great justice to his pivotal role in the film. We are delighted to have him on-board in this journey. We will be revealing other cast details shortly.” Director Nanda Kishore said, "When I met Roshan, I knew I had found my actor to play Mohanlal's son. I have seen his earlier work and I am very impressed with his acting skills. Roshan will be a great asset to the film." Actor Roshann Meka said, "Getting a chance to share screen space with Mohanlal sir is a very big opportunity for me. It will be a challenging role and I am prepping hard to live upto the Nanda sir’s vision of my character. I feel honoured to be on board this amazing film.” Vrushabha, presented by Connekkt Media and Balaji Telefilms in association with AVS Studios goes on floors later this month and will be released in 2024 in over 4500 screens worldwide in Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, Tamil and Hindi. The film is is directed by Nanda Kishore and produced by (for AVS) Abhishek Vyas, Vishal Gurnani, Juhi Parekh Mehta and Shyam Sunder (First Step Movies), produced by (for Balaji Telefilms) Ektaa R Kapoor and Shobha Kapoor, produced by (for Connekkt Media) Varun Mathur.

Sreeleela, who has an interesting lineup of projects in hand including the Mahesh Babu starrer Guntur Kaaram, might be replacing Mandanna in this upcoming Nithiin film, directed by Venky Kudumula. Sreeleela also replaced Pooja Hegde in Guntur Kaaram, co-starring Mahesh Babu, which was earlier titled SSMB28. A source close to the actress opened up about the ongoing reports saying, “Pooja (Hegde) who shared a very strong bond with Trivikram, left fans shocked when she opted out of his film. However, Sreeleela became the perfect choice to step into Pooja’s shoes. Even with Venky and Rashmika, something similar has happened. Venky who considers Rashmika as her lucky charm seems to be turning his attention towards Sreeleela. Sreeleela’s upcoming projects, between 2023-2024, Sreeleela will be starring in Vaishnav Tej starrer Aadikeshava, Ram Pothineni starrer Skanda, Nandamuri Balakrishna starrer Bhagvanth Kesari, Nithin32, Guntur Kaaram, Vijay Deverakonda’s VD12, and Pawan Kalyan starrer Ustaad Bhagat Singh.

The well-known Tamil lyricist Vairamuthu found himself at the center of a controversy when a video of him praising a female singer's smile during a practice session went viral. However, due to the ongoing #MeToo accusations against Vairamuthu, the context of this seemingly innocent remark took a dark turn. Consequently, the public reacted strongly, labeling him as a "creepy bastard" and unleashing a wave of criticism. This incident highlights the significant role of social media in exposing hidden aspects of an individual's character. The video, capturing Vairamuthu's comment and compliment towards the female singer's smile, acted as a trigger for renewed public outrage. The context surrounding the compliment became crucial in this case. Given Vairamuthu's history of accusations, the comment was viewed as insincere flattery or even an attempt to normalize inappropriate behavior. Journalists also contributed to the discussion, with one remarking, "But you're a vile piece of shit!" In a recent development, singer Chinmayi criticized the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister for visiting Vairamuthu's house on his birthday, considering that he stands accused by her in the MeToo movement.

Kasthuri shared a video featuring two girls purchasing alcohol from TASMAC, the state-owned retail outlet in Tamil Nadu. She expressed her opinion that the money allocated by the DMK-run State Government, amounting to Rs. 1000, intended for women empowerment, would ultimately end up back in the state's funds. Many people viewed this act as an intrusion of privacy and questioned whether similar situations involving affluent girls drinking would have had different consequences. In response, Dusky Tamilachi posted Kasturi Sanghi posted a video showing a few women waiting in line at a TASMAC shop, highlighting that the Tamil Nadu scheme providing Rs. 1000 monthly support to needy women would primarily benefit TASMAC. Dusky Tamilachi asked " comparing this assumption to stating that all women in Brahmin households are "Devadasis," clarifying that this is not the case. ++

Walt Disney to sell Star India channels - Nayanthara role revealed and Kiara in Jawan

According to reports from the Wall Street Journal and Reuters, Jio Cinema's entry into the streaming market has compelled Disney + Hotstar to explore options such as sale or joint venture. Star India, a subsidiary of Disney, has reportedly incurred a loss of Rs 2000 crores due to Jio Cinema outbidding them for the IPL match telecast rights. Jio Cinema, a free app, streamed the matches for free and has now started offering new movies for free as well. Disney, which acquired the IPL rights until 2027 for $3 billion, is concerned about how to recover their investment. In 2011-12, Disney purchased UTV in a deal worth approximately Rs. 2,600 crore but subsequently closed down all business verticals, including the broadcast division. Star India, acquired by Disney from 21st Century Fox in 2019, was a key asset for Disney's expansion in the Indian television market. K Madhavan, the President of Walt Disney India operations and Star India TV channels, has a background in the banking industry. He played a pivotal role in the growth of the Malayalam channel Asianet and continues to serve as its Managing Director. He was later promoted to head the Star Channels South division and eventually became the country manager. Following Disney's acquisition of Star India, he assumed the position of President. Star India has 60 channels and in South it has Asianet ( Malayalam) Star Vijay ( Tamil) Suvarna ( Kannada) and Star Maa in Telugu. Asianet News and Suvarna News is owned by Rajeev Chandrasekar MP from Karnataka.

Following the preview of the film "Jawan" on the internet, new information has emerged. Kiara Advani will be featured in a special song with SRK, while Nayanthara will play SRK's love interest. SRK sports a tattoo on his bald head that reads "Maa Jagath Janani," meaning Mother of the World. Additionally, Deepika Padukone will make a cameo appearance in the film. There is a scene featuring a man tipping his hat, which fans believe is Thalapathy Vijay' as it was his famous pose in "Mersal." Nayanthara's husband, Vignesh Shivan, inadvertently revealed that Nayanthara is SRK's love interest. In a tweet, he mentioned hearing about the many romantic moments she shares with SRK and how she has learned a lot from the King of Romance. This was in response to SRK cautioning Vignesh to be careful as his wife has now learned punches and kicks, referring to her training for the film. There were reports that suggested that Nayanthara was playing an NSG commando on trail of SRK and was not the love interest.

Thalapathy in Jawan teaser - Rajini upset with Kamal - Dhanush to attend Jailer audio

Will Dhanush come for Jailer audio launch ?. Is Aishwarya Rajinikanth marrying a second time ? Did you spot Thalapathy in Jawan teaser ? Why Nayanathara is not in hubby’s film ? Why Rajinikanth is upset with buddy Kamal Haasan ?

Sun Movies is the producer of Jailer starring Rajinikanth. Now they have planned a big audio release function. They have drawn a big invitee list and in it figures Dhanush. Reason being that they are also producing a film with him. Now everyone knows that Rajini is not one bit amused with Sun’s fair play and he thinks that Sun might pressure Dhanush to come for the function as it will get more eyeballs for the channels telecast. Now after this Sun TV’s all are equal for us attitude, Rajini’s old buddy Kamal is said to have told Nelson to go and narrate a story to Dhanush and if okay go for a production in Rajkamal banner. Nelson who is directing Rajinikanth now is in a dilemma. Kamal says that his pal Rajini is above all this and will take it in his stride. Rajini is not amused as it was, he who told Kamal to hear a brilliant subject that Nelson has. He never expected Kamal to send Nelson to Dhanush. Last we heard was that Red Giant might step in as producer , if the two buddies decide to dump Dhanush- Nelson. On the other side Aishwarya Rajinikanth is dating a young hero who is not so young either and they were seen at a beachside resort and share the same gym. Many of you might have seen the workout videos of star daughter- director. So has Aishwarya found love again? Will she go in for a marriage ? Has she got a divorce? Wait and see.

Jawan prevue , another name for teaser has set the internet burning as SRK fans are delirious and say it is bigger than Pathan. Now down South, Thalapathy fans are maha excited and that is because they say that they spotted Vijay in the teaser and are circulating a screenshot. The screenshot is hazy but they claim it is Thalapathy. Take a look. Another group that is excited is fans of Nayanthara . After seeing the action avatar of Lady Superstar, they are calling her Action Queen. We have the shots for you. Speaking of Nayanthara, it seems Kamal who is producing a film with Pradeep Ranganathan of Love Today as hero and Vignesh Shivan as director has said he cannot pay the price that Vignesh’s wife Nayans takes for a film as it did not need any great Lady Superstar . Now Khushi , second daughter of Sreedevi is in talks for this role. Khushi is acting in Love Today Hindi remake. Aamir Khan’s son Junaid is the hero of this remake.

Kamal Haasan - Prabhas - Deepika to unveil Project K at San Deigo

Kamal Haasan will be joining a team representing Indian cinema at the esteemed San Diego Comic convention ( California USA), which is renowned as a gathering for the animation industry and creators of graphic comic books. Vyjyanthi Movies, based in Hyderabad, will be showcasing the teaser trailer, unveiling the title, and announcing the release date of their upcoming film "Project K," starring Prabhas. Directed by Nag Aswin, the movie features Prabhas in the lead role. This exciting event will take place on July 20th. Schedule statement from the event organizers -1:00pm – 2:00pm — “Project K”: Inside India’s History-Making Sci-Fi Epic — From the heartland of India emerges a unique tale that intertwines ancient mythology with cutting-edge science fiction, all within the captivating Spice Punk aesthetic. Welcome to Project K, the inaugural chapter of India’s most ambitious cinematic universe yet. Three of India’s biggest superstars, Kamal Hassan, Prabhas, and Deepika Padukone, along with director Nag Ashwin, unveil a glimpse into the future. Experience the convergence of global cinema’s superheroes as Project K marks the first time India takes the stage at Comic-Con. (Hall H). The event is supported by Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media. SDCC takes place July 20-23 f the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) fail to reach a new contract agreement by the July 12 deadline, it could negatively impact the San Diego event. A-list actors would not participate in any promotional activities. Similarly, the Writer's Guild has been on strike for the past two months. The events organized by Max and Paramount have been scheduled, but there is no information available about the participants. Hall H, where the Project K event usually takes place, typically features blockbuster movies and includes actors and creators as panelists. Disney, including its subsidiaries Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm, as well as Netflix, have decided not to participate due to their own reasons. Other major studios like Warner and others are waiting to see if the actors go on strike. If a strike occurs, the excitement and promotion surrounding the event will be significantly diminished.

Kamal shoots for Bigg Boss 7 Tamil promo

According to a reliable source connected to the show, the first promo for BiggBoss 7 Tamil, a reality show, was filmed yesterday, featuring Kamal Haasan. The source mentioned that although the plan is to commence the show in August, the promo was shot in advance due to the actor's numerous upcoming commitments that will require him to be away from the city. There were speculations that following the tremendous success of the film Vikram, Kamal Haasan had increased his salary, leading to discussions between Banijay, the production house, and Mahendran (formerly associated with Star Vijay and now the actor's assistant) to negotiate an appropriate amount. However, with the actor having completed the promo shoot, it indicates that all matters have been resolved. According to the source, the exact start date of the show has not been determined yet. Historically, the last three seasons of the show began in October each year. However, this time, the channel intends to start the show earlier. This decision is motivated by the fact that Star Vijay has surpassed Sun TV in urban areas of Tamil Nadu for the first time, and the channel aims to solidify its position. As a result, the idea to move BiggBoss to the last week of August has emerged. In the previous three seasons, the show was launched in June and concluded in October. These seasons achieved the highest TRP ratings. However, there are a few factors influencing the decision to shift the start date. Firstly, in October 2023, the ICC World Cup Cricket ODI is scheduled to take place in India from October 5 to November 9. The tournament's first match will be held in Chennai, featuring a match between India and the five-time winners, Australia. Additionally, Kamal, the host of the show, is planning to dedicate more time to his political party work and prepare for the upcoming Parliament elections, starting from October onwards. According to sources, multiple individuals were spotted during the auditions for a certain event. These individuals include VJ Mubashir Muba, Erode Mahesh, Kannika Snehan, DJ Black, Uma Riaz Khan, Bhavana (Sun TV sports show anchor), Makapa Anand (Vijay TV comedy show host), Rekha Nair, and KPY Sarath. There have been speculations about the participation of Avudiappan, Comedian TSK (Trichy Saravana Kumar), Singer Soundarya Bala Nandakumar, VJ Jaqueline, Grace Karunas or her husband Karunas (an actor), Model Shalu Shammu (an actress), Shakeela's daughter Mila, VJ Parvathi, Actress and YouTuber Roja Sri, Comali Actress Anandhi, Kadaram Kondan Hero Actor Abi Haasan (son of Nassar), Karun Raman (Fashion Choreographer/Celebrity Stylist), VJ Laya Dharmaraj (YouTuber and Actress), Actress Sanjana Singh, Gopinath Ravi (Model and friend of previous season winner Azeem), Lollu Sabha Swaminathan (Actor), James Vasanthan, VJ Kavi Priya Manokaran from Sri Lanka, and Actor Marimuthu. Typically, a film actress is brought in to add glamour. Previous contestants like Namitha, Oviya, Yashika Anand, and Aishwarya Dutta have performed well in the house. There are reports suggesting that Raai Laxmi, known for her bikini appearances, is in talks with the show managers. A report mentions that discussions are underway with senior actress Ambika. Raai Laxmi had previously expressed her inability to spend 100 days locked up in a house. Another potential candidate is Vichitra, who has recently made a comeback in Tamil television. Mumtaj was a contestant in a previous season. Rekha Nair has declined the offer, and Vijay TV has announced a new show with MaPaKa Anand, so he might also withdraw from consideration. According to sources, Kamal has dedicated three hours every Saturday for the weekend episode and a full day for shooting the finale. A team of 20 members has been chosen to gather the necessary clips from the 24x7 show, which Kamal will review. Based on this, he will film the questions and comments. Kamal will personally curate the list of books that will be showcased on the show. Numerous publishing houses are sending books they wish to feature, and when these books are highlighted on the show, many authors and publishing houses experience a resurgence. Several books have undergone reprints, and authors have received new opportunities. This unique feature is exclusive to the Tamil season and was introduced by Kamal, who is known for his avid reading habits.

Kamal film goes for Rs 130 cr and Keerthy in it - Jude - Lyca multi starrer and Malavika Nair in news

Rahul Bose has joined the cast of SK 21, a film produced by Kamal Haasan and directed by Rajkumar Periasamy. Previously, Rahul had acted in the movie Viswaroopam and its sequels. He is currently reporting for the Kashmir schedule, where Sivakarthikeyan portrays a military officer and Rahul plays the role of a spy. Sai Pallavi has also joined the cast, and the film features music composed by GVP. Shortly after RKFI officially announced Kamal and H Vinoth's project, there were rumors that Keerthy Suresh might be cast in the film. Vinoth's film delves into the world of farming and explores how modern cultivation and marketing methods can enhance a farmer's income. The story is set against the backdrop of the Punjab farmers' strike, which revolves around government policies and the monopoly market. Additionally, there is news that Kamal's film has been acquired by Netflix for a whopping Rs 130 crores even before its official announcement. If this turns out to be true, it would be the highest-ever deal after Vijay's Leo. Meanwhile, Vettayadu Vilayadu, which was released 17 years ago, hit the screens again last week and enjoyed a packed audience for all weekend shows. GVM, the director of the film, shared a tweet about this achievement, and a fan asked Lokesh, who joined GVM in praising the film, who among them is the bigger Kamal fan. Lokesh replied that undoubtedly it is GVM, but GVM responded by saying that it was true before the release of Vikram, and now Lokesh surpasses him in being a Kamal fan.

Lyca Productions has officially announced that Jude Anthany will direct their next .Nivin Pauly, Sudeep, and Vijay Sethupathi are expected to star in this film directed by Jude Anthany. Jude, whose 2018 film was a blockbuster in Kerala, has been chosen to helm this project. Furthermore, Alphonse Puthren has revealed that his Tamil film "GIFT" will feature seven songs composed by Illaiyaraaja.

Malavika Nair, who has previously acted in Mollywood and made a mark in Tollywood with films like "Yevade Subramanyam" and "Mahanati," is now set to make her debut in Kannada cinema. She will be starring opposite Golden Star Ganesh in a film directed by Srinivasa Raju, known for his work on the film "Dandupaiya." Darshana Rajendran, a popular Malayali actress, is set to make her Telugu debut. She gained fame through her roles in the blockbuster hits "Hridyam" and "Jaya Jaya Jaya He." Currently, she is working on a film directed by Praveen, known for his successful movie "Cinema Bandi." Anupama Parameswaran, another talented actress from Kerala and a well-known face in Tollywood, will be joining her in this project. Additionally, Tom Shine Chacko, who previously appeared in Nani's "Dasara," has been receiving numerous offers from the Telugu film industry.

Nayanthara in web series - Leo Tamil Nadu sale open - Suriya or Chay - Prithviraj gets IT pat

Nayanthara has been cast in a web series directed by Vishnu Edavan, who is known as the lyricist for Leo's popular song "Naa Ready." In a tweet, DOP Kartik mentioned that Vignesh Shivan and Lokesh Kanagaraj, who participated in a Director Roundtable with Bhardwaj Rangan, discussed Vishnu, and Vignesh obtained the lyricist's phone number. Recently, it was announced that Nayanthara has been signed for a film directed by YouTuber Dude Vicky, which revolves around the world of cinema. The shooting is scheduled to commence on July 14th.

Suriya, who was the initial choice of director Chandoo Mondeti, gave his approval to the storyline narrated by Karthik. Producer Allu Aravind, who has close connections with the Sivakumar family, intended to make this film with Suriya due to his popularity in Andhra States and Tamil Nadu. Additionally, the film "Kanguva," directed by Siruthai Siva and featuring Suriya, is highly anticipated, with many in the industry believing it will have a Pan Indian appeal. However, as the film's shooting is not yet completed, the production house, Studio Green, is having doubts about the release date. Initially, it was decided that the film would release on Pongal 2024. However, the Kamal Haasan-Shankar combo's film "Indian 2" is now scheduled for that same date. Meanwhile, there are reports that Naga Chaitanya might replace Suriya in the film, and the production house has approached Anirudh for the music. Sources suggest that Allu Aravind has informed the team that Naga Chaitanya will come on board only if Suriya decides to drop out. The director's successful "Karthikeya" franchise has created anticipation, and this time, the story revolves around a young man from Srikakulam who finds h imself on the Gujarat coast during a fishing expedition and falls in love with a girl from a fishing hamlet.

The collaboration between Thalapathy Vijay and Lokesh Kanagaraj for their upcoming film "Leo" is currently in its final stage of shooting. The dialogues have been completed, and only the dance and fight sequences remain. According to industry insiders, the producer Lalith Kumar has not yet finalized the theatrical business in Tamil Nadu. AGS, who is producing Vijay's next film, is in negotiations, but the issue arises from Lalith's demand for Rs 100 crores. Lalith, who was also the producer of Vijay's previous film "Varisu," claims that the distributor's profit share was Rs 90 crores despite facing competition from Ajith's film "Thunivu." Lalith believes that his asking price is reasonable considering Lokesh's popularity after "Vikram" and the absence of any Ajith film. In the case of "Varisu," Red Giant distributed the film in five areas, while Lalith purchased the rights for other areas and overseas. Lalith made a bold statement, stating that the film collected Rs 210 crores worldwide within just seven days. However, Tirupur Subramanian from the Multiplex Association dismissed this claim as a 200 percent fabrication. AGS, on the other hand, quoted Rs 80 crores for the film. AGS insists that the actual gross collection in the state for "Varisu" was Rs 140 crores.

Prithviraj Productions got a letter from Central Board of Indirect taxes appreciating the prompy payment of Income tax and GST for last concluded financial year, The company owned by Actor Prithviraj was in the news when a section of the media reported that ED had unearthed fraudlent transanctions that led to money laundering. The compamy had stated that it was filing for a defemation. Prithviraj is currently recovering from an injury that took plae at the shooting spot.

Akhil Marar is Congress MP candidate ? - Varun Dhawan in Theri remake - Vadivelu played Speaker Dhanapal

The Kerala division of the Congress party is enthusiastically celebrating the victory of their party member , Akhil Marar, in the Bigg Boss 5 Malayalam competition. Ramesh Chennithala, the former Home Minister and a five-time MLA, was the first to share an old photograph of himself presenting a book he had written to Marar. Chennithala praised Marar as an individual with a broad perspective on national issues. Following suit, Kodukunil Suresh MP also shared an old photo of himself with Marar, extending his congratulations. Now, the question arises whether Marar, who possesses a national perspective, will be given a seat in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Pa Ranjith, known for directing films that address caste oppression, praised Mari Selvaraj's film "Mammanan" for shedding light on caste discrimination within political parties. Ranjith highlighted that the film portrays an elected MLA, who holds power to shape the region's development, being rendered powerless by upper-caste leaders. He emphasized the importance of young individuals breaking free from caste oppression and speaking up, as depicted in the movie. Ranjith also commended producer and actor Dhyanaidhi Stalin, who is an MLA and the son of DMK supremo Stalin, for supporting such a bold subject. As a gesture of appreciation, Dhyanaidhi gifted Mari a Mini Cooper car. There are ongoing debates regarding whether the character played by Vadivelu in the film is based on former State Assembly Speaker Dhanapal. Notably, during Dhanapal's daughter's wedding, ministers and MLAs attended but refrained from eating at the venue. Dhanapal brought this matter to the attention of the then Chief Minister, Jayalalithaa, who assured him that she would ensure all MLAs and ministers stood up in respect when he entered the room. Consequently, Dhanapal was appointed as Speaker.

Varun Dhawan will act in the Hindi remake of Tamil film Their which was directed by Atlee and featured Vijay. Atlee is co-producing this film and director Kalees who directed the Tamil film Kee will be helming it. There is being remade in Telugu as Ustad Bhagat Singh with Pawan Kalyan.