"After Rajinikanth You..." Says Rajinikanth Fans to DUDE

Pradeep Ranganathan, 33, Scores Third Rs 100 Crore Film Within Three Years, Fans Say "After Rajinikanth You..." No Pr team, Mcs & Trackers support No Marketing strategy No fake BO collection No Hyped figures No wishes for TTT film rels & other wishes No combo with big directors No Tier 1 actors & fans support No Tier 1 actors reference in films The film's producer Mythri Movie Makers, announced the news with a post on social media. The post read "DUDE SMASHES A CENTURY AT THE BOX OFFICE #Dude collects a gross of over 100 CRORES WORLDWIDE, making it the biggest blockbuster of the Diwali season Book your tickets now and celebrate #DudeDiwali ing 'The Sensational' @pradeeponelife Written and directed by @Keerthiswaran_ Produced by @MythriOfficial Music by @SaiAbhyankkar. But as per Track Tollywood and other box office portals, the film has grossed around or over 85 Cr for 6 days.

This comes as a milestone in Pradeep Ranganathan's career, as Dude marks his third consecutive Rs 100-crore earning film at the box office. Previously, Pradeep Ranganathan's Dragon which released in 2025 earned Rs 100 crore, Love Today released in 2023 (also directed by him) earned Rs 100 crore as well. Pradeep Ranganathan's directorial project, Comali, starring Ravi Mohan, went on to earn Rs 91 crore. At 33, Pradeep Ranganathan has become hatrick hero After Dude's Rs 100 crore achievement was declared, fans took to the comments section to congratulate the star. One posted "PR we are happy for your growth". Another user posted "No Pr team, Mcs & Trackers support No Marketing strategy No fake BO collection". A social media user said "This guy really redefined the word 'HERO' after super star Rajni. The mannerisms are what made people attracted to him." A day earlier, the makers call it "the biggest blockbuster of the Diwali season." At the recent event where the cast and crew expressed their thanks to the public for making Dude a success, director Keerthiswaran said that the numbers signify the public's likeability for the film. Keerthiswaran also expressed his gratitude to the audience for making his debut directorial a special one. The director said that the film's message (honour killing) is not new for Tamil Nadu and that it is passed on from several in the state. He also promised to keep trying to make films with such messages in an entertaining way going forward. "That is my assurance," Keerthiswaran said. Talking about the film's success, Pradeep Ranganathan said he was thrilled to see the positive reception the film is getting. "I am so happy to see that audiences are loving the film, I am beyond thrilled because this is my first Diwali release. I will watch the film once again with audience during the festival of Diwali." Dude also stars Sarathkumar, Rohini, Neha Shetty, and Hridhu Haroon. Dude hit theatres alongside Mari Selvaraj-Dhruv Vikram's Bison and Harish Kalyan-Athulya Ravi's Diesel.

There can be no Lokah in Telugu / Dhanush- Rahman Demolish YouTube Records

Probably an advice to those who are planning to do a Lokah kind of Superwoman subject and that too in Telugu , Producer Nag Vamsi says that it would be a flop. Vamsi is qualified to talk about it. He distributed Lokah’s Telugu version and made profits. The other day we got Samyuktha in a similar rolr in a Telugu film Black Gold.

Vamsi was asked in the interview about the perception that the Telugu film industry is unable to make content-driven films like those in Malayalam or Tamil. He said, “Let me tell you something, I released Lokah in Telugu. I know people will cuss me out for this. But if Lokah were a straight Telugu film, they would complain and pick it apart, say that it lacks a certain quality or something else. I would have changed my name if that hadn’t happened.” The producer also claimed that it has become increasingly difficult to predict what the Telugu audience will like, citing Mouli-starrer Little Hearts as an example. “The Telugu audience has become such that we’re on the edge. Look at Little Hearts, nobody knows the actors and crew. But the premiers had good bookings. Nobody can predict what they want to watch now,” he said.

Diwali box office for Tamil films has brought cheer as three films that did not have Superstars but gave all concerned profits. Major reason being that the three films got equal share of screens. This level playing field as well as the second factor being that the budget of each film was realistic enough to make it possible to get a profit. The profit mark was attainable as the films got a six day holiday to recover the costs. On expected lines, Dude the third outing by Pradeep Ranganathan is number one. This film is a hit in Telugu markets as well. Bison struggled at the opening but showed steady climb and stayed put. Diesel of Harish Kalyan too put in a god account with Rs 2 crore in the weekAccording to the latest update from the makers of Dude, the movie collected Rs. 95 crores gross globally in five days and is all set to cross the Rs. 100 crore mark by today. Pradeep Ranganathan is poised to create a sensation by achieving back-to-back Rs. 100 crore grossers just in the beginning days of his career. Dude’s collections once again prove that Pradeep has emerged as a massive crowd puller not just in Tamil but also in Telugu. The movie also stars Sarathkumar, Hridhu Haroon, Rohini, and Aishwarya Sharma in key roles. Sai Abyankkar composed the tunes. The movie performed strongly at both the domestic and North American box offices. By the end of Tuesday in North America, it earned around $46K from 204 locations, pushing the total gross past $575K. Dude is on the verge of crossing the Rs. 100 crore mark, making it Pradeep Ranganathan’s third consecutive film to achieve this milestone. At the end of its fifth day in theatres, the film Bison had earned over Rs 22 crore in India. While it had a slow start with Rs 2.7 crore, the film quickly veered past hurdles to catch up in the race, collecting over Rs 5 crore each on Monday and Tuesday, thanks to positive word-of-mouth reviews and critical ratings for the filmmaker's portrayal of caste issues in sports and throwing light on the life of a kabaddi player who rises past these struggles. The film Telugu version os releasing on October 24th. Diesel, on the other hand, had the quietest start of the three. The film recorded an India net of ₹1.01 crore and a worldwide total of ₹1.15 crore, with no overseas earnings reported. Despite limited buzz and smaller screens, Diesel did find some attention for its action moments and music. However, the competition from larger festive releases has overshadowed its box-office performance. While Bison and Diesel have earned their share of appreciation, they are unlikely to challenge Dude’s commanding box-office run. For now, the festive crown firmly rests with Pradeep Ranganathan’s energetic crowd-pleaser — a clear Diwali winner both in numbers and audience love. Dhanush and Kirti Sanon title track from Tere Ishq Mein with score by A R Rahman is not just a hit, it’s a record-breaker. The song has smashed a huge milestone by crossing 50 million views on YouTube. What’s more amazing is that it achieved this number in just 3 days. his is reportedly the fastest any Indian movie song has ever reached the 50 million view mark. The video, which shows the passionate love between Dhanush and Kriti Sanon, is clearly being loved by everyone. The ‘Dream Team’ Behind The Music A big reason for the song’s huge success is the ‘dream team’ that created it. The soulful song is sung by none other than Arijit Singh, whose voice has once again created magic. The music has been composed by the legend himself, AR Rahman. The beautiful and deep lyrics that capture the film’s mood are written by Irshad Kamil. When these three names come together, a chartbuster is guaranteed. This film is extra special for fans of Dhanush and Anand L. Rai. Produced by Colour Yellow Productions and T-Series, Tere Ishk Mein is set in the same world as their 2013 classic, Raanjhana. This connection means fans are expecting another powerful and moving story. The film promises to be a tale of love, loss, betrayal, and heartbreak, all shown in a very passionate way. Big Box Office Expectations With the song becoming a blockbuster, the buzz for the film is at an all-time high. Tere Ishk Mein is all set to hit theatres on November 14. This year has been great for romantic films, with many of them earning big money at the box office. If the audience loves the film as much as they love the song, Tere Ishk Mein is expected to be a big blockbuster. About Tere Ishk Mein

Tere Ishk Mein is an upcoming Bollywood romantic drama directed by Anand L. Rai. It stars Dhanush and Kriti Sanon in the lead roles. The film is produced by Colour Yellow Productions and T-Series and features music by AR Rahman. It is set in the same world as the 2013 film Raanjhana and is scheduled for release on November 14, 2025. The track visuals have raised eyebrows as the heroine is shown drinking and smoking after the breakup

Mohanlal's Bigg Boss Beats Salman Khan- Nagarjuna- Vijay Sethupathi- Sudeep

Mohanlal histed BiggBoss Malayalam season 7 has beaten all other franchise including Hindi hosted by Salman. Kicha Sudeep hosts Kannada and Nagarjuna helms Telugu. Vijay Sethupathi heads Tamil. In the South, Tamil has lowest rating and Salman's show is below Tamil. This first time that Malaylam granchise has beaten it's other language franchise. It a testimony to Lalettan's star power. With three back to back blockbusters this year, a Lal wave is weeping the State. The show is ffirst after Jio HotStar took over Asianet/ Reado ON The seventh season of Bigg Boss Malayalam, hosted by Mohanlal from the very beginning, has taken the lead across all Indian versions of the franchise according to the latest Television Viewership Ratings. The show has recorded a TVR of 12.1, placing it ahead of its Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada counterparts In comparison, Bigg Boss Telugu Season 9, hosted by Nagarjuna, currently holds a rating of 11.1. Bigg Boss Kannada Season 12, with Kiccha Sudeep as host, stands at 7.4 on weekdays and 10.9 on weekends after briefly pausing production due to an environment-related shutdown of its studio space in Bidadi. Bigg Boss Tamil, now fronted by Vijay Sethupathi in its 9th season, has a 5.61 rating and is facing renewed calls for a ban from political voices who claim it offends Tamil cultural values. Bigg Boss Hindi Season 19, led by Salman Khan, currently has the lowest rating with 1.8 on weekends after a slight rise from 1.3. The news arrives in a year that has already been unusually bright for Mohanlal. On screen, he has enjoyed back-to-back success in Malayalam with L2: Empuraan and Thudarum. The rereleases of Chotta Mumbai and Ravanaprabhu have also run to packed houses. Earlier this year, he was honoured with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest recognition in Indian cinema. Notably, the Malayalam version of Big Boss has also been at the centre of wider conversations beyond ratings. In September, Mohanlal confronted a wildcard contestant over openly homophobic remarks made inside the house, which went viral among netizens. He intervened in support of contestants Adhila Nasarin and Fathima Noora, the first openly LGBTQ+ couple on the Malayalam edition, telling the offender that the couple owed no justification to anyone and warning that such remarks would not be tolerated. The exchange drew widespread appreciation on social media and was viewed as an example of the host taking a clear public stance on inclusivity. Asianet has initiated legal action against several social media accounts for leaking content from its flagship reality show Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 7 before telecast. The broadcaster said there has been a rise in recent weeks of major developments, including eviction details, being posted online ahead of the episode airing. Taking note of complaints from viewers, host Mohanlal had publicly warned against circulating such content. The channel has since issued legal notices to a few accounts. While some platforms have removed the leaked material, Asianet said nearly 25 online pages, including “biggbossmalayalam7” and “famecontents”, continue to share unauthorised content. Asianet said such leaks spoil the viewing experience, reduce the creative value of the show and disrespect the work of the production team. The channel reiterated that it will pursue strict legal measures against individuals and platforms involved in the illegal circulation of show content.

After blockbuster Thudarum, Tharun Moorthy next Torpodeo has Arjun Das as a bike riding cop. Read On; Arjun Das, who was last seen in Pawan Kalyan's OG (They Call Him OG), has taken to his social media to share images from the sets of his upcoming film. The visuals feature him sporting a police uniform and riding a bike around town. Soon after the images went live, fans assumed that they were taken from the shooting spot of Tharun Moorthy's Toredo. Arjun Das Shares First Look From New Film, Fans Think Its From Torpedo The post shared by Arjun Das featured the caption “First day on set shooting for my new film! Can’t wait for you all to watch it. Will need all your blessings and support as always,” he wrote in the caption. The caption also featured the text “new beginning”. The bike number also has a Kerala registration. In the post, Arjun attached the introduction music from the Tovino Thomas's film Kalki. Soon, fans took to comments section to ask if it was from Tharun Moorthy's Torpedo. Torpedo It brings Tharun back together with his frequent collaborator Binu Pappu, who serves as its screenwriter. Binu Pappu is among those who liked Arjun Das' post on Instagram. Ashiq Usman is producing the film. On the technical front, it has music by Sushin Shyam, cinematography by Jimshi Khalid, editing by Vivek Harshan, and sound design by Vishnu Govind. Besides Torpedo, Arjun Das’ upcoming films include Kumki 2 and Once More. The actor will also be seen in the Netflix series titled #Love. Arjun Das will be seen in Torpedo and another Malayalam film which is touted to be a romantic-comedy with Ahammed Khabeer.

Kamal Haasan's Thevar Magan remastered version dubbing

Thevar Magan the iconic Sivaji Ganesan - Kamal Haasan movie directed by Bharathan is to get a makeover. This news filtered out comes aftr dubbing artiste Janaki Somu posted on her janakidevi7official handle of Instagram. anakidevi7official 2d Had the chance to dub for a character — and Kamal sir himself guided me with his brilliant acting tips although its a dubbing, his dedication level and contribution for each and every tiny things is “A surreal and unforgettable moment” . Hearing a ‘NANDRI’from his roaring voice felt like winning an Oscar award !!!!

While there is no official "remastered" version of the film Thevar Magan, multiple unofficial remasters of its songs and even a full HD version of the movie have been uploaded to YouTube. The official full movie is available to watch on Super Good Films' YouTube channel, and many of the film's popular songs have been remastered and are widely accessible online, such as "Manamagale," "Sandhu Pottu," and "Inji Idupazhagi". Where to find remastered content Full HD Movie: Super Good Films has uploaded the full movie in HD to its official YouTube channel. Songs: You can find various remastered versions of the film's songs on YouTube. "Manamagale": A high-quality audio remaster is available. "Sandhu Pottu": A remastered version of this song is also available on YouTube. "Inji Idupazhagi": There are bass-boosted and other remastered versions of this song. Other songs: Remastered 4K versions of other songs, like "Raman Aandaalum," are also accessible. Other ways to watch You may also be able to find streaming options on services like Netflix or Apple TV+, according to JustWatch. Sequel Talk: In 2018, actor Kamal Haasan had reportedly announced plans for a sequel, but a 2022 report stated that the project with director Mahesh Narayanan was shelved due to creative differences. Sequel Backlash: The idea of a sequel received pushback from some communities, with one political leader, K. Krishnaswamy, asking for the original film's title to be changed and for no sequel to be made. No Remastered Release: Unlike other older Tamil films like Mullum Malarum that have seen 4K remasters and re-releases, Thevar Magan has not been given the same treatment.

Actor Manikandan - Jayram Stunning Fees for Kantara Chapter1 /Atlee- ARM Hindi Record

Did you know that Jayram was paid Rs 2 crore for Kantara Chapter 1 / Actor Manikandan who dubbed for Rishab Shetty took Rs 50 lakhs ?. Read On: Typically a seasoned dubbing artist like Raveena can command ₹ 1.5 Lakh per day (6 hours) while MA Bhaskar & Ravishankar command ₹2.5 Lakh a day However this is unique Rishabh Shetty personally called Manikandan, now a seasoned actor and requested him to dub this tamil version Manikandan was hesitant as he had moved on.. it's like asking Nani to go back to becoming an Asst Director again However unless we get the financials - we won't know

For instance Rishabh Shetty is working on a pure profit deal like Aamir Khan usually does Jayaram appears as King Rajashekara in the film Kantara: Chapter 1, which is the prequel to the 2022 movie Kantara. He plays the king of the fictional kingdom of Bangra, a pivotal role in the story that involves a conflict with Rishab Shetty's character over land and faith. Actor Jayaram, who is getting widespread appreciation for his performance in Kantara: Chapter 1, recently shared about Mammootty congratulating him for his performance in the film. Only confirmed salary so far is ₹2 Crore for Jayaram (₹1 Crore flat + Upto ₹1 Crore Profit participation)

Salman Khan thinks A R Murugadoss is no Graeat shakes as a Director. It was ARM wjo gave Bollywoods first Rs 100 cr film- Ghajini. The First Director to give Bollywood first Rs 600- 700 cr Gross film was Arlee with Pathaan. Both Directors come from Kollywood. Ghajini was the first Indian movie to gross ₹100 Crore in India finishing with ₹108 Crore Sivaji grossed ₹78–79 Crore in India, becoming the first tamil movie to gross ₹75 Crore domestically Here are the records :- First Tamil movie to gross :- (In TN) ₹5 Crore - 16 Vayathinile (1976) ₹ 10 Crore - Aboorva Sagodharargal (1989) ₹25 Crore - Padayappa (1999) ₹50 Crore - Chandramukhi (2005) ₹75 Crore - Sivaji (2007) ₹100 Crore - Endiran (2010) ₹150 Crore - Vikram (2022) ₹200 Crore - PS 1 (2022) ₹225 Crore - PS 1 (2022) All India & Worldwide Gross (Tamil Cinema) :- ₹25 Crore - Baasha (1995) ₹50 Crore - Indian (1996) ₹100 Crore - Sivaji (2007) ₹125 Crore - Sivaji (2007) ₹150 Crore - Endiran (2010) ₹200 Crore - Endiran (2010) ₹250 Crore - Endiran (2010) ₹300 Crore - ₹600 Crore - 2.0 (2018) First Hindi movie to gross :- (All India) ₹5 Crore - Mother India (1957) ₹10 Crore - Mughal E Azam (1960) ₹25 Crore - Maine Pyar Kiya (1989) ₹50 Crore - HAHK (1994) ₹75 Crore - Dhoom 2 (2006) ₹100 Crore - Ghajini (2008) ₹150 Crore - 3 Idiots (2009) ₹200 Crore - 3 Idiots (2009) ₹250 Crore - Dhoom 3 (2013) ₹300 Crore - PK (2014) ₹400 Crore - ₹ 600 Crore - Pathaan (2023) ₹600 Crore - ₹ 700 Crore - Jawaan (2023) First Hindi film to Cross (Worldwide):- ₹25 Crore - Awaara (1951) (Incl USSR based on pari pasu Ticketing methodology) ₹ 50 Crore - Disco Dancer (1983) (Incl USSR based on pari pasu Ticketing methodology) ₹100 Crore - HAHK (1994) ₹ 150 Crore - K3G (2001) ₹200 — ₹400 Crore - 3 Idiots (2009) ₹500 Crore - Dhoom 3 (2013) ₹ 600 Crore - ₹ 800 Crore - PK (2014) ₹ 900 Crore - Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) ₹1000 Crore - ₹2100 Crore - Dangal (2016)

AJITH KUMAR BACK to SHOOT / DUDE SUPER COOL DIWALI

AK has completed his first season in the racing circuit and right now will be concentrating in AK64. Unlike his previous projects, this is gonna be a quickie film and will release for summer 2026. This film will be a mass action entertainer but unlike GBU it won't be like a fan service film. It will be a proper commercial flick with AK elements like Aarambam. Romeo Pictures will be the producers and Anirudh will compose the music. And we can expect a clash between Karuppu and AK64 in Tamil New Year 2026.

Dude starring Pradeep Ranganathan, Mamitha Baiju released with huge anticipation and buzz, yesterday. The movie got critical acclaim and audiences positive word of mouth for its super cool, bold and Gen-Z style narrative.nPR has this new found image of local boy feeling and he has got tremendous relatibikity with soup boys or locals But like Love today and Dragon this once again is heavy on entertainment with melodramatic second half especially climax. Dejavu feels will come with respect to many scenes in Love today and Dragon. n North America, the movie grossed an impressive US$300K+ on its opening day. Rising above the competition, Dude has become the big Diwali Winner with the opening day collections, itself. The first day collections are double from his previous films in every area, becoming biggest opening in Pradeep Ranganathan’s career. Music by Sai Abhyankkar, performances of Pradeep Ranganathan and Mamitha Baiju are being praised heavily by the audiences. Mainly, stylish looks and swaggy antics of the main man, have connected well with audiences. With youth and family entertainment elements blended in perfect balance, director Keerthiswaran is being praised for his vision and stylish frames. Overall, Dude is set to create a box office storm in coming days, for Diwali weekend, predict Trade Analysts. The storyline follows a predictable pathway, in the sense that whatever we want the characters to get pushed to, the story tailor-makes its situations, taking our “requests” to an extremely enjoyable point. The film does shock countless times, but to build the core subject: the unrequited love theme, raw unpredictability should’ve taken the steering wheel, instead of inducing the feeling: “This just appears to be the fate of Aravind, let’s see how this plays out.” The character arcs, while colorfully introduced, depicted, and stretched out, weren’t quite able to reach the finish line, in terms of wrapping these lovable roles aptly and timingly pushing them in the final arc. Let’s take the lead protagonist, played by Pradeep Ranganathan. He was great in portraying this strikingly relatable character, but his purpose wasn’t completely staged. We see visually how much he loves the character of Kural, but the screenplay didn’t take enough time to strengthen this from the beginning to make his journey ruthlessly painful. I definitely felt for Aravind but wasn’t fully pulled into it. Mamitha Baiju’s character is one of genuine kindness and purpose, and it does emotionally connect. But during the latter half, she loses that extraordinary passion and instead becomes a strong woman who is sorry for what is happening around her—not the same person who breaks boundaries for a close one’s issues. The character of Sarath Kumar could’ve been handled symbolically stronger in the latter half, rather than being just the mighty hurdle he is to their lives. We are introduced to honor killing through him and a past he prefers to keep quiet about—but beyond these establishments, it doesn’t take off when needed and feels one-dimensional in the end. Paari wasn’t given enough importance, despite his cruciality to the subject. Also, there’s a second love interest introduced early in the film. Though the writing tries to give her purpose

SONY LIV THE HUNT MISSING LINK / COOLIE OTT REACTION

Sony LIV series The Hunt about Rajiv Gandhi assassination and the investigation that followed is based on the book by Anirudhya Mitra who worked with India Today, Titled Ninety Days series directed by Nagesh Kukunoor streamed on July 4 , My friend K M Thomas who was then Crime Reporter with Indian Express Chennai was the man behind Express giving exclusive news on the incident. In fact journalists from News Media abroad writing about the Rajiv case made it a point to call on Thomas for the inside info. Express kept giving inside info on case investigation headed by Karthikeyan. There is a scene where the investigating cop notice the mother of slain photographer giving a crisp 100 rupee note to a boy to buy soft drinks and he takes that note from the shop keeper and he poses the question from where did this notes come ? The Answer comes from Thomas . Read ON; Rs.10,000 for Rajiv assassination pictures (1991): Along with the former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in the fatal blast on May 21, 1991 night, a young freelance news photographer, S Haribabu also was killed. He was clicking the 10th news photo in his handheld camera loaded with a roll of colour film. Only a big flash appeared on the tenth frame. My friend and the Hindu reporter at that time Prakash Swamy got copies of these 10 pictures from the State Forensic Laboratory. I got them from the CBI next day and published in the Indian Express. A few days later, when I walked into newsroom, a distraught middle-aged man in shabby clothes was waiting for me. Our chief reporter Mr Sambandam said the man, Haribabu's father wanted to talk to me about the frequent visit of CBI guys to his house. The reason was Rs.10,000 that an unknown person had given him. Even Haribabu’s father could not figure out why the man did it. While giving the money, the man said a reporter from the Indian Express had told him to do so. Suddenly I remembered the sequence of events. A Videographer (so he claimed), working for a Japanese media house had come to our office immediately after publication of the assassination pictures. He wanted to video graph the pictures and offered to pay for it. Sambandam told him that the matter could be decided after consulting with me. I considered it as `blood money’ and wanted no part of it. Then Sambandam suggested that Haribabu’s family might be given that money. I agreed and told the Videographer that he could copy the pictures, and we would be happy if he paid the money offered directly to the dead photographer’s family. A photo from Thomas perssoonal collection where he is adressing a meeting and Karthikeyan thitd from Left can be seen.

I learnt from Haribabu’s father that this Videographer had visited him immediately after copying the pictures and paid him this money. I narrated this incident to the visitor in distress, gave him my card, and told him to tell this background when the CBI personnel visited him next time. He was assured that we were willing to tell the same facts if the CBI cross-checked with us. I hope this had settled the matter. Neither did the CBI nor Haribabu’s father had contacted me again

Rajinikanth Coolie gets a Diwali premiere on Sun TV on October 20 6.30 PM. Coolie OTT Verdict (Week 5): Rajinikanth Axes Lifetime Viewership Of Every Single Non-Netflix Film On OTT In 2025 Except 1!. Rajinikanth has managed to surpass the viewership of every single Indian film of 2025 except for Kesari: Chapter 2 and all the films that arrived on Netflix. It has pushed Odela 2 out of the top 10 most-viewed non-Netflix films of 2025. Advertisement Coolie, in its fifth week of streaming on Prime Video, garnered a great viewership of 2.6 million, taking the second spot in the list of the most-watched films in India for the week of October 6 – 12, 2025, as per Ormax data. Here are the top 10 most viewed non-Netflix Indian films on OTT that arrived only after a theatrical release on the respective OTT platforms. 1. Kesari: Chapter 2: 18.1 Million 2. Coolie: 15.2 Million 3. Housefull 5: 13.6 Million 4. Tourist Family: 13.1 Million 5. Good Bad Ugly: 9.6 Million 6. HIT 3: 9 Million 7. Bhool Chuk Maaf: 8.6 Million 8. Thudarum: 8.5 Million 9. Kuberaa: 8.1 Million 10. Veera Dheera Sooran: 7.7 Million OTT Viewership Summary Here is the breakdown of the viewership of the action comedy with an ensemble cast. • Week 1: 4.7 million views • Week 2: 4.9 million views • Week 4: 3 million views • Week 5: 2.6 million views Total: 15.2 million views

BAHUBALI THE EPIC OCTOBER 29 USA ADVANCE RAMPAGE

Before Baahubali, there used to be a big battle for industry hits — one industry hit would be surpassed by another hero’s film soon after. Before Baahubali, the industry’s highest grosser was around ₹140 crore. Baahubali shattered that record by a huge margin, collecting ₹600 crore gross worldwide. Even in the Telugu version alone, it collected over ₹300 crore gross. The target was set so high that no other film seemed capable of challenging Baahubali.A new term was introduced in the industry — “Non-Baahubali Industry Hits and Records.” Every filmmaker began using this phrase in box office posters.Baahubali 2 went on to break the record of Baahubali itself and still remains the biggest grosser in Tollywood. Even if we look at the Telugu version, Rajamouli broke his own Baahubali 2 record later with RRR. In terms of rereleases also, now Baahubali set to started a new era — forcing the industry to use the term “Non-Baahubali Records.” In re-releases, Mahesh Babu and Pawan Kalyan performed well compared to other stars. Gabbar Singh was the record opener, while Murari and Khaleja became the biggest grossers among re-releases. Now, all these benchmarks are set to be easily broken by Baahubali The Epic, which is scheduled for release on 31st October.Baahubali The Epic is a single-part film that combines Part 1 and Part 2. The first half covers Part 1 and the second half covers Part 2, with a runtime of around 3 hours and 45 minutes. The film is releasing on 31st October. In the USA, advance bookings have opened to a phenomenal response. It has already crossed $60K in premiere advances with two weeks to go — a trend similar to that of a major tier-2 star’s new release. With this momentum, the film is expected to set new re-release records that no one can surpass in the near future. The trade and fans are now once again using the term “Non-Baahubali Records” for their benchmarks. Baahubali The Epic is a single-part film that combines Part 1 and Part 2. The first half covers Part 1 and the second half covers Part 2, with a runtime of around 3 hours and 45 minutes. The film is releasing on 31st October. In the USA, advance bookings have opened to a phenomenal response. It has already crossed $60K in premiere advances with two weeks to go — a trend similar to that of a major tier-2 star’s new release. With this momentum, the film is expected to set new re-release records that no one can surpass in the near future. The trade and fans are now once again using the term “Non-Baahubali Records” for their benchmarks.The re-edited version of the blockbuster films Baahubali- The Beginning and Baahubali- The Conclusion, titled Baahubali- The Epic, has reportedly earned over $60,000 from advance bookings in the US market. The figure is from selling around 3,000 tickets across 100 shows. This is a promising start for the film as it gears up for its release on October 31 (It premieres on October 29 in the US). It will be released in multiple languages. Film details What is 'Baahubali- The Epic'? Baahubali- The Epic is a re-edited version of the original films, Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali: The Conclusion. It has been edited down to a runtime of three hours and 50 minutes. The film was originally released in two parts in 2015 and 2017, respectively. It starred Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannah Bhatia, Ramya Krishnan, among others. Producer's statement Want to give viewers enhanced cinematic experience: Producer Producer Shobu Yarlagadda told ETimes that the aim of releasing Baahubali- The Epic is to provide viewers with an enhanced cinematic experience. He said, "We want them and people who have seen it 10 years ago to experience the magic of a larger than life cinema in theaters the way it was meant t The re-edited version of the blockbuster films Baahubali- The Beginning and Baahubali- The Conclusion, titled Baahubali- The Epic, has reportedly earned over $60,000 from advance bookings in the US market. The figure is from selling around 3,000 tickets across 100 shows. This is a promising start for the film as it gears up for its release on October 31 (It premieres on October 29 in the US). It will be released in multiple languages. Film details What is 'Baahubali- The Epic'? Baahubali- The Epic is a re-edited version of the original films, Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali: The Conclusion. It has been edited down to a runtime of three hours and 50 minutes. The film was originally released in two parts in 2015 and 2017, respectively. It starred Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannah Bhatia, Ramya Krishnan, among others. You're 50% through Producer's statement Want to give viewers enhanced cinematic experience: Producer Producer Shobu Yarlagadda told ETimes that the aim of releasing Baahubali- The Epic is to provide viewers with an enhanced cinematic experience. He said, "We want them and people who have seen it 10 years ago to experience the magic of a larger than life cinema in theaters the way it was meant t

Mega Star Mammootty's Patriot London shoot / Sundar C and Rajinikanth

Mammootty has arrived in London to commence the next crucial phase of filming for Patriot, the much anticipated political espionage thriller directed Mahesh Narayanan. This update was officially announced on Monday by the film’s producer, Anto Joseph, through various social media platforms, leaving fans excited. Mammootty arrives in London for Patriot shoot A recently shared video captured Mammootty as he made his way through the bustling London International Airport, accompanied by his close-knit team. In the footage, the senior actor was seen warmly engaging with fans who had gathered at the terminal to catch a glimpse of him. The actor was also seen obliging fans with pictures at the airport. A video of the actor is going viral on social media. About Patriot London schedule The London schedule marks a pivotal segment in the making of Patriot, following the successful completion of the Hyderabad filming schedule earlier this month. The team is slated to begin shooting in London from October 15, with plans to continue production into mid-December. This extended schedule is indicative of the film’s grand vision and the elaborate storytelling that it promises to deliver. Produced by Anto Joseph alongside partners CR Salim and Subhash Manuel, Patriot boasts an impressive ensemble cast that includes industry heavyweights such as Mohanlal, Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, Nayanthara, Revathy, Darshana Rajendran, and Zarin Shihab. The film’s visual narrative is being shaped under the expert guidance of cinematographer Manush Nandan, whose notable previous work includes films like Dunki and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. His involvement ensures a compelling and visually rich cinematic experience. Set against a tense backdrop of political power plays, surveillance, and state control, Patriot is described as a high-stakes political thriller that dives deep into themes of intrigue and authority. Earlier this month, the release of the Patriot teaser generated significant buzz, particularly due to the much-anticipated on-screen reunion of Mammootty and Mohanlal after more than a decade. In addition to Patriot, Mammootty is also gearing up for the release of his next project, Kalamkaval, which is expected to hit theatres in November. Fans have been eagerly awaiting this cinematic moment, which adds to the film’s allure. The movie is slated for a grand theatrical release during Vishu 2026.

Thalaivar to do a quick project in between Jailer 2, RK X KH project and Lokesh film. It will be a contrasting genre of comedy which Rajinikanth is donning after films like Thillu Mullu, Thambikku Enna Ooru, Raja Chinna Roja and Guru Sishyan. All these 4 films were massive massive hits. Hoping for a Sundar C. styled classic comedy entertainer. The only old director to give hits in this current generation is thalaivan Sundar C. only. Dundar has wrapped up a major portion of Mookuthi Amman 2 starring Nayanthara. It is produced by Vels Film International.

You Tuber Mouli gets Rs 1 crore for next film

YouTubers can be optimistic that heavy paychecks await them . If not from the videos views atleast when they get spotted by a Director/ Producer and get a opening in the film. Example You Tuber Mouli who roasts Telugu film after starring in Little Hearts , blockbuster that has got him a paycheck of Rs 1 crore for his next film. Read on : YouTuber Mouli Tanuj Prasanth recently tasted big success with Little Hearts in theaters. Now, rumors suggest that Mythri Movie Makers locked him for a one-crore advance as remuneration for his next film. Social media reactions are mixed, with many questioning if such a high amount is justified for a YouTuber. From a general audience perspective, this may seem excessive. But anyone really familiar with the trade, or film production knows this is a safe bet. To put it in context, the same producers paid Tamil newcomer Pradeep Ranganathan a 13-crore paycheck for Dude. The reactions were similar-shock and skepticism-but the producers were confident because his previous films were hits, and they could secure a lucrative OTT deal with Netflix. They even sold other rights, like remake, music and dubbing rights, for much higher than usual, thanks to his strong youth following. For Mythri Movie Makers this approach is strategic. They’ve lost money on some medium-range heroes, such as Nithiin in Robin Hood, but with young talents like Pradeep, they make profits even before release through OTT, remake, and dubbing deals. The same logic applies to Mouli : because of Little Hearts, his next film is likely to be in high demand in the OTT market. Offering him one crore is not overhyped-it’s a calculated, pretty safe investment. Going forward, his success and consistency will determine future rates, but for now, this amount is justified.

The YouTuber "Mouli" refers to Mouli Tanuj Prasanth, who is popular for his "Mouli Talks" YouTube channel where he creates entertainment videos like skits and roasts. He has also gained recognition as an actor, making his debut in the film Little Hearts and starring in 90s - A Middle Class Biopic. YouTube Content: He is known for his entertainment content, including skits and roast videos, on his channel "Mouli Talks". Acting Career: He has ventured into acting, starring as the lead in the film Little Hearts and appearing in 90's - A Middle Class Biopic. Social Media: He is also active on Instagram under the handle @moulitalks.

Mohanlal Re- Release Scares New Releases

Mohanlal rerelease film Ravanaprabhu broke the recorf set by his earlier re- release film Spadikam. Lalettan fans feel that a promo put out by Actor Sharafudheen for the film Pet Detective produced by him and also plays the lead is everty way right. In the promo, the actor calls Producer Antony of Ashiwaad Cinemas and in turn he passes it on to Lalettan. Sharafudheen, tells that he has invested all his money in a film 'Pet Detective' on the 10th, and requests Lal to withdraw Ravanaprabhu re- release pm the same date. He says that he cannot tackle a Mohanlal film on same date. Lal replies with a dialogue from the film- "This is a game I am playing only to win and abruptly cuts the call with the line "Okay mone, line cut line cut" ( he uses to break up a conversation in BiggBoss Malaylam that he hosts). The promo ends with Sharafudheen asking to change the release date of 'Pet Detective' to October 16. Now Mohanlal starrer Vrusshabha is scheduled to be released on 6 November 2025. Though Nivin Pauly is lead in Premam, Sharaf U Dheen's biggest hit is widely considered to be the 2015 blockbuster, Premam, where his role as Girirajan Kozhi earned him widespread recognition. While Premam was his breakthrough, other commercially successful and critically acclaimed films also stand out in his career: • Anjaam Pathiraa (2020): This crime thriller was a major commercial and critical success. • Varathan (2018): Sharaf U Dheen received significant acclaim and an award for his performance in a negative role in this film. • Happy Wedding (2016): A commercially successful comedy where his comic performance was particularly noted.

Ravanaprabhu re-release earned around 1.9 lakh. On the opening day, it opened at 71 lakh, followed by an estimated 73 lakh. On day 3, it jumped again and earned an estimated 80 lakh. Overall, the film earned around 2.26 crore gross at the Kerala box office in the opening weekend. With 2.26 crore gross in the kitty, Ravanaprabhu re-release surpassed the 3-day gross of Spadikam in Kerala. For those who don’t know, Spadikam re-release earned an estimated 1.46 crore gross during the first three days. So, if a comparison is made, Mohanlal‘s latest re-release has earned 18.14% higher collection than Spadikam. Vasuundhara Das the singer turned actress was to quit films after doing Citizen with Ajith. Director Ranjith offered her a role of a bold girl in Rvanaprabhu and on first day gave her a shorts- T Shirt and backpack and told her to run for the song Pottukuthedi’ shot for 4 days. It felt like I had reached a place where people consciously thought about bringing their artistic talents to the film,' said Vasundhara

Water Can in Kadamba Dynasty of Kantara / Parvathy with Hrithik / Rajini -Vijay Yesudas

Kantara chapter 1 set in Kadamba dynasty era has a scene where a water can the kind that today's RO water manufacturers use. Read on also about a man dressed as a diety coming to theatre. Social media lit up with pictures of a water can in Brahmakalasha. Kantara Chapter 1 is set in the Kadamba dynasty period and has the influence of the tribal culture. But, in Brahmakalasha, a water can could be seen near the madapa and netizens argued that plastic use was next to zero in that era.One netizen wrote, “Didn't know the Kadambas used plastic water cans.” Another commented, “A honest mistake by editors here, it seems.” A fan wrote, “Sad to see this miss because so much care and attention to detail is seen in the movie...” n an exclusive interview with Zoom, Gulshan Devaiah reacted to the video of a man impersonating Guliga Daiva during the screening of Kantara Chapter 1 in Tamil Nadu. Gulshan called the video a ‘cheap gimmick’ to get ‘15 seconds of fame’ on social media. The actor told Zoom, “It was a cheap gimmick. People these days will do anything to get 15 seconds of fame. Videos are going viral, and that’s precious to them. They should really stop doing that. I am nobody to tell people what to do, but this is very cheap. It lacks sincerity. If you do it with sincerity, I understand, and people will sense it and not misunderstand. Like the film.” He added, “Rishab (Shetty) has so much sincerity for this story that he has approached it with sincerity. He will never be misunderstood. He himself is a devout, religious person. I have seen it, and people can sense it also. When people do it devoid of any sincerity, it is a cheap gimmick of going viral. I request that people stop doing it.” Kantara Chapter 1 is directed and written by Rishab Shetty, who also portrays the role of Berme, the protagonist. Rukmini Vasanth is Princess Kanakavathi, the sister of Kulashekhara, played by Gulshan. Jayaram is their father, King Vijayendra. Kantara Chapter 1 is running in theatres in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali and Hindi. The prequel to the 2022 film Kantara released on October 2.

Parvathy Thiruvothu joins Hrithik Roshan web series produced jointlu with Prime Videos. Raed on; War 2 actor Hrithik Roshan is the latest Bollywood star to make his digital debut. The actor, however, will only be producing his maiden digital venture under his HRX Films banner. The macho hunk has joined forces with the streaming giant Prime Video to produce an exciting web series. Apparently, Hrithik’s maiden show is titled Storm, and it is touted as a thriller set in Mumbai. The show will feature Hrithik’s girlfriend Saba Azad alongside Alaya F, Malayalam actress Parvathy Thiruvothu, Srishti Shrivastava, Rrama Sharma, and others in prominent roles. Storm will be directed by Ajitpal Singh and co-produced by Eshaan Roshan in association with Gaurav Gandhi of APAC & MENA. The filming will kick off soon in Mumbai. On the other hand, Hrithik will soon star in and direct the fourth installment of the popular superhero franchise, Krrish. Incidentally, the film marks Hrithik’s directorial debut. Parvathy, who has earned immense critical acclaim for films like Take Off, Uyare, Charlie, and Bangalore Days, as well as her Bollywood debut Qarib Qarib Singlle, is known for bringing nuance and emoti>onal depth to every role she takes on. In Storm, she steps into a complex narrative that promises to explore themes of morality, power, and survival in a modern Indian setting.

Rajini Jose singer has denied being in a relationship with Vijay Yesudas or having a lesbian relationship with actress- anchor Ranjini Haridas. She made her Tamil debut with the movie Chanakya, her Hindi debut in the movie Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey and her Telugu debut with the song Chiru Chilake, by Sharreth, from the movie Naa Bangaaru Talli. She has also acted in three Malayalam films, the 2009 movie Red Achilles starring Mohanlal, the 2010 movie Drona starring Mammootty, and the 2017 movie Basheerinte Premalekhanam.[6] She has sung for and along with big artists such as Ilayaraja, M Jayachandran, Alphons, Jassie Gift, Deepak Dev, Vishal Bharadwaj, Shankar Mahadevan, and many more In a career spanning over 20 years, she has sung in over 200 films.

After Thalapathy who is most PROFITABLE AT BOX OFFICE ?

As Dude is ready for Rekeasem We give you a look at the profitability factor of Tamil heroes based on the box office of the their films in the last two years including the current. We have included Vijay too , though he has announced his exit from Kodambakkam fray. A sort of a comparison and to show the box office loss from his exit and next best in line.

Vijay 1. Master - 23% Profits 2. Beast - 25% Loss 3. Varisu - 30% Profits 4. Leo - 50% Profits 5. GOAT - 18% Loss Profitability - 47.63% cumulative profitability

Rajinikanth 1. Darbar - 50% Loss 2. Annathae - 60% Loss 3. Jailer - 115% Profit 4. Vettaiyan - 35% Loss 5. Coolie - 25% Loss Profitability/ Loss - 79.04% cumulative loss

Ajith 1. Valimai - 18% Loss 2. Thunivu - 43% Profit 3. Vidaamuyarchi - 60% Loss 4. Good Bad Ugly - 48% Profit Profitability/ Loss - 30.58% Loss

Kamal Haasan 1. Vikram - 120% Profit 2. Indian 2 - 65% Loss 3. Thug Life - 75% Loss Profitability/ Loss - 80.75% Loss

Suriya 1. Etharkum Thunindhavan - 20% Loss 2. Kanguva - 90% Loss 3. Retro - 8% Loss Profitability/ Loss - 90.54% Loss

Dhanush 1. Pattas - 20% Loss 2. Karnan - 50% Profit 3. Thiruchthrambalam - 75% Profit 4. Naane Varuven - 35% Loss 5. Vaathi - 36% Profits 6. Captain Miller - 25% Loss 7. Raayan - 55% Profits 8. Kubera - 8% Loss 9. Idly Kadai - 19% Loss estimated Profitability/ Loss - 60.68% Profit

Sivakarthikeyan 1. Doctor - 72% Profit 2. Don - 78% Profit 3. Prince - 40% Loss 4. Maaveeran - 24% Profit 5. Ayalaan - 27% Loss 6. Amaran - 105% Profit 7. Madharaasi - 45% Loss Profitability/ Loss - 87.2% Profit

Silambarasan TR 1. Eeswaran - 40% Loss 2. Maanaadu - 80% Profit 3. VTK - 47% Profit 4. Pathu Thala - 35% Loss 5. Thug Life - 75% Loss Profitability/ Loss - 74.20% Loss

Pradeep Ranganathan 1. Love Today - 155% Profit 2. Dragon - 95% Profit Profitability/ Loss - 397.25% Profit

Coolie - Kantara Chapter 1 in TOP 4 RS 300 Cr CLUB

Only Rajinikanth Coolie and Rishab Shetty Kantara Chapter 1 from South are in the top 4 of the Rs 300 crore club of Indian cinema. Two other films are from Bollywood. The box office details of top 4 grossers 2025, 2025 witnessed a lot of competition between two different genres and many solo arrivals. Some of them failed, and others won the hearts of the audience. Moreover, the 300-crore club is taking over, and it is a figure that every filmmaker is trying to hit without missing. Unfortunately, a few titles managed to enter this year, proving for another time, that random stories and themes are not going to work anymore. Let’s have a look at them.

1. Chhaava With the failure of Bad Newz, everyone believed that Vicky Kaushal’s time was over. But one Friday was enough to change everything. Also, no one can forget the intimidating screen presence of Akshaye Khanna. Despite a historical film being released on Valentine’s Day, Chhaava left the trade experts in shock by taking a double-digit opening, and the rest was history. Audiences cried in the final moments, and the lead actor’s never-before-seen intensity made them rethink their opinion. It grossed Rs. 300 crores in ten days and is currently the top Indian film with Rs. 600 crores gross lifetime collected only in India.

2. Saiyaara Mohit Suri is a name that fits perfectly in the list of romance and thriller experts. He knows how to attract the masses without elevation scenes and a hero taking down hundreds of bad guys alone. This time, people questioned if two debut actors, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, would manage to pull huge crowds with Saiyaara. But the situation turned out to be opposite right from the time when people witnessed the glimpses in the form of a trailer and music videos. Compared to Chhaava, Saiyaara accumulated Rs. 300 crores in a week, and the lifetime gross collection in India is Rs. 400 crores. The youth were able to connect with the storytelling, the lead pair’s chemistry received praise, and the public took the memories back home while coming out of the theatres.

3. Coolie The combination of a blockbuster director and a big superstar can create something that will not be forgotten in the future. The same thing happened when Lokesh Kangaraj and Rajinikanth came together for Coolie. People rushed to get their tickets, even in the early morning shows, and gave a big welcome to Rajinikanth on screen. While the crowds did not stop entering theatres, the response was mixed for multiple reasons. The presence of a pan-India star cast also did not help much. Despite leaving a certain section of the public disappointed, the action-drama collected almost Rs. 320 crores gross in India. The number was good but not outstanding as per expectations.

4. Kantara: Chapter 1 Sequels and prequels have always been a big risk. Rishab Shetty undoubtedly had to think and rethink before preparing a good story after the success of Kantara three years ago. The budget was increased, more time was taken in the making, and the results have been phenomenal. Just like the previous part, Kantara: Chapter 1’s climax is now creating an example for other big filmmakers. Some are even questioning whether there is any other actor who can bring a better film or concept like this. As usual, holiday releases can be beneficial for the box office. Kantara: Chapter 1 has already silenced everyone with an opening day number of Rs. 70 crores, despite arriving on Thursday. The highest gross collections came on Sunday with Rs. 72 crores alongside Rs. 51 crores on Friday and Rs. 64 crores on Saturday. The final number remains at Rs. 332 crores. People have not stopped booking tickets, and the lifetime collection could be Rs. 500 crores in India alone. New records have been created. But the question is, who will break them now? There is no answer for now. As mentioned earlier, the situation is different today. The audience is craving for good content, which is one of the major reasons why big films like War 2 and Housefull 5 failed to connect.

Udhaynidhi son as HERO / Trisha Australian Mapillai / Suriya in Europe

Udhayanidhi Stalin’s son, Inbanithi Udhayanidhi, recently took charge as CEO of Red Giant Movies, and now he is all set to make a grand debut as a hero in films. The Tamil media reports suggest that Mari Selvaraj will be directing this project, and he already directed Udhay Stalin’s final film, Maamannan, which also starred Vadivelu. Maamannan achieved big success and made a perfect farewell film for Udhayanidhi Stalin as hero, and now Mari Selvaraj takes another responsibility to launch his son, Inbanithi Udhayanidhi, as a hero. Meanwhile, the director is all set to release Bison, starring Dhruv Vikram and Anupama Parameswaran, on this Diwali. About Inbanithi Udhayanidhi Born in 2004 in Chennai, Inbanithi Udhayanidhi studied at a private school and is currently pursuing his bachelor’s degree. Inbanithi made headlines by joining NEROCA FC in 2021 as a professional footballer, playing as a midfielder. He trained at Football Plus Academy in Chennai and has also been appointed as the CEO of Red Giant Movies, as said above.

As per the latest updates, Suriya46’s shooting is currently underway in the picturesque Eastern European country of Belarus. The makers have planned an action sequence on Suriya and a song in the crucial ongoing schedule. Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon, senior Tamil-Telugu actress Raadika Sarathkumar, and young Tamil actress Bhavani Sre play key roles in Suriya46, while Venky Atluri is directing this prestigious project. Popular producer Naga Vamsi and Sai Soujanya are producing the movie under the Sithara Entertainments and Fortune Four Cinemas banner. GV Prakash Kumar is composing the soundtrack for the movie. Suriya is making his Tollywood debut with a wholesome family entertainer. Tentatively titled Suriya46, the film also features young Malayalam beauty Mamitha Baiju in a lead role.

Some reports claim Trisha’s mother have found a potential groom a businessman from Chandigarh who recently expanded his business from Australia to India. His family is said to know Trisha’s parents well. However, the truth behind these claims remains unclear. Meanwhile, Trisha is busy with her film commitments. She’s working on Vishwambhara with Chiranjeevi and the Tamil film Karuppu. Both projects are expected to shape her next phase in cinema. After making her mark in Tamil and Telugu films and a brief stint in Bollywood, Trisha is reportedly considering a Hindi comeback with fresh opportunities. Trisha recently responded to these rumors. She said she’s open to marriage if she finds the right person but added that the right time hasn’t come yet. For now, she’s happy being single and concentrating on her work and personal priorities.

Karuppu VS D54 VS Arasan - April 2026

A possible clash of Karuppu VS D54 VS Arasan loading in April 2026 during Tamil New Year 2026. D54 will be likely postponed to Tamil New Year. The machete that STR is holding is the same machete that Senthil and Guna used to kill Rajan. My guess is Kumar (STR) is the long lost sibling of Rajan (Ameer) who is somewhere in India. After hearing the death news of Rajan, he takes the machete in his hands and would begin to kill all. Kumar then join hands with Anbu (Dhanush) and kill the remaining guys which will be Vadachennai 2. Powerful name for the currently most expected Tamil film. It’s set in the world of Vada Chennai, and is in a parallel timeline with Anbu’s story. Both characters (Anbu and Kumar) will meet together in VC2. The title is a great tribute to the Superstar film of the same name. Clean and simple. Interestingly, the literal meaning of Rajan is Arasan. Notice how the same knife that killed Rajan is now in STR’s hands. According to the original Vada Chennai script, he is likely playing a rugged college boy who is dragged into the world of North Madras after Rajan dies.

STR appears terrific in his vintage mullet hairstyle, and the retro outfit. The most commercial film of Vetrimaaran. The bound script has been finished and narrated to great responses. An Anirudh Musical + Samantha in talks.

The shoot of the film begins on October 16-17. This first schedule will consist of massive critical and action sequences for the product, and will feature many from the Vada Chennai cast. To inaugurate the launch of the schedule, the plan is to release the promotional video around then. It was submitted to the censor board recently, and is currently being reviewed over. The un-censored version has been shared to many industry folk (Ex. Ram, Harish Kalyan, Mysskin, Kavin, Mr. D, Dinesh, Samantha, Anurag Kashyap, etc), to terrific responses all over. Anirudh Ravichandar is mostly signed for the project, as GV Prakash was kicked out due to him asking for a massive salary. The second schedule of the film will feature romantic portions with the yet to be signed heroine. Samantha is the only actress in talks so far, with her liking the bound script, but not signing yet. The entire shoot will end during the end of January 2026, to the beginning of February 2026. The film is on track to be released April 17, 2026, which falls on Tamil New Years.