Rajini- Kamal Kids on Dad combo/Drishyam 3 Hindi v/s Malayalam/ Shobana Threat to Producer

Soundarya Rajinikanth said, “Appa (Rajini) is going to act in a film produced by Kamal uncle’s banner. What is that film about? All those details are currently work in progress. They will be revealed at the right time by Thalaivar himself.” Shruti Hassan who shared the dais along with Soundarya Rajinikanth said, “We have also dreamt of seeing them together. We are waiting like everyone for that one film. Among Rajini sir’s movies, my all time favourite is Padayappa (Narasimha). I enjoyed working with him.” Two biggest stalwarts of Tamil cinema, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan are set to star in a film very soon. Though it isn’t known who will direct this mega multi-starrer, the hype is already skyhigh. During an award function, Rajini’s daughter Soundarya Rajinikanth opened about this prestigious project. Highlights from their appearance: • A joint appearance: The duo was present at the award ceremony to represent their respective film families. • Confirmation of a project: Soundarya confirmed that her father, Rajinikanth, will indeed be acting in a film produced by Kamal Haasan's banner, Raaj Kamal Films International. • Eager anticipation: Shruti expressed that, like the fans, she and Soundarya are also eagerly waiting to see their fathers collaborate on-screen again. • Details pending: Soundarya stated that further details, such as the director and plot, are still "a work in progress" and will be revealed by Rajinikanth himself at the appropriate time. • Mutual respect: The two star kids also spoke about the long-standing bond and mutual respect between their families.

Drishyam 3 the Hindi film starring Ajay devgan is coming out as scheduled on October 2 2026. There was reports that Paresh Rawal close friend of Director Priyadarshan has signed thhe third sequel. Th Malayalamfilm third part makers have got issues with the Hindi version. Paresh Rawal said that he read the script and it was excellent but somehow it did not excite him as far his role was concerned. Meanwhile, on the Malayalam side, Drishyam 3 is already in motion. Mohanlal began shooting for the crime drama on September 22, with the official announcement following shortly after. In contrast, Ajay Devgn’s Hindi adaptation—helmed by Abhishek Pathak—is expected to go on floors only in December. After Mohanlal’s update, the Hindi team quickly announced an October 2, 2026 release date for their version. According to insiders, this sudden date reveal did not sit well with the Malayalam producers, prompting them to enforce the adaptation clause. Adding another layer to the friction is the directorial choice. Originally, the vision was to have all three versions—Malayalam, Hindi, and Telugu (with Venkatesh)—directed by Jeethu Joseph, with a simultaneous global release planned for October 2, 2026. But with the blockbuster success of Abhishek Pathak’s Drishyam 2 (2022), producer Kumar Mangat reportedly pushed for his son to direct the Hindi threequel, breaking away from the earlier plan. This decision is believed to have created creative differences, leading Antony and Jeethu to focus on ensuring the Malayalam film hits the screens before its Hindi counterpart.

It has come to light that Shobana’s threatened that if she did not dub for Jridyapoorvam would lead to her boycotting all promotions of the film. This led to the film release delay as the entire portions already dubbed by voice artist Bhagyalaksshmi had to be removed. Shobana dubbed in her own voice for Hridyapoorvam as she was playing a Tamilan lady. Shobana who has spend her childhood and schooling in Chennai is well conversant with Tamil and she insisted on dubbing it herself. Everything is fine but only that dubbing voice artist Bhagyalakshmi a veteran and a regular for Shobana had already dubbed for her. The voice artist revealed that without asking her, her voice was removed and actress voice used. In fact Bhagyalakshmi had pointed out that Shobana is fluent in Tamil but Director Tharun Moorthy insisted on her dubbing. The climax portions where the character yells and rants was Bhagyalakshmi vouce as only seasoned voice artist can do it, At least Shobana could have the courtesy to tell me.T. She said that she saw in interviews of Moorthy that Shobana had given her own voice as a plus for the film. In case of Manichithrathazhu ( Chandramukhi in Tamil)the Fazil film starring Lal and Shobana, the Tamil dialogues said was credited to Bhagyalakshmi. Later Fazil cleared the air by saying that the Tamil dialogues was dubbed by voice artist Durga based in Chennai. Surga wife of Director- Actor R Sunderajan is a prominent dubbing artist who has lent her voice to numerous leading actresses in Tamil films, including Nadia Moidu and Shobana. She has also worked in the Telugu and Malayalam film industries. Durga is second wife Sunderajan. His first wife Saraswathi is still alive and one of their son Deepak is a Film Director.

Atlee next with Varun Dhawan - Jyothika in Ajay Devgan film - Robin in Bigg Boss Malayalam 5

Director Atlee's next project will be a Hindi film featuring Varun Dhawan as the lead actor. This marks Atlee's second venture into Bollywood after directing Shah Rukh Khan's "Jawan". In this upcoming film, Atlee is also co-producing with Murad Khetani. The casting for the female lead and antagonist is expected to be finalized by June. According to sources, the film will have a strong emotional and dramatic storyline, with action being a key component. The team is aiming to create stylish and grand action sequences for Varun. The shooting is scheduled to take place over four to five months, starting from August, with plans for a global theatrical release in the summer of 2024. The announcement of Atlee directing Varun has put an end to speculations that he will direct Thalapathy Vijay's next project.

Jyothika has signed on for her second Hindi film, after completing "Sri" opposite Rajkumar. This time, she will be paired with Ajay Devgn and R Madhavan and will be playing the role of a possessed woman in a remake of the Gujarati blockbuster. The film's central theme revolves around the heroine, who is the subject of a sorcerer with black magic who has control over her. A good sorcerer then battles to save her from the black magic powers. The role has shades of Jyothika's character in the Tamil film "Chandramukhi." Her last Tamil film was "Udanpirappe," which was her 50th film. The yet-to-be-titled film will be produced by Ajay Devgn along with Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak, and filming is set to begin in June. The latest news is that Ajay Devgn plans to complete this supernatural thriller in a 45-day schedule, shooting across Mussoorie, London, and Mumbai. This may be Ajay's fastest film in recent times. It's worth noting that Ajay had previously remade Jyothika's husband Suriya's brother Karthi's Tamil film "Kaithi" as "Bholaa."

The latest buzz surrounding Bigg Boss Malayalam season 5 is the potential entrance of Dr. Robin Radhakrishnan and Dr. Rajith Kumar. The season has already completed 50 days, but it has failed to generate any significant drama or controversy among its contestants, resulting in static TRP ratings. Both Dr. Robin and Dr. Rajith were participants in previous seasons but were evicted due to physical altercations with other contestants. However, they are now expected to make a wild card entry into the current season. Jasmine Moosa, who had a heated exchange with Dr. Robin and Dr. Rajith on Instagram, has expressed her desire for viewers to vote them out of the show. She also mentioned that while she cannot earn a doctorate in just two days, she could potentially not make a comeback on the show. Another contestant on the show, Akhil Marrar, had a public argument with Dr. Robin after accusing him of sending people to boo actor Unni Mukundan during a film promotion event in Calicut. Sources suggest that Dr. Robin and Dr. Ra R

Pushpa thanked Ajay Devgn - Ritiesh Deshmukh - Reason revealed

 Pushpa 2- The Rule is the sequel to first part . Reason for Ajay Devgn and Ritiesh Deshmukh being thanked by producers of Pushpa on screen has been revealed. Pushpa's Malayalam version released  only on  Day 2  took Rs 2,15 cr   ( Tamil- Malayalam). With Tamil print alone in Kerala, Day 1 was Rs 1.75 cr. Rs 4,95 cr Net was Tamil Nadu collection. Hindi Net was Rs 6.85 cr. Telugu Net was Rs 60.95 cr. Two day Worldwide is Rs 104, 2 cr with India net being Rs 76.55 cr.

Director Sukumar  say that the second part as expected is the clash between Pushpa and Inspector Singh ( Faasil). The director ruled out any change in cast. Sources said it more deals with the exploitation by lobby of merchants who with political support in Andhra and Tamil Nadu of the laborer's to run their red sanders shipment abroad. Inspector Singh learns that he and his men are used by the lobby to keep Pushpa under  check.  Inspector Singh becomes a game changer in the red sanders smuggling biz.

The second part will have more political overtones. Sources close to the director say that the subject for Part 2 was already locked before Part 1 release. However given the harassment meted out to Pushpa distributors by AP Government in reducing ticket rates and then leaving local bodies to decide with some strict unheard of conditions, Part 2 may look like a hit back by Allu Arjun.

Bollywood sources said that Pushpa's producers  had requested Ajay Devgn to  tweet the link of the trailer of the film’s Hindi version. Ajay did so and tweeted that it was powerful and wished Allu Arjun all success.  Similarly Riteish Deshmukh hhimself tweeted about Pushpa's trailor release. Allu Arjun had wished Sooryavanshi all luck at time of release and in the Mumbai promotional event, he said that Sooryavanshi had opened the gates for Bollywood post pandemic and thanked the team.

As a token of appreciation, producers put the names of these actors in the thankyou credit list on screen.

Will Valimai / Radhe Shyam release date be changed after RRR locks January 7th 2022

S S Rajamouli by announcing January 7 as the release date taken the fight in the South directly into the camp of Boney Kapoor production Valimai . In Bollywood, a piquant situation has been created by which heroine centric Gangubai Kathiawadi  which has Alia Bhatt is releasing just a day head of RRR in which she plays Sita. Ajay Devgn who acts in Gangubhai is also playing a pivotal role in RRR.  Pen Studios Gada is the distributor of both films. Will Gada shift Gangubhai ? Will Tamil Nadu distributor Anbu advance release to Christmas? Will Prabhas Radhe Shyam change release date of January 14 ?. Rajamouli is putting his Bahubali track record to pitch his film against star power of Ajith and Prabhas ( in case the two do not withdraw) in Tamil Nadu - Andhra - Telangana. It is seen as a major gamble but to many it shows the confidence that the maker has on his product.

In trade circles , RRR is  the hot favourite . It would the first preference on a National and global  level as Indians would give first priority to RRR,since it comes from Babhubali director SSR and a top notch technical quality that would make it a theater viewing a thrilling experience. Theaters in Tamil Nadu would give half the amount of screens to RRR.   Dent in theater collection at Tamil Nadu box office would give ZEE who bought the film  a big setback. Even  Anbu of Gopuram films who is the distributor  will not ride over the exhibitors demand for RRR.

Valimai's Andhra/ TS markets and North India markets would be nil and even overseas it would take a hit. Will Anbu- Zee look to jump the Valimai release date from Pongal to Christmas ?

Chennai's film producer Sanjay Wadhwa and Mani Ratnam in Rs 1700 cr IPO US company

 

Mani Ratnam as investor  and Sanjay Wadhwa , MD of AP International ( owners of largest Tamil IP ) as board member along with many reputed Indian film corporate and non- film corporate  are to float a $230 million ( Rs 1,790 crore) IPO on Nasdaq exchange in name of International Media Acquisition Corp (IMAC), a  special acquisition company registered in New Jersey with Shibashish Sarkar, Reliance Entertainment CEO as the head.  

From South , Shashikant of YNot Studios (Vikram Vedha), Supriya of Annapurna studios, BVSN Prasad of Venkateswara Cine Chitra, T G Vishwa Prasad of People’s Media ( US based producer of Telugu films) and  Bollywood directors Luv Ranjan, Rohit Shetty , Neeraj Pandey and Imitaz Ali, along with actor Ajay Devgn and Vidyut Jammal are already on board. Ajay Agarwal from the apparel industry has too invested.

This is the second company after  Uday Shankar, President of Walt Disney Company in the Asia-Pacific region, and the erstwhile chairperson of Star & Disney India with James Murdoch floated  Seven Islands Inc  for INR 2,200 crore/ $300 million initial public offering (IPO) with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Both the parties, Shankar and Murdoch will be co-chairperson of the company.

 

Markets  say that Sarkar who is CEO of the new company might end up buying  Reliance Entertainment which has been a burden for Anil Ambani.  Sarkar’s producing partner, Los Angeles-based Kintop Pictures-owner Deepak Nayar (“Buena Vista Social Club,” “Bend It Like Beckham,” “Bride and Prejudice”) is also named as an IMAC board member. The new company will be listed in July end. U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s son is teaming up with Paul Pelosi Jr., a former InfoUSA vice president and former Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase staffer, serves on the special purpose acquisition company’s board along with Hollywood mogul Greg Silverman, former president of creative development and worldwide production at Warner Bros. Pictures, David Taghioff, a former executive of talent agencies Creative Artists Agency and Suresh Ramamurthi , Chairman of CBW Bank  

PwC forecasts project that India will have the world’s fastest-growing media market, expanding an estimated 8.8% compound annual growth rate (or "CAGR") between 2019 and 2024 followed by  Nigeria (with an expected 8.6% CAGR), the Philippines (5.8%), Saudi Arabia (5.4%) and Pakistan (5.4%).

In early March, Anghami Inc, the Arab world’s leading music streaming platform,   merged with Singapore-based Vistas Media Capital  formed in August 2020 by Indian film producers Abhyanand Singh and Saurabh Gupta, and F. Jacob Cherian, who had previously set up two SPACs. .

A special purpose acquisitions company is essentially a shell company set up by investors with the sole purpose of raising money through an IPO to eventually acquire another company. The people buying into the IPO do not know what the eventual acquisition target company will be. Institutional investors with track records of success can more easily convince people to invest in the unknown. That’s also why a SPAC is also often called a “blank check company”.